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Giving Up/Cutting Down Alcohol Thread Part 17
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Slowdown said:I could kick myself. I had the opportunity tonight to record an AF day so giving me the chance to hit my target. But when we arrived at our hotel about 10.15 this evening I had a glass of wine. I have no idea why I did it. I had abstained all evening due to driving and the bang! In the bar to pick up the room keys and a glass of wine it was. Why? Why did I not just go to the room? Really rather cross with myself. Especially when I drank quite a bit last night. 😖Now a gainfully employed bassist again - WooHoo!3
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25 for me yesterday. Almost cracked last night, had a few stresses and my first thought was "I want a glass of wine". Running a 5k today (just done couch to 5k and this is my first organised run) so very glad I didn't! But shows me I mustn't get complacent about the associations I still make with alcohol (it's to celebrate / destress / have fun).
I listened to This Naked Mind on audiobook which was great for explaining the reasons behind drinking but I really need to get hold of a copy and read it properly as I wasn't always concentrating and I know I missed parts.
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25/27 for me today please.
After a Retreat on Friday evening and daytime Saturday where I gave two talks, I "thought" I deserved a glass of red. I dismissed that thought - go me!What would you get if all you got was what you were thankful for?5 -
March
7 days =14 days =
21 days =
28 days =
Target reached =
Target beaten =
Entire month =
March targets
AllNightDiner 12/14alt80 13/TF
Arkers 16/TF
cathybird 25/21
CCW007 25/29
Coveredinbees 20/18
Dexsmummy 13/21
lantanna 14/12
Lupus Lou 6/21 maggiem 11/15
maman 12/10
marahouti 25/25
pollyanna24 22/TF
PriceySOS 6/23 RobM99 25/31
satchmo1 25/27
Season of Mist 27 Slowdown 15/20
sukeyboo 11/10
WBF 7/19
Newcomers welcome!
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RobM99 said:Slowdown said:I could kick myself. I had the opportunity tonight to record an AF day so giving me the chance to hit my target. But when we arrived at our hotel about 10.15 this evening I had a glass of wine. I have no idea why I did it. I had abstained all evening due to driving and the bang! In the bar to pick up the room keys and a glass of wine it was. Why? Why did I not just go to the room? Really rather cross with myself. Especially when I drank quite a bit last night. 😖4
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Good evening everyone
Target day 25/25 please cathybird. Thank you. X
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Thanks for the sensible comments RobM99 and cathybird. 😊
I’ve put it in perspective and realise this will not be easy.I’m now on 15/203 -
Morning everyone, declaring early for today and determined to squeak through to my target for the month - 12/14 please Cathybird3
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Boosting my resolve for this evening by committing early today - that will be 7/19 please Cathybird. Won't make target but can get to 11/19 this month if I try.
Good luck sqeaking through to your target Allnightdiner!5 -
Declaring early for today on 11/10 please cathybird3
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