The giving up/cutting down alcohol support thread!

Pippilongstocking

AF last night, dunno how and I know its due to support here - thanks for the posts - what a grump I was in - I was so angry - at what?? First time I think I have ever got past that quick self-gratification (s*d it have a drink what do I care stage) - so to all of you thanks.

Today is a bright shiney new day, if I ever get away from a fogged in airport I will be faced with a free bar etc at conference ergh - wish me luck - I have my presentation on Thurs, not gone through it deliberately so I have to do it tonight and keep a clear head (thanks for that one Bis).

Hope all are well and good today.

shopaholictiedtheknot

Hi everyone,

Hope you are all well and un-hungovered this Bonfire morning! I managed an AFD yesterday but did sink a bottle of red on Monday despite my best efforts:o I feel sooo much bettter today for the AFD and am confident I CAN do it today!!

SiannieLaz

Morning Everyone,
hope you all good and feeling positive today:D
Aiming for AFD3 today, only had a couple of glasses of wine on Sunday, but am starting counting again as I want to be totally free, not even a glass here and there.
Esselt-fantastic news, what an inspiration:T

I'm studying with the OU as well and I can't drink and do it. I'm currently retaking a course I failed last year due to various reasons, the main one being the amount of alcohol I consumed. Currently doing 2 courses at once, so I need to be extra-on the ball! Gonna submit an essay today and try to get another ECA done as well. Although knackered (slept on the sofa as my coughing keeps the OH awake!!) am still feeling positive and starting to feel the AF benefits. Didn't last week as I had a stinking cold but now that's clearing up, i do feel different.

We can all do this :T

winebox

Eselt - what fantastic news, you must be so pleased (I can't imagine) & relieved. Fabulous.
Well done for last night Fay & gd luck with conf.
Also Shoppy for yesterday - goodun!
Thanks Ed for the post, too.

Got through day 2 easily but it's niggling today (so early!). The reason? (this is SOOOO pathetic) - my weight. I know I should worry about my health, I do in a removed way but so far have no obvious health issue, I always worry about money anyway, but most of all & it rules my life I hate being FAT! I know it's only been two days but, that's 4 bottles of wine I've not drunk, which in turn means that's 2 sacks of crisps not eaten, & 2 late-night feasts of toast not eaten, I've had 2 dinners half the usual size, no bisbuits/cake in work & finally no huge breakfast cos I always get the munchies next day after drinking. All in all I've probably had at least 5,000 calories less than usual & I've put on a pound. This sounds so petty but it's enought to make me say s*d it. Am going to try & cling on by my fingernails, I know others don't agree with the money thing but I'm concentrating on the £16 I've saved in 2 days, it does help. I'll spend it on lettuce! Luckily today I am "gated" probably for most of the day, 2 deliveries due between 9 & 3 so can't go out until they come & loads to do round house. So, fishtank here I come (yeuch - left too long again). Keep me strong..........pleeeeeese.

winebox

Just read your post Siannie - hope we get thro day 3 together....

Luckystepho

Winebox- remember though that alcohol tends to dehydrate you, so it could be that you are just healthy and hydrated- hence the 'gain' of a pound which is just your body returning retaining a healthy amount of fluid.
You will see the results soon and must be feeling so much better, so hang in there!!
Although I haven't any issues with alcohol I do enjoy this thread and find it really inspirational, you are all such strong people!

Pippilongstocking

Dear all
Winebox i so know what you mean about the snacking, the monster breakfasts, the midnight feasts and needing to consume so much sugary stuff during the day cos I am so hungover I can hardly function.

Maybe the 1 pound you have put on is just probably water you are needing cos body isn't dehydrated today? Clutching at straws here, keep trying today. Keep focus on the fish tank and how much you have achieved this far. Yesterday was a killer for me, today - well am thinking about it (wine) already - argh.

I have my jar, its on my desk and its got my wine (not spent) money in it - today will be AFD4 if I can. This weeks jar has 21 quid in it and its only wednesday - I put the money in, in the morning when i feel more determined, by t time I struggle, so I have to physically take it out if I need too. I bought a pair of boots last week on ebay - with my wine winnings (me winning against the wine). Feels so odd to treat myself - I sneak the wine into my basket but don't ever buy myself even a pair of socks as it feels so indulgent.

This week I have bought a jacket - am £10 away from being able to have it - so that's two bottles of wine - I know its only short term conditioning, but somehow or other - its helping. In the longer term I won't need to hopefully and if I do then its money I would rather put in a jar than spend on wine if I need it.

I think to be honest this is the hardest thing I have ever done, I am still knackered, my skins erupting, I am so angry (at myself?!) and stressed out.

Hugs to you all - thanks for keeping me in focus.

Re courses, I am so behind in my work I might not be kept on in my review meeting in Dec. At the start of my studies last November I told myself if I drank I couldnt do this, and guess what, didn't stop - and my work is hugely behind. I get a bursary, I can't afford to lose this for my family. Feel like an utter idiot.

Goodluck with today and thanks for hearing what you are at.

Ed_Zep

fayjmck wrote: »

Dear all
Winebox i so know what you mean about the snacking, the monster breakfasts, the midnight feasts and needing to consume so much sugary stuff during the day cos I am so hungover I can hardly function.

Winebox, the snacking and consuming for sugary stuff is due to your blood sugar being lower from the alcohol. The mistake that people make, though is thinking that eating something sweet will raise the blood sugar level. Well, it does but then it crashes and the cycle continues.

Try eating a bigger breakfast and make sure you're eating enough protein.

I don't want to sound like an expert because I'm not but if you investigate keeping your blood sugar even, it helps immensely. A low GI diet, in other words.

Hope this helps.

Ed.

winebox

Hey thanks for the posts......am just off to have lunch....healthy one! Probably right about the dehydration, I always drink lots of water every day esp. in work but it tends to be all morning then if I have some wine I stop & do not have any at night so.....one delivery here so far...OH rang to see if I wanted pub lunch but of course I can't go out as waiting for second del. so, phew! Would be silly to drink at home now eh? Have had about 25 portions of fruit & veg in last 2 days to try & fill myself up with them rather than fat & carbs, luckily I adore veggies. So thanks again, far from safe it's too early but feel a bit better now. The fish looks better too! (meaning, I can see it now....is there an RSPCF?)

Wanna_Bee_Free

Good luck Winebox and Siannie on AFD3. I've still not managed my first AFD this week and can't decide whether to try for one today or not. Feeling more and more sure that this is a bigger thing to tackle than I thought at first!

Fay, your comments about going all out with food, spending and other things as well as drinking definitely made me think. And somewhere over the years my ability to be life and soul of the party got too mixed up with the booze and now I'm as likely to be the centre of attention for the wrong reason.

Last night was a bit more of a moderate one, and today I'm feeling cranky and a bit restless. Have a good bonfire night everyone.