I am not going to drink today.

[mollyka]

I am not going to drink today.

BB, try the urge-surfing in the tool box - works for me, and yes it is ok to feel uncomfortable from time to time. If it was easy all the time none of us would be here!
I'm so deeply buried under a duvet on my couch (day off work), with books, computers, remote controls and a giant mango all sitting on top of me, even if there was booze in the house (which there isn't) I couldn't get to it:H
Tomorrow I'm meeting a bunch of alkies for dinner!! That's my plan and I'm sticking to it:new:
Molly

[mollyka]

I am not going to drink today.

RC, I don't like garlic and spuds together, spuds need butter (if you say it quick there's no calories in )
Molly

[Ringing Cedars]

I am not going to drink today.

lol did I forget to say butter and cream?

[K9Lover]

I am not going to drink today.

My secret ingredient for mashed potatoes is Cream Cheese....but I also put butter and garlic and some special seasonings. My mashed taters are quite famous around here...I'm always getting requests to make them. Last BBQ I took them to they were gone so quick I didn't even get one bite!!

[Ringing Cedars]

I am not going to drink today.

They must be yummy K9. You could tell me. I would never be able to steal or sell your secret from way up here.

[greeneyes]

I am not going to drink today.

I started out with a healthy smoothie with my all-one in it and some other supplements.
I walked at the river for exercise and because the woods ground me.
I will stay hydrated with healthy stuff and mostly water.
I will give my self small breaks from what I'm doing to breath deeply and with gratitude.
I will eat in a healthy manner to keep my blood sugar even.
If I feel a trigger, I will re-direct my thoughts and attitude.
At happy hour I will have a special herbal tea if I feel like a treat.

[Ringing Cedars]

I am not going to drink today.

Sounds like a very healthy, relaxing uncomplicated plan Greenie.

[Brigitte Bardot]

I am not going to drink today.

Made it! Came home AL free.

[sapphire1]

I am not going to drink today.

Brigitte Bardot;987170 wrote: I have a playdate booked all afternoon for my daughter with her friends to make Halloween cakes and candies.. today is my bad day, I'm feeling weak today. I need to go to the drugstore and which I have to pass the AL shop. I'm going to need all the willpower I have today to keep going past it. I've even thought how nice a cold beer would be today after everything is done and I've cleaned my house. I hate this part......

Hi BB,

JUmping in here and read that you worried about resisting the urge to keep going past the al shop. I have adopted a different approach to these situations now and instead see them as opportunities to recite positive affirmations/mantras to myself. I was also afraid of walking passed a bottle shop, pub, or even seeing people of tele drinking, not to mention the millions of bloody al commercials (can we lobby to have them stopped I wonder). My original approach of turning my head so that I couldnt see the temptation wasnt working, because another one would pop up and it wasnt losing its power over me. Now I say "bring it on, give me another opportunity to practice my new mindset" "thankyou for helping me to re-program my sub-conscious mind with a different message". I tell you BB it works for me!!!!!! I am telling myself hundreds of times a day....."I chose a healthy, joyful life, I chose freedom" - this is my mantra/affirmation when I see these al shops/ads etc. So now the monster under the bed has no teeth. It is simply astonishingly easy now for the thoughts to change from drinking thinking to positive empowerment. Give it a try, nothing to lose. Love Saffx

[sapphire1]

I am not going to drink today.

K9Lover;987301 wrote: My secret ingredient for mashed potatoes is Cream Cheese....but I also put butter and garlic and some special seasonings. My mashed taters are quite famous around here...I'm always getting requests to make them. Last BBQ I took them to they were gone so quick I didn't even get one bite!!

Yep K9, I'll have 10lbs of that stuff...sounds devine. Pack it up in bubble wrap and send it express post to Aus. It'll cost about $125AUD to ship it, but ah..small price to pay for luxury

[sapphire1]

I am not going to drink today.

I stole this from someones signature and I love it..makes me smile...sorry for the irreverance:
Get out of my house AL you worthless BARSTARD.:H

[Brigitte Bardot]

I am not going to drink today.

I didn't avoid my eyes driving by, actually waved to the people I knew as they went in for their weekly fix after work. I feel good knowing I didn't stop, and even better knowing that tomorrow I'll be taking my daughter to her Halloween party without the slightest tinge of a hangover, or feeling that I drank wine last night. Time to set the coffee maker for tomorrow morning..she is an early riser.

[Miss Behaving]

I am not going to drink today.

I am going to try out my new fitness watch and remind myself how drinking al will stop me from achieving my fitness goals.
I'm at the end of my holiday so will do all the things that will get us ready for heading back into normal life next week ..... groceries, loads of washing etc etc
I will spend time chilling out with Mr B and his son and remember how ashamed I was last year when I was drunk in his presence last year, and how cautious he was of me the next day .... and how much more fun we have together when I am fully present.

Thanks DG for reminding me to think about why I am not going to drink today!

[sapphire1]

I am not going to drink today.

Brigitte Bardot;987482 wrote: I didn't avoid my eyes driving by, actually waved to the people I knew as they went in for their weekly fix after work. I feel good knowing I didn't stop, and even better knowing that tomorrow I'll be taking my daughter to her Halloween party without the slightest tinge of a hangover, or feeling that I drank wine last night. Time to set the coffee maker for tomorrow morning..she is an early riser.

Way to go BB, WELL DONE:goodjob:

[Brigitte Bardot]

I am not going to drink today.

sapphire1;987485 wrote: Way to go BB, WELL DONE:goodjob:

Thank you.. :l
There was a few hours today where every second thought I had was of stopping and getting a bottle for tonight..but, my hot cocoa will be just as good.