Alcohol Free OctoberFest!

[Cinders]

Alcohol Free OctoberFest!

Me, too!!

I'm in!!!

Cindi

[Accountable for Me]

Alcohol Free OctoberFest!

Although I am AF, I wanted to say I am rooting for all of you! You guys can do this!!! Being AF is such a wonderful feeling.

To a healthy, happy, AF October!

:yougo:

[cowgal]

Alcohol Free OctoberFest!

I am in

Starting tomorrow of course, cuz I had to have a "hair of the dog", too much physical discomfort to deal with, BUT, I love you guys and am "IN" for the count!!!!:new: (Newly back)

MA

[wakupmom]

Alcohol Free OctoberFest!

Can i come too.
A big hello to you all,looking forward to meeting you along the way.Bestest wishes. On my way.. day 2 xx

[cuckoosnest83]

Alcohol Free OctoberFest!

I'm in too. It is almost 9:30 pm and I haven't had a drink. I am sipping a cup of tea and will head to bed in about 10 minutes. Good luck and much success to all. Auntiegriselda, I read your post and that could have been me.

[Cinders]

Alcohol Free OctoberFest!

Hello all!! Too many to name and that is an awesome thing!!

I made yesterday and have turned one of my blue stars gold. By the end of the month, I am looking forward to all my stars being gold.

Today starts another day and I will be AF today.

Take care and "talk" to you guys later.

Hope all meet their goals today.

Cindi

[Travel Girl]

Alcohol Free OctoberFest!

Day 1 was a success! I told my husband I was doing this and he was very supportive. In the past, I haven't liked telling him when I set goals like this because when I was unable to keep them, he would get upset with me. But, for some reason, I have more faith this time that it's going to work out.

Okay... tonight is my first big test. I am flying out of town for a 2 day meeting (I will be back tomorrow night late) and I'm used to drinking at these events. Tonight they will have the happy hour and dinner paid for by the vendor kind of thing. And, I love to have 2 or 3 drinks on the plane to calm my nerves. How am I going to get thru this? I think I can handle the plane. But, tonight will be hard!!!!!!! My first time drinking "club soda" while most everyone else is having alocohol. I know I can't even have a drink tonight on day 2 because it won't be just 1.... I will blow it completely. I'm dreading this but I'm going to try as hard as I can to stay strong!

Any advice from others on how to get through something like this?

[Cinders]

Alcohol Free OctoberFest!

Travel Girl,

I too, travel. It is very hard. I can navigate the airport just fine because there are usually bookstores, etc, to distract.

The vendor meeting will be tough but hang in there. Order a club soda and put yourself in a position not to drink, "I am taking some meds," or "I've got an upset stomach from the flight." Something that would make you look silly if you do drink.

It is the hotel bar that always calls me. I am packing my swim suit and walking gear so I can do that instead of the bar.

I fly out this morning.

Good luck, I know it is hard but my last two trips I have done well.

Cindi

[Janice]

Alcohol Free OctoberFest!

Hi everyone - made it through day 1 and feel great this morning!! Good luck to everyone today!! Janicexxx

[Travel Girl]

Alcohol Free OctoberFest!

Thanks for the advice on the walking, etc. to bypass the hotel bar. I also like the story-line idea to look dumb if I am drinking. This all should help. Off to the airport!!! I'll let everyone know how it went when I return tomorrow night. Hopefully, I will be able to say "Day 3 and still AF!".

[Deilight]

Alcohol Free OctoberFest!

Well Done to all who made it through day 1!! Use something to log your days-like stars or have you all gone to the drinktracker? I didn't put a goal in last month but this month put a yellow month to abstain. It's nice to see all the 0's and the 1's and 2's look very lonely.

Welcome to everyone else. so glad there are so many on the bus!

KEEP ROLLING!

[rustop61]

Alcohol Free OctoberFest!

Hi all

It is hard Travel girl, I think Cindi's excuse is a good one. I went to a wedding half way through last month and once I ordered a mineral water in the beginning everyone just bought me the same after that. We are the ones hung up on it not them, they dont even notice. Good luck

Rustop

[cuckoosnest83]

Alcohol Free OctoberFest!

Good morning, all. Congrats to all who have achieved AF and best wishes to all who are trying. I am tired/lack of sleep but not groggy and hungover. Looking forward to starting day 2 being AF.

[Beaches]

Alcohol Free OctoberFest!

Everyone is doing great! I am also starting Day 2. GO TEAM!

[wakupmom]

Alcohol Free OctoberFest!

Congratulations from me to all of you.
I did not drink today xx(almost 4)
See you tomorrow