December Determination ~ AF

[sdlovespackers]

December Determination ~ AF

I know I've posted twice already today but after what just happened I didn't know what else to do...how strange is that?? I was at the grocery store (which I don't even go NEAR the liquor dept)...get my food and get out!!! Well they decided to put right in front of the check outs a HUGE HUGE display of the wine I LOVE which is ON SALE FOR 12 BUCKS OFF!!!! Which I'm a cheap drunk, I'll admit...the wine I like is 10.99 a bottle and they were selling the BOX for 13.97!!!!!!!!!! THEN I run into my friend from work as I'm standing there (seriously mouth watering) and she says...oh my hubby just got this for me last night...I LOVE IT!!! I reply...yeah, it's my fav! She says well stock up, it's a good deal!! And puts a box in her cart. I look at my son and at her and say maybe next time...and walk away!!!! But as I'm driving home all I can think about is that wine and how cheap it is and how many boxes I could buy.....so on and so on...doing the math in my head!!! UGH!!!! Why now? Why today? Why when I have such a headache and would like nothing better than to "unwind"?
DETERMINATION I guess starts NOW!!!!!!!! UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Peace to you all....I'm just feeling sorry for myself!! I'll feel great in the AM!!!
SD:l

[Reenie]

December Determination ~ AF

I'm in and looking forward to a sober and guilt free holiday season!

[aspman]

December Determination ~ AF

IM in guys, deterimation it is!

good work sd, I hate how accepted al is everywhere. Imagine trying to get al past the fda or such as a new product today...

[ladybirdheart]

December Determination ~ AF

It is great to see everybody new joining in this month together; it will be good to share this path with you. Good for you SD; none of us can drink no matter how sweetly wrapped the package, and when we are blindsided it can knock one off balance and we can forget what really is inside that bargain. Speaking of success, I am glad today was easier Dill, you set an example of steely determination yesterday for us all. I?ve been out in the cold so after I sign up on the drink tracker I am off to make something steamy hot for dinner (an African peanut soup). Wishing everyone peace. Love, Ladybird.

[FindingMyself]

December Determination ~ AF

Sounds like folks have already put some determination to work for them - good job SD and Dill, and everyone else who is turning down the urge (that would include me, too).

Lil, sorry November is a sad time for you. Good for getting through it.

Have a good night all.

[Liath]

December Determination ~ AF

Hello everyone-

I want to reconnect with the wonderful people on this forum because I know I have the fight of my life ahead of me and want give and receive support. Its so hard to do it alone. As much as I'd like to try and reach out to the people in my life, some of them just wouldn't understand or I would be too ashamed to admit it. Everyone please take care.

[cyntree]

December Determination ~ AF

Welcome to December, everyone. Great job SD! Lav, you're our heroine, you can do this month - hope you can rest after such a long day.
We can all do this...let's stick together. Happy AF night to all!

[mighty mouse]

December Determination ~ AF

Wow what a great bunch we are getting for December!! There is strength in numbers!!!
And I am feeling quite strong right now just reading everyones post.. Thanks.

SD, thats what determination is all about. Great job! AL is going to be thrust in our faces all december. I like what Sheri said Liquid Hang over!! I'll put that phrase in my arsenal.

Welcome back Liath, I'm been here one month and have learned alot and made some real strides in my AF quest.

Lav, You are the definition of determination!! December will be yours!! I know it,,, I'm just PSYCHIC like that. Believe me.

Good night to all and everyone else I missed. AF tonight and on. MM

[Lavande]

December Determination ~ AF

Evening everyone,

With a group this large how could we possibly fail this month

WTG Dill, SD & anyone that has faced the demon & won recently!! You go right ahead & give AL all the Lavan-itude you need to win the battle. Personally, I am so damn glad there is no wine sold in the supermarkets here. Who needs to face that week after week?????

I'm finally sitting down after a very long day - ended up doing some emergency babysitting. My DIL has been dealing with a sinus infection, hasn't been able to sleep for a few nights. So, I went & picked up the Energizer bunny & brought him here for several hours. Now I am tired

Wishing everyone a good AF night & will see you all in the AM.

Lav

[redhibiscus]

December Determination ~ AF

Good morning double Ds. I thought I posted last night but now can't find it. Maybe its just to early in the morning. I am fighting a cold again...last winter I was not sick at all. I am upset about it, and feel it is because of the stress at work. I could just sleep and sleep, but have to go to work.

Happy to see such a large group to fight the good fight of being AF. This month will present challenges beyond any other month in the year, that's for sure. SD and dill, good job on resisting temptation. It is so hard in the midst of a craving, or at the store with everything displayed in all its gorgeous packaging. I guess booze only looks good to we drinkers. Others probably just pass it by.

I am again taking some of the supplements recommended as I have had cravings for both booze and carbs and seem to be endlessly hungry. I'll let you know if it starts to help. I still have to get some GABA, but am starting to take l-glutamine, b vitamins, evening primrose, and chromium picolate for blood sugar stabilization. Also trying to stay away from junk food and sugary foods. Yesterday there was food in the office after lunch and I stayed away from it. It was hard, but again as with alcohol, I thought it through to the end. We know that the holidays are going to bring losts of good food. I am going to eat special foods, but only on special days, not every day that it is around. We have alot of women who are overweight who eat all day, and I don't want to be one of them, although they are kind, good people.

So, everyone, have a good day AF, we can do this, supporting each other, sharing our concerns and cares, and learning more and more every day what a gift it is to be AF. More than others, who have not visited the dark side, we can appreciate what it means to live honestly and in the light.

[lilmea]

December Determination ~ AF

Ahoy Shipmates,

Welcome :welcome: Shik, Dex, MNB, Reena, and Aspman. So glad to see you all joining us on our af journey.

SD-Good job on resisting temptation. Just remember how much you really saved by not buying that 'bargain booze'

Dill-Stress is always a trigger. Glad your day was better.

an African peanut soup

LHB-Okay I have to know. What is African peanut soup?

Finding-Just 2 more holidays to get through. We can do it. I know we can.

Hi to Cyn, MM, Red, Chops, Sheri, Pnut and Lav-Great to see all my old shipmates on board.

Captain Sooty-roll call taken and all are present and a counted for. On word and Up word.

Have a peaceful and AF day everyone.

[dill]

December Determination ~ AF

Greetings Determined ones!

Red, your post reminded me of the saying: "Everything in moderation." It is SO easy to over eat this time of year, especially when you work in an elementary school environment. So many teachers are women and they love to bring in special holiday treats at this time of the year. I am guilty of the same! But you are right, Red, we need not eat those holiday treats all month long! Yiikes! I'll try to be careful about this too!

SD, I kept thinking about your grocery store story last night and two things struck me: one was that I too was a box wine addict. How perfect it was from the addict point of view. It's a huge supply, you couldn't see the level go down, so you couldn't have a visual reminder that you were over doing, it was cheap, no clanking around in the trash can to alert others or remind yourself..... What a twisted mindset. The second was: I am so glad your son was with you! He was your saving grace.

LBH, An African peanut soup? Sounds intriguing!

Welcome to all newcomers and oldcomers as well. I have time constraints so I cannot address each of you so I apologize for that. Please all be well and sober today.

[dill]

December Determination ~ AF

Hi, Lil! Cross-post!

[Lavande]

December Determination ~ AF

Good morning December friends,

Dill & Lil cross-posted - figures I'd be here next

Think I was overtired from yesterday, didn't sleep well last night - yawn! That & that big white moon shining through the window & right in my face!

Going to get right to work, hope to finish up earlier today.
Wishing everyone a seriously good Humpday - hear that Sooty?

Lav

[mighty mouse]

December Determination ~ AF

Hello to all Determinators: I hope everyone is waking up to a beautiful morning or at least clear headed. I have a busy day but wanted to say hi!! I've been waiting to hear about a new job. They were suppose to call this week but so far nothing..I'm going a little batty waiting.
I also found something else to be determined about...I am determined to figure out how to get those smilie faces in my post!! But I'll be darned I still can't do it! Any tips?

Have a great day, Your computer nerd want to be. MM