All I Want Is 30 Days AF

[sidra005]

All I Want Is 30 Days AF

Hello, WineSucks, I think I may have the same problem as you.
Definitely the same goals. How are you doing?

[Juja]

All I Want Is 30 Days AF

Morning, dear friends,

No AL last night, so I feel great this a.m.

Wine, Shue, noxy, tonstant, enough, twinkle---how are you girls? Doing okay, I hope.

Met my responsiblities yesterday, came home, went to bed and slept the sleep of the dead. Ate, and went back to bed and myself a massage--I've found I can do that, and it helps. Can't get to my back though!:H

Still haven't started the book. Will do so soon.

tonst--you asked about my triggers, and I want to write a thoughtful list, not simply say anger, frustration, exhaustion, needing a reward, wanting to have fun, etc. Actually, those are it, so why detail them to death?

I wonder about Dudeabides.... I miss him.

[WineSucks]

All I Want Is 30 Days AF

Hey everyone....I'm doing pretty good....not perfect but pretty good. I've made it to the gym 3 times this week and will do my body pump class in the morning. How is everyone else doing? I'm so glad to see people posting on this thread again!

[Juja]

All I Want Is 30 Days AF

Im better, too WS. Maybe we're turning a corner.

Would you believe I just got dressed for the day? After I got up this morning, I put dinner in the crockpot, and decided that the only thing I was going to do the rest of today was rest, and read a book. So at 11:00, I went back to bed, and did just that. I feel so refreshed.

The rain has finally stopped here, and tomorrow first thing I'm going to walk the two miles I used to walk religiously. That will do me a world of good. Good for you on the gym.

After having met so many of my responsibilities this past week, my life feels a bit like my own.

Come on Shue, tonstant, noxy, et al. Let's hear from you!

[WineSucks]

All I Want Is 30 Days AF

Juja - Good for you going back to bed! I heard Virginia had tornados yesterday???? It was a strange weather day here. I took today off today, my Birthday is Sunday (any excuse to take off)!!! I went to the gym this morning, then went and got a manicure/pedicure...the longggg one where they do the wax, etc....I spent two hours at the nail salon!

[Juja]

All I Want Is 30 Days AF

I haven't heard about the tornadoes, but then I haven't been keeping up with the news. I find my stress level is lower when I avoid it. Head in the sand...

Nothing like a manicure and pedicure to make a girl feel complete. I love them, but get impatient waiting everything to dry! I'm going to splurge on a massage one day soon; that, I'm sure, I'll never want to end.

Any big birthday plans?

[shueaddict]

All I Want Is 30 Days AF

Hi girls,

I had a bad cold / flu the past week (that was my excuse to drink red wine every night). 2-3 glasses no more but just enough to get me the evening munchies and put on 1.5 kg.

Feeling better today, going to the gym now + manicure & haircut later ... gotta take care of myself. I am also getting ready for my semiannual 5 day detox . That should help a bit.

I am still on the fight against AL but I don't know where I stand ( in the middle of Jason Vale's book). I cannot continue the wine everyday.

WS - have a great day tomorrow

Love and power to you all

[WineSucks]

All I Want Is 30 Days AF

Shue - I hope you feel better! How do you like the book? I took a look at it and it kind of reminds me of Allen Carr's book "The easy way to stop drinking".

I know what you mean about the 2-3 glass thing. I've been doing it too but I know I shouldn't be. Even though I'm not drunk or drinking like I did, I still get a bad feeling about it. I can honestly say that the dumbest thing I did was try to moderate after having 30 days AF. I should have kept on going. This is a progressive disease and it sucks you right back in.

Juja - I'm going to an auction and then out to dinner with my Husband and kids. It's so funny...I get impatient waiting for my nails to dry too. Yesterday I was asking "am I done yet"? I felt like a 4 year old!

I hope everyone has a great, AF Day!

[shueaddict]

All I Want Is 30 Days AF

WS, I like the book ( I wanted to get Allen Carr's but was not available on kindle yet ) - I like the idea of NOT WANTING WINE, I thought I liked the taste of wine, now I am really questioning that - I no longer like the taste of white - but I still have the craving for a good cab sauvignon. That's my cold talking ( prompted by the monster inside me).

Honestly I am noweher near control and I know it in my heart that if I continue like this it is only a matter of time before I overdo it again.

Soooo ....I am trying AF this weekend.

I survived the nail ordeal by being on MWo on the ipad. I cannot tolerate chit chat with the salon girls.

[Juja]

All I Want Is 30 Days AF

Hi, Girls,

I joined the weekend pole dance, and so far, so good. No AL for 2 days. I feel clear-headed and energized. Actually, I'm too energized. I was so wired last night that I thought I was going to have a panic attack. I did get my sock drawer cleaned out, though. I don't know what it is about me and socks. I'm always looking for the perfect ones, buy too many, and then give them away.

WS--Enjoy the auction. Looking for anything in particular? I used to go to them frequently, but stopped. I don't need a thing, can't afford what I want (good antiques), so what's the point? I end up bring home a box of junk after eating a fat-laden hotdog.:H

Shue--How does the 5 day detox work? Give the AF weekend your best, best shot.

Off to stock up on a local favorite--BBQ chicken done over an open pit. I'm putting 16 halves in the freezer for the winter. Yum-yum.

[tonstantweader]

All I Want Is 30 Days AF

Hi, and sorry I've been away. Sometimes I find that if I constantly think about not-drinking it makes me obsess about it even more so I hide every now and then. But I'm doing fine. I can see my attitude toward alcohol changing. i watched a silly movie earlier that involved getting drunk and doing stupid things, and all I could think was: why don't they ever blame the alcohol in these movies instead of glamorizing it as a fun thing to do?

Anyway, I'm doing well and I really hope those of you still struggling (not naming names!) can get past your hurdles. I just consider myself a non-drinker now and have rediscovered the lovely taste of herbal tea at night (my husband even drinks it!) and a nice routine of tea, reading, some tv and a lovely night's sleep.

[WineSucks]

All I Want Is 30 Days AF

Tons - I'm glad to hear from you and that you are doing well. I know what you mean about thinking about not drinking and the thought process that comes with it. Sometimes I just need to not think about it at all.

Well Ladies.......I have to say, this is the first birthday that I've spent alcohol free since I was 18 years old and it feels pretty good. It was the strangest thing but I honestly did not want a drink at dinner tonight and barley even thought about it, which is a miracle. Also waking up this morning to enjoy my day without a hangover was a blessing!

I read something this morning that talked about going through processes (not really related to alcohol but I could relate). I know that this is a process and I also know that it will click for me....I can feel that, although I've slipped, my attitude and thoughts about AL and drinking have changed.

I just keep praying everyday (for me and all of us) that my desire for goes away and I am free from this once and for all!

[shueaddict]

All I Want Is 30 Days AF

Just wanted to say Happy Birthday WineSucks,

hear yourself now, comparing to older posts, I am so happy for you.

As for me, I have been a naughty girl and could probably do with some tough love.

I am not posting again until I get at least 1 day AF ... I am mad with myself ... more later hopefully.

Have a great week ladies

[Juja]

All I Want Is 30 Days AF

Same with me, Shue. Will post when I have something positive to say.

Love to all my dear friends.:lipstick:

Juja

[tonstantweader]

All I Want Is 30 Days AF

When I was drinking heavily all through June and July last summer, I knew that I was inching closer to my D-day - when I would have to give up the wine. I knew I just couldn't continue the way I was drinking, but I had to reach some sort of final reckoning before that happened. I think it was an argument with my husband when I was drunk about some stupid intellectual/political/religious issue that didn't matter diddly-squat, coupled with having to call in sick to work (which I never do) because of a hangover that made me say: "This is it. I'm done."
I think I may have mentioned that I had quit drinking in the spring of 2006 and stayed sober for a couple of years before slowly creeping back to even worse habits through 2010 and 2011. So, I knew that being sober was incredibly rewarding and I wanted to get back to that. Now I feel that I am on my way back to that state, only this time I know that moderating is not an option, nor do I want it to be an option. I am done with drinking. It has done nothing for me, and I really can't see any benefits to it.

Ok, lecture done. Now I actually have to prepare my real lecture for tonight's class!