Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

[bcineed2]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

.Hi FlyAway,

It's so amazing that you mentioned that book tonight. I have the book, and got about a third of the way through it a couple of months ago when I got to 19 days AF, but I never finished it. As I was making may through this afternoon/evening and nearly staying AF I seriously thought about picking it up again....but unfortunately picked something else instead (but not too much!).

Tomorrow is another day, and I WILL continue reading it to see what gifts it may still have in store for me.

Thank you for reinforcing the need for me to continue reading it and finish it. I do believe that it could be part of the switch that needs to click for me!

[Enough!]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

Changing routines

Morning all!
Bc... I also read the book... Give it a try.
Fly... Your success is motivating!

Yesterday was a day off which in past days meant a bottle of white by the pool followed by a bottle of red and crashing into bed. Yesterday once again changed that.

Drank lots of water throughout the day and around 4 when then urge hit.... Back went on the skates for a whirl. Recipe for dinner called for white wine... Used white wine and herb flavored chicken broth instead and once again had a glass of gatoraide with dinner.

Around 8 poured a glass then a second... I know not
Perfect but I think for me just changing the " routine" is a great start.

Home from work= wine
Cooking = Wine
Sweaty= beer
Boys screaming = wine
Friday night = tequila

Let's see... I feel great today! How is everyone else doing ?
E!

[bcineed2]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

Hi all...
a better day as far as AL is concerned (some progress daily is better than none!) and I'm trying not to beat myself up. My small goal at this moment was to wait longer for the first glass of wine and to stop right now so I have at least three hours before I go to bed so I can stop the cycle of drinking right up to falling asleep (aka: passing out) time. Like Enough said, I too believe that changing the routine is key.

I did continue reading today...but the book that I started earlier was the Alan Carr book...The Easy Way To Stop Drinking. I also have the Vale book and will take that up as well. Thank you FlyAway and Enough for encouraging me to keep with the reading!

I'm so glad to be part of this thread; it is truly so helpful! Thanks again to all!

[FlyAway]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

Hooray Enough and BC! Definite improvement from you both. Changing up your routine is huge in conquering this.

[Enough!]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

More success....

Thanks Fly! Nice to hear you are making progress BC.

Mya... I saw You posted the other day? Are you doing ok???

Shue? Check in

Well... I had the smallest amount of alcohol yesterday in a itty bitty vodka and cran. Not sure why I did not Make it AF as I did not get home il 10? It was entirely possible, but very proud of my progress neverless.

Friday... Challenge day! I know how great I have felt the past three mornings so I need to keep that thought front and center.

Have an amazing day! I have been taking L- Theanine ( green tea supplement) the past week and really feel clear and less stressed. It has no side effects and so far I really recommend it.
E!

[bcineed2]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

Thank you FlyAway and Enough for your encouragement! Today was strange as I'm away from home to visit my son at college. Why did I order wine with dinner? As a treat after an early flight and exhaustion?? It really doesn't matter why...only that I did and I don't want to!
Today was such a change in routine, but it didn't stop me from drinking. I guess it has stopped me from drinking like I do (did?? said with hope) at home but I just want to stop and see what that feels like.

I remain so thankful to be on this site with everyone. It's so comforting to journey with others.

[Enough!]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

4 days of success!

I feel terrific! Successfully stopped at two glasses of wine. I will no longer be a slave to alcohol. After a few days the feeling of " needing" a drink is gone... No need to try to counter the effects of overindulging the day before.

I know not all agree this is a possible way to " conquer" ... But is so far working.

E!

[Enough!]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

BC.... Beating yourself up will accomplish nothing in my opinion. Take your successes and keep building on them. I am modding at this point and feel amazing. If you feel good you ate on the rigt path... If you do not keep working on it.
Enough!

[Trigirl]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

Any one else on first day /night AF ?

I am on the first evening of day 1 AF attempt. I have a lovely glass of super chilled sparkling pomegranate and elderflower . Am doing ok even though others are drinking .know I will find it difficult to fall asleep tonight as the wine has become my 'shut off' but know I will feel fab in the morning when I have achieved this first goal .

[bcineed2]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

Hi all....
today so far so good! I feel so much better for cutting way back that it's totally positive reinforcement to keep going. Enough, I do feel better about the past few days...I guess I'm just impatient to really be AF. I think you sound great! Good for you! And thanks to you and FlyAway for such great inspiration (along with many others on this thread!)
I return home tomorrow but arrive later than the AL stores are open so that should be interesting and hopefully really good!
Thanks to all, and welcome to Trigirl from a brand new member. This thread has been so helpful to me and I hope it will be for you too. I hope it's a good Saturday night!

[Trigirl]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

Hi all let's do this together !
thanks for the welcome BC I joined in 2011 but never looked at the site again till now . I feel impatient too I want to be that 'in control ' person for whom alcohol is not an issue in their lives ,but it took me a fair few years to get here where I am now so I have to be patient and work at this ,but I too am feeling positive .

Enough you are doing great , I don't think I can do modding as in the past that's been my starting thought 'just one Glass' but then after that first one the whole bottle has to go ! So at the moment I think it has to be AF for me .
Feel good this morning , didn't sleep much but sure that will Sort it self out .
Rock on day 2

[mya]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

Hi everyone!
I did give in and have a couple or a few drinks the last few nights, but afterwards really started to think what is this doing for me? Nothing! I am 3/4 through Jason Vales book and will finish it today and tomorrow I am starting a 60 Insainty workout. I hate the way I look and feel.

[Enough!]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

Tri... BC. Hope you had a great weekend. Mya! Stay with us

Well fighting with my kids through me over the edge yesterday and even after deep breathing and such had a few drinks. One too many, but not hung over today.

Monday brings a beginning of winning for the week ahead.
E!

[bcineed2]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

Hi all....
thanks for asking about the weekend Enough. I feel better today than I have for a long time! While not altogether AF, my intake is so much less. I think my body is adjusting okay...some cravings, but everyday is better. The goal is still to get AF, but I absolutely feel like I'm the right path and I am going to get there! I figure it took my a long time to get where I was so I need to give myself some time to get where I want to be!

Hope everyone's having a good Monday, and on the way to a good week!

[Enough!]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

BC... How are things going for you?

Happy with the week so far on my end... Feel great !

E!