Despite my screen name, my goal has never really been to completely give up AL. Rather, I would like to be able to have options and know that the all or nothing approach for me usually turns out to be "all." I also know enough about myself to know that I am a rule follower.....I hate to break the rules about anything...I won't even cross the street against the light....hahaha.
With all that in mind, I decided...at least for now...I write my own rules of moderation. While I am sure that my rules sound "too simple" to some, if they help me to keep a handle on my AL consumption, I'll be a happy camper.
The rules are these......
Never drink more than three days in a row. Should I drink three days in a row, they must be followed by a AF day.
Should I choose to drink Sunday through Thursday, 2 drinks in the limit.
Friday and Saturdays, 3 drinks in the limit, with lots of water between drinks.
Finally, no drinking alone. Sitting down with a good book and a glass of wine has now become a good book and a cup of tea.
I have been trying this for the past week and it seems to be working for me. Went to a friends last night....was able to stick to the 3 a day rule, while in the past I would have had three before we even sat down for dinner. I do think that I consumed close to a gallon of water though....hahaha. I never would have been able to do this before. The All or nothing would have seen me draining the wine bottle. And better still...this morning I remember every moment of the evening...something I wasn't able to do before.
I am also very impressed with kudzu. I don't care if it really works or if it all in my mind, but it got me through the past week....enabling me to enjoy a glass of wine with dinner and still be able to say NO, thanks, when the second glass called my name.
I realize that some will look upon my definition of moderation as "cheating" but as long as it works for me.....
Have a great day, all.
wannastopforreal.....maybe I should think about changing that to modforme! hahahaha
With all that in mind, I decided...at least for now...I write my own rules of moderation. While I am sure that my rules sound "too simple" to some, if they help me to keep a handle on my AL consumption, I'll be a happy camper.
The rules are these......
Never drink more than three days in a row. Should I drink three days in a row, they must be followed by a AF day.
Should I choose to drink Sunday through Thursday, 2 drinks in the limit.
Friday and Saturdays, 3 drinks in the limit, with lots of water between drinks.
Finally, no drinking alone. Sitting down with a good book and a glass of wine has now become a good book and a cup of tea.
I have been trying this for the past week and it seems to be working for me. Went to a friends last night....was able to stick to the 3 a day rule, while in the past I would have had three before we even sat down for dinner. I do think that I consumed close to a gallon of water though....hahaha. I never would have been able to do this before. The All or nothing would have seen me draining the wine bottle. And better still...this morning I remember every moment of the evening...something I wasn't able to do before.
I am also very impressed with kudzu. I don't care if it really works or if it all in my mind, but it got me through the past week....enabling me to enjoy a glass of wine with dinner and still be able to say NO, thanks, when the second glass called my name.
I realize that some will look upon my definition of moderation as "cheating" but as long as it works for me.....
Have a great day, all.
wannastopforreal.....maybe I should think about changing that to modforme! hahahaha
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