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FaithFool (original poster member #20150) posted at 6:30 PM on Sunday, November 10th, 2013
I'm with Lucky, whose tagline reads "wine: the other fruit juice"
Wine got me through the darkest times these last few years. At the lowest it was coming straight out of a box.
I love my cabernet but damn, it's like liquid candy and the time has come to cut back. Winter for me, despite best intentions, means less exercise and more couch time so the old metabolism tends to slow down quite a bit.
So I decided to do a water challenge. Trying to forego the wine most days and drink an equivalent amount of lovely water with a squeeze of lemon.
It makes me feel good, but wow it's a lot of water.
On the plus side I had one (large) glass of vino when I had dinner out on Friday. It was nice to sip and savour with the meal instead of guzzling. It was all I needed.
At nine ounces that glass was *a third of the bottle*!
Off to fill up that empty 750 ml bottle now....
[This message edited by FaithFool at 12:34 PM, November 10th (Sunday)]
DDay: June 15, 2008
Mistakenly married Mr. Superfreak
20 years of OWs, WTF?
Divorced Dec 26, 2011
"Life is a shipwreck, but we must not forget
to sing in the lifeboats". -- Voltaire
TrulyReconciled ( member #3031) posted at 3:18 PM on Monday, November 11th, 2013
At nine ounces that glass was *a third of the bottle*!
Switch to 1.5 liter bottles
"In a time of deceit, telling the Truth is a revolutionary act."
GabyBaby ( member #26928) posted at 4:11 PM on Monday, November 11th, 2013
Oh you're more disciplined than I am.
I usually just take the hit and put on a few pounds over the winter, lol.
You've I will make a compromise. Though I won't give up my cabernet, I will drink a glass of water between each glass of
wine.
Me - late 40s
DD(27), DS(24, PDD-NOS)
WH#2 (SorryinSac)- Killed himself (May 2015) in our home 6 days after being served divorce docs.
XWH #1 - legally married 18yrs. 12+ OW (that I know of).
I edit often for clarity/typos.
FaithFool (original poster member #20150) posted at 5:21 PM on Monday, November 11th, 2013
TR, as usual, I like how you roll.
Gaby, I've got a few years on you, so enjoy that speedy metabolism while you can.
Down 2.5 pounds this week, so something is working.
I just want my clothes to fit again.
DDay: June 15, 2008
Mistakenly married Mr. Superfreak
20 years of OWs, WTF?
Divorced Dec 26, 2011
"Life is a shipwreck, but we must not forget
to sing in the lifeboats". -- Voltaire
TrulyReconciled ( member #3031) posted at 8:06 PM on Monday, November 11th, 2013
TR, as usual, I like how you roll.
"In a time of deceit, telling the Truth is a revolutionary act."
Deeply Scared ( Administrator #2) posted at 8:19 PM on Monday, November 11th, 2013
Faith...
I drink a gallon of water a day. MH does too. It's not easy to do...you really have to put forth the effort but now it's practically habit to drink that much.
Drinking lots of water has so many benefits...good luck!
"Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." My Mom:)
My tolerance for stupid shit is getting less and less.
FaithFool (original poster member #20150) posted at 10:57 PM on Monday, November 11th, 2013
DS, no wonder you look so fantastic.
I have a carafe in the fridge that holds exactly 750 ml and I'm getting it in every day now.
Love it. It's so good for the complexion. That and all the good veggies I'm eating.
DDay: June 15, 2008
Mistakenly married Mr. Superfreak
20 years of OWs, WTF?
Divorced Dec 26, 2011
"Life is a shipwreck, but we must not forget
to sing in the lifeboats". -- Voltaire
Deeply Scared ( Administrator #2) posted at 10:59 PM on Monday, November 11th, 2013
Awww...you're sweet Faith!!!
Good for you...it sounds like you're taking really good care of your health!!
"Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." My Mom:)
My tolerance for stupid shit is getting less and less.
metamorphisis ( member #12041) posted at 11:07 PM on Monday, November 11th, 2013
I haven't drank in years. I get the natural blahs in the winter and I've noticed they are much much worse if I drink. It's a depressant after all. I think you'll notice a huge difference. You kind of lose the instant relaxation of the wine. But then you aren't so miserable and blue that you need it anyway so it's win/win.
Go softly my sweet friend. You will always be a part of who I am.
FaithFool (original poster member #20150) posted at 11:13 PM on Monday, November 11th, 2013
I can and do keep other booze in the house forever, but wine? Nah, if it's there, it is for drinking until it's gone.
I go through cycles and this year has been a party cycle since I moved in April LOL.
I was really celebrating the start of Year 5 and enjoyed the heck out of the summer and fall.
Now I'm in the "be good to yourself" cycle. Going to school, eating well, going to bed super-early and enjoying the heck out of waking up clear-headed and full of energy.
Sleep is my new favourite drug.
I'm glad I can enjoy a glass or two with a nice dinner now and then and not stop by the store on the way home. After abstaining for even a short period of time, a glass is seriously all I need to get a really good buzz.
DDay: June 15, 2008
Mistakenly married Mr. Superfreak
20 years of OWs, WTF?
Divorced Dec 26, 2011
"Life is a shipwreck, but we must not forget
to sing in the lifeboats". -- Voltaire
Lucky ( member #6864) posted at 11:49 PM on Monday, November 11th, 2013
♥ WINE - the other fruit juice! ♥
FaithFool (original poster member #20150) posted at 12:01 AM on Tuesday, November 12th, 2013
DDay: June 15, 2008
Mistakenly married Mr. Superfreak
20 years of OWs, WTF?
Divorced Dec 26, 2011
"Life is a shipwreck, but we must not forget
to sing in the lifeboats". -- Voltaire
Lucky ( member #6864) posted at 12:03 AM on Tuesday, November 12th, 2013
Shocking but true
♥ WINE - the other fruit juice! ♥
FaithFool (original poster member #20150) posted at 12:10 AM on Tuesday, November 12th, 2013
Do we need to organize an intervention??
DDay: June 15, 2008
Mistakenly married Mr. Superfreak
20 years of OWs, WTF?
Divorced Dec 26, 2011
"Life is a shipwreck, but we must not forget
to sing in the lifeboats". -- Voltaire
TrulyReconciled ( member #3031) posted at 3:47 PM on Tuesday, November 12th, 2013
Do we need to organize an intervention??
ie "Winetasting Event"
"In a time of deceit, telling the Truth is a revolutionary act."
GabyBaby ( member #26928) posted at 4:42 PM on Tuesday, November 12th, 2013
ie "Winetasting Event"
LOL! I'm all in on this one!
Me - late 40s
DD(27), DS(24, PDD-NOS)
WH#2 (SorryinSac)- Killed himself (May 2015) in our home 6 days after being served divorce docs.
XWH #1 - legally married 18yrs. 12+ OW (that I know of).
I edit often for clarity/typos.
Lucky ( member #6864) posted at 9:00 PM on Tuesday, November 12th, 2013
♥ WINE - the other fruit juice! ♥
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