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Lockdown sober up...

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LockdownSoberup · 17/07/2020 09:20

Day 1 for me. I have been drinking too much wine during lockdown and want to stop - it’s just boring now instead of alleviating the boredom Confused I don’t drink every day but when I do I drink a lot and it’s not healthy. Just a thread for me to be accountable but anyone else feeling the same is obviously welcome Grin

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KobeWan · 12/08/2020 23:43

Not much to report - it's been super hot and we had an epic storm. AF and getting through a massive amount of Robinson's cordial.
Night all!

lockdownlush · 13/08/2020 06:22

Morning..! No storm here which is disappointing.. seriously hot and humid. Still going strong AF. Just shot out of bed in a mild panic for my 7am class .. I'm craving more and more sleep.

lockdownlush · 13/08/2020 20:56

Not sure where you've all gone 🤷‍♀️ I'm cracking on and feeling quite good about it..

Rupertpenrysmistress · 13/08/2020 23:01

Hi lockdown I am here just been doing back to back 13 hour days. How are you doing? I am doing ok fell a bit meh, one of my students have me a bottle of prosecco to say thank you today, not sure what I will so with it. I think i am day 11 today does not feel anything special.

Remind me how many days you are?

Rupertpenrysmistress · 13/08/2020 23:03

Sorry about the multiple errors I am shattered. Probably should go to bed.

KobeWan · 13/08/2020 23:10

I'm here too! Nothing interesting to say - cloudy lemonade has been my tipple of choice today!

KobeWan · 15/08/2020 10:05

It's gone very quiet on here - hope you're all ok. I've continued with my routine of having alcohol just at the weekend. If I'd seen it through properly, today would be day 29 (so my email from Annie tells me). The lovely weather hasn't helped my resolve but I'm going to continue to be mindful. Keep on keeping on everyone - please don't give up if you have a bad day!

lockdownlush · 15/08/2020 11:12

I'm still knocking around.. had two glasses last night and really wished I hadn't. I feel awful this morning and I'm on my third coffee already! I think the whole 'have a couple' at the weekend might not work for me.. I need to be completely AF.

mummyof4kids · 15/08/2020 12:58

I was doing ok but had a party last night for my daughters birthday, only with the family but ended up having a few.
I wasn't drunk though and I'm not hungover neither, which is more than can be said for OH
Hope everyone's doing ok

KobeWan · 15/08/2020 15:46

I think knowing that I'm supposed to be on a fabulous foreign holiday right now is also contributing to the fact that I want to eat delicious food and drink delicious drinks! I'm off work, the sun is shining and I want to drink! Might just let myself enjoy this weekend and start fr

KobeWan · 15/08/2020 15:47

Oops! Posted too soon!
...fresh on Monday.

lockdownlush · 15/08/2020 20:41

@KobeWan that sounds like a good plan. We should be on holiday to.. South of France which I decided against long before the announcement yesterday. It's just not worth the risk..! Doesn't make it any easier though, this summer has been a wash out. Thank god we live 10 minutes from the beach. I'm steering clear of wine tonight and trying hard to ditch it altogether. My H realises it's a bigger issue now as I've had a chat with him. Doesn't help he stock piled 'boxes' of wine from the wholesalers just before lockdown..! Of course we worked our way through all that 😬 I've told him to stop buying it and refuse to have it in the house.

KobeWan · 16/08/2020 22:49

Back on it - AF today but ate utter junk. Tomorrow I'm going to up get back to healthy living.

lockdownlush · 17/08/2020 07:42

Same for me.. I need to take a long hard look at the food I'm eating. My head feels clear and fresh but the body needs some work 😬

JasperHale · 18/08/2020 06:03

Hi,
Can I join too? Have been drinking all lockdown, bottle of prosecco per night, mixed with botanicals rhubarb cider thing. Had loads time off too, so no need to get up either. Had enough. So did my puffy face.

So will be day 1 for me...

lockdownlush · 18/08/2020 06:45

Welcome @JasperHale sounds a familiar story, I think we've all been drinking far more than we should of! I have to say the sleep quality far outweighs the fuzzy buzz I initially get from that first glass of wine.

Pretty sure I can feel my wine belly shrinking to 🙌

Up early at my laptop.. deadline day for me so have to crack on and focus until the kids wake up. At least I'm as bright as a button after a AF evening, plan to stay that way all week and see how I feel come Friday.

Have a great Tuesday all x

KobeWan · 18/08/2020 09:50

Welcome @JasperHale!
Ate out to help out last night - took advantage of cheaper soft drinks and had a coffee instead of a pudding. Had a massive headache through the night though, so feel a bit rubbish today.

lockdownlush · 18/08/2020 21:30

I had a lovely lunch out with the kids today, also part of eat out to help out. Soft drinks all round! Now in bed with cuppa at 9.20 ☺️ that's a first! I'm determined to be AF all week this week, I'm already feeling like I'm getting more done .. really hoping to lose a few pounds at some point to! Anyone else noticed they've put on more weight 🤷‍♀️ I'm assuming it's a combination of one to many treats (cake/crisp/chocolate) and far too much wine.

KobeWan · 18/08/2020 21:45

I put on weight when I drink because I lose all control. I absolutely cringe when I think about it.
I've had a really relaxed day. Last night's headache took it out of me so I've had a little nap, been for a walk, run some simple errands and had a quiet evening. Had some Schloer (or whatever it's called) for a bit of a treat!
How's everyone else getting on?

JasperHale · 19/08/2020 06:04

I managed day one, no problem! Had lovely dinner at Brazilian steak house with a friend, got home, my prosecco was chilling on the freezer. Politely declined, husband bit surprised but didn't insist. Watched a bit of telly, had sparkling water, went to bed. Couldn't sleep for a while, but woke up fresh as a daisy!

I think convincing my husband that it's permanent will be more difficult than not drinking itself Wink

JasperHale · 19/08/2020 06:05

Even in the freezer Grin

KobeWan · 19/08/2020 07:42

Morning everyone!
It's finally happened for me - I've slept well and woken up feeling pretty good. It's the first time in ages!
What are your plans for the day?

lockdownlush · 19/08/2020 08:56

Yay @KobeWan! Pleased to hear sleep is getting better. I woke up at 8am. Another restful nights sleep. It's an amazing feeling waking up feeling fresh and ready to face the day instead of scratching round for headache tablets and water.

Also well done @JasperHale 🙌 off to a good start by the sounds of it. I hope you've taken the bubbles out the freezer, the bottle will explode! Can you tell I know this from past experience 😆

Looks like a rain day here.. so I shall get the school shopping sorted today. I'm still not convinced they are going back.. but hey ho!

JasperHale · 19/08/2020 10:25

Oh yeah, learnt hard way Grin

Raining here too...

KobeWan · 20/08/2020 00:05

Another day AF. It rained a lot. Drank more Schloer. That is all.