28 days to a SLIMMER FIGURE

I'm not selling anything, no secret formula, 
I'm just tellin' ya........


No....... the answer is not to eat plenty of grapes - although come to think of it that might help,
I have heard stranger things



Here's a quick update for those who are following my progress during the Alcohol free month.

You know what to do, But you don't do it!

It has now been 23 AFD's in a row. And it's not hard, like I thought it would be. In fact it has been EASY PEASY! I was just very attached to my routine that is all. But a new routine has quickly become possible.

I feared that dreaded word.... shh....dare I mention it?....alcoholism! There I said it. Did anybody hear me say it? Is it possible that someone like me could be such a thing as an alcoholic? What classifies as alcoholic anyway? Is it as simple as someone who drinks everyday or is it more to do with being able to say NO? Is it someone for whom alcohol is a "PROBLEM" ?

I speak to so many mothers just like me.
Just an ordinary person, I don't even like to get drunk anymore, that was something I did when I was reckless and carefree (and younger). Now I am a mother of 3, with serious obligations, it takes a special occasion for me to get pissed. Does this sound like anyone you know?

Alcohol certainly didn't seem to be a "problem" for me. I was fine! Still am! except for some unusual blood test results.

The thing is... there is always a special occasion.
You can find a special occasion everyday if you want to.

• You had a good day.
• You had a bad day.
• You are excited. 
• You are tired
• You have no friends.
• You are with too many friends yay.... LETS PARTe'!!!
• It was so hot and sunny and now you are all sticky.
• It rained all day.
• Your hair is crap.
• You got the job
• you didn't get the job
• blah, blah, blah.............. you get my drift. 

So being told to quit was quite possibly the best thing that could have happened to me.

Enforced sobriety has proved to be a good thing.
Thanks to the stern warnings of my doctor, I have now embarked on an alcohol free month. I was fearful that I would not be able to do it. It had become such an ingrained part of my life. Cooking dinner was the signal that the WORK day was over and I could put it behind me for the evening. I would then enjoy a little sip or two with dinner and another on the couch whilst watching TV just to make sure my mind was totally turned off.

Does any of this sound familiar?

The added benefit is : No moreTrouble getting to sleep
I have always been the sort of person who has trouble falling asleep. Normally after several drinks I can stay up reading till at least midnight most nights. I tend to fall asleep with the light still on and a book on my face, much to the annoyance of The MC. Don't know why he puts up with me really. Must be my cooking. But since quitting I am sleeping better than ever and actually wanting to go to bed earlier. Which is great because I so much more energy the next day.

The best part - WEIGHT LOSS
I have been the same weight for years and haven't been able to shift it. Despite eating a healthy diet (granted I could exercise a bit more, grrr.... hate it , hate it) I just stay the same. Doesn't really matter what I eat. However the thing that really seems to make the difference is quitting the booze. Ha ha....go figure! It's not a lot, but it definately SOME....... Ok it's a couple of Kgs.
I FEEL GREAT!

Thanks also go to my friends at Mishfit who have given up for the cause and completed FEBFAST. Lucky buggers sipping away on their Chardy and Merlot right now, while I still have a week to go before my next blood test which will tell me if I can ever partake of a drop again. :(      
bottoms up 
Well done guys. Cheers

Davia