tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post3263104990193749664..comments2024-03-27T00:48:06.021-07:00Comments on Mummy was a Secret Drinker: What's so Great About Moderation Anyway?SoberMummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-83836415260898134692019-01-19T04:32:35.699-08:002019-01-19T04:32:35.699-08:00I too have a 100 day goal. I did this because fore...I too have a 100 day goal. I did this because forever and a year seemed impossible the morning of my last hangover. I have other milestones and SM’s journey to follow as well as all of you in the comments. I know I’ve got huge events out there this year with all my friends and myself having a big milestone birthday. The great thing is I’m going to look fabulous by then. After 23 Days the weight is beginning to shift. My skin is better. I’ll not be a mess or puddle at a party. Social events are still scary and have a big one starting today that is a bit unnerving 5 night trip for a Sales kick Off meeting. I have a plan and seeded a couple of colleagues I’m not drinking. If a week from now, I’m past day thirty. Ive got a tremendous opportunity to be successful long term. RedHopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12157113777068953513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-65347344552088010772015-07-21T11:17:37.929-07:002015-07-21T11:17:37.929-07:00You crack me up, SoberMummy :-D Anyway, I've...You crack me up, SoberMummy :-D Anyway, I've given up on moderation because the moderate amount of wine - half a bottle at the most - just doesn't float my boat. I would still be practically sober, and then what would be the point? The only amount of wine I'm interested in on a daily basis is 1-2 bottles, and that is not moderate.Ullahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16422287349331460686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-43854152121525690302015-05-14T07:28:55.097-07:002015-05-14T07:28:55.097-07:00Great advice KT - thank you!Great advice KT - thank you!SoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-2859313830950449902015-05-14T04:45:57.785-07:002015-05-14T04:45:57.785-07:00Be wary of that 100. I got to it, and then to 120 ...Be wary of that 100. I got to it, and then to 120 and felt utterly defeated that I was still battling. I couldn't see my achievement, only that I would never get to the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. I don't have the answer (obviously! ) but don't let the same happen to you. Any round number is just a human contrivance, perhaps for you the magic will happen at 98 or 108. I sure hope it happens for me this time. Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15371166334887188048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-91256619384535019122015-05-13T03:31:53.872-07:002015-05-13T03:31:53.872-07:00RE-THINK! You know it makes sense :-)RE-THINK! You know it makes sense :-)SoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-45441711125043130462015-05-12T17:41:42.119-07:002015-05-12T17:41:42.119-07:00And ditto to the deals. I've done them all too...And ditto to the deals. I've done them all too. It's good to know I wasn't alone in my (trying to shake the wine witch off) tactics. xLushNoMorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04018195957277312286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-29975316276143362992015-05-12T17:38:48.788-07:002015-05-12T17:38:48.788-07:00There is actual scientific reasoning to you believ...There is actual scientific reasoning to you believing 100 days is a milestone. It has been proven that if you change habitual routines for 100 consecutive days you are more likely to succeed at adopting the new ways of behaviour. I set out on the 100 day challenge but have realised this needs to be a lifetime change which is quite a scarey prospect as we all know. I even have a hair appointment and babysitter all arranged for 'Day 101'. Might need to rethink that. xLushNoMorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04018195957277312286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-23995887896110351142015-05-12T14:20:24.068-07:002015-05-12T14:20:24.068-07:00I did all those deals too - and never stuck to the...I did all those deals too - and never stuck to them!SoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-37374117460166848702015-05-12T12:58:00.663-07:002015-05-12T12:58:00.663-07:00Moderation for me has been just ONE bottle of wine...Moderation for me has been just ONE bottle of wine....what a ridiculous word! I have managed to convince myself if I ONLY drink white wine, if I ONLY drink one bottle, OR in the summer if I ONLY drink beer, if I NEVER touch spirits...somehow I am a moderate drinker....Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09236064383725290818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-19819121095735056512015-05-12T03:15:26.246-07:002015-05-12T03:15:26.246-07:00It's like when dieting we are desperate to rea...It's like when dieting we are desperate to reach goal weight and then when do we realise nothing has actually changed. At nine months sober I am so keen to teach one year as think that shows I am a sober person but realise in reality I will feel exactly as I do now!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17395865653657222899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-80390084599321840182015-05-12T00:08:52.937-07:002015-05-12T00:08:52.937-07:00no not day counting, just going with the flow : ) ...no not day counting, just going with the flow : ) I have done this a few times before so just seeing what happens, not sure I am finished 'forever' to be honest but i think over the next year or two i will stop permanently. I am 38, i think its a good time to stop as from what I can see on all the blogs a lot of us women seem to get in trouble when it all catches up in out 40's. So my timing might be good!! Chat soon xxKats76https://www.blogger.com/profile/18385975686360944534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-68944732603130948122015-05-11T17:19:02.886-07:002015-05-11T17:19:02.886-07:00Great post! I have been "craving" a dri...Great post! I have been "craving" a drink a lot the past few days! But, when I really think through it, I know that one drink is not what I want. I want multiple drinks and to feel a certain way - to escape. Good to know others are in a similar spot! :)WineColoredMemorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03436713592666759474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-44345137996335333752015-05-11T10:09:48.024-07:002015-05-11T10:09:48.024-07:00ah, I was just playin' with you, Tallaxo!ah, I was just playin' with you, Tallaxo!SoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-26502990243629072262015-05-11T10:04:46.545-07:002015-05-11T10:04:46.545-07:00Phew. I was getting really nervous reading your b...Phew. I was getting really nervous reading your blog today. I was mentally shouting at you NO, NO, Don't you dare. Then you talked yourself out of it and remembered. That wine witch is a sneaky cow alright. It goes to show how we still have to be on our guard. Well done for passing 70. xTallaxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13386522171119897358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-9447383627586446232015-05-11T07:25:42.613-07:002015-05-11T07:25:42.613-07:00Totally agree with all of that Ann! Hear hear.Totally agree with all of that Ann! Hear hear.SoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-81654917108183957402015-05-11T07:23:56.610-07:002015-05-11T07:23:56.610-07:00You have to wonder what her mom got out of those 2...You have to wonder what her mom got out of those 2 glasses. And if, perhaps, it became more than that in private.<br /><br />The I act her drinking had on Ann when young is more important. My kids are still young enough that they deserved sober mommy. <br /><br />Moderation would rob them of that.Ainsobrietyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642935819165465190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-75802947354753071022015-05-11T05:36:14.635-07:002015-05-11T05:36:14.635-07:00How are you doing Kats? Are you day counting?How are you doing Kats? Are you day counting?SoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-54464623558947329782015-05-11T05:35:31.314-07:002015-05-11T05:35:31.314-07:0082 days! Wow! I keep reading your name as 'myt...82 days! Wow! I keep reading your name as 'mythreesomes'! Lol. You rock xSoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-23675742702192131192015-05-11T05:33:30.497-07:002015-05-11T05:33:30.497-07:00The thought of moderation pops into my head all th...The thought of moderation pops into my head all the time too but I keep coming to the same conclusion, will I really just have one and I love my life so why do I need to be numb to enjoy it. 82 days Sober!!!!mythreesons143https://www.blogger.com/profile/12328655335168795593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-67779199471884606642015-05-11T04:33:14.043-07:002015-05-11T04:33:14.043-07:00well done, sounds like you'll be in a good pla...well done, sounds like you'll be in a good place by day 100 Kats76https://www.blogger.com/profile/18385975686360944534noreply@blogger.com