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Day 1

Okay so this time, I really mean it when I say I'm not going to be drinking. At least not until my birthday. Today is April 24th and my birthday is roughly one month from today. To keep myself on track I will be avoiding my social calendar by all costs - sorry friends. Unless it's for a walk on the trails or something like that. Like I went on a walk yesterday afternoon with Jack and it was really nice. He lasted AN HOUR! Shut the front door, I know. I was super proud of him.

Last night I didn't even want my wine and dumped out a full glass and threw out the bag (because I buy boxes) and there was still some left. If I kept it, I knew the temptation would be there and I honestly don't want that anymore.

As I lay my head on the pillow I started to get heart burn. I generally get that with beer or carbonated drinks. I may have forgotten to mention that after my walk yesterday with Jack we stopped at a local bar and sat on the patio enjoying 2 pitchers of domestic beer and a plate of sweet potato fries. Shortly after that I had a couple glasses of wine prior to concluding that I'm just tired of this lifestyle.

So my intern is gone, it's just past 12:40 pm and I'm having my brunch. Yep, back at my IF. Today is not only Day 1 of no drinks but it's the first day of the week for my IF.

Here's today's update:
Nutrition
Brunch - 8 slices of mild genoa salami and a few celery sticks

Exercise
15 minute walk
60 minute lunch time walk

I'm supposed to visit my parents after work - which I still will - but usually when I visit I have a couple glasses of wine and then over eat. I obviously have nothing against my parents but I don't want to have that temptation there. So I'll take care of my taxes and then leave. But now I'm contemplating if I should make today a cardio day or head to the gym after my parents? Decisions decisions... stay tuned.

Update! ^
I went to my parents, and told my mom as soon as I got there "I'm not drinking so please tell dad not to offer me any". I was beyond thrilled when my mom respected my wishes and joined me on this "no wine" night and offered me a tea. I gladly accepted a green tea with matcha and had (2). Also walked an additional 20 minutes!!

Day one officially complete :)

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