Hello

[dawnie149]

Hi I am a newbie who is currently in France, and who needs to rein in the wine, but I am going to take it one day at a time and hopefully will see some difference by Xmas

[wakywoo]

Hello dawnie149 welcome to week 1. I can see why living in France might seem a challenge if you like your wine. Do you like spritzers? That cuts the wine by half even if you only do it for some glasses. Wine can by included in your menu, but it needs to be a balance. The daily diaries can be helpful to see how people balance food and alcohol. Enjoy your first week.

[dawnie149 in reply to wakywoo]

Yes, we have a lovely wine bar/shop across the road from us which is a temptation. When I'm in the UK I only drink once or twice a week. It's a long time time since I drank spritzer but that could work. I also sometimes have a glass of wine and a glass of water and don't replace the wine until I have also finished the water. Going to a friend's for a meal tonight, wish me luck!

[wakywoo in reply to dawnie149]

Have a good evening!

[dawnie149 in reply to wakywoo]

Thank you it was lovely, and I think I did OK. Didn't drink or have any nibbles. I didn't pile my plate up, just had a little of everything (lots of veg). I had a spoonful of dessert but missed out the cheese (which I love). I would have found it harder to refuse if I had, had a drink

[wakywoo in reply to dawnie149]

I am the same. If I have a drink, I Hoover the table!