No Alcohol August

louiseyates1

I'm in! Alcohol is my biggest downfall... Generally have rum, brandy, cider or champagne.

Add me if you like!

tmbg1

Ok so I went 3 weeks in july and just blew it the first 2 days of aug..... seriously today no more for the rest of the month......... how is everyone else doing?

tat2cookie

I'm hanging on by the skin of my teeth. I work at a bar so that makes things a bit challenging. Especially when my boss is like "you want a beer?" Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!

Brooke1076

How is everyone doing? I find myself literally having to think of things to do to fill my time. I think I'm going to download some books.

Brooke1076

@tat2cookie That must be HARD!!! Hang in there!!

Brooke1076

@tmbg1 How much did you end up losing in July?

Monarose

Alright. I honestly failed horribly this weekend. But we were at a memorial birthday party and I couldn't offend the parents. But I'm still in this. Better two days late than never...? I also gained like 5 pounds this weekend too. I have been punished.

Somebody_Loved

I also did dry July and had my first real day of drinking this past Saturday. Definitely reminded myself why I decided to cut back in the first place. Too much alcohol and not enough food led to a pretty bad hangover on Sunday. Back at it today and plan to keep the drinking at a minimum the rest of the month.

fishgutzy

Ha. So easy. No alcohol since November 15 1982.

tmbg1

I lost a total of 8 so far... 6 from when I gave up alcohol. Hope my two day slip didn't make me gain.

msflynnbly

Can I join? I did drink yesterday though, so it would be starting today? X

leanlicorice

Yes! This group is exactly what I needed! I love beer and wine and my husband is a terrible tempter and enabler! I have been dry for over a week and keen to continue. Good luck everyone!

leanlicorice

fishgutzy wrote: »

Ha. So easy. No alcohol since November 15 1982.

Well done!

jstyles49

When I began three weeks ago I swore off drinking because I want all my calories to come from food and not liquor or juice. However, last week I had one beer and two drinks the previous week. Since it's hard for me to see everyone else drinking around me, I opt to not attend social gatherings it's difficult, but the only way I knew how to stay on course.

mkdm291

HA! I should do this, but I turn 40 this August, so I don't think that's happening! .... I'll save the calories elsewhere this month. Great idea, though!

tat2cookie

Withdrawal headache today. A sign that I have been drinking way too much lately!

calmandpeaceful

You guys are so inspiring!!! I may get into the game in a week or so. Keep up the good work. I definitely want to cut down - wine at night is so relaxing.

LadiiStar2812

I'm in!

annikae1

Really admirable movement here. I would like to save money, save calories, and fight addiction, but at this point, I'm only ready to commit to not buying alcohol this month. I'll finish an open bottle of wine that I have, and if a friend happens to bring over more, I don't think I can resist.

tmbg1

Made it through today.. Determined to keep august dry!

Babybu2014

A bit late to this thread but would like to join in. Drinking way too much the past few years and need to cut back drastically. Going on holiday next week though but will try my best X

calmandpeaceful

OK - I am committing to tonight. No wine tonight.

SandiRemedios

I'm in, don't need the calories and I tend to eat when I have a drink, or especially AFTER I've had a drink.

tat2cookie

SandiRemedios wrote: »

I'm in, don't need the calories and I tend to eat when I have a drink, or especially AFTER I've had a drink.

That my issue too. It's not so much the calories in the drink but when I start eating after I have a drink..... Or 2...... Or 5! Lol

jessica22222

Whoa I'm in! Add me! I told hubbie I'm staying dry for august because I need to be 10lbs lighter by my bday beginning September. Alcohol IS the reason my weight is not going down. Vicious cycle. I've already seen the scale budge if your minds there, you can do it! Long weekend just passed and I sat drinking water at the beach while all the family endulged. I happily dubbed myself the dd. I'm realizing not getting buzzed with them doesn't effect my enjoyment. Still have just as much fun, just sober which I actually like better! Best of luck!!!

jkwolly

I have to cut it, I've been going ham lately!

Feel free to add me!

TnTWalter

Add me. I never had a belly before and thinking its from booze (red wine girl). Trish

POM1003

Brook1076, please send me another friend request...deleted last one by accident !!

LovelyladiC

I"m up for the challenge!

Somebody_Loved

jessica22222 wrote: »

Whoa I'm in! Add me! I told hubbie I'm staying dry for august because I need to be 10lbs lighter by my bday beginning September. Alcohol IS the reason my weight is not going down. Vicious cycle. I've already seen the scale budge if your minds there, you can do it! Long weekend just passed and I sat drinking water at the beach while all the family endulged. I happily dubbed myself the dd. I'm realizing not getting buzzed with them doesn't effect my enjoyment. Still have just as much fun, just sober which I actually like better! Best of luck!!!

Yes to both of these things! I went dry for 3 weeks in July and dropped 6 pounds and I actually really enjoyed not drinking when I was out. I always felt rested in the mornings and saved so much money.

This past Saturday I drank at a friends BBQ and decided it wasn't worth it. Went way over on my calories and felt horrible on Sunday. Just what I needed to remind me to keep it to a minimum.