No Alcohol August

lauraeisenman1 · August 2015

Hey MFP! I know this is a day late, but I committed yesterday to following "No Alcohol August". I enjoys good craft beer or a glass of wine most nights of the week, and it's been a BEAUTIFUL summer where I live (meaning lots of nights spent on the patio with friends, enjoying good food and drink!).

I'm eating (extra) clean all this month with my diet loosely resembling the Whole30 program. One of the non-negotiable rules is no booze... And like I said, alcohol is a regular "thing" in my life. I'm excited to see how my body changes with 31 days of no alcohol and extra clean eating!

If you're up for the No Alcohol August challenge, add me. Let's be friends, cause I have a feeling this is going to be a long month needing LOTS of encouragement.

jersey_54 · August 2015

lol alchohol is actually prtty easy to fit in your cals actually but yea not if you go hams after one down lol

br3adman · August 2015

Take the money you would spend on wine/beer buy a wine making kit and keep busy making wine all month. I make wine but don't drink it. (I take a sip to see if its bottleable) its quite a relaxing hobby and your friends will love you lol.

DerekVTX · August 2015

August (hottest month of summer) is a baddddd month for No Alcohol! That means no Ice Cold Corona Light!!!

IsaackGMOON · August 2015

Mmmm... clean eating.

blazehill6 · August 2015

I'll give up my rum this month

tat2cookie · August 2015

I'm already doing it. It sucks. Especially since I work at a bar. But I'm on day 2, and still holding strong.

galgenstrick · August 2015

I already had 2 beers yesterday for my birthday. I guess I'm out. :-/

MyWhole30Journey · August 2015

lauraeisenman1 wrote: »

Hey MFP! I know this is a day late, but I committed yesterday to following "No Alcohol August". I enjoys good craft beer or a glass of wine most nights of the week, and it's been a BEAUTIFUL summer where I live (meaning lots of nights spent on the patio with friends, enjoying good food and drink!).

I'm eating (extra) clean all this month with my diet loosely resembling the Whole30 program. One of the non-negotiable rules is no booze... And like I said, alcohol is a regular "thing" in my life. I'm excited to see how my body changes with 31 days of no alcohol and extra clean eating!

If you're up for the No Alcohol August challenge, add me. Let's be friends, cause I have a feeling this is going to be a long month needing LOTS of encouragement.

Hi Laura, I'm doing the Whole30 program too! My hubby and I are wine drinkers, a few glasses at the end of the day (which leads to food and weight gain). I am determined to break this habit. I would love to join hte "No Alcohol August" challenge. I'm going on day 5 today. So far no real cravings, just a passing thought. You're right though, this IS going to be a long month and encouragement may make it a little easier.

How are you doing with your clean eating? Yesterday I was so tired I could have fallen asleep standing, not like me at all. For me the Whole30 definitely keeps me aware of everything I put in my mouth, which is good. I had no idea how much I nibble on throughout the day without even recognizing that I'm doing so. Today I feel good, at least this morning I do

MyWhole30Journey · August 2015

jersey_54 wrote: »

lol alchohol is actually prtty easy to fit in your cals actually but yea not if you go hams after one down lol

I use to have that attitude, "fit it in to my calories". I even had a saying, "walk for the wine". But as most people who drink will attest to, stop after one is the exception, not the rule. lol

dianehassinger · August 2015

I will be on No Alcohol September, October and November. I have to take a treatment and am not allowed any alcohol. Those are going to be three long months even though I have only indulged on the weekends for the past 4 months. That is when I got serious about being fit and cleaned up my diet and alcohol consumption! Hang in there I am sure you can do it!

curvy_gamer_loses · August 2015

I turned 21 six months ago, so I have been trying every and all kinds of alcohol since then. Probably hasn't helped my weight.... I had half a beer on the 1st, but I think I will join this challenge.

Stressedby8 · August 2015

Good for you! Wish I could join you but I would be one grumpy girl! I am trying to cut it out during the week, and just indulging on the weekend. So far so good!

MyWhole30Journey · August 2015

Okay, activity is waning here, what's going on? I'm starting day #6, doing good but could use a few MFP's to walk this difficult journey with. Slept well last night. Up early today and feeling good. Never crave alcohol in the day, it's evenings that's a killer for me.

MyWhole30Journey · August 2015

Day 7 -- Still going strong -- No cravings, feel good, sleeping well. Fortunately I have not had any recreation where alcohol is generally consumed i.e. parties, picnics, etc. . . Come on friends, you can do this too. Let's get going again!