Alcohol Free August 2017

PurpleLavender77

meg_mindbody wrote: »

I am definitely in! Wine is also my downfall, especially when Friday afternoon hits. I can be great all week, and as soon as the weekend comes along it's hard to resist the urge to relax, have a few glasses and then your eating habits go out the window

That was me too! I have made it through 2 weekends now without wine. It gets easier!

fiddletime

Good so far. Was tempted Friday night to get some wine, but got a lottery card instead.

kathskelly53

Still going strong, proud of myself

FredKing1

I'm a little grumpy and have anxiety - can't give in now.

PurpleLavender77

I was tempted last night but stayed strong. Going through a tough time right now but wine won't solve anything so I'm steering clear.

Jonathanak6

Hi I am alcohol and cigarettes free for 13 days

anglilacs

I am 11/12 days in August now. I have in while meeting a friend I've known since college. Proud of myself for going 21 days (started in July) and plan to go a while again before having a drink.

PurpleLavender77

anglilacs wrote: »

I am 11/12 days in August now. I have in while meeting a friend I've known since college. Proud of myself for going 21 days (started in July) and plan to go a while again before having a drink.

You are doing great!!

anglilacs

angelasiswa wrote: »

anglilacs wrote: »

I am 11/12 days in August now. I have in while meeting a friend I've known since college. Proud of myself for going 21 days (started in July) and plan to go a while again before having a drink.

You are doing great!!

Thank you!! You are doing amazing!

FredKing1

Fell off the food wagon last night. No real harm done. Still on track for alcohol. Visualizing not drinking at a party in a couple of weeks.

PurpleLavender77

For those of you reading the Naked Mind...how is it? Is it worth buying or checking out?

FredKing1

I've got it on my Kindle - I'm reading slowly, a few pages at a time - as a companion and daily motivation for what is a long term project. Thus far, it has been beneficial; gotten me this far. Find "This Naked Mind" Website page on Facebook for a near daily dose and free sampling. That might be enough if you've gotten this far on your own. There are other products - online video learning - which I haven't gotten.

PurpleLavender77

FredKing1 wrote: »

I've got it on my Kindle - I'm reading slowly, a few pages at a time - as a companion and daily motivation for what is a long term project. Thus far, it has been beneficial; gotten me this far. Find "This Naked Mind" Website page on Facebook for a near daily dose and free sampling. That might be enough if you've gotten this far on your own. There are other products - online video learning - which I haven't gotten.

Thanks! It's on my Amazon Wish List!

GoodLittleEater

I am now 7 days in!!

myfitnessjourneyto180

I never drink alcohol like legit maybe three times in my life. Never saw a real reason too XD That being said, I'm going on a trip and drinking a bit. Anyone know the calorie counts? All I know is rum is lower in calories and I don't mind eating 1.1k calories and leaving the last 400 (of my 1500 limit) for alcohol (then probably coffee or water for basically no calories).

PurpleLavender77

myfitnessjourneyto180 wrote: »

I never drink alcohol like legit maybe three times in my life. Never saw a real reason too XD That being said, I'm going on a trip and drinking a bit. Anyone know the calorie counts? All I know is rum is lower in calories and I don't mind eating 1.1k calories and leaving the last 400 (of my 1500 limit) for alcohol (then probably coffee or water for basically no calories).

There are counts in MFP and lots of articles online about which drinks won't sabotage your diet. Just keep in mind that bartenders often pour extra and what you are thinking is one drink may be two or three.

riasntx

I'm a little late but I would like to join your challenge. I'm a social drinker but tend to binge on weekends. I am trying to prove to myself that I do not need a drink in my hand to have fun and be social. I know the first couple of weeks will be hard but I think it will get easier as I go along. I'm comparing it to the start of my weight loss journey. Good luck everyone.

PurpleLavender77

I found this article really helpful today.

http://jamesclear.com/how-to-break-a-bad-habit

It can apply to drinking or many other things.

This article as also encouraging.

http://metro.co.uk/2016/12/30/how-long-does-it-take-to-change-a-habit-6351291/

anglilacs

Checking in. 14/15 here

PurpleLavender77

I was definitely tempted tonight, but I am on day 23, so no turning back now. Tomorrow will be another tough day. But I keep reminding myself why I am doing this.

1) to be healthy
2) to lose weight
3 financial reasons
4) drinking numbs the pain, but doesn't fix anything
and so many other reasons.

PurpleLavender77

We are halfway through the month! Keep up the good work and keep making good choices everyone!

wolfruhn

Late to the party, but I've not had a drop of any type of alcohol through August so far. Tempted, but not fallen. You can do this!

The other benefit is it will avoid the depression effects of alcohol, making you happier of mind in the long run!

Iamnotasenior

Count me in. I have been alcohol free since March and it has helped my weight loss so much! Social situations are still tricky, but I find that as long as you have a "drink" (I like diet tonic water on ice with a twist of lime) in your hand, noone even realizes you are not drinking. They notice even less as they get more intoxicated. I have stayed away from the late night snacking that always seemed to go with that glass (or two) of wine each night and I am sleeping better, my hair and skin look better, my digestive system is healthier (less heartburn and bloating) and my waistline definitely looks better.

_runnerbean_

Hi- only just see this discussion. Would love to join you all. Last drink was a beer on Saturday night so I'm now on day 4. Would love to stay off drink for at least the rest of month as I've been getting into bad habit of one/two drinks every night. Total waste of calories and nibbles too.

PurpleLavender77

For those who are interested, there is a documentary on Netflix called The Truth About Alcohol. I just turned it on.

FredKing1

angelasiswa wrote: »

For those who are interested, there is a documentary on Netflix called The Truth About Alcohol. I just turned it on.

I don't have Neflix - curious about the point of view.

PurpleLavender77

FredKing1 wrote: »

angelasiswa wrote: »

For those who are interested, there is a documentary on Netflix called The Truth About Alcohol. I just turned it on.

I don't have Neflix - curious about the point of view.

It was actually a documentary for Britain I believe, but it gave a lot of information you probably already know. How much a unit is, how alcohol effects the liver and body, etc.

Here's the description from Netflix.

Emergency room doctor Javid Abdelmoneim endeavors to learn the truth about alcohol, both its benefits and risks, by exploring the science of drinking.

58 Minutes

Here's an article about the documentary:

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/may/27/the-truth-about-alcohol-review-its-still-not-especially-good-for-you-shockingly

Looks like you can watch it on youtube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNq-JcVlYD4

PurpleLavender77

Day 18 of August! Stay strong this weekend people. We are in the final stretch!

KaroshiQueen

7 weeks without a drink.

PurpleLavender77

KaroshiQueen wrote: »

7 weeks without a drink.

That's awesome!!!