Sober October 2017
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well i was doing well until last night..... feeling discouraged, in need for some motivational support to get back on track again.....3
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I have so much energy after a week of no alcohol, I can't believe it. Used to be a chore to hit the gym after work but I feel like I'm firing on all cylinders again. I'm sure my improved diet has been helping too but I feel like a new man. Usually I feel drained on Monday mornings but not today, I hope I get addicted to this feeling instead of alcohol.13
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Alcoholism runs on my paternal side and when I got my lab results from my liver test, and one of the test was elevated, that was all it took for me to say "no more". I have gone from drinking at least 2 glasses of white wine a night to not a drop of alcohol in over a month.15
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So logic would dictate that if I have given up my nightly wine that I would lose a few pounds since I am consuming fewer calories, but I have not lost an ounce!4
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I'd love to join this too. I have recently been scaling back on drinks and working out more, but would love motivation from people doing the same..please feel free to add me..i need the encouragement!!!!4
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I made it nearly two weeks, but I caved tonight and had a gin martini.3
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My goal is to be AF during the week. My friend and I attended the Cub game this afternoon..and I had 2 beers. Back at it tomorrow. Oh..cubs win!!6
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Got home from an intense NYC weekend very late last night. Dinner on the delayed Amtrak consisted of hummus, pretzels, Sam Adams, and M&Ms. I'm going to need a few days to detox, and it's not a pleasant feeling.
However -- doesn't your own coffee, after a night in your own bed, taste amazing?
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10th of October! We are nearly 1/3 of the way through the month. Congrats to everyone on the progress you are making!3
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Hi all - new here so be gentle! I started my Sober 'October' on 27 September as I am going on holiday 28 October but still wanted to do the full 31 days - so far so good (13 days in)
However, I haven't felt any benefits at all. I MORE bloated, feel boring when everyone else is out (been out a couple of times sober but drunk people are annoying), I'm eating more 'treats' as I 'deserve' them for not drinking (I know that's ridiculous), I've only lost 4lb (not great compared to previous weight loss whilst drinking), my body fat % has gone up!
I feel like I can't eat or drink anything I like now (whereas usually it's just I can't eat anything I like1 -
northend2014 wrote: »Hi all - new here so be gentle! I started my Sober 'October' on 27 September as I am going on holiday 28 October but still wanted to do the full 31 days - so far so good (13 days in)
However, I haven't felt any benefits at all. I MORE bloated, feel boring when everyone else is out (been out a couple of times sober but drunk people are annoying), I'm eating more 'treats' as I 'deserve' them for not drinking (I know that's ridiculous), I've only lost 4lb (not great compared to previous weight loss whilst drinking), my body fat % has gone up!
I feel like I can't eat or drink anything I like now (whereas usually it's just I can't eat anything I like
I know that it took me a few weeks before I started losing after cutting out the wine, but every body is different. Are you drinking enough water? Are you cutting back on your calories and tracking your food intake? Are you working out?
Change takes time, and your body is healing and processing the changes you are making. You are reducing and / or abstaining for a reason, so focus on the WHY you want to be healthy and WHY you are making positive changes. Stick with it and good things will happen. Be patient with your body!
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Unfortunately, my sangria consumption this weekend added a few pounds to my small weighloss. What an incredible bummer...but, like you all say....today is a new day to make things better and right for the rest of this week! Cheers to my bottle of water!
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PurpleLavender77 wrote: »northend2014 wrote: »Hi all - new here so be gentle! I started my Sober 'October' on 27 September as I am going on holiday 28 October but still wanted to do the full 31 days - so far so good (13 days in)
However, I haven't felt any benefits at all. I MORE bloated, feel boring when everyone else is out (been out a couple of times sober but drunk people are annoying), I'm eating more 'treats' as I 'deserve' them for not drinking (I know that's ridiculous), I've only lost 4lb (not great compared to previous weight loss whilst drinking), my body fat % has gone up!
I feel like I can't eat or drink anything I like now (whereas usually it's just I can't eat anything I like
I know that it took me a few weeks before I started losing after cutting out the wine, but every body is different. Are you drinking enough water? Are you cutting back on your calories and tracking your food intake? Are you working out?
Change takes time, and your body is healing and processing the changes you are making. You are reducing and / or abstaining for a reason, so focus on the WHY you want to be healthy and WHY you are making positive changes. Stick with it and good things will happen. Be patient with your body!
Yeah cutting back my calories - maybe too much some days and I work out 3 times a week usually. I probably don't drink enough water - I try but just end up visiting the loo so much! My colleagues think I have a problem haha2 -
northend2014 wrote: »PurpleLavender77 wrote: »northend2014 wrote: »Hi all - new here so be gentle! I started my Sober 'October' on 27 September as I am going on holiday 28 October but still wanted to do the full 31 days - so far so good (13 days in)
However, I haven't felt any benefits at all. I MORE bloated, feel boring when everyone else is out (been out a couple of times sober but drunk people are annoying), I'm eating more 'treats' as I 'deserve' them for not drinking (I know that's ridiculous), I've only lost 4lb (not great compared to previous weight loss whilst drinking), my body fat % has gone up!
I feel like I can't eat or drink anything I like now (whereas usually it's just I can't eat anything I like
I know that it took me a few weeks before I started losing after cutting out the wine, but every body is different. Are you drinking enough water? Are you cutting back on your calories and tracking your food intake? Are you working out?
Change takes time, and your body is healing and processing the changes you are making. You are reducing and / or abstaining for a reason, so focus on the WHY you want to be healthy and WHY you are making positive changes. Stick with it and good things will happen. Be patient with your body!
Yeah cutting back my calories - maybe too much some days and I work out 3 times a week usually. I probably don't drink enough water - I try but just end up visiting the loo so much! My colleagues think I have a problem haha
Keep up the good work. It will come together eventually!
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I was going to ask how long of no drinking alcohol did it take to start losing some weight? I'm not adding other calories on but I'm terribly impatient. I know there are so many benefits outside of losing weight for giving up drinking too much alcohol! But I wouldn't mind a little instant gratification. : )2
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maryanneericson wrote: »I was going to ask how long of no drinking alcohol did it take to start losing some weight? I'm not adding other calories on but I'm terribly impatient. I know there are so many benefits outside of losing weight for giving up drinking too much alcohol! But I wouldn't mind a little instant gratification. : )
I think it's different for everyone. I stopped drinking wine on July 23 (last drink) and
I started seeing the scale move on August 3. I had been plateauing since mid-May before that. Reducing/abstaining alcohol was/is only one part of the equation though. I'm also tracking food/calories in MFP, drinking plenty of water and working out.
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I also find that my tracking is more consistent when I don't drink. Even with just a couple of beers, I have a tendency to mindlessly nibble3
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Yesterday I went out for the first time and didn't have an alcoholic drink. I'm so impressed with myself haha! Last drink was Saturday.5
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