Dry January!

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  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,522 Member
    I love Saturday mornings!
  • reactivefuzz
    reactivefuzz Posts: 18 Member
    edited January 2018
    I realized I have to avoid social gatherings in my area when I was invited to the local icehouse on my neighbors birthday. I may need to stay indoors since this guy stops by and invites me over for a beer when passing by and I'm out working in the yard. South Texas here, we're not frozen most of the winter like much of the US. In fact it was in the mid 60s on this particular day I referenced.

    Edit: I'll soar through day 8 with easy today!
  • Skyweigh
    Skyweigh Posts: 113 Member
    Jthanmyfitnesspal wrote: »
    I love Saturday mornings!
    Me too! I've been looking at a lot of videos about Dry January, or giving up alcohol, so I don't know the exact source, but this reminds me of one guy who talks about how not drinking frees up so much time "to work on your dreams" ...
  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,522 Member
    reactivefuzz wrote: »
    I realized I have to avoid social gatherings in my area when I was invited to the local icehouse on my neighbors birthday. I may need to stay indoors since this guy stops by and invites me over for a beer when passing by and I'm out working in the yard.

    I found that I eventually just had to tell people that I'm off alcohol so they stop offering it to me. I've rarely had to give any further explanation. Your neighbor can find something else to offer you. Social gatherings can be about being social, not getting rocked.
  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,522 Member
    @karengineer and @soccermom004 : welcome! Best wishes for your strength and resolve!
  • jcadow
    jcadow Posts: 6 Member
    edited January 2018
    I got a late start, but almost 1 week is in the books. Sometimes I don't miss it, sometimes I really do. A friend said to keep in mind that the craving, when it swells up, will pass. It's like riding a wave. I think it's from the book my friend is reading, The Craving Mind https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300223248/craving-mind.
  • jcadow
    jcadow Posts: 6 Member
    Jthanmyfitnesspal wrote: »
    My transition always involves finding alternative beverages. Since it's cold, tea seems fitting. Tonight, I had Pukka "Detox," particularly fitting.

    What's your go-to alternative?

    Seltzer with Dynamic Health's tart cherry, turmeric & ginger tonic + Lily of the Desert aloe juice. The extreme tartness of the tonic does a pretty good job of satisfying my craving for booze, esp. if I put it in a wine glass, or with ice into a cocktail glass.

    I consume a lot of non-alcoholic ginger beer, too, often in a pilsner glass. Reed's Extra Ginger Brew pummels my tastebuds. Tomorrow I'm going to try making my own.

    I often end the day with strong, hot ginger tea (usually Yogi).

    Helps if I make a ritual out of it.
  • b3achy
    b3achy Posts: 2,161 Member
    Still dry...but have to admit, kind of wanting some wine. No where near the daily cravings I had last year, but it would be nice to have a glass, but I won't. Wanted to go get a nice dinner out tomorrow night and realized all the food I wanted to eat, I typically like a drink with it even if it is just a light beer (Ribs, Mexican, Burgers/Steak). Having to rethink what I'm going to do for dinner tomorrow as I'd rather avoid the temptation/desire.
  • reactivefuzz
    reactivefuzz Posts: 18 Member
    Has anyone else read the mfp cutting out sugar blog? It states that taste buds take around 21 days to turn over, which I take to mean cravings are more tolerable or relatively nonexistent.

    I haven't had added sugar since 12-23-17, my mfp daily average for sugar is under 30g, I feel great, and my cravings are very tolerable. Hopefully the urge to grab a random beer subsides in a week and a half, too. Working 12 hour days, 13 on 1 off, and exercising helps keep my mind of alcohol currently - but when I go back to 40 hours I'll just have to see...
  • b3achy
    b3achy Posts: 2,161 Member
    Still dry...had Mexican for dinner and it would have been nice to have a beer with a lime, but I had water with lime instead. Made the bill cheaper.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,378 Member
    b3achy wrote: »
    Still dry...had Mexican for dinner and it would have been nice to have a beer with a lime, but I had water with lime instead. Made the bill cheaper.

    I had mexican dinner and watched my friend drink a margarita. But I had club soda and saved a lot of calories that way. Best wishes!
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,378 Member
    soccermom004 wrote: »
    Dry January kind of sucks.

    Hang in there! It's half way over:)
  • BradR_82
    BradR_82 Posts: 278 Member
    January sucks all around really, lol. Cold, fat, dry etc. I'm late to the thread but I do dry January every year. I'm a social drinker so I tend to just avoid anything social and just go through my routine (work, exercise, sleep!)
  • karengineer
    karengineer Posts: 11 Member
    Made it through my first weekend of the challenge (joined late)! 5 days dry for me. The last couple times I've planned for a dry spell I've always found an excuse to add in an occasional drink. I'm finding this attempt much easier since I've made changes to my diet at the same time. Tracking my macros and calories and aiming for very low carb is an extra motivation for me to stay dry. I'm already feeling better and looking forward to more improvements in both my health and the pocket book!

    Stay strong this week, everyone. You're half way there!
  • eddie_fields
    eddie_fields Posts: 55 Member
    16 days down...keep rolling guys and girls!
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