There is a correlation between drinking and gaining weight for me. I eat more when I drink for whatever reason. I can't deny it.
What works for me, is not drinking at all during the week. I can still have a few on the weekends..and this is how I balance my weight goals. I'd rather do this than just abstain one month out of the year..
Day 4 (I started a day early). Really wanted a glass (or three) of wine last night! We watched a concert on TV. Oh well I can wait a month! Keep up good work everyone!
@elisa123gal , YES... totally a correlation between drinking and weight gain (or no loss) for me, too... even when I'm within my calories. After not drinking for two days, I'm down two pounds. If only that trend would continue for the whole month!
@sarah7591 , I wanted wine so badly last night, too! And if I had had any in the house, I probably would've caved. You're right -- we can do anything for a month!
But but but... I watch what I eat. I work out. A little booze is my only vice left.
And I been locked down for four zillion years. I need SOMETHING.
But I am in awe of anyone who can.
Ha! I totally get where your coming from RunneeGirl!! I workout basically 6 days a week and eat well. I like thinking I deserve a bit of relax time. Especially this crappy year. But I have a small health issue and dry January is another 'try'.
My wife and I are on Day 4 of Dry January. Didn't expect to make it this far LOL
We'll be tested 26 more times and may yet fail, but for now the ship is holding steady.
It's unbelievably easier to hit those calorie targets without alcohol. We all but quit alcohol for a year when we started dieting in May 2019 but the last 6 months ... slippage. And our weight loss rate reflects it. It's nice to be able to put every calorie into actual food.
Lemon water is always good! I'm going to make some mint iced tea for tonight. Yesterday was the toughest day, for me, so far because I had so much going on during the day.I would have, normally, had a few glasses of wine since I stayed up late watching the news. I think it'll probably get easier after the first week.
Replies
What works for me, is not drinking at all during the week. I can still have a few on the weekends..and this is how I balance my weight goals. I'd rather do this than just abstain one month out of the year..
@sarah7591 , I wanted wine so badly last night, too! And if I had had any in the house, I probably would've caved. You're right -- we can do anything for a month!
Nope..Lord help me.
Won't lie, there have been a few days I REALLY wanted a glass of wine or to enjoy an adult beverage with a friend.
But I've stuck to it, not going to fail now that I've gotten through the holidays with no misses!
Wow!!! Thats awesome!
I just had to look up this challenge and I backed out before I’d even read all the challenge aspects 😂 well done for getting so far with it
I’m not now. Maybe that means I should be?
But but but... I watch what I eat. I work out. A little booze is my only vice left.
And I been locked down for four zillion years. I need SOMETHING.
But I am in awe of anyone who can.
Ha! I totally get where your coming from RunneeGirl!! I workout basically 6 days a week and eat well. I like thinking I deserve a bit of relax time. Especially this crappy year. But I have a small health issue and dry January is another 'try'.
We'll be tested 26 more times and may yet fail, but for now the ship is holding steady.
It's unbelievably easier to hit those calorie targets without alcohol. We all but quit alcohol for a year when we started dieting in May 2019 but the last 6 months ... slippage. And our weight loss rate reflects it. It's nice to be able to put every calorie into actual food.
No, it's supposed to be a *challenge*, and since it's no challenge for you (or me) our abstinence does not count
I was soooo tempted 😂
Noooo..don't do it! If I'm in your in😅
Yum!!! That calls for a nice bold red. Oh wait. This dry January has more pitfalls than I thought.😊
Lemon water?