Sober for October?

DragonflyF15
DragonflyF15 Posts: 437 Member
in Motivation and Support
Anyone in for doing a challenge for 25-30days of not drinking any alcohol beverages? I say 25 cause I know Halloween weekend one might want to have a few spirits of their own to enjoy. If there is interest, I can set up a group and get things rolling. This is not an I am an alcoholic group, however if you are, maybe this might be a good place to start by just taking a 30 day challenge. Or maybe you just want to cut out those alcohol calories, esp the ones that lead to poor food decisions during happy hours, or after bars close. Or maybe you just want to get out all toxins and have a reset for the body (giving the liver a break). Whatever the reason, one thing for sure, it will be for a healthier you :)
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  • feelin_gr_8
    feelin_gr_8 Posts: 308 Member
    Never had a sip of alcohol in the almost 29 years of my life....and never will. I'll join ;)
  • thxo
    thxo Posts: 107 Member
    Ah this might be exactly what I need.. back to school and the alcohol has undoubtedly been taking a toll! Not even just the alcohol lol when i'm drunk I forget about being healthy and eat like a slob. Agreed about the halloween part, that's when I'll what to hop back on the party bus. Metaphorically speaking ;)
  • landodewd
    landodewd Posts: 43 Member
    Former alcoholic here i'm in. I love not drinking and being sick everyday! :smile:
  • KyliAnne26
    KyliAnne26 Posts: 209 Member
    I'm in! I've spent the last 2 months vacationing (which means lots of eating and drinking!). Just completed a 3 day (partial) juice fast to get my mind back into the game. I'm looking forward to drying out and not having all those extra cals!
  • benol1
    benol1 Posts: 867 Member
    I haven't had an alcoholic beverage in 11 years.
    I'm happy to join.
    kind regards,

    Ben
  • gmallan
    gmallan Posts: 2,099 Member
    Considering it, might need it after AFL grand final day
  • DragonflyF15
    DragonflyF15 Posts: 437 Member
    Ok, I'll work on getting invites later. If you have a drink, don't think of it as a failure, the point is just trying cut back on it mainly :)
  • bellaa_x0
    bellaa_x0 Posts: 1,062 Member
    i love pumpkin beer too much to do it in the fall :frown:
  • NewKeriSept2014
    NewKeriSept2014 Posts: 170 Member
    i'm in. I was actually planning to quit for thirty days come this Monday. yes I will enjoy drinks for Halloween, and my bday is Oct 20th. But cutting back is what I am definitely doing. :)
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    Seeing as how the last time I consumed any alcohol was December last year, do I win by default?
  • dlibonati
    dlibonati Posts: 99 Member
    i love pumpkin beer too much to do it in the fall :frown:

    Ditto, it's my favorite beer season! I do a dry January every year... although perhaps I should cut down on the mid-week pumpkin ales this year ;)
  • ChristinaOrtiz23
    ChristinaOrtiz23 Posts: 1,546 Member
    this might be interesting.... i will try my best......:bigsmile:

    just one more :drinker: .... lol
  • yankeedownsouth
    yankeedownsouth Posts: 717 Member
    I'd like to give this a try. I have up alcohol for months earlier this year and had great results. I don't know if I wan to give it up completely again, but I definitely want to cut way back.
  • dbanks80
    dbanks80 Posts: 3,685 Member
    Count me in! Except for Oct 5th I am giving my husband a surprise birthday party so I KNOW I will be drinking that day! LOL!
  • PeteWhoLikesToRunAlot
    PeteWhoLikesToRunAlot Posts: 596 Member
    It's not like I'm a face-down-in-the-gutter drunk, I usually have a six-pack of craft beers a week. That being said, I'm curious to see if it'll make a difference. I'm in. Plus it gives me some time to clear out the stock I have in the fridge.
  • 1PatientBear
    1PatientBear Posts: 2,089 Member
    Not to be argumentative, but the OP stated this was a "challenge." If someone doesn't drink anyway, doesn't seem like much of a challenge to me. That's like me saying I won't smoke a cigarette for the next 30 days. I don't smoke so I can guarantee you that won't happen. Just an observation. Carry on.
  • CharRicho
    CharRicho Posts: 389 Member
    I was already thinking of doing this so I'm definitely in.

    I will stop on the 28th of September and go until Halloween weekend. :)
  • manyblessings2
    manyblessings2 Posts: 11 Member
    If you think you have a problem with alchohol, you probably do...just saying.
  • PeteWhoLikesToRunAlot
    PeteWhoLikesToRunAlot Posts: 596 Member
    If you think you have a problem with alchohol, you probably do...just saying.

    Perhaps you missed the "This is not an I am an alcoholic group" disclaimer by the OP.
  • yankeedownsouth
    yankeedownsouth Posts: 717 Member
    Not to be argumentative, but the OP stated this was a "challenge." If someone doesn't drink anyway, doesn't seem like much of a challenge to me. That's like me saying I won't smoke a cigarette for the next 30 days. I don't smoke so I can guarantee you that won't happen. Just an observation. Carry on.

    I had that thought as well...
  • yankeedownsouth
    yankeedownsouth Posts: 717 Member
    If you think you have a problem with alchohol, you probably do...just saying.

    And what was the point of that exactly? I think the OP made it clear that this is not that kind of group. I'd like to do it because not drinking makes it easier to hit my fat loss and fitness goals; plus I was already thinking about doing it anyway, and it's always more fun with a group!
  • dearb1
    dearb1 Posts: 17 Member
    I really need to do it so it will be a huge challenge for me! I moved to Maputo 5 mths ago and need a glass of red wine every night!
  • star5785
    star5785 Posts: 140
    Nice thread! I've cut back alot this year, no more mid-week drinks. I would love to challenge myself to have a completely dry month. I'm in :)
  • feelin_gr_8
    feelin_gr_8 Posts: 308 Member
    Not to be argumentative, but the OP stated this was a "challenge." If someone doesn't drink anyway, doesn't seem like much of a challenge to me. That's like me saying I won't smoke a cigarette for the next 30 days. I don't smoke so I can guarantee you that won't happen. Just an observation. Carry on.

    I had that thought as well...

    Oh heck....can't I still support you guys, even if I'm not a drinker?
  • gmallan
    gmallan Posts: 2,099 Member
    If you think you have a problem with alchohol, you probably do...just saying.

    Just because someone drinks and wants to cut back a bit doesn't mean they have a problem with alcohol. Alcohol = empty calories, empty delicious calories but empty all the same. I'm cutting back on alcohol to help reach my body composition goals
  • mmipanda
    mmipanda Posts: 351 Member
    can you guys plz call it OCSOBER when it starts.


    I don't want to join though. There are too many birthdays, I'm moving into a new house, and ofc halloween. I just wanted to suggest the name for it.
  • hayleyrue
    hayleyrue Posts: 34 Member
    I'm in!
  • lequire
    lequire Posts: 20 Member
    OCSOBER? That is absolutely genius, I am in. My bf and I have planned a fun weekend in the middle of October but I think this will be good for me. And I've thought about only drinking water for a month as a challenge so this is my chance!
  • xonophone
    xonophone Posts: 474 Member
    I'm in! I really need to cut down, and this is a good time of year to do it - after the summer (when most drinking occurs) and before the holidays. I blame alcohol for getting me off track my goals and causing me to regain 20 of the 30 pounds I originally lost with MFP 2 years ago, and also for changing my body composition :(

    I haven't had a drink in 5 nights...can I count that??
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    Out.

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