alcohol

BeautyFromPain

Seems like everyone these days feels the need to get drunk EVERY weekend. I don't see the need, I can have fun on my own without using alcohol to help. I'm 19 and have only ever drunk 3 or 4 times in my life.

Is there something wrong with me?
Is there anyone else out there who just does not enjoy it? I don't like the taste, it makes me feel sick and dizzy.... I don't see the need? :S

Not saying that people who DO drink alcohol are bad, but I just don't get what all the hype is about :S

Dave198lbs

good for you. dont feel pressured to drink if you dont want to. there is alot of hype. plus...it has alot of empty calories!

ashnm88

I stopped drinking as well. Its such a waste of money to drink.

coulter74

I agree with you and the above comment, you can have fun with out it, and still lose weight with out all the extra calories

mtrible

Not only empty calories, but alcohol causes your blood sugars to be unstable and your more likely to binge.

cobracars

Why Yes, there IS something wrong with you.

You need to understand that in today's society the trend is moving towards less individual responsibility, less maturity, and lower intelligence. By not going and and getting wasted you run the risk of being a mature, responsible, intelligent individual. You may miss out on your opportunity to participate in a rehab program. You will lose the "I'm an alcoholic" card as an excuse for your behaviour. Not sure if you are willing to risk it. :bigsmile:

KittMahan

It's easier for some than for others love. Celebrate that you're not prone to drinking; it's a good thing.

Don't look down on those who are. They may be made in a way that makes it difficult to stop or control it. They may also be going through very difficult issues that you don't see, and it's a way of coping. An unhealthy way perhaps, but a way.

BeautyFromPain

It's easier for some than for others love. Celebrate that you're not prone to drinking; it's a good thing.

Don't look down on those who are. They may be made in a way that makes it difficult to stop or control it. They may also be going through very difficult issues that you don't see, and it's a way of coping. An unhealthy way perhaps, but a way.

*sigh* Again, I am not trying to bash anyone here or put someone down here I am genuinely confused...

dalgirly

Haha... every weekend??? Oh man, I'm to old for that!

I used to do that, but honestly, I would prefer to never get drunk anymore. Its not worth it. A few drinks every once in a while is good for me. But I guess I've turned into an old fart!

Some people just don't like drinking --- and good for them. My bf is one of those people. I am not so much into the getting drunk all the time, but I do like my beer. lol. Just now, one is good and I'm done.

AngelaeLebron1

I've gone through phases. In my teens I liked to party on the weekends. Then I had my son really young, at 19..and hardly drank. After I turned 21 and all my friends hit the bar scene, I started going out on weekends with them, then that got old and expensive. Quit again after having my 2nd son, and after I had him, when I wanted to drink, I drank at home, after the boys were in bed. Then I started to lose weight, and I'm kind of over drinking. It just doesn't do me any good anymore. Thanksgiving I had some wine, and it really wasn't even worth it, just gave me a tummy ache. Other than thanksgiving, I haven't drank in 2 months..and honestly I don't regret it at all. Drinking is fine in moderation, and going out is def.something to experience after turning 21 but like everyone eventually realizes (most anyways) it's all kind of overrated.

Kichelchen

I'm 21 and I have never been drunk in my life I do like some very sweet types of alcohol like Baileys and Amaretto, but I drink those because I LIKE them, not because I want to get drunk. I agree that it is just a waste of money (and memory sometimes apparently :P) and I'm actually usually even sillier without alcohol

BeautyFromPain

I've gone through phases. In my teens I liked to party on the weekends. Then I had my son really young, at 19..and hardly drank. After I turned 21 and all my friends hit the bar scene, I started going out on weekends with them, then that got old and expensive. Quit again after having my 2nd son, and after I had him, when I wanted to drink, I drank at home, after the boys were in bed. Then I started to lose weight, and I'm kind of over drinking. It just doesn't do me any good anymore. Thanksgiving I had some wine, and it really wasn't even worth it, just gave me a tummy ache. Other than thanksgiving, I haven't drank in 2 months..and honestly I don't regret it at all. Drinking is fine in moderation, and going out is def.something to experience after turning 21 but like everyone eventually realizes (most anyways) it's all kind of overrated.

whoops forgot to add, not EVERYONE on this site is in the same country. legal DA in australia is 18

KittMahan

It's easier for some than for others love. Celebrate that you're not prone to drinking; it's a good thing.

Don't look down on those who are. They may be made in a way that makes it difficult to stop or control it. They may also be going through very difficult issues that you don't see, and it's a way of coping. An unhealthy way perhaps, but a way.

*sigh* Again, I am not trying to bash anyone here or put someone down here I am genuinely confused...

Not judging you love. You asked so I was saying.

It's hard for anyone to understand another's weakness? I see people who binge eat and I think "wow, how could that happen? I can't stand the feeling of eating too much food." Or I see people hung up on porno, and think "there's something wrong with that person, how gross and stupid."

We all fight our own demons. I'm glad that you don't fight a desire for alcohol. I do, so I'm very glad for you.

LuciaLongIsland

It's easier for some than for others love. Celebrate that you're not prone to drinking; it's a good thing.

Don't look down on those who are. They may be made in a way that makes it difficult to stop or control it. They may also be going through very difficult issues that you don't see, and it's a way of coping. An unhealthy way perhaps, but a way.

*sigh* Again, I am not trying to bash anyone here or put someone down here I am genuinely confused...

I totally agree. At 19, I drank little to nothing. At 20 I was married, by 24 had 2 kids. I rarely drank, maybe in social situations.

At 35, life totally changed. The s*** hit the fan, and bad and sad things happened. Some people use food, I used alcohol. It is only at 60, that I lost my taste for wine. Now, I am fearful to drink as I live alone and have had mishaps. You are quite young, No offense but you have only begun live life. Try not to criticize other as they may criticize you.PS..The drinking age is 21 here.

BeautyFromPain

It's easier for some than for others love. Celebrate that you're not prone to drinking; it's a good thing.

Don't look down on those who are. They may be made in a way that makes it difficult to stop or control it. They may also be going through very difficult issues that you don't see, and it's a way of coping. An unhealthy way perhaps, but a way.

*sigh* Again, I am not trying to bash anyone here or put someone down here I am genuinely confused...

I totally agree. At 19, I drank little to nothing. At 20 I was married, by 24 had 2 kids. I rarely drank, maybe in social situations.

At 35, life totally changed. The s*** hit the fan, and bad and sad things happened. Some people use food, I used alcohol. It is only at 60, that I lost my taste for wine. Now, I am fearful to drink as I live alone and have had mishaps. You are quite young, No offense but you have only begun live life. Try not to criticize other as they may criticize you.PS..The drinking age is 21 here.

P.P.S. Forgot to add... I live in australia... legal age limit is 18 here.
Although in saying that, it has gotten pretty bad... I have seen people as young as 11 drinking. Where are your parents?

BenderFitness

Seems like everyone these days feels the need to get drunk EVERY weekend. I don't see the need, I can have fun on my own without using alcohol to help. I'm 19 and have only ever drunk 3 or 4 times in my life.

Is there something wrong with me?
Is there anyone else out there who just does not enjoy it? I don't like the taste, it makes me feel sick and dizzy.... I don't see the need? :S

Not saying that people who DO drink alcohol are bad, but I just don't get what all the hype is about :S

I don't drink. I think I average about 2-3 drinks per year. I don't like it, I don't think it tastes very good, plus it's a waste of calories. I actually hate the feeling of being drunk too. I think it's great that you don't drink.

Mcctin65

Sounds to me like you are a pretty smart 19 year old!
I had a friend once tell me that alcohol has no place in her life... seems to cause nothing but sadness. I think she's pretty smart, too.

AngelaeLebron1

I've gone through phases. In my teens I liked to party on the weekends. Then I had my son really young, at 19..and hardly drank. After I turned 21 and all my friends hit the bar scene, I started going out on weekends with them, then that got old and expensive. Quit again after having my 2nd son, and after I had him, when I wanted to drink, I drank at home, after the boys were in bed. Then I started to lose weight, and I'm kind of over drinking. It just doesn't do me any good anymore. Thanksgiving I had some wine, and it really wasn't even worth it, just gave me a tummy ache. Other than thanksgiving, I haven't drank in 2 months..and honestly I don't regret it at all. Drinking is fine in moderation, and going out is def.something to experience after turning 21 but like everyone eventually realizes (most anyways) it's all kind of overrated.

whoops forgot to add, not EVERYONE on this site is in the same country. legal DA in australia is 18

Okay so just change everything I said to turning 18 instead of 21.. I drank when I was16, probably shouldn't have but whatever..the point I was trying to get across anyways is that at least to me, it's overrated and gets old after a while, but it can be fun as well. If you don't like drinking, then don't drink.

sunkisses

At 19 I wasn't interested in drinking either, but I was a mother by that time. I spent my 20s a mother to two small children, so I only drank like once a year on New Year's Eve or something. My kids are 14 and 11 (going on 12 soon). And nothing makes me want to wake up and begin drinking like waking up to those maniacs fighting with each other. Kiddin'. At 19 I'm glad you're not infatuated with boozing it up. You have time to like what you're going to like and not just for the sake of being drunk. Or you might not care for it at all. Time will tell.

As I got older I began to appreciate alcohol for its individual uses. Wine makes me feel mellow, comes in so many different flavors, tastes different with different foods. Whiskey makes me your best friend. Vodka and cranberry is for drinkers with UTIs, and tequila means I won't remember you tomorrow.

LuciaLongIsland

Some people drink, some people eat, some people do drugs. No one is perfect. Just stay true to yourself. Make friends who are more interested in health then booze. If your friends ask you to go to a bar or a party, politely say NO, TY.

Try NOT to use any substance that is not healthy for your body...booze, food drugs...

Lleldiranne

No, you are not alone. I don't drink. I didn't start because of my religion, but now I have a bigger reason - alcoholism runs in my family. I've always known that my great-grandfather was alcoholic, but I recently found out that my mother is a recovering alcoholic (sober for 20+ years now, YAY for mom!!). I have that kind of personality, and I'm afraid that if I ever drank I'd be alcoholic too. I don't want to do that to my kids.
Besides, we can have so much fun sober, and even remember it the next day :laugh: Why waste the money on something that the body processes as a poison, damages the liver, and impairs your judgement?

KimmieBrie

There's nothing wrong with you. If you don't want to drink don't. Not everybody likes it.

I like it. I don't like getting drunk though. I like my drinks in moderation. Some red wine with dinner or a couple microbrews/cosmos/glasses of wine when out for the night. I can't drink more than a few beers anymore. It makes me feel gross - full and bloated - blah, no thanks!

i_love_vinegar

i dont drink either, except maybe once per year (maybe 2 drinks)

i simply dont have any draw to it haha~I used to like drinking when I was 15-16 because it was illegal for me to do so...but then I got over it XD

I dont think there is anything wrong with you, nor those who choose to drink~

It is simply a personal choice. Nobody has ever had a problem with me not drinking before so I would not worry too much~most places have cranberry and tomato juice anyway

Katibug185

I agree not worth the calories...focus on your goals. Have fun ndoing physical and mental activities in groups; Board game night, bike rallies, sports games, TV trivia shows, volunteering to help others and dances.

I think most people drink at your age to loose inhibitions, be popular and feel "adult". So do it to escape from sadness true... You can have fun and loose inhibitions and get silly just as good with confidence. You can escape sadness and help others better by talking and spending time around those who are positive and love you for who you are. I applaud your ability to see what you want and how you feel.

At your age all I was worried about was what other people thought and felt. I lived in a small town were were all bored all the time thus the "parties". I wanted to fit in so badly and I drank alot, Trust me it caused me alot of heartache. And, it also allowed other people to take advantage of me. Definately not worth it, especially when you over drink. IF you are going to do it,... my rule, drink rarely and never more than two....and NEVER when driving or with strangers.

Have fun young one. YOUR WAY!

Carl01

There are people that only get drunk on the weekends? :noway:


In all things do what is right for you,try not to let others actions affect your personal happiness and live and let live.

cattracy0829

I only drink on the weekends and usually only if I am going out on dates, etc. I never drink at home and I never drink to get drunk. I think it is okay in moderation as everything else. I love martinis and think they taste fantastic! :glasses:

Rachiepie6

Nothing wrong with not drinking much.. if you're happy not drinking, and don't want to, why should you?
I only had two drinks tonight (one was really strong though so I sipped it over 3-4 hours) but other nights I go through two bottles of wine easy. Depends on how I'm feeling, where I am, who I'm with.. So many variables.

I think it's healthier to want to drink than need a drink every weekend. But I do have times where I really want a drink and will say I need a drink, but I don't actually NEED a drink.

soccerella

eh, I love to drink. I f you look at my diary you'll see I leave calories for a glass of wine every night and always put some kind of alcohol in there so I have the calories to drink it, but dont always (last night for example, i only drank about half of what I logged)

In any case when I was younger I didnt drink much. Im in the states and didnt get drunk for the first time til I was 18. I spent a couple months in England with some friends who liked to drink, so I did too. My first year in college I went to the clubs and drank prob one night a week.

My second year in college, I stopped. It was mainly because of a guy, his girlfriend before me was killed by a drunk driver, so he was not a fan after all. I had drank the year before, about once a week like I said, but still wasnt that into it that I had a hard time giving it up. I also, like you, didnt really like any alcohol at that point, so that made it easier to pass on too

After i graduated, we broke up, and I moved to VA to start graduate school. I also started drinking again, stopped playing soccer, and since I was cooking on my own for the first time opted to eat at Taco bell alot. 30 pounds got put on pretty quick. Was the alcohol the reason for that? Definitely not the whole reason, but I know it didnt help. It was just that most of the social events we participated in included alcohol and it was easy for me to get back into it. I started to find certain drinks I liked (light beers, Merlot, vodka cranberry) and having them more often. You may find that if you were too keep trying different things over a period of time, you might find something you like - IM NOT SUGGESTING THAT and in no was trying to encourage you to start drinking, just saying that alot of young people drink to get drunk (not smart, but thats what it is), dont really like the taste of it, and are only doing it for how it makes them feel. Later on though people tend to acquire a taste or preference for certain things.

So yea, thats my story about alcohol. Now, like I said, I account for alcohol in my diary most nights but dont always drink it. I like to have a glass of wine with dinner, because I like the wine, not because im trying to get drunk. I will however drink more in social occasions, such as the dinner/girls night out im attending tonight. I also will go months at a time without touching the stuff, especially if im training for a race. My ticker doesnt reflect it but I started out 157 a few months ago and with my official weigh in tomorrow should be mid-upper 140s (i cheated and checked my weight and it was 146 this morning). I know thats not really your question, but yes its possible to still lose weight while consuming alcohol. I know alot of people dont agree with it, but it works for me and I'm not going to give up something I like, just always count it/ do it in moderation.

anyhow, no there is nothing wrong with you for not drinking/liking alcohol. My father doesnt drink because he doesnt like the taste and only has a few specific things he drinks and on special occasions. Some people go their whole lives without drinking, others try it and decide they dont like it, while others decide they do. Everyone is different, and none of them are wrong. Dont let people push you to drink if you dont want to. Its your choice to not drink, just likes its theirs to. Its definitely hard to see the draw of drinking if youve never done it/liked it, and unfortunately theres no way for you to understand it without experiencing it (again not saying you should). The best explanation I can give is that people like how it makes them feel, alot eventually like how it tastes, and young people around your age tend to like it as a social lubricant to make them feel less inhibited in a situation they are unfamiliar with. Don't feel bad if you dont understand it and i think its good that you are trying to, esp without trying to experience for yourself

gazz777

If you don't drink, there are so many benefits. Always running at peak in the mind and body. The $$$ savings.

I drank at College when it was flowing freely (read: I never paid for it, and my 'shout' never happened) - that was not good.

Lost a girlfriend to impaired judgement by alcohol excess (not in a car either). Read the news, see what high-profile person stuffed up their life today.

I have drinks about 3 times per year now ... all involve father-in-law and a talk lol. Last time I was with him I said no and he respected that ... (I add 1 self-control point !)

Gary

OSC_ESD

~ Christmas Eve I always enjoy a piña colada ... But, other than that I feel it defeats my purpose in all the hard work I put in ! Never had a beer in my life ... just choice, it smells really bad ! LOL ! Would love a Mojito every now and then, but not giving up the calories on that one !

Cheers to staying healthy and remaining sober ! To each is own ... but at least I own mine ! Hee Hee !

Football_N_Guns

If you don't like or want to drink, don't. Who cares what people think? Saves more for me anyway.