Anyone here who lives their life free of alcohol?

FatStoatLondon

Yeah, I love a drink.

Red wine is a nice accompaniment to most meals, and there's nothing else that can make cheese taste better.

Admittedly, its not a diet food, but I've never been a slave to Soda's or ranch dressing, so each to his own.



To all those commenting about avoiding the mind altering aspects of booze, you might want to check on the various effects the new food and fitness choices you're making are having on your brain.

I doubt there's much we all do that doesn't have some psychoactive effect, whether its fasting, low carbing, exercising, or just plain being hungry.


Like I say, nothing wrong with the odd drink.

I totally agree. I am lucky enough to live in the centre of British brewing at a time when real ales produced in small amounts by independent brewers, aka microbreweries, are available everywhere. There are some fantastic beers being brewed right now, and I would like to try all of them. I very rarely get drunk because I know what my limit is (three halves over an evening), I alternate each half pint with tap water, because its the law to offer free tap water in UK pubs, and I log the calories when I do drink. My father was an alcoholic, so I do appreciate the terrible effects alcohol has on some people, but I don't personally drink just to get drunk and I think it's a shame to cut out a wonderful traditional foodstuff that gives you a nice mellow buzz and is made from pure ingredients. Each to his own, but if you're buying, I'll have a half of Kernal IPA. Cheers!

fsmalley

Mmmmmm.... red bull and Vodka, I call that the Vegas Special.

rml_16

I drink everyday because i'm cool and thats what cool people do. If you want to be cool like me, you'll drink everyday and rock and roll all night.

But do you party every day?

mommy2AR

Havent had a drink in years... I am guessing the last time I had a drink was 4 years ago

beachlover317

I'm 54 and haven't had a drink (beer, wine or mixed) in approx. 15 years. Just don't have a taste for it. Plus it eats up your calories! I feel better in the morning too!

kimsue123

I don't drink at all. The smell of alcohol makes me gag.

anberlingasm

I love a drink every now and again but I'm trying to be alcohol-free for the calorie aspect right now. My wife doesn't drink at all, period.

fit4lyfeLisa

I dont drink alcohol, never had any interest in it.

LilynEdensmom

I no longer drink even occasionally..There is no point in it. Its been alittle over 4 years since I"ve had any drink

wattleneurotic

I don't drink at all. Alcohol tastes absolutely foul to me *shrugs*

poppyloganriley

My stomach is a mess from an eating disorder when I was younger, and even the smallest amount of alcohol is agonizing in there! I've lost touch with some friends because I don't want to party anymore, but it just isn't worth it to me. I also don't enjoy wasting those calories... I'd rather use empty calories elsewhere

raindance_maggie

i cant get through 7 pages of i dont drink...am i the only one who DOES drink on MFP??!! *scratches head*

xTenaciousJx

i do!

Jonnym132000

trying to stop. have stopped in the past and felt great and have started hitting the bottle more and more lately and its not good for me for a variety of reasons. I workout really hard and then ruin in with drinking. Really not smart! stopping again, today.....now.
anyone thats on here that can support me and help me, feel free to add me!

TeTeAngel

I toast to the bride and groom at weddings, that's about it. It's a bit annoying at some functions when people keep urging me to have a drink. But they eventually give up and move on.

vade43113

3 glasses of wine... ever.... I don't drink; well unless if you count water, and the odd soda... I watched my brothers during alcohol fueled episodes, and seen my sister after she was beaten up by her drunk (now ex) husband... I don't want to cause anyone pain or tears on that level.

Woooolywool

I'm 19 years old, and I don't drink at all. The taste doesn't really appeal to me, and I honestly can't see the appeal of excessively drinking that other students in my university can see.. Maybe some day I'll just have the odd glass of wine, but not right now, I've no intention to drink.


(P.S. I'm from the UK, and it's legal to drink from 18 years old...though that hasn't stopped some people I know from drinking as young as 12 years..)

logdunne

Yeah, I love a drink.

Red wine is a nice accompaniment to most meals, and there's nothing else that can make cheese taste better.

Admittedly, its not a diet food, but I've never been a slave to Soda's or ranch dressing, so each to his own.



To all those commenting about avoiding the mind altering aspects of booze, you might want to check on the various effects the new food and fitness choices you're making are having on your brain.

I doubt there's much we all do that doesn't have some psychoactive effect, whether its fasting, low carbing, exercising, or just plain being hungry.


Like I say, nothing wrong with the odd drink.

I totally agree. I am lucky enough to live in the centre of British brewing at a time when real ales produced in small amounts by independent brewers, aka microbreweries, are available everywhere. There are some fantastic beers being brewed right now, and I would like to try all of them. I very rarely get drunk because I know what my limit is (three halves over an evening), I alternate each half pint with tap water, because its the law to offer free tap water in UK pubs, and I log the calories when I do drink. My father was an alcoholic, so I do appreciate the terrible effects alcohol has on some people, but I don't personally drink just to get drunk and I think it's a shame to cut out a wonderful traditional foodstuff that gives you a nice mellow buzz and is made from pure ingredients. Each to his own, but if you're buying, I'll have a half of Kernal IPA. Cheers!

Aww, I love real ale so much! this post made me hurt :-( cos now i cant touch the stuff!
pretty much as soon as i started losing weight i lost the ability to drink beer- it makes me sick, even a half! I think i have developed an aversion :-(
!
Never fear though british brewing industry, i still prefer to frequent CAMERA pubs, and where possible i drink english cider instead :-)

To those who dont drink, i admire your lifestyle choice :-)

A frosty cold dry cider when i finish work i think......

acpgranberg

I actually have an allergy to it so I don't drink. Wasn't much of a drinker when I could so I don't miss it. It took a while for people to get a clue and stop bugging me about it. Now they just accept it and I don't have to keep bringing it up.

Montanarush

God delivered me from alcohol in 1992. He delivered me from cigarettes in 2000 and from dipping tobacco in 2005. No matter what you all believe, I KNOW He did, because I could not have done it by myself. He also got me off of drugs and He is my strength in this "lifestyle change" I'm on now. He has completely changed my life and saved my life! God Bless you All! I am not ashamed of the Lord or the Gospel!

curvykim78

I very rarely drink. I used to bartend and drink a lot when I was in my teens/20s. I'm over that now, no need for a bar scene for me. I occasionally will have a few drinks, nothing major. Especially since logging calories and hearing how high the mixed drinks are, I don't even bother. Guess it's a win/win for my body. Alcohol isn't good for it anyways and i don't get the high calories.

jkleon86

only cough syurp when I need it. LOL

I have alway been taught that alcohol really isn't an excuse for acting stupid, it just makes it easier to so.

HauteP1nk

I do dirnk alcohol on occasion, but I don't condemn those that don't.
It is a personal choice and I respect other's choices.

phinphanbill26

I don't drink. The stuff made me do things I couldn't remember!!! :drinker:

SmallMimi

Never had the desire to drink. Come from a family of alcoholics and when I got old enough to understand, decided I never wanted to be like that. It's really bad when your family starts offering you beer before you hit thirteen.

Kara_xxx

I can't remember when I last had any proper spirits.

I think there was a hot day in May when I had a cold lager-shandy.

Erm... I think this month I may have had one glass of red.

So no I drink very little, as does my OH. I also don't enjoy the company of drunk people...

icedesign1

I lost my first 40 pounds when I quit drinking. I was a HEAVY drinker. I quit drinking and started walking every day. I went from 185 to 155 in a little under three months. Then for the last four years I have slowly been trying to take the rest of the weight off. Im at 140 now and my goal weight is between 120-125. Im 5'5 and 33 years old. I am glad I stopped drinking. It was the best thing I ever did for my self.

FitBunnyEm

I havent drank for 6 months and then before that was about 6 months also...it doesnt bother me....however when i was younger i drank like crazy 3/4 times a week of major binges....not any more LOL

_Thanatos_

I don't drink. I have no reason to.

ChanniVincent

I drink everyday because i'm cool and thats what cool people do. If you want to be cool like me, you'll drink everyday and rock and roll all night.

hahaha, i use to do this EVERYDAY, got fat.