Are you having an Alcohol Free January ?

ianlikesholidays

Hi
For years I have had some alcohol every evening (Beer or Wine to relax). Well I am on the alcohol free January plan and already finding the weight "falling off" with the loss of the alcohol calories. (2 cans of beer are 500 cals)
I'm not finding it difficult as I'm not particularly missing the drink.
Is anyone else doing this.
Ian

chosengiver

Not on purpose! :drinker:

scyian

My sister and brother in law are. I haven't had any alcohol myself this month but my other half doesn't drink. I stopped missing/needing alcohol awhile ago. Plus it now goes straight to my head now.

holly1283

Congratulations to you! My husband was not a casual drinker, he was an alcoholic. He drank my share. Just wanted to give you encouragement.

sunnyside1213

Trying.

NinjaJinja

Lol, I'm not doing it on purpose either! I just don't like to drink.

Royalsbatwench

I am. I'm actually having an alcohol free winter. I enjoy beer and wine but it's not hard to say no. I find it more difficult when we go out with friends or during basketball games.

Angi_M

Hi, I am as well. Normally a few times a week I have a glass of red wine. But decided to have a dry January, I am not sure if there is a relation but have found it was easier to focus and not binge or overeat. I am down 4 lbs.

DopeItUp

Not only no, but HELL no!

taunto

I live in Saudi Arabia. Any alcohol would mean me getting my head chopped off in front of public after a Friday prayer (totally serious btw)

linbert57

I'm alcohol free every month. My husband died of cirrhosis in 2011 and I pretty much stopped alcohol and tylenol products because of that. There are other ways to destress and relax, such as exercise and/or meditation.

kristaleighwhite

Wow, I am impressed. I have the same habit - a glass of wine or two after work (or even after the gym :ohwell: ). Any tips on how to break this habit? Perhaps I should start a new thread...

For me, I used to have a glass just to "relax," but now, it's more simply because I like wine.

fusion777

I haven't had a drink since the first week of August but I would love to!! I can say I don't miss the hangovers or binge drunk eating!

sunsnstatheart

I live in Saudi Arabia. Any alcohol would mean me getting my head chopped off in front of public after a Friday prayer (totally serious btw)

It a little strict as programs go, but I bet its more effective than AA!

OP: I've cycled through this type of thing but I find targeting moderation means that I don't binge. Works the same with food.

TexMexBel

I gave up ALL alcohol in July 2010, I LOVED my half glass of red wine each evening while preparing supper, winding down from my days work. I thought I would miss it but I DON'T... Was the best thing I ever did...:happy:

davidoneill1914

Yes im doing this also, like you not missing it at all!! at the moment that is lol

V44V

Sounds a bit drastic

I have cut down to just Friday and Saturday nights...

pkw58

Yes,but I am normally a once in a blue moon have a libation kind of person... but keep up the good work! Like I said when I started my new lifestyle 12/31/11 - anything I crave will be waiting for me AFTER I get to goal.. funny thing, got to goal and didn't want the things I thought I would when I get there.

onyxgirl17

and an alcohol free Feb-Dec too

I don't drink lol

chervil6

im mostly tea total these days , been there done that !

CoCoBean14

I am not, but I am having a Candy Free January. It's been pretty tough!! I drink socially anyway. No problems here

pkayekiel

Me and all my neighbors are all alcohol free this January. They are finding the weight dropping of quickly too. While I have lost weight, not as much, but then I am the only woman! Congrats!

Mhaney

well I don't drink anymore, so yes

RotterdamNL

I was planning for a alcohol free jan but had some disappointments and so i fail!!
<-- loser

SaraBrown12

I signed up to do a dry january. All sponsorship go's to cancer research. Good cause, good outcome seemed like a winner to me. http://www.justgiving.com/dryathlete-sara-brown Fancy a brand new fundraising challenge this New Year?

Kick-start your preparation for the next Race for Life and help save even more lives this January. Join the nation’s first Dryathlon™: give up alcohol for January and raise money for Cancer Research UK. New Year’s resolutions are looming, so why not start 2013 by knocking that glass of wine on the head for a month? This is your chance to feel fitter, wealthier and help us to beat cancer sooner!

Find out how much that vino is really costing you in calories / pounds and become a Cancer Research UK Dryathlete: www.dryathlon.org

Dunno if its too late to sign up but i thought this was an excellent idea!!!

staceybiomed

I wish that I could show that kind of restraint! I'm in a weekly bowling league and beer is just as much a part of the night as the bowling is!!

girlonabikedc

Yup. Decided to detox after the holiday indulgences. It's been easy up til now. Now I'm starting to miss it :-)

Bobtheangrytomato

I don't drink, so yes?

wadedawg

I haven't had any since December 2, 2102. But, that's only because it's counter to my diet. I still love beer, and can't wait til I get to where I can mix some back in.

louiselebeau

Not only no, but HELL no!

^this

I burn it off on the dance floor W00t!

annemw82

I am and am planning on not drinking (or at least drinking very little) until after my first half marathon in March. Before I would have drink or 2 a few nights a week and then I usually had at least 1 binge drinking night a week. Man, do those calories add up. So far it has been easier than I thought it would be. I have even been out with friends a few times and just ordered a club soda or a water. I definitely don't miss the hangovers or the way I would almost always skip the gym Sat and Sun because I partied too much the previous night. Also I'm down 5 lbs since the start of the year! I have always been a drinker so it's been a good experience to give it up for a bit.