Bored without Alcohol?

AS the wife of an alcoholic, some of you guys need to evaluate why only booze fills that empty spot in you. One of the definitions of an alcoholic is not being able to stop. You keep drinking even when that is not your plan. What fun is in getting so drunk you have no idea what you are doing. The next day you say boy that was fun! but you can't really remember what was fun.

I honestly feel like this isn't even a real response. If you're truly close to an alcoholic, you know that an addiction is FAR different than someone who enjoys the TASTE of alcohol. The "WOO GETTING DRUNK" people are JOKING, and even if they ALL aren't joking, once in awhile is much less an issue than constantly.

I highly, highly doubt you truly have had to care for an alcoholic (I have), not that it matters since it's the internet and you can say whatever the **** you want. So I'm sure you'll have a response. But it sounds like you're passing judgement on others behaviors that may be fine and healthy for them (say, you know, just drinking occasionally or socially). Are you the prude straight edge kid who stands in the corner talking **** because they're insecure? If you don't choose to drink, that's fine. But you don't need to preach to those who do. "Definition of alcoholic is someone who can't stop"... yeah, someone who cannot FUNCTION because of alcohol. DIETING and than wanting a beer or wine at night is HARDLY an alcoholic. By that note, all dieters who want a small candy bar or cookie at the end of the day are binge eaters.

God, people like you are why we had Prohibition, or why marijuana is still illegal in so many countries. You are judging a wide variety of people off information you don't even fully understand.

I try not to drink nowadays because it gives me the munchies.. Then I eat the kitchen.

You should have a drink here and there. I refuse to give up wine and Margaritas, and I am still losing weight. You need to enjoy life.

AS the wife of an alcoholic, some of you guys need to evaluate why only booze fills that empty spot in you. One of the definitions of an alcoholic is not being able to stop. You keep drinking even when that is not your plan. What fun is in getting so drunk you have no idea what you are doing. The next day you say boy that was fun! but you can't really remember what was fun.

I honestly feel like this isn't even a real response. If you're truly close to an alcoholic, you know that an addiction is FAR different than someone who enjoys the TASTE of alcohol. The "WOO GETTING DRUNK" people are JOKING, and even if they ALL aren't joking, once in awhile is much less an issue than constantly.

I highly, highly doubt you truly have had to care for an alcoholic (I have), not that it matters since it's the internet and you can say whatever the **** you want. So I'm sure you'll have a response. But it sounds like you're passing judgement on others behaviors that may be fine and healthy for them (say, you know, just drinking occasionally or socially). Are you the prude straight edge kid who stands in the corner talking **** because they're insecure? If you don't choose to drink, that's fine. But you don't need to preach to those who do. "Definition of alcoholic is someone who can't stop"... yeah, someone who cannot FUNCTION because of alcohol. DIETING and than wanting a beer or wine at night is HARDLY an alcoholic. By that note, all dieters who want a small candy bar or cookie at the end of the day are binge eaters.

God, people like you are why we had Prohibition, or why marijuana is still illegal in so many countries. You are judging a wide variety of people off information you don't even fully understand.

I don't think she was being judgmental. Her response would fit perfectly with what I said about wanting to drink for days and using up 1,000+ calories on booze instead of healthy food. That IS risky, unhealthy behavior.

I doubt she meant any harm in what she said and wasn't referring to the people in this thread who talked about enjoying a night out with friends or a glass of wine.

Maybe you're the one being too judgmental. Why play tit for tat about whose loved one is a "real" alcoholic and whose isn't? You don't know her story at all.

Lol actually I just read through her posts, and she has quite a few different stories she puts in other topics... and I will definitely judge someone that judges without information. My judgement wasn't on her story as much as her words. Nice try

It's the booze and the greasy, unhealthy food that sabotage my efforts so I stay away whenever possible. I might have a beer, but that's it.

Not to mention, I like to do workouts early (6 AM) on Saturday and Sunday and they're either tough, long, hilly bike rides or my long runs for my upcoming marathon. Doing strenuous workouts brutally hungover might be the most unpleasant thing possible...

From my college days, I remember my constant intake of beer giving me a bloated, unhealthy look in my face-- so I'm all set with that...

Me and my friends have a saying
"only boring people get bored"
basically you need to motivate yourself to do something else to take your mind away from the boredom.

If you are relying on alcohol to give you something to do them you really do need to go out more!

I have not had a drop of alcohol in 3 weeks and am yet to be bored from not drinking, even been out twice and been the designated driver. You make your own fun don't rely on a drug to make it for you.

Just my opinion on the matter

AS the wife of an alcoholic, some of you guys need to evaluate why only booze fills that empty spot in you. One of the definitions of an alcoholic is not being able to stop. You keep drinking even when that is not your plan. What fun is in getting so drunk you have no idea what you are doing. The next day you say boy that was fun! but you can't really remember what was fun.

I honestly feel like this isn't even a real response. If you're truly close to an alcoholic, you know that an addiction is FAR different than someone who enjoys the TASTE of alcohol. The "WOO GETTING DRUNK" people are JOKING, and even if they ALL aren't joking, once in awhile is much less an issue than constantly.

I highly, highly doubt you truly have had to care for an alcoholic (I have), not that it matters since it's the internet and you can say whatever the **** you want. So I'm sure you'll have a response. But it sounds like you're passing judgement on others behaviors that may be fine and healthy for them (say, you know, just drinking occasionally or socially). Are you the prude straight edge kid who stands in the corner talking **** because they're insecure? If you don't choose to drink, that's fine. But you don't need to preach to those who do. "Definition of alcoholic is someone who can't stop"... yeah, someone who cannot FUNCTION because of alcohol. DIETING and than wanting a beer or wine at night is HARDLY an alcoholic. By that note, all dieters who want a small candy bar or cookie at the end of the day are binge eaters.

God, people like you are why we had Prohibition, or why marijuana is still illegal in so many countries. You are judging a wide variety of people off information you don't even fully understand.

I don't think she was being judgmental. Her response would fit perfectly with what I said about wanting to drink for days and using up 1,000+ calories on booze instead of healthy food. That IS risky, unhealthy behavior.

I doubt she meant any harm in what she said and wasn't referring to the people in this thread who talked about enjoying a night out with friends or a glass of wine.

Maybe you're the one being too judgmental. Why play tit for tat about whose loved one is a "real" alcoholic and whose isn't? You don't know her story at all.

Lol actually I just read through her posts, and she has quite a few different stories she puts in other topics... and I will definitely judge someone that judges without information. My judgement wasn't on her story as much as her words. Nice try

I didn't "try" anything. How was I to know she has different stories (according to you)? I was only taking her at face value. No need to be sarcastic with me. I've done nothing to you.

I just realized that even the occasional glass of wine or tequila causes me to crave sweets. So now I am just quitting all together because my body just reacts to where I end up eating sweets cause the cravings are so bad.

I have never been a big drinker so I am not bored without it, but I would like to have an occasional drink. :mad:

I still drink. If you want a beer or glass of wine fit it in! We all deserve it for all of our hard work. We are human and temptation is going to get us one time and another, so you might as well do what you do with your healthy lifestyle included

I gave it up during weekdays (mon-thurs), which was a transition, but a good one! I got a soda water maker, and usually do that with some sort of fruit or flavor, or tea to have something "special" when I get home. I refuse to give up alcohol completely. On the weekends, I am a lot more active, so it is usually pretty easy to fit it into my cals. If not, I go over. Weight loss/maintenance is a lifestyle change, not a sprint. So unless you really want to give it up forever, I wouldn't now. That will just be one more reason to quit.

In the morning madam you shall still be ugly, but I shall be sober.

I drink about once a year. Need to unwind? Try yoga. Out with friends? Try club soda with lime.

MFP isn't a "Diet" for me - it's a life change, lifestyle change... I'm re learning how to eat and exercise correctly (and I am loving it!).
I still drink, often, not every night, and not every time do I get plastered, but sometimes I drink too much... but I factor that into my cals and go from there... I don't save cals to drink though... I would have an extra couple of walks that week, or whatnot to cover such instances of boozing.

I still drink, but I'm a social binge drinker, so it's confined to once or twice a week. I'm trying to stop with the binge part but once I've had a few drinks, a few more always sounds like a great idea...

I like my alcohol, yet that is the reason why I have gained 30 pounds since high school, now aged 23 years. I created a great drink this summer that only has calories from the alchol--2 qt crystal light mojito, fresh juice of 3 limes, club soda, and pineapple rum. I still drink by always try to include it in my food log. It's amazing to see how many calories some of the alcoholic beverages actually have in them!