Bored without Alcohol?

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  • bradphil87
    bradphil87 Posts: 617 Member
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    alcohol prohibits muscle growth too because it dehydrates your muscles...
    This is the exact reason I stopped lol, I work out way too hard to cancel it out with a few drinks. But to each their own, I have no problem with others drinking. But to be honest, if you say your bored without a drink you may need to have a real look at that....
  • evandehey
    evandehey Posts: 18 Member
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    Meh. I went out for after-work beers yesterday and just counted the calories towards my "snacks." Then I walked home and took the steps up to our flat instead of the elevator.

    I have drinks twice a week on average; I think it's important to remove the feeling of deprivation from "dieting", otherwise long-term change isn't viable! Plus I love red wine. A lot.
  • shoneybabes
    shoneybabes Posts: 199 Member
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    For me I gave up alcohol years ago- I occasionally have a beer or a wine- but I suffer from 3 day hangovers and the incentive to not drink is greater than actually drinking. I will still socialise but not drink and I actually like alcohol and havng a drink (it just doesn't like me :cry: )

    Also alcohol is wasted calories, I would rather use them on something better :smile:

    If I need to destress after work I exercise, makes me feel 100% better and knackered that all I want to do is sleep!! Defo better than a hangover!
  • Rowan813
    Rowan813 Posts: 170 Member
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    I have not had alcohol since the middle of August. I don't miss it. Now, cookies are a different subject, but I am not eating those either for now. I am very serious about eating clean until vacation next month. It is making a nice difference on the scale. I just don't need all the sugar.
  • kittyhasclaws
    kittyhasclaws Posts: 446 Member
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    Wine every night.
  • GermanicKnight
    GermanicKnight Posts: 445
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    Yeah, I'm going with what most people said: you can still drink. Just make it one glass of wine a week instead of every night, or a beer or two during the weekend.

    Craft beer and wine DO have health benefits, afterall ;)

    QFT!!! AMEN!
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
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    Anyone else ever get bored when dieting, getting in shape and not drinking alcohol to unwind or not going out for a drink? ..Not drinking to relax after work or a glass of wine before bed? I used to drink most evenings ..anyone else?

    You must not be a very interesting person in general if you are that bored without alcohol.

    You can certainly fit it into your life if you must, but maybe find a hobby?
  • hellohappylisa
    hellohappylisa Posts: 141 Member
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    I'm 23, I've never enjoyed drinking. I did it once (barely got tipsy) and never did it again.
  • YogaNikki
    YogaNikki Posts: 284 Member
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    I still drink.

    Me too.
  • jemimasmum
    jemimasmum Posts: 249 Member
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    What??? wine isn't fruit and beer doesn't have vitamins???? I have been misled:noway:

    I still enjoy an occasional drink . Ok occasional means a couple of glasses twice a week. I enjoy it. I log it. No big deal.
    Choose how you spend your calories and do it with a clear conscience. Life is all about choices - live it.
  • erinfog
    erinfog Posts: 95 Member
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    i still drink. i crave beer more than unhealthy food anyway. pumpkin beer is a daily treat for me.
  • nc_moon_beam
    nc_moon_beam Posts: 38 Member
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    I much prefer the endorphin high from a challenging workout.
  • ILoveTheBrowns
    ILoveTheBrowns Posts: 661 Member
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    i went from drinking every thursday friday and sat night for years while in college and even after....and not just a few beers each night.....to now i drink maybe once a week if im lucky...while i do sometimes miss the social aspect i feel i million times better on weekends getting up not hungover...i now love saturday runs
  • KaraJ22
    KaraJ22 Posts: 10
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    Yes, there is not like a nice glass of wine after a long day. When seriously trying to lose weight I would limit this pleasure to the weekend only. If it's something you enjoy, and is within acceptable limits, then you shouldn't deprive yourself. I honestly think a weight loss diet should be somewhat reflective of what your maintenance diet would be, and for me that includes wine.
  • quietstormz_wehcnage
    quietstormz_wehcnage Posts: 58
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    Walgreen's now has single serving wine bottles,I just sort of monitor my caloric count to include two,js!!! I love wine ,but the calories can add up,hope this helps,also compare the calories of some of them ,you may get more fluid ounces for less calories,js!! also limit it to say...once or twice a week instead of daily,but enjoy a couple of chilled single serving every now and then,I do!!!:drinker:
  • AntSteps
    AntSteps Posts: 20
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    I'm at uni so drinking is pretty much *the* entertainment on an average night out.. I will allow myself a day a week to enjoy it..
  • aaeros
    aaeros Posts: 157
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    I have played in various 8ball pool leagues for almost 20 years now and drinking while playing have always gone together. Now that I finally got serious about losing this weight, I have not had a single drink at pool league in over 2 months. It was definitely an adjustment, not just for me but for the others on my pool team (Dang instigators! Buying a round of shots!)
  • Rachlmale
    Rachlmale Posts: 640 Member
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    I didn't quit for weight loss I quit because I wanted to so perhaps this is why I found it easier? I was used to not drinking way before I started eating healthy.

    I don't get bored not drinking. I get bored of people saying 'go on, just have one' or 'why?'
  • annadolezalova
    annadolezalova Posts: 51 Member
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    I have a very strange stomach. I find myself getting violently sick after drinking alcohol. I hate it.
  • EmilyOfTheSun
    EmilyOfTheSun Posts: 1,548 Member
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    I still drink. Too often probably. See Diary.

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