Anyone here who lives their life free of alcohol?
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Never drank before, never plan on it!0
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I don't drink alcohol. Never have, never will.
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Me, but it's not really a choice. My stomach lacks an enzyme that metabolizes alcohol, so instead of getting a buzz, I get poisoned! I turn red, can hardly move a muscle, stomach gets upset and I feel like I'm dying, all within minutes of drinking.
I miss drinking, tasting wines from a winery a friend of ours owns, and my yummy, summer, fruity drinks but it's not worth it. If there was a pill that would cause people to not have this enzyme, there would be no alcoholics. lol0 -
I had a few sips of champagne at my wedding, but I just don't understand the appeal of booze.0
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Tried it a few times ( peer pressure from the people i went out with) but i never liked it and haven't tried it in a long time.0
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On average, I have about one or two drinks a month. It's not my thing. I prefer water.0
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ME! My last drink was five years ago. I drank an entire bottle of vodka. Had a roaring hangover the next day and never drank again. :P
I didnt quit because of hangover... I quit cause I don't need it... I love a good party and can go without drinking...0 -
Haven't had a drink since March 1989...0
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To those of you who choose not to drink, I respect your decision. To those of you who are alcoholics and have given it up -BRAVO! to you for changing your life positively.
I personally choose to drink. I make my own beers and wines and enjoy them. It hasn't caused negative issues in my life and I will continue to do so.
To those who have expressed intolerance - either way - sorry for you.0 -
I drink maybe twice a year. I really don't like it.0
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I dont drink anymore. Loved to drink.....and now I am 30 years old and battling cirrhosis. I have been sober from drugs and alcohol for 4 years and 30 weeks as of today. Plus it cuts out ALOT of calories 0
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i only drink on vacation, but my last vacation was to vegas and that turned out bad :laugh: i may be done for good now.0
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Me! Legally I can't drink for another 23 days, but I don't intend to anyway. I'm too much of a control freak, so I'm not a fan.0
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Me. I don't drink at all. Way too much alcoholism running in my family.0
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Never had a drink (or tried a drug) in my life. Not religious or prudish or anything, just made a choice when I was 14 and I'm too pig-headed to reconsider. Meanwhile, I get together with my friends every Saturday for poker and they amaze me with the many different foods that can be made with marijuana (and purchased legally, God bless California).
My favorite thing ever: When I show up to a get together with Gatorade or diet root beer (IBC FTW) and somebody holding a jack and coke takes a break from puffing on a volcano to tell me about the health dangers of sugary Gatorade or artificial sweeteners.0 -
I only like alcohol that doesn't taste like alcohol. I also like to sound coherent and after 2 drinks that pretty much stops. I hate the calories and the expense for something I can so easily live without. My father was an adamant non-drinker. He felt that alcohol did more harm than good in this world and refused to support the industry. I'm more about moderation.0
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Me! Been a little over a year ago... best decision I've ever made.0
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I can count on two hands the number of alcoholic drinks I've had in my lifetime. It just isn't something that appeals to me. I don't care for the taste at all.0
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I used to drink EVERY weekend but have been trying to find balance lately. I haven't had a drink since September (woop-dee-doo I know) haha but it's getting easier to pass it up as time goes on. It definitely is easier to lose weight without the crazy weekend drinking/middle of the night eating! This weekend I'm staying in a hotel for a wedding so I'm going to partake and have a little fun Everything in moderation! 0
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My husband and I both live alcohol free! In fact, (I know I may sound sheltered or like a dork) but I have never had a drink of alcohol in my life (25 years old). I am actually pretty proud of the fact. I do not judge those who do choose to drink, I just know it is not right for me or my family due to personal convictions and also to family predispositions we do not want passed down. I will always be alcohol free!0
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I have never drank. And, I don't ever plan to. I personally know what type of damage alcohol can do (to the drinker AS WELL as the people around them). I've witnessed too much in my 28 years. I don't ever plan to do that to myself.0
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I took my last drink February of 1997. Drinking was never a problem for me. I would normally drink a wine cooler or something after work. Then I started going to church and gave my life to the Lord. I decided to go all the way and stopped happy hour and casual drinking all together. I have to admit, sometimes after a rough day I wish I could have a beer. Got angry about something at work few days ago and the wife and I went to get some frozen yogurt instead! LOL!0
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My finace and I both. We have alcoholism in both our families and figured it was easier to stay away.0
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Me, but it's not really a choice. My stomach lacks an enzyme that metabolizes alcohol, so instead of getting a buzz, I get poisoned! I turn red, can hardly move a muscle, stomach gets upset and I feel like I'm dying, all within minutes of drinking.
I miss drinking, tasting wines from a winery a friend of ours owns, and my yummy, summer, fruity drinks but it's not worth it. If there was a pill that would cause people to not have this enzyme, there would be no alcoholics. lol
I turn almost purple, from my belly button up. Feel like I'm about to die, one beer and I'm passing out lol0 -
I drank wine coolers during my senior year in college..and did a little drinking but never more
than a wine cooler during me after college years. BUT I haven't had a drink of ANYTHING in over
5 years. Not appealing at all at this point in my life. I see what it does to my MIL..and I for one am
not going to be her.0 -
Never had a drink (or tried a drug) in my life. Not religious or prudish or anything, just made a choice when I was 14 and I'm too pig-headed to reconsider. Meanwhile, I get together with my friends every Saturday for poker and they amaze me with the many different foods that can be made with marijuana (and purchased legally, God bless California).
My favorite thing ever: When I show up to a get together with Gatorade or diet root beer (IBC FTW) and somebody holding a jack and coke takes a break from puffing on a volcano to tell me about the health dangers of sugary Gatorade or artificial sweeteners.
wow, the irony0 -
Alcoholism runs in my family so I vowed to never start.
This!! I never touch the stuff! Yuck!!0 -
Me, I just plain don't like the flavor. Bleh.
The fact that I had a few alcoholics in my family certainly assisted that, too.0 -
I've been sober 35 days. I'm still a baby. But I've lost 7 pounds since I quit drinking & I have a lot more money now. I got sick of doing stupid stuff when I drank, got sick of the hang over, it was causing more problems for me then it was solving, I decided enough was enough.0
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