Giving up Alcohol
Carm00
Posts: 5 Member
I have decided to give up alcohol, for my health and my sanity. It just causes too much stress in my life.
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You won't miss it!
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Thanks, I sure hope not. My weekends have revolved around it for a while now. Gonna be totally different.:smooched:0
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Ah, you may miss it a bit, but you won't miss all of the negatives! And, the peace of mind you gain will be priceless! Good for you!!0
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Good for you! I probably should, but I love my wine a little too much!0
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I suggest not keeping your same weekend routine. Do something diffenrent on the weekends so the old "habits" don't come around. After three or 4 days without a drink, you are going to have more energy than you know what to do with...plus I suddenly had lots of "extra" money!!!!0
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As someone that is 18 I thought this would be the hardest thing I'd have to do since me and my friends have always been into partying and clubbing.. However this was the best idea I've ever had.
When I first started MFP I realised I was drinking on average 2000 calories in alcohol alone once a week not including the 4am drunken kebab
Boy was that a wake up call! 0 -
Im at the end of week two of a drinking break. Honestly I feel better, the grocery store is cheaper, and Ive lost 7 lbs. I was going to carry this till thanksgiving however I think Im going to pick it back up right after.0
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Good luck Harley Girl.
I have only drank three times since starting MFP and I definitely feel better for it.
I did fall off the wagon on Saturday but the hangover just wasnt worth it.
I think I prefer life sober!
Best wishes
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Thanks for the encouraging words0
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Me too! My bf and I decided to cut it out when we realized how much we consume, not to mention how much money we spend. We are focusing on planning fun things to do on the weekends that do not involve drinking and it's a lot more fun. We accomplish a lot more when we're not hungover on Saturday or Sunday. We feel better already. It's tough because our friends are all party people but we know it's best for us right now.
Keep at it, you can do it, it's worth it!!0 -
Good luck! I used to go out drinking a lot when I was younger, but these days i rarely drink at all. I have 2 young kids, so aside from the time when I was pregnant and couldn't drink, I worry that if I had a drink I wouldn't be able to drive if my kids were ill or something, so I just don't bother. My husband doesn't drive, so if we go to weddings and things I have to drive, so again can't drink, so I've just got used to it. I'm quite happy with a coffee instead of a wine!
Haha just realised I am drinking in my profile pic That was my 1 night out in like a year! 0 -
Good choice. Alcohol can be an OK thing to have in moderation from time to time, but if it causes more problems than it solves it's time to say good bye. Hats off to you for making the choice.0
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I've personally never liked alcohol in any form, but another positive for you is how many calories it will free up for actual "chew it up and swallow it" food! I never like to drink my calories in any form, if I can help it! Good luck and I think a very wise decision.0
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I think it's a good decision. I gave up alcohol nearly year ago. The reason was simple - the day after. Hangover equalled binging for me. Awful, pizza-full overating. And then I realised how high in calories alcohol is. I feel better now. And have more money.
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To me this has changed to an occasional special occasion. I essentially have totally quit alcohol. I think the end of January was the last time I had a drink. You don't really miss it at all and like others have said it's so much better not to drink that many calories.I have decided to give up alcohol, for my health and my sanity. It just causes too much stress in my life.0 -
I did also! Great job......0
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I applaud your decision. Find the inner strength to stay focused.0
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You forgot to add 'Should Be A Cardinal Sin' to the rest of the title...0
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I have always been in the camp of, if you can make it fit into your macros, then why give anything up? But alcohol seems to be that one thing I can NOT do in moderation. Plus it makes me feel snack-y. So I totally understand this.
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Good for you sister!! I have also made this pledge to myself. And amazingly I have found that I feel better physically, mentally, emotionally, and overall everywhere! It did no favors for me and only made everything worse! Im much happier now too!! If you want a little help, read "The Easyway to quit Drinking" by Allen Carr....Really opened my eyes and made me not even want alcohol!!
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Excellent - I wish you the best of luck! Sadly I have packed on the pounds from my wine and diet coke/bacardi rum drinks. Not sure how to do it after work, been using it as my relaxation mechanism....BUT I need to change my life. I look to you and hope I can do as you are. Again, best of luck!! Hope you can keep us updated. 0
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Find an AA meeting near you and go if you really are ready to give it up completely.It doesn't matter if you think you're an alcoholic or not.AA will help you understand WHY you continue to drink even though drinking causes stress in your life.Good luck and God bless!0
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Good for you sister!! I have also made this pledge to myself. And amazingly I have found that I feel better physically, mentally, emotionally, and overall everywhere! It did no favors for me and only made everything worse! Im much happier now too!! If you want a little help, read "The Easyway to quit Drinking" by Allen Carr....Really opened my eyes and made me not even want alcohol!!
Good luck!!!
Here's my easy way to quit drinking and it's a lot cheaper than bying a book. However, I will set up a donation site if anyone feels overwhelmed to pay for my advice. It's a sure way to keep from drinking!!!
"Don't open the bottle/can!!!"0 -
As someone that is 18 I thought this would be the hardest thing I'd have to do since me and my friends have always been into partying and clubbing.. However this was the best idea I've ever had.
When I first started MFP I realised I was drinking on average 2000 calories in alcohol alone once a week not including the 4am drunken kebab Boy was that a wake up call!
OMG!!!! YOU HAVE NO IDEA ABOUT DRINKING. IT'S NOT ABOUT PARTYING OR CLUBBING. IT'S ABOUT COMING HOME FROM WORK, DRINKING TILL YOU PASS OUT, GET UP FOR WORK.......AND REPEAT. WHEN YOU START DRINKING OVER 2000 CALORIES A NIGHT, START ANOTHER BLOG.0 -
Im at the end of week two of a drinking break. Honestly I feel better, the grocery store is cheaper, and Ive lost 7 lbs. I was going to carry this till thanksgiving however I think Im going to pick it back up right after.
That's my story, exactly! About two weeks in without my glasses of wine at night and I feel better and have lost a ton.0 -
AWESOME!!!
I was a heavy drinker until MFP friends did SOBER OCTOBER
I lost inches immediately, and feel way better.
THEN
One night I got totally wasted, didnt remember a thing and was very ill the next day... and that was motivation enough to not drink like that again.
Moderation is key (and for me, thats enjoying 1 glass of wine ona special occasion with a special dinner)0 -
this is true. most important of all the calories involved0
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good for you!
i played the "moderation" card many times but couldn't find ways to stick with limits. not only is booze bad for the waist-line, but it's bad for the brain, liver, etc. etc.
i'm five years and 4 months sober. happiest i've ever been now that i have a clear head!0 -
I know my limitations, but I don't know when to quit. So, moderation is not an option for me.
Probably the ONLY good decision I have ever made in my entire life. Dont want it, don't miss it. I do miss the social aspect though. Most of my friends have abandon me somewhat. It's just hard because every fricking thing revolves around drinking, and it's not fun hanging around drinkers all the time when you're not drinking. For them, it's fun. But, drinking is the activity. There's nothing else going on. So, I just stay away. Yes, my social life sucks now. But, I'm slowly trying to make new non-drinking friends. They are a little different. I've been thinking about hitting up some meetings just to make some sober friends.0 -
As someone that is 18 I thought this would be the hardest thing I'd have to do since me and my friends have always been into partying and clubbing.. However this was the best idea I've ever had.
When I first started MFP I realised I was drinking on average 2000 calories in alcohol alone once a week not including the 4am drunken kebab Boy was that a wake up call!
OMG!!!! YOU HAVE NO IDEA ABOUT DRINKING. IT'S NOT ABOUT PARTYING OR CLUBBING. IT'S ABOUT COMING HOME FROM WORK, DRINKING TILL YOU PASS OUT, GET UP FOR WORK.......AND REPEAT. WHEN YOU START DRINKING OVER 2000 CALORIES A NIGHT, START ANOTHER BLOG.
This is quite judgmental. Who says she has no idea about drinking? You? Because your experience was harsher or something?0
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