Are you having an Alcohol Free January ?

ianlikesholidays
ianlikesholidays Posts: 75 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
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
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  • chosengiver
    chosengiver Posts: 1,462 Member
    Not on purpose! :drinker:
  • scyian
    scyian Posts: 243 Member
    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
    holly1283 Posts: 741 Member
    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
    sunnyside1213 Posts: 1,205 Member
    Trying.
  • NinjaJinja
    NinjaJinja Posts: 147 Member
    Lol, I'm not doing it on purpose either! I just don't like to drink.
  • Royalsbatwench
    Royalsbatwench Posts: 117 Member
    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
    Angi_M Posts: 36 Member
    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
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    Not only no, but HELL no!
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    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
    linbert57 Posts: 154 Member
    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
    kristaleighwhite Posts: 39 Member
    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
    fusion777 Posts: 197
    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
    sunsnstatheart Posts: 2,544 Member
    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
    TexMexBel Posts: 54 Member
    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
    davidoneill1914 Posts: 172 Member
    Yes im doing this also, like you not missing it at all!! at the moment that is lol
  • V44V
    V44V Posts: 366 Member
    Sounds a bit drastic ;)

    I have cut down to just Friday and Saturday nights...
  • pkw58
    pkw58 Posts: 2,038 Member
    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
    onyxgirl17 Posts: 1,722 Member
    and an alcohol free Feb-Dec too ;)

    I don't drink lol
  • chervil6
    chervil6 Posts: 236 Member
    im mostly tea total these days , been there done that ! :)
  • CoCoBean14
    CoCoBean14 Posts: 107 Member
    I am not, but I am having a Candy Free January. It's been pretty tough!! I drink socially anyway. No problems here :)
  • pkayekiel
    pkayekiel Posts: 1
    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
    Mhaney Posts: 467 Member
    well I don't drink anymore, so yes :)
  • RotterdamNL
    RotterdamNL Posts: 509 Member
    I was planning for a alcohol free jan but had some disappointments and so i fail!!
    <-- loser
  • SaraBrown12
    SaraBrown12 Posts: 277 Member
    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
    staceybiomed Posts: 16 Member
    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
    girlonabikedc Posts: 111 Member
    Yup. Decided to detox after the holiday indulgences. It's been easy up til now. Now I'm starting to miss it :-)
  • Bobtheangrytomato
    Bobtheangrytomato Posts: 251 Member
    I don't drink, so yes?
  • wadedawg
    wadedawg Posts: 315
    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
    louiselebeau Posts: 220 Member
    Not only no, but HELL no!

    ^this

    I burn it off on the dance floor W00t!
  • annemw82
    annemw82 Posts: 97 Member
    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.

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