Are you having an Alcohol Free January ?

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  • breeZrizi
    breeZrizi Posts: 213 Member
    so far so good :)
  • ApexLeader
    ApexLeader Posts: 580 Member
    i'm having one but not because at the beginning of the month i thought "i'll go january without alcohol." more of a "i just don't feel like drinking any alcohol" kind of month.
  • breeZrizi
    breeZrizi Posts: 213 Member
    i used to be terrible at this but the months half way done, i've been killin peer pressure :)
  • velix
    velix Posts: 437 Member
    I am trying. I consume alcohol almost daily. I live in a culture where wine is served with every meal, wine and cheeses are the norm social event, and most of my work meetings take place over drinks. Factor in being a sports fan and living with someone who does not feel they should have to quit just because I am, it has been a challenge! But I've been trying to correlate my consumption with a few health issues and was informed that it would take approximately 6 months of detoxing - it is really hard, since I can't 'avoid' it in my every day life. So far, I've managed to cut down to consuming only once a week - and I've noticed the difference in my body - just not the weight yet.
  • amazingmarla
    amazingmarla Posts: 1 Member
    I am! I've been one of those "One glass of wine, two glasses of wine...how many glasses was that?" kind of social drinker. Last weekend I had my first test--went to a White Elephant party with some girlfriends. LOTS of alcohol, and tons of dips and appetizers with cream cheese as their first ingredient. All in all, I drank a ton of water (so I always had a "drink" in my hand and no one had the chance to offer me any alcohol) and stuck to my portion sizes. I came in just a little above my calorie goal for the day--and I was pretty proud of myself.

    After this month, I may try wine sparingly at home. For me, it's always the pressure of a gathering and others drinking that makes me cave.
  • louisel809
    louisel809 Posts: 335
    We always do a dry January, just because for the Xmas fortnight we pretty much drink every day....not getting drunk but just steady boozing, loads of get together a etc. finding it hard as usual....especially with the ice cold bottle of cava in the fridge winking at me.
  • CaLaurie
    CaLaurie Posts: 178
    Hadn't had a drink from July 1 last year until Thanksgiving... Felt like crap the next day. Apparently being unable to learn from my mistakes, I drank (less) on Christmas....and felt like crap the next day. I think I may be done, at least for a while.
  • Firefox7275
    Firefox7275 Posts: 2,040 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.

    Stop buying any, seriously. No alcohol in the house except when you have dinner guests, don't carry money or cards to the gym or work that you don't NEED, take your lunch to work and a bottle of water to the gym. Just carry money or cards on the day you need gas and groceries, or when you have a planned night out.
  • Fr3shStrt
    Fr3shStrt Posts: 349 Member

    Stop buying any, seriously. No alcohol in the house except when you have dinner guests, don't carry money or cards to the gym or work that you don't NEED, take your lunch to work and a bottle of water to the gym. Just carry money or cards on the day you need gas and groceries, or when you have a planned night out.

    good idea!
  • Nathca01
    Nathca01 Posts: 11
    Yup! I had a alcohol free December and I'm doing it this month as well! Though I don't crave it so it really doesn't matter much to me. I sip on water and ice when I go to bars with friends :)
  • AEFidgets
    AEFidgets Posts: 243
    I haven't had a drink in I want to say just about six years. Never was a big drinker before that either.
  • ubermensch13
    ubermensch13 Posts: 824 Member
    No....Way....In...Hell
  • anels449
    anels449 Posts: 3,187 Member
    Not on purpose! :drinker:

    You and me both sista.
  • krissy_krossy
    krissy_krossy Posts: 307 Member
    Yeah. I rarely drink and we're TTC.
  • JennyLisT
    JennyLisT Posts: 402 Member
    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.

    Can we go get tipsy in your time machine?
  • Danni1585
    Danni1585 Posts: 250 Member
    Personally for me it's a step too far. I have had a few drinks, but nothing much. I am not really missing it, especially after Christmas. My diet is definitely helping me to drink less. Liquid donuts, the thought is gross but true
  • ianlikesholidays
    ianlikesholidays Posts: 75 Member
    Hi
    Thank you for the words of encouragement.
    Good luck to everyone to lose the unwanted weight.- I wish you all a healthy and fit 2013.
    Ian
  • mamamakes
    mamamakes Posts: 3 Member
    I usually drink every Friday & Saturday night, it had become a habit after years of doing it, but I have given it up completely. The weekend before last was my first one without any alcohol and I did really struggle. Last weekend was so much easier, mainly because I bought a treadmill - Its taking my mind off missing wine...and I lost 5lb in my first week, I'm sure that is because I've had no wine. I'm feeling great.
  • lisbethschopenhauer
    lisbethschopenhauer Posts: 6 Member
    I have the-alcohol-free life :D;)
  • ianlikesholidays
    ianlikesholidays Posts: 75 Member
    Hi
    Update 31st January 2012.
    Well - The month of January has gone and I haven't had a single drop of alcohol. I knew alcohol had a lot of calories, but I'm surprised to have dropped 12 pounds in 31 days.
    How is your "drinking" and how is the weight loss going ?
    Best wishes.
    Ian

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