Give up alcohol with me?

I LOVE wine. Don't try to stop altogether. Just set a limit like 2 glasses max (or half a bottle max) a night. The when you're used to having that, try to only have it every other day.
If it's something you love, keep it, but make adjustments so that this habit fits better with your life and goals.

About 10 years ago I drink for three months straight every single day, I got plastered every single day. I had maybe one meal a day that was about 700-1,000 calories plus the calories from 15-24 beers a day.

I lost about 30lbs and for the first time in my life got a six-pack. Don't know why exactly.

Yup, I gave it up last January and haven't looked back.
Good luck with your parties, for me it hasn't been a challenge too often (except on dates - guys seem to have an issue with women who don't drink?) If you have a full glass, most people won't even notice - or care - what you are drinking.

I was drinking 2-3 beers nightly. The weekends were worse. I could easily drink 10 a day. For anyone, but especially a female, that's terrible. I completely quit... for 6 days. Of all people, my dad came to visit and brought a bottle of whiskey. Whiskey and beer are my alcoholic drinks of choice. I had 5 shots that day and felt like absolute crap. The changes in my diet along with no alcohol for several days prior made those 5 shots feel like an entire bottle. I was worried that drinking that day would lead me back to daily drinking; however, it didn't.

Being sober, I do sleep better and have improved mental clarity at work.

Personally, I'm not giving it up forever. Right now I'm just focusing on not drinking until July 4th. I'm with you on giving up alcohol... for the next few weeks.

I gave it up, too, for many reasons. First, I was a binge drinker and didn't like the pattern I had established. Second, I really wanted to lose weight. I REALLY wanted to be successful, and alcohol is a trigger for me. Not only does it pack on the calories (because I was a binge drinker - I consumed A LOT) but it leads to bad food choices.Third, I don't like how I feel when I drink. It makes me tired, bloated, and gives me a headache. I loved it when I was young but not any more.

I can't say I miss it. I still have a drink on occasion (once ever 2 or 3 months) but I am more or less alcohol free. I honestly don't think I would be losing weight if I was still drinking.

67 days sober today. You got this~

Awe! Congrats.
*hands you a 60 day Chip*

And here's a bunch of flowers from me too. Well done

And a million bucks from me!

I have a glass of whisky (Makers Mark - 3-4 shots) per night - It helps me release the tension of the day and ready myself for another hard day in the morning. I really want to quit; however, I'm not sure that I'm strong enough to quit. I'm not sure how horrible drinking one glass of whisky is for my health. I currently weigh 203 lbs and am 6'3''; however, I have been lifting and run 2.25 miles per day during the week. Healthy to stop (potential liver issues down the road) or healthy to have that amount every day? Help!

The recommended intake for an adult man is about 20-24 units a week (UK NHS guideline). One PUB measure of Scotch is one unit, but pouring at home, unless you use a food scale, is notoriously inaccurate. (I measured out my wine and 125ml was a LOT less than the "one glass" I would have poured before). However, the science behind this limit is a bit woolly IMHO as people metabolise alcohol differently (not just due to size). My father-in-law used to drink half a bottle of Scotch a day and had no liver problems - he died at the age of 53 weighing over 20 stone (280lb+), but his liver was fine. :ohwell:

If you want the relaxation of alcohol to unwind (I take it Ovaltine wouldn't cut it for you?) but are concerned about the potential health effects of Scotch, have you thought of switching to something like red wine (with proven health benefits)? One glass of a good red would probably be similar calories to your generous home measure of Scotch.

A doctor might tell you to give it up. In my view if you're eating a healthy balanced diet and execising I don't think one scotch a day would hurt. But I'm not a health professional.

Oh, also, I read a report that showed consumption was very much linked to your partner:

- Men tended to drink less when in a partnership with a woman, who brought their habit down
- Women increased their consumption

So basically, you meet in the middle if the male drinks more than the female to begin with. My wife has been pregnant so far this year, so it made it easy for me to give up

I'm in--sort of. For many years, I would have one or 1.5 glasses of wine on weekend evenings (often when we went out to eat). For the past several months this has crept up to a nightly event. I started to have a half glass to relax after work, but then I might also have a glass with dinner. I don't need the calories, and I'm concerned that this is becoming too much of a habit. In fact, earlier in the week I told myself, "no wine tonight", but caved. My problem has never been consuming a lot at one time. However, it is harder to get out of this pattern than I thought it would be. My husband always has a couple of glasses of red wine every night, and I guess this doesn't help my resolve either.

So here's my new plan--no wine Mon.-Thursday. I'll re-evaluate after a couple of months.

Anyone who would like to join me in a similar plan, feel free to send a friend request.

Well done to you but I am afraid I can't join in.
I am in training with my Bubba Cup for the next 2 weeks before my summer holiday! LOL

It's definitely a good idea to take a break from alcohol periodically. If I were you, I would try to go completely booze-free for a month--give your liver and kidneys a chance to recover. You might find that once you start drinking again, it will not take as much alcohol for you to feel a buzz.

Oh, and I would measure your pours, when you do drink. A restaurant/bar pour is usually bigger than what a standard "serving" is--measuring your wine at home will give you an idea of how much you are getting when you go out.

So I'm going to join. Not because I've a problem. I drink very little but every weekend. My problem is this. I can't metabolise it anymore. I feel horrible for days after 2 drinks. I can't sleep and I will vomit the next day and have diahrea. It's just not worth it. The fitter I get and the cleaner my diet the less I can tolerate alcohol.

Whoa, really? Does this vomiting/sleeplessness happen when you have, say, a single 5 oz glass of white wine?

i'm also doing a 2-3 week alcohol detox! i used to be the same way you are with wine (i never missed a single Wine Down Wednesday (half off all bottles of wine at my favorite cool asian bar/restaurant) since i turned 21, plus saturday nights were my drinking nights as well. In between, i would also have wine with dinner or just because i could and i always felt like such **** (plus it helped me gain back the almost 30 lbs i had lost right before then). i'm back to eating completely clean and healthy (minus a little treat here and there for my sanity lol) and without the alcohol i feel so much better! yes it's definitely hard being 22 and going out to eat/drink with my boyfriend and watching him devour boneless wings with honey bbq sauce on them and fries and a 24 oz beer while i'm eating my black bean burger with a little cheese, lettuce, tomato, and dressing on the side with a side of celery and carrot sticks and drinking a big old glass or 3 of ice cold water. it was hard but once i walked out of there and had fully resisted the temptation, i felt on top of the world knowing that i did have that amount of self control and i could say no to my delicious bahama mamas and mango mojitos and boneless wings and still be satisfied and damn proud! (sorry for such a rant lol)

anyone feel free to add me! always looking for new friends for support :]