Sober for October?

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  • Redbird99ky
    Redbird99ky Posts: 305 Member
    Seeing as how the last time I consumed any alcohol was December last year, do I win by default?

    Oct 23, 2011, so, I guess not. but good job on not drinking!
  • skadoosh33
    skadoosh33 Posts: 353 Member
    I'm drinking right now.
  • karenertl
    karenertl Posts: 271 Member
    I'm in. I'm not supposed to be drinking alcohol anyway due to the antidepressant I'm on. (Gotta love anxiety and depression... not).

    Feel free to add me as a friend on here!

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  • DragonflyF15
    DragonflyF15 Posts: 437 Member
    It's up! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/16684-oct-sober-2013
    Just started classes again this week, so schedule was a bit hectic :)
  • jen_zz
    jen_zz Posts: 1,011 Member
    Should be "easy" for me since the only beer I have is ginger beer :happy:
  • bnw1205
    bnw1205 Posts: 32 Member
    I will get on board, I have been thinking the past few days to challenge myself to drink only water and juices (fresh not fake sugary ones) and cut out diet sodas, carbonated waters, and wine so this could help in the motivation area.
  • Bama56
    Bama56 Posts: 101 Member
    i think this needs to be done after football season...Roll Tide. starting in Janurary, its almost 8 months of no drinking.
  • marciebrian
    marciebrian Posts: 853 Member
    I'm in! :wink:
  • skinnybythanksgiving
    skinnybythanksgiving Posts: 159 Member
    Lol. No problem. I haven't had a drink since 1/3/91. Getting through October should be a breeze!
  • Laura3BB
    Laura3BB Posts: 250 Member
    Not to be argumentative, but the OP stated this was a "challenge." If someone doesn't drink anyway, doesn't seem like much of a challenge to me. That's like me saying I won't smoke a cigarette for the next 30 days. I don't smoke so I can guarantee you that won't happen. Just an observation. Carry on.

    I had that thought as well...

    me too!
  • Sarahwantshealth
    Sarahwantshealth Posts: 41 Member
    I am so in!!!
  • writergeek313
    writergeek313 Posts: 390 Member
    I had to stop drinking in December because of a medication I was put on. It was tough at first, but I don't really miss it anymore. When I do, I remind myself of the calories and the money I've saved in the last nine months, and I love waking up on weekend mornings without a hangover!
  • DragonflyF15
    DragonflyF15 Posts: 437 Member
    Octsober it is :)
  • Sarahwantshealth
    Sarahwantshealth Posts: 41 Member
    Thanks for including me! This will be a real challenge! Just polished off 6 beers watching football!
  • 1PatientBear
    1PatientBear Posts: 2,089 Member
    Thanks for including me! This will be a real challenge! Just polished off 6 beers watching football!

    Which is exactly why I'm not playing. My weekends in October:

    Oct 5 - Octoberfest party
    Oct 12 - Trip to out of town college football game
    Oct 19 - Halloween party
    Oct 26 - Trip out of town to spend time with one of my old college buddies

    Could I do all those things without drinking? Absolutely. Do I want to? Hell no. More power to those of you who are quitting drinking for a month, but I am SOOOO out.
  • DragonflyF15
    DragonflyF15 Posts: 437 Member
    A few more days to join in! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/16684-oct-sober-2013

    Challenge for 30 consecutive days of no drinking. Or go for 25 of 30 days of not drinking any alcohol beverages. I say 25 cause I know Halloween weekend one might want to have a few spirits of their own to enjoy. This is not an I am an alcoholic group, however if you are, maybe this might be a good place to start by just taking a 30 day challenge. Or maybe you just want to cut out those alcohol calories, esp the ones that lead to poor food decisions during happy hours, or after bars close. Or maybe you just want to get out all toxins and have a reset for the body (giving the liver a break). Whatever the reason, one thing for sure, it will be for a healthier you :)
  • ChancyW
    ChancyW Posts: 437 Member
    Count me in :-)
  • VeinsAndBones
    VeinsAndBones Posts: 550 Member
    Oktoberfest! You're on your own there!
  • chrisduke
    chrisduke Posts: 3
    7 years sober in Feb
  • pucenavel
    pucenavel Posts: 972 Member
    Should I?

    I've been sober for 80 months so far now.

    Well, OK.

    Why not one more?
  • littlenature
    littlenature Posts: 46
    Ooooh yes, I'm up for this!!

    Although, maybe I won't completely abstain... I'm a binge drinker, definitely not addicted or anything and I can go weeks/ months without any alcohol whatsoever, it's just that when I do drink on nights out, I drink so much, get really drunk and totally embarrass myself!! I rarely suffer from physical hangovers but I do get what I call an 'emotional' hangover where I feel really down the day after drinking. I don't want to stop completely though, as it's something I do enjoy but I want to be able to go out, have a couple of drinks, without getting completely off my face! You know, be one of those 'mature' people.

    Hopefully this will keep me on track!
  • DragonflyF15
    DragonflyF15 Posts: 437 Member
    Congrats on all of those who have chosen a life of being sober. You are welcome to join the group if you want to be encouraging to the rest. Just wanted to remind everyone this group is not necessarily a group for those with a drinking problem, so don't let it scare you away from joining. Just a challenge to help in living a healthier lifestyle and weight management :) Last day till the challenge starts so :drinker: lol!
  • FindingAmy77
    FindingAmy77 Posts: 1,268 Member
    Sounds like a good challenge. I don't want to spend the calories on it, so I haven't had a sip since I started. I think about it, but its too much calories so I skip it. Good luck.
  • crackur
    crackur Posts: 473 Member
    guys send me all of your alcohol or beer money and I will hold on to it for you ;P
  • hipsdontlie1
    hipsdontlie1 Posts: 294 Member
    I NEED TO DO THIS!!.. has there been a group set up?!
  • pdawnfloyd
    pdawnfloyd Posts: 33 Member
    I need to do this also, trying very hard to lose this weight and I know I need to cut out the empty alochol calories. If you will, please add me to this group.

    Thank you!
  • PeteWhoLikesToRunAlot
    PeteWhoLikesToRunAlot Posts: 596 Member
    Got a couple more IPAs to clear out of the fridge tonight & tomorrow.. (pushes in stacks of chips).
  • beekay70
    beekay70 Posts: 214 Member
    I started last week. I'm calling mine "6-pack for a 6-pack". I am giving up beer (and all other alcohol) for a while in hopes of losing that last 10-ish pounds and hopefully seeing a 6-pack. I suspect that my last 10 lbs or so may take more than the month of October.

    30Sep: 211 lbs
  • onematch
    onematch Posts: 241 Member
    This is a perfect challenge for me! When I drink I always end up snacking on junk food too. I love my wine, but know I need to take an extended break to get a boost in my weight loss.

    Count me in!
  • welloiledmachine
    welloiledmachine Posts: 1,147 Member
    I am so doing this. I am looking for a couple challenges to get me through til the end of the year. This one will definitely help cut out eating all the junk that goes along with drinking creamy concoctions. We can do this. I'm in for the whole month.

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