No Alcohol April

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  • seylerstephanie
    seylerstephanie Posts: 1 Member
    I'm in! I'm excited to see the difference it makes. I'm one week off the sauce....even went to a bar with friends last weekend and still had fun! We can do this! :)
  • flabbybunker
    flabbybunker Posts: 57 Member
    YOU CAN DO IT AND YOU WILL DO IT

    You might be surprised how much you DONT miss drinking if you can get through the whole month. Although its been awhile, I have gone times where I go out with friends and dont drink a drop of liquor or beer. I would joing you for April, but I gotta help a friend out at a beer fest. this month.

    But , as one who ahs done at least 4 month without the booz, I will say that if you can get through the first month, you wont miss it much. Not saying you have to go that long or that dry, but you will be surprised how much easier it is to not want the stuff as much after you go 30 days without it
  • cuinboston2014
    cuinboston2014 Posts: 848 Member
    Funny - I was thinking about this today but I don't know if I have the will power to do this yet. I am toying with the idea of ONLY drinking on Saturdays when I have my long workouts or just for special occassions. But... I am not sure I am strong enough for this yet.

    Good luck to you guys. I will definitely remember you guys doing this and keep considering. If I can go two weeks that would be good.
  • RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle
    RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle Posts: 1,349 Member
    Ok, I am doing this, except I just remembered that I have to plan one binge weekend near the end of April. :)
  • ddrumstic
    ddrumstic Posts: 15 Member
    I'm in! I drink socially at least once a week and tend to go completely overboard. The next day is always a write off. This is going to be tough!
  • Molly250
    Molly250 Posts: 15
    I'm up for it!! I'm Scottish and drink lots! I have already declined a vodka tonight so I'm nearly there!
  • agentgummy
    agentgummy Posts: 1
    Kudos to everyone who is jumping on board with the no-alcohol april! i gave up alcohol for lent last year and this year. i've seen such an improvement in my workouts and cardio that i'm probably going to extend my no drinking streak to the end of april. it's definitely not easy, especially after a tough day/week at work or when coworkers want to build team spirit by going to happy hour! nowadays, instead of pouring a large glass of wine after a tough day at work, i go to the gym and work off the stress. so it's like a double plus. you guys can do it!!!
  • mank32
    mank32 Posts: 1,323 Member
    IN to be a motivating example to my functioning-alcoholic friend who has voiced concerns over her own drinking. i'm not going to ask her to do it. i'll just do it myself. kava kava > alcohol anyway. :drinker:
  • Sweetestthing87
    Sweetestthing87 Posts: 276 Member
    I am in! I think this is needed and it will be interesting to see how much alcoholic beverages really does hinder my efforts! Shall I friend request you?

    Feel free to add me! Oh man, I may have to have a drink tonight! LOL

    So glad you posted this OP!

    I have cut back from these old days of drinking:
    Wednesday, girls night out drinks (every other week or so)
    Thursday: Networking Night out/Thirsty Thursday (2 to 3 times a month)
    Sunday: Sunday Brunch (once a quarter) Football season: COME ON, at least a beer or two would go down!

    Monday and Tuesday were usually good days from the start so really it is a matter of cutting out the Friday and Saturday. I do know that I don't miss the drinking on the other days so... here we go!
  • in_the_stars
    in_the_stars Posts: 1,395 Member
    In! :)
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    no thanks..I will keep drinking on weekends and logging it ….
  • GenoPrice
    GenoPrice Posts: 477 Member
    I'm in! I drink socially at least once a week and tend to go completely overboard. The next day is always a write off. This is going to be tough!

    I'm in for this.

    Since starting the diet I have gone from drinking every day to once a week, however, I am now such a light weight that the following day is a write off and sometimes the day after that.

    Saying I am on a monthly challenge is a good excuse to give them for not drinking socially.
  • dominiquenims
    dominiquenims Posts: 1
    I'm just getting started so this would be a good thing for me...I'm in.
  • Pud53
    Pud53 Posts: 2
    I'm in. I am a total light weight too and am fed up of losing that valuable time.:yawn:
  • ddebruhl
    ddebruhl Posts: 49 Member
    I would say I am in....but....I know I will give up.
  • samanthagraessle
    samanthagraessle Posts: 12
    Count me in! I'm usually good during the week.. But then my weekends I am wasted from Friday night even some day drinking on Sundays. But I have been thinking that I seriously need to do this. And an added bonus, save a little money. Lol.
    We got this!! :)
  • jecky74
    jecky74 Posts: 255 Member
    I know alcohol calories are my biggest enemy. Not just because of the calories they contain but because I snack when I drink. I quit once before for this same reason (cutting calories) and lost 6 lbs. in the first month. Not just from alcohol but by cutting out my bad habits and replacing them with better ones. Let's see if I can get another 6 lb. month!!
  • eddiesmith1
    eddiesmith1 Posts: 1,550 Member
    I'm in, I've been off alcohol since Dec 21st, actually. Only time I find it hard is when I'm out for a nice dinner since wine is part of it IMO, but I've adjusted, Club Soda with Bitters is my go to at clubs and bars
  • mooseschultz
    mooseschultz Posts: 6
    I also struggle with the vice-like grip of alcohol. I'm in the midst of a vicious cycle, which has been going on for a while now, where I am so unhappy I drink to ease the pain, which makes me more unhappy. It keeps me from eating right consistently and from going to the gym. I certainly invite anyone into my circle who would like to support each other. Have to make these changes...
  • justlyn1964
    justlyn1964 Posts: 10
    I'm doing it too!!! I have a sneaking suspicion that my red wine habit is what keeps me from achieving my goals :bigsmile:
  • Fit_Fox88
    Fit_Fox88 Posts: 410 Member
    Thursday will be 2 weeks for me so I'm totally in! I've been purposely trying not to go out with friends on wk nights or wkends just to resist the temptation. After the 1st wkend, it's not so bad, 2nd wkend is much easier. My workouts and diet are consistent and my mood is so much better cuz i'm not guilty for all the empty calories and horrendous food choices i made! :ohwell:
  • mooseschultz
    mooseschultz Posts: 6
    Congrats. My problem isn't going out - I have no problem not drinking when around people, even in a bar. It's sitting at home on my couch with a bottle of scotch.
  • Blokeypoo
    Blokeypoo Posts: 274 Member
    I'm so glad I never got the taste for alcohol, not because I'm up my own pipe or anti-drinking but because I refuse to have a calorie I can't chew! I'm only 5'2.5 so have little to spare on liquids.

    Good luck (genuinely) to those undertaking this and even more so to those who feel it's become more than just a treat for them :flowerforyou:
  • wendyg311
    wendyg311 Posts: 239 Member
    Oh noooo.......I want to do this ..........but my spine is actually a wet noodle. We go wine tasting often.

    Good idea though
  • ktorgers99
    ktorgers99 Posts: 16 Member
    I'm in as well!

    I've been participating in a group that meets locally, part of www.moderation.org. A 30-day break is part of their process for coming to more moderate terms with alcohol. I start, I stop, I start, I stop, but this seems like a good month for actually succeeding at taking a break. BTW, "moderate" for a woman of a certain age = 7 drinks per week, no more than 2 a day. One drink being 5 ounces of wine, for example.
  • Kinseykick
    Kinseykick Posts: 59
    So its only the first day of the month and I'm already tempted to stop. I'm making some sautéed mushrooms and the recipe calls for some white wine. Usually I would pour some in the pan and some in my glass but I'm proud to say that that didn't happen this time :) Hurry up May 1st!
  • JimieLou
    JimieLou Posts: 273 Member
    Can I be in on this too?? Except for one outing that's been planned for months?

    I've done this challenge before and loved the results.
  • dysenterygary11
    dysenterygary11 Posts: 6
    I think this sounds like exactly why I just joined this place. Don't drink for an entire month??????? It's so crazy it just might work! I'll do my best!
  • husseycd
    husseycd Posts: 814 Member
    Funny - I was thinking about this today but I don't know if I have the will power to do this yet. I am toying with the idea of ONLY drinking on Saturdays when I have my long workouts or just for special occassions. But... I am not sure I am strong enough for this yet.

    Good luck to you guys. I will definitely remember you guys doing this and keep considering. If I can go two weeks that would be good.

    This is totally me. I was just trying to limit it to Friday and Saturday. And then no more than 4 or so drinks.

    In general, alcohol has little to do with weight loss for me. I can maintain a healthy weight just fine and still indulge. But I've definitely been indulging a little too frequently lately.
  • fragileelegance
    fragileelegance Posts: 102 Member
    Thanks to everyone who joined! The good news is that I haven't caved in yet!

    .......wait, it's only April 2????!!!!! :P

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