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Dry August - anyone with me?

PInkpug
PInkpug Posts: 10 Member
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
Hey,
So I love a glass of wine, I live in Malta and sitting on the terrace in the Med with a glass of wine is practically a requirement. However I know it is stopping me losing the 20lbs I still need to lose. Not only is it extra calories - but the extra alcohol calories usually leads to extra carbs! I love wine so this is going to be a real challenge for me, anyone up to come along for the ride and offer each other motivational support?

Add me as a friend and we can support each other through dry August.
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  • 00VeggieMommy00
    00VeggieMommy00 Posts: 4 Member
    I'm with ya if I can come to Malta!
  • swirlybee
    swirlybee Posts: 497 Member
    I've been trying to lose the last 5 lbs and try as I might, it's the alcohol that is really keeping me from doing that. I was able to lose the first 15 lbs while still drinking a moderate amount but I really need to buckle down to lose the last 5. Sending you a friend request right now.
  • skinnykins432
    skinnykins432 Posts: 7 Member
    Give 5:2 a try and that way you can still have your glass of wine but only on the 5 non fast days :-)
  • PInkpug
    PInkpug Posts: 10 Member
    Skinnykins432 - are you on the 5:2? Are you finding it works well?
  • PInkpug
    PInkpug Posts: 10 Member
    swirlybee - thanks for the add :)

    00VeggieMo - hahahah August is HOT most people on the Island who live here leave!
  • delivered2015
    delivered2015 Posts: 20 Member
    I'm in albeit reluctantly! LOL But, I too know it is stopping me from achieving my weight loss and fitness goals, so I'm with you ;)
  • Maggiedd01
    Maggiedd01 Posts: 3 Member
    At last a group of people with the same challenge I'm definitely in, in fact my dry starts today. Does any one know of a non alcoholic drink that isn't sweet to use as a substitute
  • PInkpug
    PInkpug Posts: 10 Member
    Ah glad we have some more people here to motivate the group.

    My mum drinks Angostura Bitters, while technically this is alcohol you only put one or two dashes in a tall class of soda water, so it is so diluted it is almost non-alcoholic! You can get a drink called Kinnie here - which is also bitter. But haven't see it anywhere else!
  • PInkpug
    PInkpug Posts: 10 Member
    And there is always bitter lemon
  • mmebouchon
    mmebouchon Posts: 855 Member
    Club soda with a squirt of lemon or lime gets me through most of the time. If I am really living on the wild side I add an ounce of pure cranberry juice, no sugar added.
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    I'll join in from the 3rd if that is ok? I'm on holiday until then and always need to rest my liver on my return :)
  • Imogensmom
    Imogensmom Posts: 17 Member
    I'm in for 5:2 in August if I can participate that way?
  • Breathe234
    Breathe234 Posts: 15 Member
    I am starting tomorrow-today-Monday.
    Is anyone happy about this?
  • delivered2015
    delivered2015 Posts: 20 Member
    No! :s LOL! But, I'm hopeful the results will be worth it.
  • DPP15
    DPP15 Posts: 4 Member
    I'm with you! I enjoy good wine and a few good cocktails here and there. It has become a nightly habit though. What stinks is I eat healthy and I exercise consistently 5 days a week. I know it is the alcohol that is keeping me 15 pounds above my goal weight. We have a Caribbean vacation planned the first week in Sept. My goal is no alcohol, Fitness Pal consistently and 10 pounds gone in 5 weeks!!!
  • delivered2015
    delivered2015 Posts: 20 Member
    Hi @DPP15 and welcome! Your goal sounds reasonable and doable. IF we don't self-sabotage ourselves:( Let's keep the eye on the prize!
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    I'm down!

    I'll definitely replace the wine with martinis!
  • PInkpug
    PInkpug Posts: 10 Member
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »
    I'll join in from the 3rd if that is ok? I'm on holiday until then and always need to rest my liver on my return :)

    100% the more the merrier will need all the Support I can get with a party on the 15th and family over staying with us as well!
  • PInkpug
    PInkpug Posts: 10 Member
    Imogensmom wrote: »
    I'm in for 5:2 in August if I can participate that way?
    I've been meaning to try this for ages but find it so hard to stick to! Could give it a whirl while doing dry August! Better kill two birds with one stone!
  • PInkpug
    PInkpug Posts: 10 Member
    Been rubbish this past week and haven't been logging into FP. 1st August here I come time for a reboot
  • delivered2015
    delivered2015 Posts: 20 Member
    Good morning! August 1 today..............good luck to everyone:)
  • Bamthor1
    Bamthor1 Posts: 9 Member
    I'm in I'm on day 7 of the Whole 30 anyway so what's an extra week going to hurt. Good luck to all.
  • andymac110
    andymac110 Posts: 1 Member
    PInkpug wrote: »
    Hey,
    So I love a glass of wine, I live in Malta and sitting on the terrace in the Med with a glass of wine is practically a requirement. However I know it is stopping me losing the 20lbs I still need to lose. Not only is it extra calories - but the extra alcohol calories usually leads to extra carbs! I love wine so this is going to be a real challenge for me, anyone up to come along for the ride and offer each other motivational support?

    Add me as a friend and we can support each other through dry August.
    Bamthor1 wrote: »
    I'm in I'm on day 7 of the Whole 30 anyway so what's an extra week going to hurt. Good luck to all.

    My pal did this, had a dry june, he said he had lots of dry.
    Dry gin, dry cider, dry white wine.........
  • delivered2015
    delivered2015 Posts: 20 Member
    LOL @andymac110
  • Breathe234
    Breathe234 Posts: 15 Member
    How is everyone faring?
  • delivered2015
    delivered2015 Posts: 20 Member
    I'm not doing that great @Breathe234 but plan to get back on track today...........already 1 week into August! It goes so fast. Old habits die hard I guess. I'm really focusing on healthy choices and portion control with food as well. How are you??
  • spoonieclaree
    spoonieclaree Posts: 3 Member
    Im up for it. i shouldnt really drink iwth my medication anyway so good excuse
  • Bonny132
    Bonny132 Posts: 3,617 Member
    I am on a 30 days fitness craze and eating clean, my gym has a competition on at the moment where the winner of loosing the most inches after 30 days wins a Private Trainer package, I want it!! So out goes my daily glass or two of wine.
  • ogmomma2012
    ogmomma2012 Posts: 1,520 Member
    Going strong still! :) Need to keep resisting temptation but luckily I don't really like beer so when beer is brought into the house, I am not inclined to drink it.
  • PInkpug
    PInkpug Posts: 10 Member
    Going strong, haven't been doing my FP diary which is bad. So starting to do it again from tomorrow. All tempted with a glass of wine today it's been a week now and Saturdays are always a temptation to have a wine in the sun! Why did i start this again!!??
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