No Alcohol August

Take the money you would spend on wine/beer buy a wine making kit and keep busy making wine all month. I make wine but don't drink it. (I take a sip to see if its bottleable) its quite a relaxing hobby and your friends will love you lol.

I'm already doing it. It sucks. Especially since I work at a bar. But I'm on day 2, and still holding strong.

lauraeisenman1 wrote: »

Hey MFP! I know this is a day late, but I committed yesterday to following "No Alcohol August". I enjoys good craft beer or a glass of wine most nights of the week, and it's been a BEAUTIFUL summer where I live (meaning lots of nights spent on the patio with friends, enjoying good food and drink!).

I'm eating (extra) clean all this month with my diet loosely resembling the Whole30 program. One of the non-negotiable rules is no booze... And like I said, alcohol is a regular "thing" in my life. I'm excited to see how my body changes with 31 days of no alcohol and extra clean eating!

If you're up for the No Alcohol August challenge, add me. Let's be friends, cause I have a feeling this is going to be a long month needing LOTS of encouragement.

Hi Laura, I'm doing the Whole30 program too! My hubby and I are wine drinkers, a few glasses at the end of the day (which leads to food and weight gain). I am determined to break this habit. I would love to join hte "No Alcohol August" challenge. I'm going on day 5 today. So far no real cravings, just a passing thought. You're right though, this IS going to be a long month and encouragement may make it a little easier.

How are you doing with your clean eating? Yesterday I was so tired I could have fallen asleep standing, not like me at all. For me the Whole30 definitely keeps me aware of everything I put in my mouth, which is good. I had no idea how much I nibble on throughout the day without even recognizing that I'm doing so. Today I feel good, at least this morning I do

I will be on No Alcohol September, October and November. I have to take a treatment and am not allowed any alcohol. Those are going to be three long months even though I have only indulged on the weekends for the past 4 months. That is when I got serious about being fit and cleaned up my diet and alcohol consumption! Hang in there I am sure you can do it!

Good for you! Wish I could join you but I would be one grumpy girl! I am trying to cut it out during the week, and just indulging on the weekend. So far so good!

Day 7 -- Still going strong -- No cravings, feel good, sleeping well. Fortunately I have not had any recreation where alcohol is generally consumed i.e. parties, picnics, etc. . . Come on friends, you can do this too. Let's get going again!

Still hanging in there, Day 8

Now I'm back from holiday, I'm back on the no-alcohol train. It's already been a week since my last sip of vino None until my next holiday in October...