Sober September

Brooke1076
Brooke1076 Posts: 51 Member
edited November 23 in Motivation and Support
Hi all! This is a continuation from No Alcohol August! I am admitting that I had a rough start in August and I really just want to plow through September without a drop! I KNOW I will shed some extra weight! Those alcohol calories really are killer! Oh and I know this is a litte early, I am just hoping that maybe someone spots this... has a couple days to internally debate it and then decides to join :) Also, here is a post to No Alcohol August in case anyone wants to join and dry out for the last couple days of the month :)
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10222612/no-alcohol-august#latest
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  • GigiOshun1
    GigiOshun1 Posts: 11 Member
    Count me in!
  • jesha00
    jesha00 Posts: 29 Member
    Count me in...I can't wait!
  • Brooke1076
    Brooke1076 Posts: 51 Member
    Bumping up... September is almost here!!
  • JeffBrown3
    JeffBrown3 Posts: 161 Member
    I'd love to take part... It would be a challenge to see if I can make it a month. More interesting to see if it helps with weightloss.
  • ohmscheeks
    ohmscheeks Posts: 840 Member
    This is just way too extreme. :|
  • MyWhole30Journey
    MyWhole30Journey Posts: 175 Member
    @Brooke1076 Thank you for continuing the thread.

    Hi Everybody! A month a go I wouldn't have thought it was possible but it was, I went the entire month of August without a drop of alcohol. Saved myself a ton of money in the process. I want to keep this going, at least until I know I can control my consumption. That time is not here yet, when I think of wine I still think in terms of bottles and not glasses :* I hope there comes a time in my life where I can be satisfied with a glass or 2 and not on a daily basis but for now I'm sticking with "Sober September" :)
  • Zephalia
    Zephalia Posts: 79 Member
    I think I may be in for this. But it will not be easy as I love my evening beer (or three) or glass of wine. Finances don't allow for it though so this could be good in more than one way!
  • fiddletime
    fiddletime Posts: 1,868 Member
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    MyWhole30Journey wrote: »
    @Brooke1076 Thank you for continuing the thread.

    Hi Everybody! A month a go I wouldn't have thought it was possible but it was, I went the entire month of August without a drop of alcohol. Saved myself a ton of money in the process. I want to keep this going, at least until I know I can control my consumption. That time is not here yet, when I think of wine I still think in terms of bottles and not glasses :* I hope there comes a time in my life where I can be satisfied with a glass or 2 and not on a daily basis but for now I'm sticking with "Sober September" :)

    I think that the people who can do moderation would have no idea what this thread is about. I did do moderation for most of my life, but it was always an effort, a battle. Trying to lose weight has made it a necessity as I wasn't able to lose and drink. Not at 60 at any rate.

    I joined on Aug 22 and am looking forward to this September challenge.

  • Lorriesplan
    Lorriesplan Posts: 5 Member
    Im in too...and Im new here and would love friends! Heck I been sober ten years....I should be able to help here LOL
  • MyWhole30Journey
    MyWhole30Journey Posts: 175 Member
    lorriehathorneduke wrote: »
    Im in too...and Im new here and would love friends! Heck I been sober ten years....I should be able to help here LOL

    Wow, impressive! Why did you stop, if you don't mind my asking? And how long was your battle before you felt in control?
  • peterjens
    peterjens Posts: 235 Member
    I was in Marketing for a major craft beer company out here in the Northwest. My team leader would fast from beer (any alcohol) once a year for a month. Obviously he always chose February. :)
  • leanlicorice
    leanlicorice Posts: 84 Member

    I loved my evening drinks too but my body developed a sensitivity and after just one drink I would wake up fuzzy and hungover the next morning (worse if I drank more). It has been a tough habit to break (routine, relaxation method, social lubricant) but I am glad to say that I am morning-fuzzy-free, and a little slimmer while my wallet is a little fatter. I wish you all the best for your journey.
    Zephalia wrote: »
    I think I may be in for this. But it will not be easy as I love my evening beer (or three) or glass of wine. Finances don't allow for it though so this could be good in more than one way!

    Glad to be continuing on to the second month. Although I still have cravings they are only occassional and pretty easy to overcome. I can even keep beers in the apartment and serve my husband without too much longing. I don't have any planned social engagements for drinking so I am keen to get through an entire month to further aid weight loss. But like most things, the key is not to abstain but rather to exercise moderation and control when occasionally indulging.
  • Zephalia
    Zephalia Posts: 79 Member
    leanlicorice wrote: »
    I loved my evening drinks too but my body developed a sensitivity and after just one drink I would wake up fuzzy and hungover the next morning (worse if I drank more). It has been a tough habit to break (routine, relaxation method, social lubricant) but I am glad to say that I am morning-fuzzy-free, and a little slimmer while my wallet is a little fatter. I wish you all the best for your journey.
    Zephalia wrote: »
    I think I may be in for this. But it will not be easy as I love my evening beer (or three) or glass of wine. Finances don't allow for it though so this could be good in more than one way!

    Glad to be continuing on to the second month. Although I still have cravings they are only occassional and pretty easy to overcome. I can even keep beers in the apartment and serve my husband without too much longing. I don't have any planned social engagements for drinking so I am keen to get through an entire month to further aid weight loss. But like most things, the key is not to abstain but rather to exercise moderation and control when occasionally indulging.

    First off - thank you for the encouragement. Second, help! lol Day one and we have half a dozen beers in the fridge. Been sitting there since the weekend and I completely forgot this challenge starts today. I'm really going to struggle to watch my hubby drink them solo. Once they are gone it will be easier but seeing them in the fridge is such a tease!
  • fletchsc
    fletchsc Posts: 24 Member
    I'm in, I made it through August without any (not counting a sip of my husbands here or there while we were out to taste whatever interesting cocktail he was drinking) Lost 11 lbs in August doing this it's really made a difference. I think I may make a one day exception for Labor Day though =)
  • meric0se
    meric0se Posts: 16 Member
    Count me in too! I've been sober for 2.5 years and have never felt better! I started out doing something just like this.. challenged myself to go 30 days.. that turned into 90... and so on... Let's do this!
  • leanlicorice
    leanlicorice Posts: 84 Member
    Zephalia wrote: »
    First off - thank you for the encouragement. Second, help! lol Day one and we have half a dozen beers in the fridge. Been sitting there since the weekend and I completely forgot this challenge starts today. I'm really going to struggle to watch my hubby drink them solo. Once they are gone it will be easier but seeing them in the fridge is such a tease!

    I know what you mean! The first week is the worst, especially if you have drinks in the house. Can you hide them? I pack beers behind items in the fridge/ in a special awkwardly placed cupboard which I never use. Out of sight; out of mind!

    Another strategy is a bit of reverse psychology. Allow yourself to have whatever you want whenever you want it so long as... (Fill in the blank; it fits into your calorie goal, you have a glass of water first, you do something else first.)

    Also try to have a substitute - mine is sparkling mineral water with lime slices. I find it satisfies my cravings.

    Let us know how you go!
  • sherbear702
    sherbear702 Posts: 650 Member
    Hi everybody. My name's sherry and it's been 3 days since my last drink.

    I'm going to give this a shot. I can easily put away 8-12 beers in a day (on the weekend). I don't get f***** up, unfortunately I handle alcohol pretty well. It's not good for weight loss though (or my liver). I don't have any issues quitting drinking. In fact I've been trying to only drink on Friday and Saturday since I don't have work the next day and I've been doing very well with that.

    However, when the weekend rolls around, IT'S ON. This is the attitude I need to ditch. A solid month of not drinking will be good for me (and my weight). I bet, just by cutting out beer, I can easily drop 6-8 pounds this month.
  • MyWhole30Journey
    MyWhole30Journey Posts: 175 Member
    Great support here! We CAN do this people. Today marks Day 32 for me :)
  • tmbg1
    tmbg1 Posts: 1,452 Member
    Hi all! I have been a nightly wine drinker for years and decided this summer to stop in order to lose weight and get healthy. Did dry July and alcohol free august with just a few slips. Ready for sober September!
  • fiddletime
    fiddletime Posts: 1,868 Member
    Day 9 for me. I like wine at night. Am now drinking sparkling water.
  • lynder64
    lynder64 Posts: 285 Member
    I'm in for a Sober September too!!! I've been drinking far too much red wine this past year, and then consume "whatever" suits my fancy food wise... my weight has crept back up to my all time high :-( I'm not in a good place mentally or physically because of this. Time to get my act together. Excited to see what this month brings all the way around... weight loss/energy levels/mood

    Wishing everyone great success this month!!!
  • Nch305
    Nch305 Posts: 14 Member
    I'm in. I like my evening wine,too. And it is interfering with my weight loss.
  • MyWhole30Journey
    MyWhole30Journey Posts: 175 Member
    Day 33 and no alcohol. I feel great, no more cravings. I finally feel like I'm in control, it's my decision and I choose to pay more attention to the needs of my body and not the wants. Today my body needs good healthy foods and moderate exercise, I can do that for it. What it doesn't need is for me to willingly poison my liver.
  • Marie047
    Marie047 Posts: 240 Member
    Count me in, started yesterday again after 3 weeks without it. (weekend at parents, not drinking isn`t accepted)
  • jesha00
    jesha00 Posts: 29 Member
    Hi my name is Jessica. Today marks the start of day #3 for me. I am not certain that I will be able to make it an entire month (or even and entire 7 days) BUT I am hopeful that with the help and encouragement from all of you....one day I may be able to! I love my nightly vodka/crystal light cocktail (actually 3) or a few glasses of wine. But my waistline does not enjoy it and I'll be honest, I've hit an all-time high for my weight. I lift weights and run several times a week, for nothing. I try to eat right but after a few drinks, food choices and portion control become sloppy. Also, I feel better when I have taken a couple days off from drinking. So I'm hoping I can make a couple days turn into a week, and a week into a month.....eventually. How did you all do it? I live with an alcoholic...so not easy over here :(
  • janenightingale
    janenightingale Posts: 55 Member
    Great idea - I'm in
  • MyWhole30Journey
    MyWhole30Journey Posts: 175 Member
    jesha00 wrote: »
    Hi my name is Jessica. Today marks the start of day #3 for me. I am not certain that I will be able to make it an entire month (or even and entire 7 days) BUT I am hopeful that with the help and encouragement from all of you....one day I may be able to! I love my nightly vodka/crystal light cocktail (actually 3) or a few glasses of wine. But my waistline does not enjoy it and I'll be honest, I've hit an all-time high for my weight. I lift weights and run several times a week, for nothing. I try to eat right but after a few drinks, food choices and portion control become sloppy. Also, I feel better when I have taken a couple days off from drinking. So I'm hoping I can make a couple days turn into a week, and a week into a month.....eventually. How did you all do it? I live with an alcoholic...so not easy over here :(

    I did it one day at a time, really, that's all you can do. I make sure I have a bottle of Sparkling Water for the evening (Poland Springs Black Cherry by choice) and sip it as I would my wine. The first couple weeks are the hardest, cravings are always present in the evening, old habits are hard to break. After the 3rd week it gets a LOT easier, the cravings are no longer there (at least for me). Mine is a 33 year old habit of nightly drinking with my hubby. Fortunately for me, he feels as I do and is staying sober as well.
  • sherbear702
    sherbear702 Posts: 650 Member
    edited September 2015
    fiddletime wrote: »
    Day 9 for me. I like wine at night. Am now drinking sparkling water.

    I love sparkling mineral water. Not the sweet kinds, just plain old carbonated water with natural lemon flavor. Yum. It's a good alternative to beer. You get the fizz, but not the calories.
  • lilyann1981
    lilyann1981 Posts: 36 Member
    Im in for sober september. Had my first drink in months at a festival this past weekend (30th aug) and then carried on drinking until I ended up singing loudly to Metallica at 2am in the middle of Leeds. I woke up the day after and remembered why i stopped drinking in the first place while sat on a packed train back home. Ive come to the conclusion that alcohol really just doesn't agree with me at all. I eat more, my skin is horrific, my sleep patterns are all messed up and having a killer headache/hangover was not fun at all. So, back to my not drinking and feeling much healthier for it :smile:
  • jesha00
    jesha00 Posts: 29 Member
    I've been thinking to myself that I could have a couple of glasses of wine tonight since I haven't had a drink since Sunday. Man...this month is going to be tough :( Does sparkling water have calories? At night I have been having my crystal light without the vodka -- it serves the purpose. But sparkling water sounds like a good alternative.
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