Alcohol, alcohol and more alcohol

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  • RoseTheWarrior
    RoseTheWarrior Posts: 2,035 Member
    edited October 2015
    You can do it!! Hubby and I used to drink way too much on the weekends. And we always suffered from lethargy and stomach bloating, etc. Hubby decided 2 years ago to just stop, and he felt so much better! I kept drinking red wine (which to be honest was an improvement over rum mixed with pop), but stopped this year on Sept 1st and I don't miss it. You may want to find some tasty, low calorie, healthier beverage. We're drinking specialty teas, which are very, very tasty and little to no calories.

    Good luck! You can do it! You'll find it won't be long before you don't even think about it anymore. CONGRATS on your first alcohol free Friday night!!
  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    Ok entire weekend alcohol free. I can't believe it, this has not happened in ages. Day #8. Halloween I had 2 snack size Kit Kats. Life is good.
  • foursirius
    foursirius Posts: 321 Member
    I switched from beer to straight liquor and noticed a big change, but even then I just drink a few drinks a week. It sounds like you might be struggling with moderation so this is probably the best course of action if you're not able to control your consumption when drinking.
  • Erismoon
    Erismoon Posts: 5 Member
    Good for you!!! I am my first week without it. It is going well. I was drinking quite a bit on the weekends, and well sometimes a glass here and there during the week. It never affected my work life or anything like that, but I could tell my body was being affected. No more!
  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    Day # 9. Alcohol free. So much more energy.
  • markrgeary1
    markrgeary1 Posts: 853 Member
    Congratulations, I did the same in April! You can count on one thing it keeps getting better!
  • Daisies4Days
    Daisies4Days Posts: 76 Member
    Great job!
  • HeathBro
    HeathBro Posts: 7 Member
    kbmnurse wrote: »
    Well, it has taken me 56 years to realize I have to STOP consuming alcohol. I was only fooling myself when I told myself it was ok to drink on the weekends. I would consume a 12 pack of lite beer every weekend sometimes more. I never drank during the work week. So exercise would be out because I was always so lethargic the next day. I am going to make a commitment to myself. I will not drink an alcoholic beverage for 3 months and see how I feel at the end of that time. My last beer was on 10/24/15. Ok here it goes. B)o:)

    If you haven't already discovered this site - it's a great resource of support for anyone trying to cut back or cut out alcohol all together. https://www.hellosundaymorning.org
  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    Day #12 no alcohol.
  • Kirky_V2
    Kirky_V2 Posts: 23 Member
    kbmnurse wrote: »
    Day #12 no alcohol.

    Go you!!

    I'm just coming to the same realisation myself with alcohol, I had two recent events, one sober, one very much less so. And you know what? I enjoyed the sober experience so much more - I can remember the whole night, I was up and at 'em the next morning, I saved a fortune, and I saw what drink did to other people.

    I'll never say never, but I will say not for now, no way.
  • dburkhol
    dburkhol Posts: 10 Member
    Awesome !

  • pie_eyes
    pie_eyes Posts: 12,964 Member
    I drink everyday
  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    This will be my 2nd weekend alcohol free. This has not happened in ages. I must avoid the triggers. Do I miss it---YES!!!!!!! I loved that buzzed feeling but, no can do. Enjoy your weekend with or without alcohol.
  • ShellyBell999
    ShellyBell999 Posts: 1,482 Member
    Glad your feeling better. Hope someday you can enjoy alcohol again in moderation.
    That being said, Domestic beer always makes me feel bloated and lethargic. A good craft is where its at for me.
    Cheers :drinker:
  • eep223
    eep223 Posts: 624 Member
    I did this last year!!! After a couple months, people started commenting on my weight, even though I hadn't really last much. It made such a huuuuuge difference. After almost a year, I added wine back in in small amounts. Life stress hit and these became larger amounts again, and I gained ten pounds back. I'm giving it another shot. It's truly not worth it! I'll have a glass here and there if I'm craving it, but it's so easy to go into mindless drinking mode when you have it in your head that drinking=relaxation. You don't need it and you'll feel so much better without it!
  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    Day #14 Bad girl drank.
  • DaraOK
    DaraOK Posts: 2 Member
    Way to go! I stopped drinking wine (every night) this past week and managed to log 16+ miles running and walking. It really does make a difference. Keep it up!
  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    Well, day #14 I drank light beer. Great buzz. I did get up today and work out. Oh well, can't look back only move forward. Today is another day--ETOH free.
  • PSYCHOJOKER13
    PSYCHOJOKER13 Posts: 7 Member
    You gotta learn to find happiness & Fulfillment, without altering your mind. Whether it be from drugs, or alcohol...they are both, poison. And at the end of the day,you are harming yourself.

    Forget going off into la-la land, and getting drunk. We all live in this life,on this earth,and only for a short time...so let's stay in this Reality <3 Focus on health,Goals,Family & Fitness. That will surely bring joy to you. I think it is important to keep your mind busy, otherwise you will fall back into this unnecessary addiction. Perhaps volunteering at places like an animal shelter will allow you to keep even more busy, and think about another life besides your own. (Once again, keeping busy should increase your chances of success) Perhaps even looking into veganism and trying new recipes (for health) will help!

    I wish you the best of luck, and I know you can do it. :) You just gotta wanna be sober, more than you wanna be drunk/buzzed.
    Learn to be high/drunk off of LIFE, and endorphins! So go for a walk,hike,bike ride, or even skydiving if you are feeling crazy enough haha ^_^

    Check out Eric And Thomas, on YouTube.
    Nobody is too old or young to watch him.
    He's a great guy,with a great message, and you may just pick up on his Confidence. He shows that anything, is possible.
  • PSYCHOJOKER13
    PSYCHOJOKER13 Posts: 7 Member
    PSYCHOJOKER13 wrote: »
    You gotta learn to find happiness & Fulfillment, without altering your mind. Whether it be from drugs, or alcohol...they are both, poison. And at the end of the day,you are harming yourself.

    Forget going off into la-la land, and getting drunk. We all live in this life,on this earth,and only for a short time...so let's stay in this Reality <3 Focus on health,Goals,Family & Fitness. That will surely bring joy to you. I think it is important to keep your mind busy, otherwise you will fall back into this unnecessary addiction. Perhaps volunteering at places like an animal shelter will allow you to keep even more busy, and think about another life besides your own. (Once again, keeping busy should increase your chances of success) Perhaps even looking into veganism and trying new recipes (for health) will help!

    I wish you the best of luck, and I know you can do it. :) You just gotta wanna be sober, more than you wanna be drunk/buzzed.
    Learn to be high/drunk off of LIFE, and endorphins! So go for a walk,hike,bike ride, or even skydiving if you are feeling crazy enough haha ^_^

    Check out Eric And Thomas, on YouTube.
    Nobody is too old or young to watch him.
    He's a great guy,with a great message, and you may just pick up on his Confidence. He shows that anything, is possible.

    (Sorry for typo, I meant ERIC THOMAS, not "Eric and Thomas")

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