Hi, just joined. I'm currently doing a 30 day 'dry' run. I'm on day 11. I decided to do this because beer, particularly high calorie craft beer, has been one of the culprits assisting me to gain 20 lbs over the last 2-3 years. That was all the weight (plus a few) that I had lost previously and managed to keep off for over 7 years. Couple that with peri-menopause and it is a recipe for disaster. Plus, I felt it was time to re-establish some old rules I had in place about when & how much I could drink. My tolerance was getting a little high & my resolve a little low. It was time for a break. Plus, I wanted to prove to myself that I didn't need it to have fun, or relax, etc. All the things I used as an excuse to have the beer in the first place.

So, here I am. After 11 days, I have found that I haven't lost - or gained, fortunately - a single pound, but I am sleeping & feeling better. I can't say I have any more energy, but I haven't had to curse myself for any of the past 11 mornings. I made it through a holiday party, a 'bartending' stint, and a football game with friends, without having a single beer. My 30 days are up on December 26th, but depending on how this goes, I may extend it into January.

Good luck to all of you, whatever your reasons or motivations for cutting back or eliminating alcohol.