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marygraci999 wrote: »When I knew I had to lose weight, I made the decision to consume less alcohol (although not stop entirely), so I had a rule where if I had work the next day, then I would not drink the day before. Of course, that just meant I went nuts come the weekend, but eventually, it just sorta ended up weaning me off alcohol entirely. I certainly didn't mean for it to happen that way, but January will mark two years of sobriety, and to be honest, I don't actually miss it.
Good for you!! Thats awesome!!! I am hoping to do the same..
Good luck...it certainly gets a lot easier, especially as you're already two months in! This time of year can be hard, what with various office parties and family get-togethers coming along, but I found that letting people know that I wasn't drinking helped to keep me honest, and helped prevent relentless offers of drinks when they would see me empty-handed!
I just tell them I don't drink, but I probably should because I am really good at it...
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I am a self recovering alcoholic. After desert storm and the loss of my father I dove deep in the alcohol. That was 1991. 25 years later I decided to quit self destruction and get back into shape. I really started back in April this year. I have gone from 12=15 beers a day to maybe 12 a week, this week was only 5. Long journey, but 35 lbs of fat lost and the muscles are beginning to show. Friends from 30 years are starting to comment that I am getting back to the guy they new in high school. I want to get back to contest shape like I was last time in 1987. Will not quit drinking, I like beer. Just very limited in my future4
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Unfortunately with CICO I would rather eat it than drink it.
In all honesty I drink for the buzz and I would need more than 1 drink for that buzz so why get started.
Also....when drinking, munching follows.
The last thing I need is to start getting the drinker " puffer fish red face".
Well those are my cons with no pros in sight
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StatsGuy99 wrote: »I have only one or two drinks per week (if I have calories to spare). My wife recently requested that I brew a new batch of beer for her birthday. I'm planning to give all of it away after her party to get it out of the house as quickly as possible.
I home brewed beer for about 10 years, beginning in 2003. Learned a lot about brewing and flavors and how to make better tasting beer. Took some sensory training and got certified as a beer judge. That was the good part.
It was way too easy to drink lots of calories (and of course, I preferred the higher calorie beers) when there are kegs of beer in the refrigerator. One of the reasons I'm here now, working on getting back to a healthy weight. I still indulge occasionally but generally drink spirits when I do.
I like your "give away the beer" plan. Just avoid the temptation altogether. I gave away plenty when I was brewing, but not enough, obviously.
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formerranger wrote: »I am a self recovering alcoholic. After desert storm and the loss of my father I dove deep in the alcohol. That was 1991. 25 years later I decided to quit self destruction and get back into shape. I really started back in April this year. I have gone from 12=15 beers a day to maybe 12 a week, this week was only 5. Long journey, but 35 lbs of fat lost and the muscles are beginning to show. Friends from 30 years are starting to comment that I am getting back to the guy they new in high school. I want to get back to contest shape like I was last time in 1987. Will not quit drinking, I like beer. Just very limited in my future
I hear ya.. I will still have a couple on special occasions seeing I love beer as well..0 -
formerranger wrote: »I am a self recovering alcoholic. After desert storm and the loss of my father I dove deep in the alcohol. That was 1991. 25 years later I decided to quit self destruction and get back into shape. I really started back in April this year. I have gone from 12=15 beers a day to maybe 12 a week, this week was only 5. Long journey, but 35 lbs of fat lost and the muscles are beginning to show. Friends from 30 years are starting to comment that I am getting back to the guy they new in high school. I want to get back to contest shape like I was last time in 1987. Will not quit drinking, I like beer. Just very limited in my future
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150 days! I quit for more reasons than weight loss.1
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CarvedTones wrote: »150 days! I quit for more reasons than weight loss.
Me as well.. I couldnt control my social drinking and it was affecting my marriage so I gave it up.. Havent had a drink since september.. It doesnt bother me at all seeing I only drank when I went out or in a social setting..1 -
Yep, 26 months now. I was partly inspired by my cousin who gave up alcohol 14 years ago. I feel much better for it, and I am coping with baby induced sleepless nights much better than I did with the last one!1
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Love wine and Bailey's, but would much rather "chew" my calories.
Much more satisfaction for me from food vs: any drink. Water is my drink of choice now.
Just the way it has to be for me.1 -
I drink QUITE A LOT ON WEEKENDS!0
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marygraci999 wrote: »When I started this lifestyle change I gave up beer... switched to tito's instead. LOL Seriously though, I don't drink often, we dont even have alcohol in the house unless we are having a party so the titos are far and few in between. Except for on St Patrick's day that is...
I love Beer!!! But havent had one in months!!!
Why not have a Bud Select 55? Only 55 calories per bottle.0 -
I don't drink in general. But my goal here is to really increase my water intake!2
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The 'plan' is to limit alcohol on my bi-weekly cheating day (1/14) and in my annual 4 weeks of vacation. Just returned from the Caribbeans .... 4-6 drinks a day was the norm. This is the 'recovering week'.
Overall my alcohol consumption is still to high.0 -
The 'plan' is to limit alcohol on my bi-weekly cheating day (1/14) and in my annual 4 weeks of vacation. Just returned from the Caribbeans .... 4-6 drinks a day was the norm. This is the 'recovering week'.
Overall my alcohol consumption is still to high.
I for sure would probably indulge on vacation..1 -
When I started this lifestyle change I gave up beer... switched to tito's instead. LOL Seriously though, I don't drink often, we dont even have alcohol in the house unless we are having a party so the titos are far and few in between. Except for on St Patrick's day that is...
just wondered what titos are? i'm not a big drinker, buy now that i'm trying to lose weight if my husband and I go for a drink or have a glass of wine at home, I make sure I take it off my calories for the day. I've wondered if its even worth it though......
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Having a measured out red wine this moment....125 calories/ 5 oz1
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Can't remember the last time I had a drink tbh its not worth the extra calories1
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11/28/17 will be 7 months sober for me. I have lost a drastic amount of weight alone by staying away from the whiskey/coke and Budweiser. This is the best i've felt in years.2
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bstyles1985 wrote: »11/28/17 will be 7 months sober for me. I have lost a drastic amount of weight alone by staying away from the whiskey/coke and Budweiser. This is the best i've felt in years.
Nice! My 5 month is coming up in a couple of days. Eliminating the food choices I made after drinking has been a game changer for me; I would melt full fat cheese over a plate full of corn chips or in a tortilla as common snack. Leftovers would vanish from the fridge; sometimes I basically ate a meal waiting for the nachos in the toaster oven. Between the alcohol and the food, it was like I did an extra day of eating.1 -
I'm 2 1/2 years in without having one sip of alcohol. I was never a big drinker though and I lost a lot of weight drinking occasionally on the weekends so it wasn't for weight loss.
It just got to a point where my taste buds changed and I lost the taste for alcohol. Plus it just wasn't worth the calories - I only liked the super sweet, sugary, very high-calorie stuff.
I don't miss it/crave it at one bit.3 -
I went for 9 days and failed the last 2.0
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IronDogJourney wrote: »I went for 9 days and failed the last 2.
lol ... that's my style as well (although I have no problem being strict with net calories counting). Wish me luck for the week-end.
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livingleanlivingclean wrote: »I don't not drink, I just don't drink very often. I can't justify the calorie or monetary expense... I do enjoy nice wine with a good meal though, and celebrating special occasions with something (usually bubbles)
Same. Drinking just isn't worth it to me anymore. Would much rather stay in my deficit or eat something delicious.
Once I start going it's hard to stop. So I know 2 beers is going to turn into 4 (or more if we're being honest). One glass is going to turn into a bottle (or 2). Plus hangovers so no thanks.1 -
Pretty much since I was 28. Saw no reason for alcohol since for me it made me somewhat aggressive. If I want to have a good time, I just have a good time.marygraci999 wrote: »Anyone else not drinking...
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eliciaobrien1 wrote: »livingleanlivingclean wrote: »I don't not drink, I just don't drink very often. I can't justify the calorie or monetary expense... I do enjoy nice wine with a good meal though, and celebrating special occasions with something (usually bubbles)
Same. Drinking just isn't worth it to me anymore. Would much rather stay in my deficit or eat something delicious.
Once I start going it's hard to stop. So I know 2 beers is going to turn into 4 (or more if we're being honest). One glass is going to turn into a bottle (or 2). Plus hangovers so no thanks.
I am the same way thats why I quit..0 -
No alcohol in a year. Been concentrating on my goal toward transformation2
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I had to stop all alcohol over a year ago as it raised my blood sugar too much and just wasn't worth giving myself another insulin injection to deal with that.1
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Great thread - any concrete suggestions re how to give up or moderate drinking? I find it is a part of my social personality now and when I say I am not drinking, I feel like I am letting down the people I am out with! It’s ridiculous! I suspect I have a binge drinking problem - lots of trouble stopping or moderating intake when out. I know I need to give up these empty calories to get healthier.0
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