Less alcohol- January 2018- one day at a time

crazykatlady820 · January 2018

Man! I have a lot of posts to catch up on! I love how busy this thread is getting. I'm still going strong (day 89) and I just feel like I'm living life normally now.

I'm so proud of all of you! Whether your goal is to cut back or to abstain, it isn't always easy. Don't give up. If it is important to you just don't give up.

krushal8880 · January 2018

I'm doing the no Alcohol for January and I'm thinking about stopping until I lose my last 17 lbs. Thanks for sharing your story.

KerryHalter · January 2018

I think I started posting in here in the beginning and then accidentally joined another challenge thread because I didn't bookmark this one! Anyway, I'm on day 9 and am feeling like it's starting to pay off!! Last night i did sleep really, really well. I woke up feeling rested after 6.5 hours and am still going strong at 2:30 in the afternoon. No energy slump. I think I actually got a really good deep sleep! And my skin definitely looks fresher and cleaner.

Power on everyone! All of your posts are inspiring and motivating!

Here are a few articles that can renew your motivation if it's flagging.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4082714/We-proof-Dry-January-really-worth-doing-5-drinkers-gave-alcohol-month-reveal-astonishing-results.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3434488/How-giving-booze-just-one-month-banished-wine-critic-s-wrinkles.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3650820/What-REALLY-happens-body-stop-drinking-alcohol-ll-make-want-cancel-trip-bar.html

Moxie42 · January 2018

I've been drinking but MUCH less. Somehow I've been managing to stick to 2 glasses of wine each night, mostly because my eating has been on track and I refuse to go over my calorie allotment! It's been an insanely stressful and upsetting week though, so I'm trying to be easy on myself and just be happy that I've managed not to binge-eat or binge-drink.

MonkeyMel21 · January 2018

Hubs is cooking and drinking beer and feeling good and I’m tempted but I also just plain feel good right now and don’t even need anything else.

Nessiechickie · January 2018

For sure trying to cut back on drinking. I'm trying to take away drinking on week days.
I use to drink a lot and everyday. Tired of poor decisions and being hungover at work

So far all last week I have kept drinking to the weekend and this week even though it is only Tuesday I don't see drinking in my future till Friday.

Beka3695 · January 2018

justlog wrote: »

Had a chance today to listen to an hour conversation on NPR today about drinking and what is considered norm versus too much. Quite interesting.

What was the consensus?

Beka3695 · January 2018

My book came in the mail today!!!

fitmommy575 · January 2018

I’m in! So happy to see this challenge. It has been a huge issue for me. I love my glass of wine and have a hard time not indulging, especially on the weekends. I have gained some weight over the holidays and I know it’s mostly due to the booze. They slow down my metabolism and of course pack on calories to my day. I am aiming for wine only on fridays or Saturday’s. These posts will be helpful. So great reading you all. Makes me feel less alone.

NormInv · January 2018

I used to get real sleepy in the afternoons at work and at home over weekends. But not for a couple weeks now since I quit. I believe that this was being caused by a drop in testosterone....alcohol kills testosterone....now I have more energy and wanna bang all the hot chicks

MonkeyMel21 · January 2018

Lol @ bang all the hot chicks.

Day 8 done!! And I got new running shoes and signed up for fitness blender! I’m loving 2018!

RubyRed427 · January 2018

Day 9 is almost done. It's getting easier, I must say. I have been keeping busy. Tonight, I worked out at 8:00 p.m. Because I was bored. I made some more tea. Can't wait to receive my Pukka tea soon. I just feel good overall. Feel like my face looks better, skin clearer, slept deeply for the first time last night. Been reading the Annie Grace book, as well as, Drinking: A Love Story.

I dont miss the headaches or nausea, but I sometimes miss the escape the wine gave me. Tonight, I'll make a list of all the ways I feel better today than I did on day 1. Love checking this thread. You inspire and motivate me. Wishing you success if it's your first, second or ninth day... One minute at a time:)

erikNJ · January 2018

*Sorry double post

RubyRed427 · January 2018

erikNJ wrote: »

My fear at work happened this morning - but i handled it better than i used to.
There were 8 beers to sample and its usually a 3-4oz pour. So almost 3 beers when i think about it.

I can’t say i was perfect - i had two 1oz pours - but im proud i didn’t have the usual 30+ ounces

Sometimes you have do what you have to do. But you made great choices at lunch:)

erikNJ · January 2018

An update on my day. I went to lunch with a bunch of guys at work, to a bar no less... and i had a water and a salad! And went to the gym as soon as i got home!

Skyweigh · January 2018

This is day 8 for me, and with no drinking, I have not eaten the snacks I used to have with wine. Nonetheless, I've had a cold and been quite inactive, and had a disappointing weigh-in. My husband says it is the week before that is reflected in the weigh in, so I'll keep on logging! Hope to incorporate more activity soon.

I am really thrilled to be looking at life a little differently now, with no wine. I require a lot less food. I guess I never really liked the feeling of being too under the influence and would always eat more, figuring it would stabilize me. Now that it's not necessary to do that, I hope to be more well-balanced.

mmccool719 · January 2018

Tonight was a good night. Because I had sparkling cranberry juice in my glass instead of wine, I managed to stay awake for the first time to watch a full episode of This Is Us and loved every minute of it!

SanDiegofitmom · January 2018

Day 8 in the books. I thought I was going to really feel deprived this month but instead I’m enjoying it. I think when the end of January comes it’s going to be somewhat of a struggle to decide whether to keep going. Either way, finding replacements I like for wine has been great. I like the Tumeric Ginger tea from Traders and I also bought a Pukka tea - Manuka honey, vanilla chamomile. It’s great!

snoo61 · January 2018

I finished my granddaughter's sweater coat tonight. Didn't start drinking until then. Went to get another beer, knowing I'm about to go over...and it didn't put me over! Win!

slimbyjune18 · January 2018

Into day 9 here. A great result on the scales 4lb lost to 149lb. I didn’t set out to be totally dry, however, it’s giving such a benefit to my marathon training I will keep going. It’s changing my view on when/how I will drink in future. I’ve combined the training with being v good on calories, so the weight drop isn’t alcohol alone, but a combination.

Less alcohol- January 2018- one day at a time

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