Less alcohol- February 2018- one day at a time

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  • erikNJ
    erikNJ Posts: 1,009 Member
    ellie117 wrote: »
    Hello!

    I haven't joined one of these alcohol challenges yet, but since I started my journey in November 2017 I really cut back on my alcohol intake.

    Since 2011, I've gained roughly 60+lbs. My diet has never been "healthy" but I certainly didn't overeat or visit McDonalds too often. My problem? Craft beer. For a few years, I would finish or half a 6-pack per night. On weekends? I'd enjoy a 12-pack myself on Friday nights, another on Saturday nights, and probably a 6-pack on Sundays. WOW, just typing that out really puts into perspective how much I was drinking my calories and most likely doing damage to my liver.

    Since November 2017, I have almost cut out beer entirely. I went from 60+ beers per week, to down to 1-2 if any at all. On the 1-2 days a week that I do drink, I've switched over to white wines. Specifically Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio. By switching to wine, I drink far less calories in alcohol, and much less frequently than beer.

    I do miss the atmosphere of craft beer - local breweries in South Jersey are great hangout spots on nights and weekends. But I am truly seeing a difference in how I feel, look, and fit into my clothes.

    Hoping I can completely cut out beer and limit my wine intake to no more than 1 bottle lasting through the whole week.

    Thanks for this challenge!

    I guess a thread about drinking less isnt the place to discuss favorites, haha, but since you are a south jersey craft beer lover like myself - what are your favorite places?
  • NormInv
    NormInv Posts: 3,303 Member
    @donimfp I am so glad I make you smile :)
  • randomlychosen
    randomlychosen Posts: 24 Member
    HELL YES. This is awesome.
  • randomlychosen
    randomlychosen Posts: 24 Member
    And the fact that alcohol and my medication don't go well together helps a lot as well. :D
  • DananaNanas
    DananaNanas Posts: 665 Member
    @randomlychosen that's where I'm at too! Sucks doesn't it?
  • randomlychosen
    randomlychosen Posts: 24 Member
    DananaNanas wrote: »
    @randomlychosen that's where I'm at too! Sucks doesn't it?

    I had three glasses of wine last weekend and I felt so poorly the next day. I felt extremely dejected.
  • randomlychosen
    randomlychosen Posts: 24 Member
    runtodayamyrun wrote: »
    I just want to remind myself and anyone else who didn't drink last night, how great we feel this morning. Now if I can just have a huddle back here around 5-7 pm tonight for everyone to remind me again, how great Saturday morning will feel as well! TGIF

    Haha. You're right. :)
  • DananaNanas
    DananaNanas Posts: 665 Member
    randomlychosen wrote: »
    DananaNanas wrote: »
    @randomlychosen that's where I'm at too! Sucks doesn't it?

    I had three glasses of wine last weekend and I felt so poorly the next day. I felt extremely dejected.

    I had three and I was fine. The next day I had more than that and that's when the problem presented itself! So I set my goal to no more than 1-3 drinks Friday & Saturday and nothing on Sunday. One might be ok... a mimosa or a hot toddy. Those don't lead me to drink all day/night.
  • MissMay
    MissMay Posts: 3,746 Member
    Good morning all. Feb day one was easy peasy for me being AF. But I failed some on the bad food choices. Does not help we woke up again in New England to a snow storm. UGH this sort of weather disappointment can trigger a lazy day. MUST GO WORKOUT.
  • dbanks80
    dbanks80 Posts: 3,685 Member
    Superbowl weekend. I do not PLAN to drink. If I do it might be one or two and that is it. We can do this everyone!!! We will make it through the weekend!!!!!
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    JulieAL1969 wrote: »
    10) I think my teenage daughter is very proud of me. Today, I told her I finished day 32, and she just smiled so brightly. And she asked, "Are you going to continue?" I asked her if she thinks I should. And she said "YES!" I told her that I realized that I didn't have to depend on drinking wine for fun or relaxation. And she replied, "Of COURSE."

    Thanks for humoring me by reading these thoughts. Love you all! Xo

    That's the best motivation right there!
  • justlog
    justlog Posts: 125 Member
    1 down, 1 in progress and potentially 26 more to go.

    Great to see so many new faces added to the challenge! Especially guys. I'm definitely "outnumbered" here.
  • dbanks80
    dbanks80 Posts: 3,685 Member
    theknoxie wrote: »
    I am in! It has been 100% my reason for gaining all this weight! As soon as I cut back or stop BOOM I start see results at an alarming rate. I do not plan to stop, however I do plan on cutting back to 2 days a week.

    That is the key. Learning how to drink in moderation. At least that is my issue.
  • dbanks80
    dbanks80 Posts: 3,685 Member
    lporter229 wrote: »
    2/1- Dry

    Feb 1st is in the books. No alcohol, but I didn't sleep well and woke up feeling pretty crappy anyway :/ Tonight I am going to go for *gasp* another dry night. I almost always have 1-3 drinks on a Friday night to cap off my work week. I meet my running group on Saturday morning for one of my longer runs and it isn't always that easy to make myself get up. Tomorrow we have 9 miles on the schedule and then I will go straight to the food pantry where I volunteer. I am looking forward to doing this all with a clear mind tomorrow. but, I admit that the thought of a dry Friday at home is a bit daunting. Wish me luck!

    I'm impressed that you can drink 3 drinks the night b4 and run 9 miles the next day!!!!

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