365 days without booze... join me?
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mattuk89 said:
Well done to everyone!
20 days for me today, the longest I have done since dry Jan in 2021, managed 19 days this year for dry Jan..
Have attempted 30 days many many times and always fail but I’m confident I’ll do it this time, main reason to give it a break if to cut out the Coca Cola I always buy after a few pints, already feeling major benefits, never drunk at home but would be out at least once a week, few pints after work then return to some kitchen to chat the night away, which started off once every few weeks as a special occasion then turned into any night of the week..
Got a stag do in Marbella in June, would love to stay dry till then, and see what happens, got a friend coming who has been drink and drug free for over 100 days now and said he’s not having a drop there so for some support if I stay dry.. spend most of my days arguing with myself about what I’m going to do there, but have talked some sense into myself to not worry about it as it’s so far away and just concentrate on not drinking or using today..
Typing this out at 6am whilst on a dog walk and about to hit the gym, many times in the past would be laying on my bed sleepless listening to the birds thinking I’ve got work in a few hours..
The top bit in bold is vital. Yesterday is gone, tomorrow may never happen, what you have is today. Get to bed without picking up a drink and you've had a successful day!20 days for me today, the longest I have done since dry Jan in 2021, managed 19 days this year for dry Jan..
Have attempted 30 days many many times and always fail but I’m confident I’ll do it this time, main reason to give it a break if to cut out the Coca Cola I always buy after a few pints, already feeling major benefits, never drunk at home but would be out at least once a week, few pints after work then return to some kitchen to chat the night away, which started off once every few weeks as a special occasion then turned into any night of the week..
Got a stag do in Marbella in June, would love to stay dry till then, and see what happens, got a friend coming who has been drink and drug free for over 100 days now and said he’s not having a drop there so for some support if I stay dry.. spend most of my days arguing with myself about what I’m going to do there, but have talked some sense into myself to not worry about it as it’s so far away and just concentrate on not drinking or using today..
Typing this out at 6am whilst on a dog walk and about to hit the gym, many times in the past would be laying on my bed sleepless listening to the birds thinking I’ve got work in a few hours..
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Joscal said:
swanseaboydan said:
The biggest change to me in not drinking is the new lack of anxiety. . . If I never drink again it’s worth it just to sleep well and not worry about stuff all the time .
Amazing isn’t it! Waking up without regret is priceless.We think we are ok with booze, but it does affect us, and it needs more than a day or two off to feel the benefits, and the benefits are much more subtle than the lovely feeling of warmth and fuzziness from booze, like many things in life its easy short term gratification vs the hard, long term, but ultimately more satisfying type.
Its nice not having to think about the logistics of boozing, can drive and dont need taxis or lifts, no feeling a bit sub par in the morning due to drink, or any planning around it, can go to the gym the following morning, its pretty liberating.
These are very good, have these alot at home or at the pub (if I am ever in a pub these days...) Edinger Alkoholfrei
£1.75 from Morrison's or Asda I've had them from, apparently they give these to the cyclists after tour's - they are very good 0.5%.
£1.75 from Morrison's or Asda I've had them from, apparently they give these to the cyclists after tour's - they are very good 0.5%.
Edited by 7 5 7 on Sunday 21st April 15:01
7 5 7 said:
These are very good, have these alot at home or at the pub (if I am ever in a pub these days...) Edinger Alkoholfrei
£1.75 from Morrison's or Asda I've had them from, apparently they give these to the cyclists after tour's - they are very good 0.5%.
They were given out at the end of the Manchester marathon last week as well £1.75 from Morrison's or Asda I've had them from, apparently they give these to the cyclists after tour's - they are very good 0.5%.
Edited by 7 5 7 on Sunday 21st April 15:01
Had that in the pub the other night, was alright but prefer Becks Blue or the Corona zero one.
Another booze free weekend, went to a gathering at the neighbours, was perfectly happy on the zero stuff and was funny watching people getting hammered, not tempted in the slightest.
Had a day doing jobs outside, ordered a Pizza and that is usually a cue to crack a beer open, must admit that's the first discernible pang but as soon as I start eating, not bothered, I do think a big part is wanting the calories, was ravenous, I think that is a big part of it, for me anyway. Got up and went to the gym, often bail if feel a bit ropey as have had a drink the night before.
Wife had just over half a bottle of red and was snoring away halfway into a film, she usually moans at me for that
Just under three weeks until I go away, that will be six weeks, no way I will get away without drinking but think will go back to this when I come back. Not going 100 percent no alcohol but will make it the exception rather than the rule.
Been through all my usual situations that previously involved a drink without and its fine, sort of breaking down the mindset that if I dont have a beer it wont be any good.
Another booze free weekend, went to a gathering at the neighbours, was perfectly happy on the zero stuff and was funny watching people getting hammered, not tempted in the slightest.
Had a day doing jobs outside, ordered a Pizza and that is usually a cue to crack a beer open, must admit that's the first discernible pang but as soon as I start eating, not bothered, I do think a big part is wanting the calories, was ravenous, I think that is a big part of it, for me anyway. Got up and went to the gym, often bail if feel a bit ropey as have had a drink the night before.
Wife had just over half a bottle of red and was snoring away halfway into a film, she usually moans at me for that
Just under three weeks until I go away, that will be six weeks, no way I will get away without drinking but think will go back to this when I come back. Not going 100 percent no alcohol but will make it the exception rather than the rule.
Been through all my usual situations that previously involved a drink without and its fine, sort of breaking down the mindset that if I dont have a beer it wont be any good.
7 5 7 said:
These are very good, have these alot at home or at the pub (if I am ever in a pub these days...) Edinger Alkoholfrei
£1.75 from Morrison's or Asda I've had them from, apparently they give these to the cyclists after tour's - they are very good 0.5%.
I really enjoy those. £1.75 from Morrison's or Asda I've had them from, apparently they give these to the cyclists after tour's - they are very good 0.5%.
Edited by 7 5 7 on Sunday 21st April 15:01
y2blade said:
113 days for me now. With £1760 sat in the “alcohol free” account.
Really enjoying the Guinness 0.0 when out at the moment tbh.
Is that money actually saved or an estimate ? like £15 a day, seemed like a lot but if its pub prices, its not even three pints a day.Really enjoying the Guinness 0.0 when out at the moment tbh.
I haven't added it up, probably average, if I am honest £40 a week, quite difficult to work out really, few cans of the more expensive beers at home £10/12 a couple of times a week, few in the pub, odd bit of wine, few whiskies, adds up, might be more than £40 actually based on that and varies week to week.
Its harder to track as sometimes use cash in the pub, booze bought in the supermarket is part of the shopping cost, whisky is an occasional purchase but £20/30 a bottle.
Plus, need to take some as the difference between the booze and a non alcoholic alternative.
J4CKO said:
y2blade said:
113 days for me now. With £1760 sat in the “alcohol free” account.
Really enjoying the Guinness 0.0 when out at the moment tbh.
Is that money actually saved or an estimate ? like £15 a day, seemed like a lot but if its pub prices, its not even three pints a day.Really enjoying the Guinness 0.0 when out at the moment tbh.
I haven't added it up, probably average, if I am honest £40 a week, quite difficult to work out really, few cans of the more expensive beers at home £10/12 a couple of times a week, few in the pub, odd bit of wine, few whiskies, adds up, might be more than £40 actually based on that and varies week to week.
Its harder to track as sometimes use cash in the pub, booze bought in the supermarket is part of the shopping cost, whisky is an occasional purchase but £20/30 a bottle.
Plus, need to take some as the difference between the booze and a non alcoholic alternative.
I set up a standing order putting the money I was spending into a new account each week.
So yeah it’s real money saved. Money that I’d have literally pissed up the wall.
mattuk89 said:
20 days for me today, the longest I have done since dry Jan in 2021, managed 19 days this year for dry Jan..
Have attempted 30 days many many times and always fail but I’m confident I’ll do it this time
28 days tomorrow when I wake up fresh!Have attempted 30 days many many times and always fail but I’m confident I’ll do it this time
Am busy all this weekend so will be waking up Monday fresh as a daisy for my 30th day..
Didn’t plan on doing more than 30 days at the start but with how I’m feeling now I’m going to see how long I can go, have no urge to drink or sniff at the moment, finished work earlier and took my 5 year old out for dinner, Fridays would usually consist of suggesting my partner to take the kids to go and see her parents so I got an excuse to get on the sesh.. followed by waking up feeling like rubbish tomrorow not being fully with it, and trying to pretend I’m not hungover whilst doing family stuff.
Only negative I’ve found which I’ve turned into a positive, is waking up at silly o’clock, handy In the week as I take the dog out and goto the gym before work, last weekend I was wide away at 4:30 and 5am respectively, and went for a walk with the dog both mornings, seeing people walking home still pissed up makes me glad the shoe is on the other foot, never going to judge as it’s been me many times, but would he happy if it’s never me again..
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