365 days without booze... join me?
Discussion
olly22n said:
Be careful. Unless I'm t-total my intake creeps and creeps back to normal levels.
I drink a lot and the only way I can stop is to stop completely.
On the plus side my monthly surplus has just bought me a Cayman.
Just don't take the first drink mate and try to go to bed sober... It's actually as simple as that.I drink a lot and the only way I can stop is to stop completely.
On the plus side my monthly surplus has just bought me a Cayman.
jmorgan said:
That will come.
Occupy your time, get busy with hobbies. Excercise for the hell of it, even a brisk walk.
Suppose. I have enjoyed waking up the last couple of days with no hangover / feeling sick. Occupy your time, get busy with hobbies. Excercise for the hell of it, even a brisk walk.
Yesterday i did 2x 4.5 miles on the bike. Wasn't sure my legs were my own after that
Pissing down today though so will try and do something else.
^^^^^^
Bought myself a bike trainer for the winter months. Strap the bike on and off you go. Gets a bit hot in this weather though.
Waking up sans hangover is now addictive, I went to a leaving do a few years ago and had two pints. Been off the pop at that point for a good few years but thought retirement do for a good bloke, let's join in.
soon floating around the cieling after two but hated the hang over the next day, on two beers around 3.5%
Bought myself a bike trainer for the winter months. Strap the bike on and off you go. Gets a bit hot in this weather though.
Waking up sans hangover is now addictive, I went to a leaving do a few years ago and had two pints. Been off the pop at that point for a good few years but thought retirement do for a good bloke, let's join in.
soon floating around the cieling after two but hated the hang over the next day, on two beers around 3.5%
Edited by jmorgan on Saturday 24th September 12:08
jmorgan said:
^^^^^^
Bought myself a bike trainer for the winter months. Strap the bike on and off you go. Gets a bit hot in this weather though.
Waking up sans hangover is now addictive, I went to a leaving do a few years ago and had two pints. Been off the pop at that point for a good few years but thought retirement do for a good bloke, let's join in.
soon floating around the cieling after two but hated the hang over the next day, on two beers around 3.5%
Same.I find one doesn't give ma hangover.Bought myself a bike trainer for the winter months. Strap the bike on and off you go. Gets a bit hot in this weather though.
Waking up sans hangover is now addictive, I went to a leaving do a few years ago and had two pints. Been off the pop at that point for a good few years but thought retirement do for a good bloke, let's join in.
soon floating around the cieling after two but hated the hang over the next day, on two beers around 3.5%
Edited by jmorgan on Saturday 24th September 12:08
I finished a year and have just been having the odd one
I think Ive controlled my intake this year. I dont want to quit by any means - I love the taste of a nice cold ale - but living in a shared house a few years back and using 8 shots of vodka to sleep through peoples noise took its toll on what I basically think is and was an addiction. Following the move to my own place I continued mainly drinking the test 3 for a fiver refrigerated beers/ales in the shop below my flat. Moved into a house with no easy access to booze.
I went 6 weeks going without alcohol during this time in an attempt to kerb it and it worked to some extent although the temptation to just go get a beer from the shop was often too much.
I now try drink no more than 2 days in a row and have a couple off, just enjoying a couple of bottles (literally 2 bottles of Hogs Back farnham white as is my preferance at the moment) then leaving the body time to recover for a couple of days or even more. I dont feel bad the follow day either and when it comes to lifting weights I am no longer suffering fatigue caused by alcohol. I dont drink any old s
t now either, only things I like and only when ice cold.
I went 6 weeks going without alcohol during this time in an attempt to kerb it and it worked to some extent although the temptation to just go get a beer from the shop was often too much.
I now try drink no more than 2 days in a row and have a couple off, just enjoying a couple of bottles (literally 2 bottles of Hogs Back farnham white as is my preferance at the moment) then leaving the body time to recover for a couple of days or even more. I dont feel bad the follow day either and when it comes to lifting weights I am no longer suffering fatigue caused by alcohol. I dont drink any old s
t now either, only things I like and only when ice cold. Almost three weeks in, after a radical change in my mental attitude to drink. I cannot recall the last time I went so long without a drink but it is most certainly years, perhaps decades. I'd thought about it before, but there was always an excuse (I'll stop after Dave's birthday drinks, I'll stop after *that show, oh but there's *that work trip coming up). And excuses is exactly what they were: there's never a right time, and there's always a right time. Since I stopped (straight after my birthday) I've had numerous occasions where usually a drink would happen, including a visit to Pistenklause - I can vouch that alkoholfrie Weizen is not great - but the longer I go the happier I am without it.
It's something that just kind of creeps up on you, slowly but surely becoming a habit. Those 3-4 beers after footie on a Thursday (because that's just what my body wants after pounding it for 60mins against lads 10,15,20 years my junior), the bottle of wine with Friday pizza, the quiet Saturday that turns into a binge and an unremembered half bottle of Vodka in bin Sunday. The quiet Sunday watching the match that does the same. Without thinking about it, or meaning it, some weeks were probably busting the recommended weekly units 3-4 times over.
Thing is, all of these things are just fine without a drink. It's not mandatory. It's not necessary. And it leaves me feeling healthier, happier, with memory intact and more money in my pocket. I'm not saying never again - I'm doing Stoptober, then we'll see - but as of right now, there is literally no temptation to have another drink. I'll likely have some wine over Christmas, but I just don't see a situation where I'm likely to before then. Somehow, for some reason, it feels like a switch has flicked in my head, and I just don't want to. Mocktails, ginger beer, ginger ale, tea & coffee are where it's at nowadays....
It's something that just kind of creeps up on you, slowly but surely becoming a habit. Those 3-4 beers after footie on a Thursday (because that's just what my body wants after pounding it for 60mins against lads 10,15,20 years my junior), the bottle of wine with Friday pizza, the quiet Saturday that turns into a binge and an unremembered half bottle of Vodka in bin Sunday. The quiet Sunday watching the match that does the same. Without thinking about it, or meaning it, some weeks were probably busting the recommended weekly units 3-4 times over.
Thing is, all of these things are just fine without a drink. It's not mandatory. It's not necessary. And it leaves me feeling healthier, happier, with memory intact and more money in my pocket. I'm not saying never again - I'm doing Stoptober, then we'll see - but as of right now, there is literally no temptation to have another drink. I'll likely have some wine over Christmas, but I just don't see a situation where I'm likely to before then. Somehow, for some reason, it feels like a switch has flicked in my head, and I just don't want to. Mocktails, ginger beer, ginger ale, tea & coffee are where it's at nowadays....
trackdemon said:
Almost three weeks in, after a radical change in my mental attitude to drink. I cannot recall the last time I went so long without a drink but it is most certainly years, perhaps decades. I'd thought about it before, but there was always an excuse (I'll stop after Dave's birthday drinks, I'll stop after *that show, oh but there's *that work trip coming up). And excuses is exactly what they were: there's never a right time, and there's always a right time. Since I stopped (straight after my birthday) I've had numerous occasions where usually a drink would happen, including a visit to Pistenklause - I can vouch that alkoholfrie Weizen is not great - but the longer I go the happier I am without it.
It's something that just kind of creeps up on you, slowly but surely becoming a habit. Those 3-4 beers after footie on a Thursday (because that's just what my body wants after pounding it for 60mins against lads 10,15,20 years my junior), the bottle of wine with Friday pizza, the quiet Saturday that turns into a binge and an unremembered half bottle of Vodka in bin Sunday. The quiet Sunday watching the match that does the same. Without thinking about it, or meaning it, some weeks were probably busting the recommended weekly units 3-4 times over.
Thing is, all of these things are just fine without a drink. It's not mandatory. It's not necessary. And it leaves me feeling healthier, happier, with memory intact and more money in my pocket. I'm not saying never again - I'm doing Stoptober, then we'll see - but as of right now, there is literally no temptation to have another drink. I'll likely have some wine over Christmas, but I just don't see a situation where I'm likely to before then. Somehow, for some reason, it feels like a switch has flicked in my head, and I just don't want to. Mocktails, ginger beer, ginger ale, tea & coffee are where it's at nowadays....
Good on you. I took a full year off and sometimes were very hard. I have also readjusted my relationship with booze and have maybe 1 a week on average. Sometimes none, sometimes more. Quite happy with this amount.It's something that just kind of creeps up on you, slowly but surely becoming a habit. Those 3-4 beers after footie on a Thursday (because that's just what my body wants after pounding it for 60mins against lads 10,15,20 years my junior), the bottle of wine with Friday pizza, the quiet Saturday that turns into a binge and an unremembered half bottle of Vodka in bin Sunday. The quiet Sunday watching the match that does the same. Without thinking about it, or meaning it, some weeks were probably busting the recommended weekly units 3-4 times over.
Thing is, all of these things are just fine without a drink. It's not mandatory. It's not necessary. And it leaves me feeling healthier, happier, with memory intact and more money in my pocket. I'm not saying never again - I'm doing Stoptober, then we'll see - but as of right now, there is literally no temptation to have another drink. I'll likely have some wine over Christmas, but I just don't see a situation where I'm likely to before then. Somehow, for some reason, it feels like a switch has flicked in my head, and I just don't want to. Mocktails, ginger beer, ginger ale, tea & coffee are where it's at nowadays....
I've now gone for 2 whole years off the booze - not a single drop!
I'm incredibly stressed at the moment though with a house sale falling though and the chain looking like it might fall over again as our new "buyers" are completely incompetent and in their own little world. Trying to stay strong! GRRRRRRR
I'm incredibly stressed at the moment though with a house sale falling though and the chain looking like it might fall over again as our new "buyers" are completely incompetent and in their own little world. Trying to stay strong! GRRRRRRR
FreeLitres said:
I've now gone for 2 whole years off the booze - not a single drop!
I'm incredibly stressed at the moment though with a house sale falling though and the chain looking like it might fall over again as our new "buyers" are completely incompetent and in their own little world. Trying to stay strong! GRRRRRRR
I'm coming up for five years without a drop and still love being off it.I'm incredibly stressed at the moment though with a house sale falling though and the chain looking like it might fall over again as our new "buyers" are completely incompetent and in their own little world. Trying to stay strong! GRRRRRRR
There have been ups and downs in that time, but staying off it is the best way to help deal with difficult and irritating situations. Booze only makes things seem worse by amplifying negative thoughts - and you feel rough the next morning.
Stay strong!
) and a Chinese to celebrate.5 years for me today, quite a big milestone but it's become very easy. Really don't miss it, and my health is better for it.
I quit for health reasons, mainly diabetes but also my body started to reject alcohol, almost as if I'd become allergic to it. One drink and I'd throw it straight back up, or have a "hangover" for about a week.
At the moment I doubt I'll ever have another drink, I'll stick with water.
I quit for health reasons, mainly diabetes but also my body started to reject alcohol, almost as if I'd become allergic to it. One drink and I'd throw it straight back up, or have a "hangover" for about a week.
At the moment I doubt I'll ever have another drink, I'll stick with water.
Just over 4 years as well, minus the mouthful of cider just the other day. I quite like the idea of buying cider and having it in the fridge but the actual taste and almost instant hangover, which I attribute to my higher self saying NO puts me right off.
I would buy a Rolex too with the money I saved but I spend it all on junk food.
I would buy a Rolex too with the money I saved but I spend it all on junk food.
I looked at this thread a while back and have come back as I think it is the right time for me to take up the challenge.
I turned 40 yesterday and a few celebratory pints turned into a massive shot session as all my friends decided to buy me a sambucca shot.
This is after a wedding on Saturday when lots of red wine was sunk over lunch and leading me to all sorts of crazy moves on the dance floor. I think everybody else was pretty pissed too and nothing bad happened but I feel like after 25 years of regular drinking with a few small gaps never extending past a month I've had enough.
My wife stopped drinking nearly two years ago after getting into a downward spiral and if I'm not careful I could go the same way. A friend told us last night of a colleague of his who is a heavy boozer and fell down a flight of stairs last week and basically tore her nose off in the fall. Horrendous accident for her that was totally avoidable. With things like that way more likely when you're pissed, it seems like a good time to try and take better care of myself.
So from Monday it will be a sober GM182! (On Sunday we are having a family lunch which will be quite sensible booze wise so I can enjoy a few glasses and say goodbye to beer and wine on good terms).
I'm not sure that I am saying I'll never drink again but as I am currently drinking 5/6 days out of 7 I'm looking forward to being lighter, more energetic and having a better memory. I'm not expecting miracles but hoping for some small improvements leading to overall better wellbeing.
I turned 40 yesterday and a few celebratory pints turned into a massive shot session as all my friends decided to buy me a sambucca shot.
This is after a wedding on Saturday when lots of red wine was sunk over lunch and leading me to all sorts of crazy moves on the dance floor. I think everybody else was pretty pissed too and nothing bad happened but I feel like after 25 years of regular drinking with a few small gaps never extending past a month I've had enough.
My wife stopped drinking nearly two years ago after getting into a downward spiral and if I'm not careful I could go the same way. A friend told us last night of a colleague of his who is a heavy boozer and fell down a flight of stairs last week and basically tore her nose off in the fall. Horrendous accident for her that was totally avoidable. With things like that way more likely when you're pissed, it seems like a good time to try and take better care of myself.
So from Monday it will be a sober GM182! (On Sunday we are having a family lunch which will be quite sensible booze wise so I can enjoy a few glasses and say goodbye to beer and wine on good terms).
I'm not sure that I am saying I'll never drink again but as I am currently drinking 5/6 days out of 7 I'm looking forward to being lighter, more energetic and having a better memory. I'm not expecting miracles but hoping for some small improvements leading to overall better wellbeing.
I bought a motorbike instead. Far more fun!
Getting on for 3 years for me now (Jan 1st), I'm not 100% teetotal but last had a beer on holiday in early September. I was bored of it halfway through too so didn't have another.
Beer and wine hold no interest for me now. Spirits are a different thing though, I had a tiny mouthful of rum the other day as I was 'helping' the wife make a cake, I immediately wanted to drink more. It's addictive stuff. Managed to hold off though.
Getting on for 3 years for me now (Jan 1st), I'm not 100% teetotal but last had a beer on holiday in early September. I was bored of it halfway through too so didn't have another.
Beer and wine hold no interest for me now. Spirits are a different thing though, I had a tiny mouthful of rum the other day as I was 'helping' the wife make a cake, I immediately wanted to drink more. It's addictive stuff. Managed to hold off though.
olly22n said:
Well done!!
It's a big first step, and if you take it seriously you probably won't drink this weekend as you won't see the value in it.
Read Allen CArr - thats enlightening and track how much you save, then buy a rolex.
Thanks. Got the Allen Carr book and started reading it last week.It's a big first step, and if you take it seriously you probably won't drink this weekend as you won't see the value in it.
Read Allen CArr - thats enlightening and track how much you save, then buy a rolex.
Will come back with a progress report next week!
I'm on 1 month now, strangely not really feeling healthier as I expected to, but that may be down to other factors. I have enjoyed the lack of hangovers though, so I guess I am feeling better in that department! Wallet is happier, and have been more productive, so that's a positive. Might be having a small drink Saturday but otherwise keeping clear. Tempted to just keep going till christmas.
jonamv8 said:
Know what you mean. I really enjoy a few, read 15, pints but I'm not a bad drunk we just have the crack with one another so although I enjoy no hangovers I have no motivation to stop.
I've actually got better over the years, rarely make an arse of myself, except with the wife...... For some reason she drives me insane, no particular reason, maybe just 21 years of nagging and earache. Years ago I was always in arguments and fights and stuff when I was bladdered, but now I just seem to get friendly and sleepy.
Especially when surrounded by these gorgeous little Filipina girls who frequent every establishment that sells beer here........
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