365 days without booze... join me?
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Into month 10. few more months cant be that hard now...
So far survived 1 ski trip with friends, lock down, 1 holiday to italy, various social events, sunny weekends. May try drinking next year and seeing if i can keep a lid on it. Or not. Probably just enjoy a couple on certain occasions like holidays, maybe avoid beer all together.
Began to really loose weight in the last 3 months. Some very basic calorie counting with my fitness pal to control diet and exercise from cycling and I am down from High 16 stone (max weight in recent years was 17st) down to 13.13. No idea what my goal is weight wise, maybe another stone. Not really trying to bring the weight down quickly
Barely drink AF beer now. I think Ive had one in the last 6 weeks, just not bothered by it. Rarely crave alcohol
So far survived 1 ski trip with friends, lock down, 1 holiday to italy, various social events, sunny weekends. May try drinking next year and seeing if i can keep a lid on it. Or not. Probably just enjoy a couple on certain occasions like holidays, maybe avoid beer all together.
Began to really loose weight in the last 3 months. Some very basic calorie counting with my fitness pal to control diet and exercise from cycling and I am down from High 16 stone (max weight in recent years was 17st) down to 13.13. No idea what my goal is weight wise, maybe another stone. Not really trying to bring the weight down quickly
Barely drink AF beer now. I think Ive had one in the last 6 weeks, just not bothered by it. Rarely crave alcohol
johnpsanderson said:
A month today.
Congratulations!After the first month it can be useful to add up how much money you've saved from not buying alcohol/drugs/whatever and then spend that amount on a personal treat. Something just for you, as a "well done" pat on the back.
(Just dont spend it on an expensive malt!)
johnpsanderson said:
A month today.
That is the worst of it done.There is often a wobble at 6 weeks and 6 months as the brain forgets the rubbish of drinking and the Ego thinks "I am missing out", I cannot remember the actual term for it but it is due to humans getting over things and forgetting the worst...I wrote a list of all the rubbish and then the benefits to remind myself.
Bathroom_Security said:
Into month 10. few more months cant be that hard now...
So far survived 1 ski trip with friends, lock down, 1 holiday to italy, various social events, sunny weekends. May try drinking next year and seeing if i can keep a lid on it. Or not. Probably just enjoy a couple on certain occasions like holidays, maybe avoid beer all together.
Began to really loose weight in the last 3 months. Some very basic calorie counting with my fitness pal to control diet and exercise from cycling and I am down from High 16 stone (max weight in recent years was 17st) down to 13.13. No idea what my goal is weight wise, maybe another stone. Not really trying to bring the weight down quickly
Barely drink AF beer now. I think Ive had one in the last 6 weeks, just not bothered by it. Rarely crave alcohol
I am Month 10 too. Well done. I find it odd that you still think there is a benefit to Alcohol somewhere. I remind myself that it is a highly addictive poison wrapped up in an atractive package with strong flavours and sugar to disguise the foul taste. Why enjoy a poison on an occasional basis? You would not do that with heroin.So far survived 1 ski trip with friends, lock down, 1 holiday to italy, various social events, sunny weekends. May try drinking next year and seeing if i can keep a lid on it. Or not. Probably just enjoy a couple on certain occasions like holidays, maybe avoid beer all together.
Began to really loose weight in the last 3 months. Some very basic calorie counting with my fitness pal to control diet and exercise from cycling and I am down from High 16 stone (max weight in recent years was 17st) down to 13.13. No idea what my goal is weight wise, maybe another stone. Not really trying to bring the weight down quickly
Barely drink AF beer now. I think Ive had one in the last 6 weeks, just not bothered by it. Rarely crave alcohol
Not bashing you, just trying to convey the way I got over the addiction / habit which may help others.
Caddyshack said:
johnpsanderson said:
A month today.
That is the worst of it done.There is often a wobble at 6 weeks
K12beano said:
WOBBLE ALERT!
After over two years, some things snapped a bit in the latter part of September and there was copious drinking involved.
A few days of blur - maybe five days over three weeks.
At first I thought that was "it"... back to bad old ways...
But, pleased to report I climbed back out of the bottle over a week ago and I'm back and limbering up for some more "good time" ahead without it.
Thank you for just being out there, all of you.
That is all!
You're not alone. After over two years, some things snapped a bit in the latter part of September and there was copious drinking involved.
A few days of blur - maybe five days over three weeks.
At first I thought that was "it"... back to bad old ways...
But, pleased to report I climbed back out of the bottle over a week ago and I'm back and limbering up for some more "good time" ahead without it.
Thank you for just being out there, all of you.
That is all!
I had rather more than a wobble towards the end of Lock Down I.
When the pubs reopened it was great to have the opportunity to see a few friends in relative safety, social distancing was well respected. However, I relaxed too much and thought just one won't hurt - that was after being dry since September 2018. True enough one didn't - it was the many more that followed. Over the course of four or five weeks my drinking was returning to my old level. The clincher was a lovely warm Summer's evening sat with a few good friends - and six or eight pints. Got home, went to bed as per. Woke in the early hours for a pee, not unusual in itself. Woke up on the bathroom floor seconds/minutes/hours later. Pretty sure I just fainted, but hit my head on the way down an the cabinet. Blood drying from a gash on the side of my head. Extremely disorientated I somehow made it back to bed shuffling on my arse, afraid if I stood up I may pass out again.
Next morning still very woozy and unsteady on my feet. Wasn't 'right' until two or three days later - suspect may've had slight concussion.
That was 29 July. Not had a drop since, nor will I ever. Scared the life out of me.
Caddyshack said:
I remind myself that it is a highly addictive poison wrapped up in an atractive package with strong flavours and sugar to disguise the foul taste. Why enjoy a poison on an occasional basis? You would not do that with heroin.
Not bashing you, just trying to convey the way I got over the addiction / habit which may help others.
I know what you mean. I used to smoke a bit in my late teens/early twenties. Then one day I decided “Smoking = cancer” and that I really didn’t want that. That was it. I’ve always wondered why I didn’t think similarly about alcohol, but i guess that’s part of the big challenge of the way it’s perceived by society at large.Not bashing you, just trying to convey the way I got over the addiction / habit which may help others.
Edit to add: and THANK YOU! To everyone who posted words of encouragement, I really appreciate it and it really does encourage me to stick at this.
Edited by johnpsanderson on Wednesday 7th October 10:13
Caddyshack said:
That is the worst of it done.
There is often a wobble at 6 weeks and 6 months as the brain forgets the rubbish of drinking and the Ego thinks "I am missing out", I cannot remember the actual term for it but it is due to humans getting over things and forgetting the worst...I wrote a list of all the rubbish and then the benefits to remind myself.
FAB Fading affect Bias and then you have the FOMO Fear of missing out. all very real we all go through it. Even bad past relationships. we look at only the amazing times!There is often a wobble at 6 weeks and 6 months as the brain forgets the rubbish of drinking and the Ego thinks "I am missing out", I cannot remember the actual term for it but it is due to humans getting over things and forgetting the worst...I wrote a list of all the rubbish and then the benefits to remind myself.
michael010389 said:
Caddyshack said:
That is the worst of it done.
There is often a wobble at 6 weeks and 6 months as the brain forgets the rubbish of drinking and the Ego thinks "I am missing out", I cannot remember the actual term for it but it is due to humans getting over things and forgetting the worst...I wrote a list of all the rubbish and then the benefits to remind myself.
FAB Fading affect Bias and then you have the FOMO Fear of missing out. all very real we all go through it. Even bad past relationships. we look at only the amazing times!There is often a wobble at 6 weeks and 6 months as the brain forgets the rubbish of drinking and the Ego thinks "I am missing out", I cannot remember the actual term for it but it is due to humans getting over things and forgetting the worst...I wrote a list of all the rubbish and then the benefits to remind myself.
Caddyshack said:
I am Month 10 too. Well done. I find it odd that you still think there is a benefit to Alcohol somewhere. I remind myself that it is a highly addictive poison wrapped up in an atractive package with strong flavours and sugar to disguise the foul taste. Why enjoy a poison on an occasional basis? You would not do that with heroin.
Not bashing you, just trying to convey the way I got over the addiction / habit which may help others.
Love relaxing with a drink, looking at other peoples wobbles the one wont hurt is the same mindset I have, and look where it ended up for them, be the same for me no doubt.Not bashing you, just trying to convey the way I got over the addiction / habit which may help others.
Maybe best I just don't drink ever again
Its been a stressful old year, id of drank like a fish through lockdown
I have a before and after photo from a year ago, I'm so overweight I actually look ill, tempted to post it as I'm quite chuffed with the weight loss.
Just noticed I am past the 2 months marker now, and really ramping up the exercise. It's so, so much easier to go our for a run or a bike ride especially early mornings. Motivation is really with me now whereas it was a constant lethargic struggle before.
For those just starting out, this has only really kicked in the last couple of weeks so don't expect it immediately.
Only downside is our family is totally addicted to the SodaStream, going to need a 365 days without SodaStream thread soon
For those just starting out, this has only really kicked in the last couple of weeks so don't expect it immediately.
Only downside is our family is totally addicted to the SodaStream, going to need a 365 days without SodaStream thread soon
Recently gave up drinking altogether (about a month ago) not sure if it was a problem but suspect it could have easily become one. Bottle of wine with dinner most nights. Binge drinking with friends once or twice a month. The Covid situation didn't help as with our business going into Hibernation stress levels increased and so did consumption. So far feel better for it. Gained weight which isn't a good thing (opposite of what I expected in fairness) I am however really thankful that I could just stop without too much of a problem before it became a real problem. Not sure if I will become teetotal for life as birthdays, weddings, Christmas etc here in Poland are very much alcohol fueled so shall play it day by day for the time being. That said I really don't miss it. Like being able to drive at any time. Thinking has become clearer and depression has mostly cleared up leaving me with brain capacity to think about the next steps in business. This thread has been a great motivator.
A moment of reflection today.
Social media seems filled with people grumbling about not being allowed into pubs as a groups and pubs closing early. I also see speculation about pubs being closed next week as part of a staged lockdown so folks have been cramming to have their last drinks over the weekend.
It made me feel really glad that I am now a non-drinker.
Social media seems filled with people grumbling about not being allowed into pubs as a groups and pubs closing early. I also see speculation about pubs being closed next week as part of a staged lockdown so folks have been cramming to have their last drinks over the weekend.
It made me feel really glad that I am now a non-drinker.
FreeLitres said:
A moment of reflection today.
Social media seems filled with people grumbling about not being allowed into pubs as a groups and pubs closing early. I also see speculation about pubs being closed next week as part of a staged lockdown so folks have been cramming to have their last drinks over the weekend.
It made me feel really glad that I am now a non-drinker.
Every time I see/hear people desperate for a drink it makes me cringe and remember how I used to be the same. Only 6 months in now but can't see myself going back to it in the near future. Also glad I gave up all social media, what another drain on life.Social media seems filled with people grumbling about not being allowed into pubs as a groups and pubs closing early. I also see speculation about pubs being closed next week as part of a staged lockdown so folks have been cramming to have their last drinks over the weekend.
It made me feel really glad that I am now a non-drinker.
CDB1983 said:
Recently gave up drinking altogether (about a month ago) not sure if it was a problem but suspect it could have easily become one. Bottle of wine with dinner most nights. Binge drinking with friends once or twice a month. The Covid situation didn't help as with our business going into Hibernation stress levels increased and so did consumption. So far feel better for it. Gained weight which isn't a good thing (opposite of what I expected in fairness) I am however really thankful that I could just stop without too much of a problem before it became a real problem. Not sure if I will become teetotal for life as birthdays, weddings, Christmas etc here in Poland are very much alcohol fueled so shall play it day by day for the time being. That said I really don't miss it. Like being able to drive at any time. Thinking has become clearer and depression has mostly cleared up leaving me with brain capacity to think about the next steps in business. This thread has been a great motivator.
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