When I quit I lost about 3 stone in 6 months just from the booze and associated snacking calories alone (I think).I also haven’t had a drink since the turn of the year and not really felt the urge to either. Think it’s massively helpful that I’ve seen fairly significant weight loss which will in part be due to the cut back. Always seem to get slimmer at this time of year and then when the beer gardens open I turn into an elephant again!
Edit: I’ve also decided, on the food front, to have one day a month of just eating shit. Haven’t had many snacks aside from grapes for the last 6-7 weeks - my partner bought some Lindt’s for valentines and haven’t even got round to opening them yet.
Non drinkers really miss out on gems at the local skanky boozers I frequent.
There’s a Neanderthal couple who have the same seat every day.
Other guy walks in
“Ain’t seen you for a bit mate”
“I’ve been on holiday to Morocco”
“Ain’t that where them pyramids are like”
“No but it’s near”
“So you could still see em from the hotel window then?”
My local ( The Nugget ) is a great pub , but it opens at 10am on a Friday , Saturday and Sunday. I enjoy a pint but honestly couldn’t imagine being in the pub at that time of day .
See you there Friday first thing
See you there Friday first thing
Aniseed balls on steroidsHaven't been inside a pub for many months. I just get through a litre bottle of scotch a week at home. Need to take my mind off looking after 'er indoors. Just opened a bottle of Ouzo as I've ran out of Bells!
Aniseed balls on steroidsquite partial to it
Good luck - your body will thank youLast beer 1st January and going for the full year off it. Going to be some tough decisions along the way, but relatively easy so far with the shite weather.
That's the one that was the Sky Blue for a while, isn't it?My local ( The Nugget ) is a great pub , but it opens at 10am on a Friday , Saturday and Sunday. I enjoy a pint but honestly couldn’t imagine being in the pub at that time of day .
Why the weight ? If you are disciplined enough with the pop which is impressive you should be able to do food also ?Still off the booze.
Apart from a glass of wine on Christmas Day and New years Eve last year, it's now over four years since I 'gave up' (cutting back is the phrase I always use, rather like I'm still 'trying' to pack in smoking, even though I haven't had one since 1983).
No weight lost. In fact I'm sure I'm heavier now. That's pretty shit
I know it's a bit of a cliché, but I don't over-eat, and we eat very healthily - no issues with cholesterol, blood sugar, etc.Why the weight ? If you are disciplined enough with the pop which is impressive you should be able to do food also ?
I think I must have a lower testosterone level as well - my wife and walk virtually everyday - from 1 Mile to about 4 - even if it’s raining we can walk around the block which take 30 mins - keeps my weight constant and helps with circulation - even if you do a short walk it’s pretty beneficialI know it's a bit of a cliché, but I don't over-eat, and we eat very healthily - no issues with cholesterol, blood sugar, etc.
Age comes into it I guess (very low testosterone), and I've always been low on the metabolism bit. Lack of exercise is probably my biggest issue.
I seem to have spent most of my approaching 73 years watching my weight, even when I cycled daily, played squash, footy, rugby, etc.
I walk the mutt, but that's it these days. Must get off my arse more, but by the time I've done that and spent time on the camper project, I'm knackered!I think I must have a lower testosterone level as well - my wife and walk virtually everyday - from 1 Mile to about 4 - even if it’s raining we can walk around the block which take 30 mins - keeps my weight constant and helps with circulation - even if you do a short walk it’s pretty beneficial
I watch the food but I love chocolate , curry , beer , fish and chips so it gets rationed
Keep at itI walk the mutt, but that's it these days. Must get off my arse more, but by the time I've done that and spent time on the camper project, I'm knackered!
I love all those things (more cider than beer) but scarcely touch them
Well done keep it up - you have clearly shown you don’t need itApproaching 3 months sober.
I must say, I feel amazing. Definitely fitter and faster as well as feeling good in my mind.
Not sure where to go from here really. I don't really want to drink at all, but got some decent events coming up. Wonder if I can just drink only on special highlighted occasions going forwards. Never really been someone that drinks for the sake of it, but often go for it when the time is right, which is probably not healthy as I struggle to stop once a session has started.
Curious to hear from anyone else that has done this.
Well done keep it up - you have clearly shown you don’t need itmaybe promise yourself a small one when we get promoted
Good for you.Approaching 3 months sober.
I must say, I feel amazing. Definitely fitter and faster as well as feeling good in my mind.
Not sure where to go from here really. I don't really want to drink at all, but got some decent events coming up. Wonder if I can just drink only on special highlighted occasions going forwards. Never really been someone that drinks for the sake of it, but often go for it when the time is right, which is probably not healthy as I struggle to stop once a session has started.
Curious to hear from anyone else that has done this.
Good for you.
I’ve been drinking again since the start of the month and I’ve noticed the difference in my sleep being worse and anxiety the day after having 2/3 beers.
I am considering taking an extended break from the start of May.
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