Dry January

earwighoney

I've not drunk this month and in that time, I've already lost about half a stone.  Eating exactly the same as before, but by cutting out the beer alone it's made a difference!  

Good luck to the others who are keeping at it. 

eSully

earwighoney said:

I've not drunk this month and in that time, I've already lost about half a stone.  Eating exactly the same as before, but by cutting out the beer alone it's made a difference!  

Good luck to the others who are keeping at it. 

Fantastic, well done. I haven't actually weighed myself but I've definitely lost a bit since Christmas.

ICBM

I've definitely lost a bit too, even after only two weeks. I don't generally weigh myself, but the beer bulge I have started to develop has got smaller.

We have made a commitment not to go back to our old ways from February onwards, although we won't be giving up drinking. Halving the intake is the target - which should be easily achievable I think.

Sambostar

I'm toning down to Carlsberg as it's light and cheap and bubbly and I hate it.  I woke up wanting a bloody beer.  I love beer.

Whys is decent beer so expensive.

Tone71

I haven't had a drink this January, have always had a month off every year but beginning to think that maybe February wouldn't be hard either, the weight loss is pretty good.

Could never be teetotal though, too boring.

Sambostar

I just don't understand the connection between drinking and weight, I'm down to 11.5 stone now and drink shitloads of beer.

richardhomer

Sambostar;939292" said:

I just don't understand the connection between drinking and weight, I'm down to 11.5 stone now and drink shitloads of beer.

In essence, calories; in particular those in alcohol, over and above those you gain from food intake.

Sambostar

Ah, in that case you want a physical job and skip lunch.

tone1

Things are getting wobbly...just checked the calendar and realised there is another weekend to go...I might need a group hug

Drew_TNBD

I've only drank two and a half pints since December 30th. That was last night when I was meeting up with a prospective guitarist, so felt rude to not drink!

Overall though, not sure I really feel any different. The 'quit booze' hype is certainly wearing off.

Sambostar

I'm on my seventh Stella....Way hay!

Drew_TNBD

Sambostar said:

I'm on my seventh Stella....Way hay!

I'm not drinking and I've given up milk. Haven't had any milk other than soy for almost a month now. Not because of "blood cells" you understand. Just to experiment and see what it does to my mucus production. Want to see if it makes any difference to my voice.

Sambostar

Ahhh.  The girl I used to sing with mentioned something like that.  She had some 'Cheese' and couldn't sing very high or something.

Apparently it's true, her singing teacher said the same.

Milk is gross.

I grew up eating dry cereal, plain toast without butter or marg and no milk in mashed potato, soup or pasta.  Can't say I missed it.

Although what is left of what pertains to be my teeth is completely shit though.

Drew_TNBD

Sambostar said:

Ahhh.  The girl I used to sing with mentioned something like that.  She had some 'Cheese' and couldn't sing very high or something.

Apparently it's true, her singing teacher said the same.

Milk is gross.

I grew up eating dry cereal, plain toast without butter or marg and no milk in mashed potato, soup or pasta.  Can't say I missed it.

Although what is left of what pertains to be my teeth is completely shit though.

Have you thought about getting new teeth?

Sambostar

5k a tooth.  I prefer the removable options on the NHS when it inevitably comes to it.  I've had my good times though and chewed lots of food so hey.

eSully

tone1;944955" said:

Things are getting wobbly...just checked the calendar and realised there is another weekend to go...I might need a group hug

Did you last the night? I'm still dry in 2016 but yesterday certainly tested that, no accounting for people acting like idiots (in the real world, not this forum). agree with @drew_fx, if there was a novelty it's certainly worn off now. I've not been convinced being teetotal is the way forward. It's been a good experiment but I've not personally noticed any great difference in myself. Maybe a bit more grumpy cause I can't have a bloody beer

Lodious

I've managed to stick with, although last night I cheated by going to bed at 8:30. The fact is I love beer and I love relaxing with a drink.

I am miserable as fuck right now, but I don't want to go back to where I started from. Giving up has been both easier and harder than I thought...I'm fine with not drinking, I just find it hard to be happy without a beer to look forward to. I hope it will pass, I've been cycling lots, doing stuff round the house, been practicing and playing more, I've lost some weight. All positive things, but I feel miserable as shit.

It's not helped that the money I had earmarked for a Jazzmaster all evaporated last night with 4 bills landing on the same day. January is shit.

tone1

eSully;945166" said:

[quote="tone1;944955"]Things are getting wobbly...just checked the calendar and realised there is another weekend to go...I might need a group hug

Did you last the night? I'm still dry in 2016 but yesterday certainly tested that, no accounting for people acting like idiots (in the real world, not this forum). agree with @drew_fx, if there was a novelty it's certainly worn off now. I've not been convinced being teetotal is the way forward. It's been a good experiment but I've not personally noticed any great difference in myself. Maybe a bit more grumpy cause I can't have a bloody beer

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I'm still good thanks, I did a whole year off a while back so I should be able to last the month...well saying that I had the intention of stopping for stoptober (October) but relented by the 24th which just happened to coincide with the School holidays..Kids drove me to it..
I'm not a big drinker, just like a glass of Red Wine and rarely have beer or spirits in the house..

Things I've found
1. I've lost a few pounds (4)
2. Comedy shows aren't that funny
3. I like earl grey tea
4. No massive increase in energy yet
5. No heart palpitations (had them a bit last time)
6. I have felt weird at times
7. I'm with @Lodious on all of his points..

ICBM

Yes, I'm definitely missing having a beer. It's not like a craving and I don't feel miserable, but I will be having one on February 1st...

It's been a worthwhile experiment to see what difference it made, and I do definitely intend to drink less now, but I just like beer, and alcohol.

bluechargeboy

I have got off quite easy for some reason, much easier than that time I tried to give up dairy for about two days! Got a gig on 29th to finish off the month with a challenge. I have done enough gigs now that I don't need a pint to take the edge off before we go on, so it should be fine.

I have been thinking about it a lot and the only thing that would scare me about being a non-drinker is going to sleep in a tent at festivals! although I suppose I could use the money I save to sleep in the nearest Premier Inn.

Well done to those who are staying the course, especially if it is a test of willpower.