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The Giving Up/ Cutting Down alcohol support thread - number 13

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  • maman
    maman Posts: 29,830 Forumite
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    Wanna_Bee_Free wrote: »
    Maman hope you enjoyed being a pumpkin....





    Oh I did and being a winking pumpkin at that!:D

    *Mari* wrote: »
    but instead of drinking and not stopping I had a glass of wine the stopped which is definitely a step forward!


    That's definitely a step forward mari. I'm told it's what 'normal' people do.;)
    AlexLK wrote: »
    we've stopped having it in the house unless decided prior to the evening meal.


    Good plan Alex both on the money and health side.


    15 AFDs please Shaggy.


    This must be one of my best month's for a long time especially as I was on holiday at the beginning.
  • Doshwaster
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    Hello all,

    I've been away from this board for a few months but after a very boozy 2 week holiday in October and Xmas/New Year approaching, I have decided that November is the perfect time to cut back and have a detox month.

    I did the Dryathlon in Jan and had moderate months in Feb and March but over the summer I pretty much drifted back to previous numbers of days drinking though maybe not to excess as often.

    I don't think I can go the whole month of November dry as I have a couple of family events but I'm going for an ambitious target of 21 AFD in November which pretty much means stopping all mid-week drinking.
  • maman
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    Doshwaster wrote: »
    Hello all,
    I don't think I can go the whole month of November dry as I have a couple of family events but I'm going for an ambitious target of 21 AFD in November which pretty much means stopping all mid-week drinking.

    Good plan and good to see you back.:)
  • Pippilongstocking
    Pippilongstocking Posts: 16,336 Forumite
    Well done on the AFD's Maman!

    Goodluck on your targets folks.

    Shaggy, I'm happy where I am the now, so I'm going to try for 30 in November................[insert blue shreeky face here]

    Just got me multi-vits and me winter punch stocked up on. We've visitors next weekend and told them we're on a health kick so its a wine free weekend for them too.

    Goodluck guys! These days are fairly dark now eh?

    waves to all.
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  • Barny1979
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    26/28 AFDs today :)
  • debjay
    debjay Posts: 2,091 Forumite
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    20/16 for tonight please.

    I've thought about November and will stick to SNC apart from one Sunday and Monday for my daughter's 18th birthday celebrations :bdaycake: so that's 19 for November please Shaggy.
  • Wanna_Bee_Free
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    5/14 for me please Shaggy.
  • satchmo1
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    Despite an awful day (see next paragraph) I'm NOT reaching for the bottle tonight so I'm now on 17/20 AFDs

    I had to go to DPW to restart my JSA claim. I know they are bonuses on deterring claims but I was reduced to tears when clerk said I should instead try for ESA as I was clearly depressed and unfit for work.
    What would you get if all you got was what you were thankful for?
  • mackeroo
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    2AFD's Shaggy

    Have been like a bear with a sore head today as had a rubbish night sleep, I thought I would have slept better with no alcohol but I guess my body isn't used to going to bed sober! I'm sure it will pass though. Will give some thought to my target for Novemeber
    It’s not what you have in your life but who you have in your life that counts
  • AlexLK
    AlexLK Posts: 6,125 Forumite
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    edited 30 October 2014 at 12:54AM
    No time for a drink this evening, so up to 20 and should reach target tomorrow.

    maman: I used to rather enjoy buying various wines and keeping a rather large stock to give us a choice. However, in my mind it also meant as we had it, we ought to drink it.

    On another note, the drinks budget for son's birthday party next month is £150 including Champagne with 11-15 adults to serve.
    2018 totals:
    Savings £11,200
    Mortgage Overpayments £5,500
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