The giving up/cutting down alcohol support thread! Part 2

happyshopper

I'm still on 19. Will deffo be AF today to make my target (unless you count the 7% alcohol in Covonia).

Will cobble together a first draft of the runners and riders for April later, 'fraid it won't be all clever whizzy bells 'n whistles like my more skilled predecessors, more of a spartan credit crunch approach appropriate to the economic climes we find ourselves in. If I could make it out of recycled banana skins I would (actually, perhaps banana skins not the best choice, eek). I digress....

So step up if you're joining in and haven't declared your targets, let's have your numbers in bold please if poss so I spot 'em as I whizz thru' the posts.
hasta luego!

fluffyb

Welcome lilibet dripping

I used to drink a bottle a night too - it's very easy to do imho The more you drink, the more you need to feel the buzz.

If you join in the April challenge it will help keep you motivated. I only joined the March challenge and should reach 17 AF days tonight :j This is more than I managed in the whole of 2008 :eek: and I never thought I could do it

To answer your question - Kudzu is a plant derivative that has been used by the Chinese for years to stop alcohol cravings. I read about it last month and thought I would give it a try and it really works for me :j I am now able to be AF Mon-Thurs and drink [more moderately than before] on Fridays/Sats/Sun and now drink around 10-16 units a week instead of about 60 :eek:

Have a good day all xx

Needstochange

The Mad as March Hares AFM Challenge

Day 31 ITS FINAL DAY!!!!!! WHO WINS YOU DECIDE


115k 15/31 15/31 Target achieved :j
ad1jnl 25/31 18/31
betty_blue 15/31 5/31
bismarck 31/31 30/31
boysma 25/31 8/31
budget babe 31/31 30/31
eselt 31/31 30/31
esther mcvittie18/31 11/31
fayjmck 26/31 23/31
fedupandskint24/31 24/31 Target achieved :j
fluffybishop 8/31 16/31 Target exceeded :j
glasgowgirl 19/31 12/31
happyshopper20/31 20/31Target achieved :j
jo1972 31/31 21/31
lurkio18/31 16/31
maman 12/31 13/31 Target exceeded :j
miss piggy31/31 25/31
mollypolly 31/31 30/31
ms_london 31/31 11/31
needstochange 16/31 16/31Target achieved :j
nessa 56 15/31 1/31
noy noy 26/31 11/31
ophelia_10 24/31 12/31
Sea78 20/31 19/31
stroppy 10/31 5/31
the rugby coach no target set 8/31
**upsydaisy** 13/31 7/31
wannabefree 16/31 4/31
winebox 16/31 4/31

No of days pledged = 558
Actual = 445

Needstochange

Morning everyone

Final Day!!!! Still a chance to up your score;) I will post a final tally later tonight and of course announce the results of the public vote:D

Thanks for offering to score next month happy shopper and with the amount of dosh I spent on doing up the BB house I am looking forward to a banana skin budget:rotfl:

16 days for my April pledge please

Wanna_Bee_Free

I haven't managed any alcohol free days while I've been away so March total is 4/15 for me, with a possibility of getting to 5 if I sneak one in today at the last minute. Sorry for letting the side down in March. Thanks very much for doing the scores, NTC - really appreciate it.

I really want (need!) to keep going with this for April. I have decided to go for a goal of 2 AFDs each week so please put me down for 10/30 for April. I'm hoping this lower target will help me find some willpower.

115K

15 for me today, way hey, I made my target this month!!!! (after missing it in February.) Thank you very much NeedstoChange for keeping score.:T

I am also on 15 days AF target for April please.

Hope you are all okay. I think everyone is doing very, very well whether they made their targets or not. :A

xxxxx

ms_london

Needstochange wrote: »

Day 29

Who succeeds? We decide:D

ms_london 31/31 11/31

Hi NTC and everyone.

I havent been around for the past few weeks. Just had lots of stuff happening, lost my job, and this has all resulted in falling off the wagon - only 4 days, which I suppose for a month, still isnt bad. I was annoyed at myself at first, but, those 4 occasions drinking, just confirmed why I want to give up!

On the subject of 'The Secret Millionaire' - I cried buckets too! It just hits home that although I feel like my life sucks sometimes, I have soooo much, and hould do more for other people that really need it. I have picked up a volunteer form and am going to give a couple hours of week doing something charitable and for someone who needs it. It was very sad!

I hope everyone is doing ok.

xx

Needstochange

ms_london sorry to hear you had a bad month but you managed to get right back on the wagon so well done you:T

What is your final score then and I will update?

Pippilongstocking

HI all
Sorry wasnt AF last night

but I did only have a wee can of wine - rather than pick up a bottle - I am now picking up those wee cans - no money saving but as its only about a glass or so I really want - then where's the logic in buying a bottle and drinking it all?

My own fault went to the supermarket late with OH - and they all got some treats and I know I struggle in the supermarket at night.

Hey ho - will be AF tonight - so will update tomorrow x

Keep it up chaps - whos in charge in April - ?

jo1972

I'm in work but really busy so will do my hello's and questions later!

Just want to say, that I am so proud of myself for abstaining last night, I feel great(ish) and so so so want an AF day today, just wish that beer bell wouldn't ring and make everything so crap.