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The Giving up/ Cutting down Alcohol support thread- number 10

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  • rachelww1
    rachelww1 Posts: 680 Forumite
    Bearacus, please could you put me down for the full 4 nights again this week.

    I was not AF yesterday so will not make my target this month. It was probably a bit unrealistic of me anyway while things are so stressful. I think I probably need a bit of leeway on the weekend, so any chance of changing my target to 27 days please Shaggy. At least this will give me the option of having 1 night a week where I can drink if I want.
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  • Miss_Piggy_2
    Miss_Piggy_2 Posts: 3,631 Forumite
    Bearacus - I've been in that position more times than I care to remember.:o Fresh new day today though.

    Miss P
    xx
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  • sumsup
    sumsup Posts: 88 Forumite
    Hello all, please put me down for the full SNC Bearacus.

    I managed to stay AF yesterday, usually enjoy plentiful red wine with Sunday dinner. Went to gym today too, so feeling quite pleased with self. That's 8 so far for me please Shaggy.

    Good luck to anyone just starting on their AF journey, it's only been a week for me and seems like ages. For some reason i'e broken out in spots, maybe body getting rid of toxins that usually just get zapped by the alcohol??

    S x
  • beckseven
    beckseven Posts: 877 Forumite
    Good luck jo1972-hope today/tonight is not too horrible for you. I know exactly where you are coming from bearacus because that is how I feel after a binge-guilty, hungover, ill and paranoid about what people think of me. Chin up and onwards and upwards as today is a fresh start :) I'm trying so hard to stop going completely overboard with alcohol when I do drink-this weekend gone I managed it but I really need to work at it.
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  • mackeroo
    mackeroo Posts: 806 Forumite
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    Thanks Bearacus for doing the challenge again this week and please dont give yourself a hard time, here is a line for you to draw under it
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    Good luck Jo on your challenge this eve, i really dont feel ive got any advice to give other than take it an hour at a time. I know in the past in an attempt to stop eating crap ive went to my bed super early to avoid the temptation. I will be on here this eve if you want to distract yourself with chit chat
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  • bearacus
    bearacus Posts: 824 Forumite
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    Just want to say thankyou to everyone for your kind words and Im ready to draw that line under saturday xx

    Feeling much better this afternoon and ready to rock this weeks challenge :T.

    Good luck to everyone on this journey and thanks for your support xx

    bearacus x

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  • bearacus
    bearacus Posts: 824 Forumite
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    edited 9 May 2011 at 6:30PM
    :ASchool Night Challenge:A

    Bearacus
    Beckseven
    Chloris
    Gien
    Mackeroo
    Maman
    Miss p
    Pricey sos
    Rachelww1
    Shaggy
    Sumsup

    :A3 nights:A
    Toomany
    :A1 night:A
    Jo1972



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  • gien
    gien Posts: 1,649 Forumite
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    Evening folks, there musy be something in the air (or water) because I too got sloshed on Sunday and have spent most of today feeling a bit rubbish!!! AM truley beginning to think I should just not touch the stuff!

    Sign me up for the SNC Bearacus - I need it!;)
    Trying to keep in budget.

    2270
  • Kerry78
    Kerry78 Posts: 228 Forumite
    Would like to declare NO. 4 & 5 Please

    I have decided not to drink Saturday night. I'd usually have at least half a bottle. I have to be honest though - it's more for calorie saving reasons than any other reason!
  • kdenty
    kdenty Posts: 250 Forumite
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    I saw your thread yesterday and realised what a good idea it would be for me to cut down on drinking wine. I need to save the money and it's become a bit of a friend when I need to relax at the end of a difficult day. I'm sure this is how problems start. My other half also doesnt like the fact I get more argumentative with him sometimes when I drink and I fall asleep at 9-10 so he can't watch telly with me. I'm also hoping to feel a bit healthier and maybe not feel as bloated, podgy and spotty.

    So tonight I'm sat here with a nice cup of tea, a bit of determination and the hope that it's not too late to join in.

    My last glass of wine was last night. I soo didn't want to get up for work this morning.

    Can I join the school night challenge too :)

    Kate x
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