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

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  • Trasijocha
    Trasijocha Posts: 171 Forumite
    phew another whole month alcohol free, 31/31 for March thanks Shaggy. Its been tough at times but worth it.

    HAPPY APRIL EVERYBODY !!!!!, I love this month when you can actually smell spring in the air................mmm
  • TooMany4Legs
    TooMany4Legs Posts: 104 Forumite
    Hello All
    And well done to those posting amazing numbers of AFDs :D and especially to Marru for 92.

    Didn't manage my (reduced and revised) target this month - just 8 AFDs for me in March. Must do better!

    Too Many xx
    :D:D:D:D:D Debt Free as of 26/3/2012 :D:D:D:D:D:D
  • Hi Shaggy, please can I change my target to 30 AFDs? Let us see if I can go through the month of April without drinking. If I don't at least I've aimed high.
    HSBC Credit Card £608.69, HSBC Overdraft: £4123.67, HSBC Loan: £8,270.69
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    Total Debt as of 9th June 2020: £15066.66
  • heath480
    heath480 Posts: 341 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Happy April to all.

    Good luck with achieving your AF target days.:A
    Sobriety delivers everything Alcohol promised.


    Alcohol free since May 23rd 2003.:D
  • bearacus
    bearacus Posts: 824 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    edited 1 April 2011 at 9:22AM
    Hey everyone x

    So glad March has gone and April is here x

    I dont normally declare so early in the morning but as Im at my mums and know I wont drink tonight..
    1 AF for April please Shaggy

    good luck to everyone and hugs to those who may need them

    bearacus x

    Just wondering has miss p followed us over to the new thread? Hope everyone has found us ok xx

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  • Chloris
    Chloris Posts: 722 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper
    I was wondering where Miss Piggy is.
  • lala1974
    lala1974 Posts: 424 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Hi Everyone!

    Sorry I was AWOL last month. I didn't set a target and can count on one hand the AF days! Very disappointed with myself because of this and am now working hard on reminding myself of how much better I feel when I've not had a wine or beer the night before!
    So....can I come back please??? Please forgive me and say yes :o

    I'd like to commit to 15 AF's this month if you'll allow me! There are a few Bank holidays, weddings and a trip to Wembly to take into account so I won't raise the bar too high. All the same, it will be a massive improvement on this month.

    Lala x
    :);) AF since 10.04.11 :):D
    "Feel the fear and do it anyway" - Susan Jeffers
  • rachelww1
    rachelww1 Posts: 680 Forumite
    Well, I finished March AF so 17 AFDs in total. I joined SW last night and realise I weigh more than I ever have in my life (even when I was pregnant). Think I'll drop beer on the head, and if I do drink I'll have a small spirit instead, as I'll never slim down while staying on the lager.

    Could I up my target to 21 for April please Shaggy. Sorry to be a pain (but I'd really like an easter egg basket :D).

    Well done to everyone for great March scores :T
    LBM Dec 10. Total unsecured debt £41176 :eek: Nov 12 Debt Free Thanks Mum x RIP x

    2013 Savings £250
    2013 OP £3500
  • Trasijocha
    Trasijocha Posts: 171 Forumite
    Hi Shaggy, please can I change my target to 30 AFDs? Let us see if I can go through the month of April without drinking. If I don't at least I've aimed high.

    Go for it phoenix, you can do it.

    For those wanting diet tips, try checking out myfitnesspal.com
    it is free and with the on-line calorie tracker you can track the amount of calories you eat (or drink) a day and as long as you stay within your daily amount you will lose weight. I`ve lost 5 Ibs in a couple of weeks. I find it far more acurate than ww - in actual fact it was through having absolutely no success at all on the new ww pro points plan that I switched over and to be honest I find it much more convenient than counting ww points as most foods and drinks you buy have their calorie value listed. xxx
  • BeardedDez
    BeardedDez Posts: 48 Forumite
    Finished on 18 for March.

    Will be changing my user name to Yorkshiremanc can you please adjust as I will be deleting my posts. Thanks
    Debt November 2010 -
    Total -
    [STRIKE]£14529.99[/STRIKE] -£4557.74
    AFD Jan 2/21 Weight Loss -[STRIKE]14st9lbs[/STRIKE]14st 9lbs Target-13st 3lbs Lost-

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