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

fakeplastictwee

Hello

I used to frequent this thread a few years ago, and have been thinking a lot about my alcohol intake recently. I know it really helped me last time as I felt a had support here, and felt more answerable to myself by logging things here. So I'd like to join in again if that's OK? I bet there will be a few people doing this with the new year bringing in changes!

Was originally going to aim for a totally dry January, but I have a couple of engagements in the diary so I shall be realistic and set my target at 29 AFDs please.
Last time I tried this, I did not like tea. I'm not sure how I ever managed without a cuppa tea! So hoping to be more successful this time around.

Happy new year!

debjay

Happy New Year Everyone.

1/31 for tonight please.

maman

Honey_Bear wrote: »

Let me know if I sound preachy. I don't mean to; it's just I wish I'd known these things before. The slimming and dieting industry isn't really that helpful when it comes to practical ways of changing behaviours for keeps, in my opinion. They need to keep their customer base coming back for more.

Not preachy at all HB but very helpful to hear from your experiences. It seems we did the same thing but in reverse. I cut down the alcohol then when I was confident with that I overhauled the eating. To be honest I'd tried healthy eating with unhealthy drinking first and that had no effect at all!:rotfl:


I think we're agreed that both is needed.


I think it's worth explaining because I'm sure more people are motivated by giving up empty calories in booze and saving money than by health warnings. Well I am anyway.:p:D

afoolwithmoney

Hello I was lucky enough to join this group last year for support for a dry January..Just thought I would pop back to let you know that Ive stayed dry for the whole twelve months for no other reason than Ive enjoyed being sober far more than drinking. Again thank you :j

satchmo1

First AFD of 2015 tonight, 1/31

fakeplastictwee

Declaring 1/29 tonight, thanks

Honey_Bear

afoolwithmoney wrote: »

Hello I was lucky enough to join this group last year for support for a dry January..Just thought I would pop back to let you know that Ive stayed dry for the whole twelve months for no other reason than Ive enjoyed being sober far more than drinking. Again thank you :j

Wow! Hugely well done!


1/31 please, Shaggy.

grassgirl

Declaring for today a bit early but I'll stick to it then

2nd AFD I think I aimed for 21

grumpyoldgal

Oh heck, I'm late!!!!


Firstly good morning and Happy New Year all, I've been very absent from here for many reasons but hope you are all well and had a lovely Christmas and wish you all the very best for the new year.


Now then, for December I didn't hit my target but reached 21 AFDs, for January I would like to aim for 26/31


Good luck all xx

shaggydoo

Happy New Year :hello:

1 more AFD for December and 1 for January.

Got on the scales this morning - put on no weight over Christmas. Sooooo chuffed.



Shaggyx