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Giving up/ Cutting Down Alcohol Thread Part 16

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  • Barny1979
    Barny1979 Posts: 7,921 Forumite
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    4/15 AFDs today 
  • ManPants
    ManPants Posts: 559 Forumite
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    Hello Everyone 

    2 AF so far this month so not doing very well. 

    Manpants 
    Quit Smoking 12 years 2 months.
  • cathybird
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    edited 8 December 2020 at 11:35AM
    December

    7 days = image
    14 days = image
    21 days = image
    28 days = image
    Target reached = image
    Target beaten = image

    December targets
    Arkers 3/TF
    Barny 5/15
    cathybird 7/21 image
    Coveredinbees 2/15
    Cuppa
    happydenial
    lantanna 7/17 image
    maggiem 2/15
    maman 3/10
    ManPants 2/TF
    marahouti 6/20
    PriceySOS 3/22
    RobM99 8/28 image
    Season of Mist 4/18
    smushesma 11
    sukeyboo 3/10
    WBF 2/10

    ALL WELCOME TO JOIN!

  • Committing early for this evening - 2/10 please Cathybird. 
  • annetheman
    annetheman Posts: 1,042 Forumite
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    Hey all! I don’t know the codes or anything but happy everyone’s doing well in this thread, well is a day at least!

    I wish I joined months ago, I didn’t know this existed - I have gone 61 days with no alcohol whatsoever, reason was to save money!

    I have now cleared my CC debt (was around £2000 2 months ago!), feel happier, made £400 as employee of the quarter runner up, and saved around £207 I would’ve spent on wine (based on usual levels). 

    Think I’ll keep it up 👍🏾 
    Current debt-free wannabe stats:
    Credit cards: £9,705.31 | Loans: £4,419.39 | Student Loan (Plan 1): £11,301.00 | Total: £25,425.70
    Debt-free target: 21-Feb-2027
    Debt-free diary
  • Barny1979
    Barny1979 Posts: 7,921 Forumite
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    5/15 AFDs today 
  • lantanna
    lantanna Posts: 4,471 Forumite
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    Morning 7/17 for me today please. First smiley in woo hoo
  • RobM99
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    Morning annetheman, the 'code' is quite simple - the first number is how many AFDs (alcohol free days) you've had this month, followed by your self-selected monthly target of AFDs.  If you 'declare early', that means you said you won't drink today/night. As you reach a target, Cathybird gives you the appropriate smiley! After 7 days you get  image for example. (Yes, it's Santa with his finger in a plug socket!)  So for me today....

    Morning all, declaring early so it's 8/28 for me.


    Now a gainfully employed bassist again - WooHoo!
  • marahouti
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    Welcome anntheman. Rob has explained it very well and cathybird will be along later to add you to the list if you wish. You have done extremely well on your own but, speaking personally, this thread and being part of a community really helps.
    I am 7/20 for yesterday please cathy. Thank you. X
  • maman
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    Good to see you posting annetheman. You're very welcome to join. The thread has been running for many years but it's been particularly helpful during lockdown when so many people seem to have increased their drinking (and eating). 😊

    I was at a funeral yesterday and strong drink was taken. Back on the wagon today.

    4/10 AFDs please Cathy

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