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Alcohol Free Jan and Monthly Debt Decrease Challenge

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  • How's everyone still getting on? Half way through the month and I'm doing well! My friend turned up at my house at 2.30 last Saturday, drunk and covered in blood because she'd fallen over ... well, that certainly reaffirmed that getting drunk isn't for me any more! And last night I caught that binge drinking programme - scary!

    Although I don't think Feb with be a FAFA month, it will cetainly be a drinking in moderation month!
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  • Not doing great today & resorted to a G&T & bottle of red which I'll ekk out but still....less than I was drinkin but not alch free!
    Nerd no 109 Long haulers supporters DFW #1! Even in the darkest moments, love and hope are always possible.

  • globalds
    globalds Posts: 9,431 Forumite
    Thursday and Nothing since last Friday ....Friday tomorrow and it will be hard work not to have a few beers ...

    ...In Search of Me ...Even getting as far as we all have is worth a few pats on the back ..

    We all have bad days ..Suck it in if you can ...if not let rip ..enjoy the blow out ..then knuckle down again ...

    (This in no way should be used as a philosophy for life ..I am testament to the fact that following this aproach will not be a route to being a millionair)


    Good luck everyone ..I for one think we have all been fantastic ....None of us have looked our usual alcoholic selves this month ..:D
  • Thanks for that! I know I shouldnt have but after a particularly stressful day was hard not to but could if I'd put my mind to it! Would have been much better with a hot bath & early night but never mind! Still less than I would have had normally I guess!
    Nerd no 109 Long haulers supporters DFW #1! Even in the darkest moments, love and hope are always possible.

  • I'm doing OK so far - having a cold has helped as I don't fancy drinking too much. This weekend we are off to a friends for supper so I shall have to have a glass of red there (it'll be top notch tipple too as they are wine buffs!)
    Saving to pay the tax man
  • FrugalJo
    FrugalJo Posts: 549 Forumite
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    Failed miserably since last weekend, can only blame some of the dodgy tracks on Slicethepie.

    On a serious note I'm back on the wagon again this evening, basically the kids taxi service on Friday nights with footie training and clubs so not a problem tonight.
    The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones. - Chinese Proverb
    Jo
  • yellowmonkey
    yellowmonkey Posts: 7,052 Forumite
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    Well I tried.

    Cannot do it and give up smoking as well I'm afraid. Need to concentrate on one thing at a time at the moment. Good luck to everyone though.

    Take care

    ym

  • shandypants5
    shandypants5 Posts: 2,124 Forumite
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    Gahhh.. Failed here too... no excuses...
    Just decided that after a crappy week at work I wanted a treat at the weekend.
    Didnt drink as much as I usually do on a friday night though ( 4 cans not 8 or 10). so the break has done me some good.

    will try and start again soon....

    Well done everyone so far..:T
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  • Lelc
    Lelc Posts: 558 Forumite
    The urge for a glass of wine was too strong for me last night so had a large glass of red. I enjoyed it but I had a terrible nights sleep and have a sore head this morning. So back on the wagon for me tonight.

    LC
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  • globalds
    globalds Posts: 9,431 Forumite
    I drank again this Friday ...Nothing Saturday and I think I can hold on till next Friday :o
    The good news is that I drank less this Friday than last ...
    I am still happy with the results ...I have been having a drink every day for as long as I can remember ...(This may be due to the alcohol affecting my memory)
    Come on folks keep doing as much as you can .
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