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The Cutting Down Alcohol challenge for December & 2025 :)
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3/25 for me today please.
Well done @Wanna_Bee_Free for reaching 100 days this year (and counting). It's a hard habit to break, but I find being accountable here really helps me.What would you get if all you got was what you were thankful for?3 -
Sending hugs Wannabe.
I agree totally with you, posting on here is so helpful and Im very glad I came across this thread, you're all an inspiration. It's not a competition, it's what we feel we could or would like to achieve as an individual, and any AFD we can do is an achievement and certainly not pointless. I love Maman's reasoning for setting a lower target and then trying to beat it, but for me I need to be very strict with myself and not give myself too much room for negotiation as there's many an evening I'm tempted. I've set a target of 21 this month, it feels very high and I may not be able to achieve it, but because of this thread, I'll give it my best shot.
3/21 please cathybird.
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1/18 and now I've also got that horrible flu going around..I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe boards and spending & discounts boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
Debt owed;*update pending as I've no idea*
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@Wanna_Bee_Free sorry you've been having a tough time. It's doubly important to celebrate any AFDs at all when things are hard because not drinking is also a lot harder. I have to agree with others, coming on here is the best thing that has happened to me and the only thing that has helped me cut down. Stick with it - we're in this together!
@BlueJ94 sorry you're not feeling well, take care.
3/24 today please Cathybird.
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2/10 for today please cathybird
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December AFD challenge 20257 days =
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@Wanna_Bee_Free I wish things were easier for you, glad you keep on hanging in there though, your AFDs are very much not pointless, and in fact I'm sure you achieve a high number compared to many out there who don't keep track at all xx
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Debt owed;*update pending as I've no idea*
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Time to start a Fresh part 2, 2022! — MoneySavingExpert Forum
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@satchmo1 now I have to make target this month just for you! End of November was 85 days so up to 88 including yesterday.satchmo1 said:3/25 for me today please.
Well done @Wanna_Bee_Free for reaching 100 days this year (and counting). It's a hard habit to break, but I find being accountable here really helps me.
Declaring early for today again 4/14 to boost my motivation when I get home. Frustrating and stressful family day today which isn't what I need but needs must.
@oceandreamer thanks for your kind words and I am trying to stick with it.
@cathybird thanks for the reminder about how many more than zero 88 is!!3
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