Couple of pints at the Shrewsbury game, and likely a couple more at Peterborough.
That's it in January - and I've lost 12lbs (not eating much either!!).
You've lost 12lbs in 21 days? Bloody hell.
Depends what your starting weight is, of course. I usually lose about half that but I'm starting from around 11 stone. Not to sound smug. I am sure Bob is also a lot taller than me, it isn't difficult.
Stopped drinking red wine and beer since 2nd January. Have one pre-mixed can of G&T an evening, the rest is low-calorie lemon flavoured tonic water (about 1 litre a day). Feel better all round, sleep better and hence may carry-on through Feb. Total units a week is 9.1.
Red be careful of the aspartame in the low calorie tonic water. Stuffs lethal. Especially as you’re drinking a litre a day. Why not just mix lemon/lime with sparkling water instead? X
Yep, and I had a series of personal setbacks this weekend. Normally I'd drink myself into oblivion, but feel slightly proud that I didn't. Not sure I feel any healthier or happier, and I've had a splitting headache, but generally I've been feeling a bit under the weather recently, so who can tell.
Drink was turning into a problem for me so I'm glad I've broken it's back for now
Stopped drinking red wine and beer since 2nd January. Have one pre-mixed can of G&T an evening, the rest is low-calorie lemon flavoured tonic water (about 1 litre a day). Feel better all round, sleep better and hence may carry-on through Feb. Total units a week is 9.1.
Red be careful of the aspartame in the low calorie tonic water. Stuffs lethal. Especially as you’re drinking a litre a day. Why not just mix lemon/lime with sparkling water instead? X
Thanks for the advice @KBslittlesis , I'll look for an alternative.
I'm dryish this month, only drinking when out in the evening which effectively means I'm drinking once a week
Painful watching MOTD without a drink, especially when Palace are losing!
The annoying is that although I've been drinking less this month, because I've been under the weather I haven't been to the gym for 3 weeks - first visit today - hence I've actually put on weight during my dryish month!
It's one thing stopping drinking if you normally drink on the way home from work.on the train or indoors, it's totally different abandoning your local for a month in their leanest time of year. And then moaning without irony about pubs closing
I'm really disappointed at the amount of people I know doing this.
Not going out for a Monday club is going to have no discernable benefit to your health and if you are boozing that much that a month makes you feel markedly better then good on you, and I say that without hint of sarcasm.or anything else malicious.
If you are going to take part in a fad do it, but don't moan about the lack of pubs
It's one thing stopping drinking if you normally drink on the way home from work.on the train or indoors, it's totally different abandoning your local for a month in their leanest time of year. And then moaning without irony about pubs closing
I'm really disappointed at the amount of people I know doing this.
Not going out for a Monday club is going to have no discernible benefit to your health and if you are boozing that much that a month makes you feel markedly better then good on you, and I say that without hint of sarcasm.or anything else malicious.
If you are going to take part in a fad do it, but don't moan about the lack of pubs
We are just going through our 5th Dry January at The Long Pond, yes it is quieter but January is the quietest month, I speak to a lot of other local Landlords and many say this January is very quiet. One ( a very popular proper local boozer) told me he had no one in at all last Sunday night after 7pm. People are depressed, skint and on fitness campaigns which don't necessarily mean they are totally dry. Weekends are holding up for us though, Friday night and Saturday and Sunday lunchtimes very busy and the odd lively mid-week night. Pubs don't close down due to Dry January.
It's one thing stopping drinking if you normally drink on the way home from work.on the train or indoors, it's totally different abandoning your local for a month in their leanest time of year. And then moaning without irony about pubs closing
I'm really disappointed at the amount of people I know doing this.
Not going out for a Monday club is going to have no discernible benefit to your health and if you are boozing that much that a month makes you feel markedly better then good on you, and I say that without hint of sarcasm.or anything else malicious.
If you are going to take part in a fad do it, but don't moan about the lack of pubs
We are just going through our 5th Dry January at The Long Pond, yes it is quieter but January is the quietest month, I speak to a lot of other local Landlords and many say this January is very quiet. One ( a very popular proper local boozer) told me he had no one in at all last Sunday night after 7pm. People are depressed, skint and on fitness campaigns which don't necessarily mean they are totally dry. Weekends are holding up for us though, Friday night and Saturday and Sunday lunchtimes very busy and the odd lively mid-week night. Pubs don't close down due to Dry January.
That settles it then. Not too late to join us @Carter
Stopped drinking red wine and beer since 2nd January. Have one pre-mixed can of G&T an evening, the rest is low-calorie lemon flavoured tonic water (about 1 litre a day). Feel better all round, sleep better and hence may carry-on through Feb. Total units a week is 9.1.
Red be careful of the aspartame in the low calorie tonic water. Stuffs lethal. Especially as you’re drinking a litre a day. Why not just mix lemon/lime with sparkling water instead? X
In what way is Aspartame lethal? I'm type 2 diabetic and have been using this for over 20 years. I have regular check up and blood test show that my liver and kidney function are ok.
There are just as many articles warning about Aspartame as there are saying its ok.
Yes, doing dry January here. Also have the app. Sleeping better, saving the money (putting it aside each night) and losing weight. Trying to get below 12 stone and also trying to get my blood pressure down (which was in the pre-high stage before doing this.) Blood pressure is coming down so all good so far.
I used to stock up, especially when there was an offer for Bells at £15 a litre, it made perfect economic sense. However, about a year back I realised that it was a false economy as I would guzzle it back like the weak willed idiot that I am. Nowadays the Raith booze cupboard is a rather empty space. Although I never really suffered crushing hangovers, I did used to wake with a general muzziness, which I hated, especially as a morning person that I consider I am.
I do feel a bit better for it - nothing spectacular - but (I know I can say this on CL as no subject is taboo) number twos are a lot easier, I have even started to experience the wipe and away effect. A joy to behold!
It's one thing stopping drinking if you normally drink on the way home from work.on the train or indoors, it's totally different abandoning your local for a month in their leanest time of year. And then moaning without irony about pubs closing
I'm really disappointed at the amount of people I know doing this.
Not going out for a Monday club is going to have no discernible benefit to your health and if you are boozing that much that a month makes you feel markedly better then good on you, and I say that without hint of sarcasm.or anything else malicious.
If you are going to take part in a fad do it, but don't moan about the lack of pubs
We are just going through our 5th Dry January at The Long Pond, yes it is quieter but January is the quietest month, I speak to a lot of other local Landlords and many say this January is very quiet. One ( a very popular proper local boozer) told me he had no one in at all last Sunday night after 7pm. People are depressed, skint and on fitness campaigns which don't necessarily mean they are totally dry. Weekends are holding up for us though, Friday night and Saturday and Sunday lunchtimes very busy and the odd lively mid-week night. Pubs don't close down due to Dry January.
I know they don't, it doesn't help though does it, by its nature of encouraging people to not drink it is daft. Anyone who normally drinks moderately who takes part in abstinence will go crazy when February arrives. One of the reasons your place is open and others like it, is because of the amount of proper pubs that have closed. I love micropubs by the way, although I've driven past your place loads I've never been in on a count of having the car and a lack of willpower to just have one drink.
It's one thing stopping drinking if you normally drink on the way home from work.on the train or indoors, it's totally different abandoning your local for a month in their leanest time of year. And then moaning without irony about pubs closing
I'm really disappointed at the amount of people I know doing this.
Not going out for a Monday club is going to have no discernible benefit to your health and if you are boozing that much that a month makes you feel markedly better then good on you, and I say that without hint of sarcasm.or anything else malicious.
If you are going to take part in a fad do it, but don't moan about the lack of pubs
We are just going through our 5th Dry January at The Long Pond, yes it is quieter but January is the quietest month, I speak to a lot of other local Landlords and many say this January is very quiet. One ( a very popular proper local boozer) told me he had no one in at all last Sunday night after 7pm. People are depressed, skint and on fitness campaigns which don't necessarily mean they are totally dry. Weekends are holding up for us though, Friday night and Saturday and Sunday lunchtimes very busy and the odd lively mid-week night. Pubs don't close down due to Dry January.
I know they don't, it doesn't help though does it, by its nature of encouraging people to not drink it is daft. Anyone who normally drinks moderately who takes part in abstinence will go crazy when February arrives. One of the reasons your place is open and others like it, is because of the amount of proper pubs that have closed. I love micropubs by the way, although I've driven past your place loads I've never been in on a count of having the car and a lack of willpower to just have one drink.
They've done studies that show people who don't drink in January effectively "reset" their relationship with alcohol and drink less throughout the year.
You also don't need to be a raging alcoholic to have health benefits from not drinking for a month. Weight loss (as seen in this thread), decrease in blood pressure, improvement in diabetes risk, large decreases in blood factors that point to cancer risk. Just from a month off.
Dry January is nothing new. Many City bankers and brokers were doing it over 30 years ago after overindulging at Christmas. Not many made it through though, me included. Just another thing that has reached millions due to social media.
It's one thing stopping drinking if you normally drink on the way home from work.on the train or indoors, it's totally different abandoning your local for a month in their leanest time of year. And then moaning without irony about pubs closing
I'm really disappointed at the amount of people I know doing this.
Not going out for a Monday club is going to have no discernable benefit to your health and if you are boozing that much that a month makes you feel markedly better then good on you, and I say that without hint of sarcasm.or anything else malicious.
If you are going to take part in a fad do it, but don't moan about the lack of pubs
Fair points @Carter, however the only time i go to a pub to just drink is football. And thats not happened for a few years... When I go to a boozer its usually to eat (and drink obviously), me and the Mrs still go out to eat, but we are that boring couple who have Lime and Soda, mind you we then go home and do a couple of bags of bugle...it gets us through Dry January. ;o) Im with you on pubs closing, but if they do decent food and put on good entertainment they may do OK.
Stopped drinking red wine and beer since 2nd January. Have one pre-mixed can of G&T an evening, the rest is low-calorie lemon flavoured tonic water (about 1 litre a day). Feel better all round, sleep better and hence may carry-on through Feb. Total units a week is 9.1.
Red be careful of the aspartame in the low calorie tonic water. Stuffs lethal. Especially as you’re drinking a litre a day. Why not just mix lemon/lime with sparkling water instead? X
In what way is Aspartame lethal? I'm type 2 diabetic and have been using this for over 20 years. I have regular check up and blood test show that my liver and kidney function are ok.
There are just as many articles warning about Aspartame as there are saying its ok.
I’m amazed you’re happy to consume this being type 2. It’s known that aspartame interferes with your ability to know when you’re full, which in some cases can lead to overeating. It’s also linked to many side affects if consumed in large quantities (headaches, dizziness, sleep deprivation, depression) It’s in so many products that it doesn’t need to be in, just like natural sugar. If you’re happy to consume it, that’s your decision. My belief, it’s unnatural just like margarine, and therefore I won’t touch it. Especially as I have Lymes.
I've noticed that as I've got older, hangovers had started getting a lot worse. Even drinking 4 or 5 pints would really affect me the next day. It got to a point about a year ago where I realised that the enjoyment that I got from drinking didn't compensate for the shitty feeling the next day.
I haven't abstained completely and still have a couple of pints every few weeks, but don't see myself going on a binge or getting drunk ever again. I was in pretty good health anyway so haven't noticed any additional health benefits whatsoever, apart from waking up feeling "normal" every morning now.
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Drink was turning into a problem for me so I'm glad I've broken it's back for now
Having said that, I enjoyed having a few throughout the day at Charlton on Saturday.
I'm really disappointed at the amount of people I know doing this.
Not going out for a Monday club is going to have no discernable benefit to your health and if you are boozing that much that a month makes you feel markedly better then good on you, and I say that without hint of sarcasm.or anything else malicious.
If you are going to take part in a fad do it, but don't moan about the lack of pubs
Toying with rolling it into Feb as I have the last two years but not sure I will this time around.
And been ill every day with cough,bad chest and flu!!
Pubs don't close down due to Dry January.
I feel so virtuous when I wake up on Tuesday morning it's worth all the struggle and self-sacrifice.
There are just as many articles warning about Aspartame as there are saying its ok.
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/aspartame-facts/
I do feel a bit better for it - nothing spectacular - but (I know I can say this on CL as no subject is taboo) number twos are a lot easier, I have even started to experience the wipe and away effect. A joy to behold!
You also don't need to be a raging alcoholic to have health benefits from not drinking for a month. Weight loss (as seen in this thread), decrease in blood pressure, improvement in diabetes risk, large decreases in blood factors that point to cancer risk. Just from a month off.
When I go to a boozer its usually to eat (and drink obviously), me and the Mrs still go out to eat, but we are that boring couple who have Lime and Soda, mind you we then go home and do a couple of bags of bugle...it gets us through Dry January. ;o)
Im with you on pubs closing, but if they do decent food and put on good entertainment they may do OK.
It’s known that aspartame interferes with your ability to know when you’re full, which in some cases can lead to overeating.
It’s also linked to many side affects if consumed in large quantities (headaches, dizziness, sleep deprivation, depression)
It’s in so many products that it doesn’t need to be in, just like natural sugar.
If you’re happy to consume it, that’s your decision.
My belief, it’s unnatural just like margarine, and therefore I won’t touch it.
Especially as I have Lymes.
I've had none of the side effects you mention, maybe I don't consume large quantities?
Everyone is different, some people have no issues with it but some do.
I have made sure I have an umbrella wherever I go.
It got to a point about a year ago where I realised that the enjoyment that I got from drinking didn't compensate for the shitty feeling the next day.
I haven't abstained completely and still have a couple of pints every few weeks, but don't see myself going on a binge or getting drunk ever again.
I was in pretty good health anyway so haven't noticed any additional health benefits whatsoever, apart from waking up feeling "normal" every morning now.