Dry January

[syncroid]

Anyone else participating?
This is a first for me. I usually get home from work and have a couple glasses of wine. Sometimes more.
It has not been too bad. The first couple of nights were the worst. Mainly because it was routine.

[berettafan]

i'm willing to try but haven't seen any specifics on which day in January.

[flatbutt]

Too late.

[URY914]

I thought this was going to be about the weather.

[Danimal16]

Dan, I had not planned on going dry for January, but things seem to be working out that way. I have had two glasses of wine this whole month. I admit I feel better and have some physical benefits. Like I said, didn't plan it, but what the heck. (though and old friend is visiting this weekend and she like champagne.)

[stealthn]

Yup, on it

I am trying to lose weight and red wine is my kryptonite so I figured I’d give it a go until my anniversary on the 29th.

No problem

[930addict]

I've been dry for almost two years now after abusing alcohol for the last 15 years. I was a high functioning alcoholic and of course I was in denial - it was just a hobby. Took inspiration from an unlikely source to make me realize. I've lost 95 pounds and couldn't be happier!

[Bill Douglas]

No thanks. I'll wait until Dry July and then take a day off drinking.

[javadog]

January has been pretty dry here, I may have to run the lawn sprinklers in the coming days. I was hoping to avoid that.

Didn’t realize no drinking in January was a thing. I haven’t had anything in a while, mainly because I don’t have any beer in the fridge and no wine, either. I do have some tequila in the freezer but it’s not really margarita season yet.

[stevej37]

Originally Posted by 930addict

I've been dry for almost two years now after abusing alcohol for the last 15 years. I was a high functioning alcoholic and of course I was in denial - it was just a hobby. Took inspiration from an unlikely source to make me realize. I've lost 95 pounds and couldn't be happier!

I never liked alcohol much...or wine.
But I really like the taste of a good beer. I'm afraid if I quit drinking beer I might lose 95lbs also. Then I would weigh 55 pounds.

[LWJ]

I started the day after Christmas.

No sugar / no alcohol for 30 days.

It is sort of a pain in the rear. I did the same in September. It was harder then.

I consume WAY too much sugar and alcohol apparently converts to sugar in your body. So I kicked it for a month.

Interesting. I do drink a glass or two of red wine every other night or so. I thought the alcohol would be tough. It really isn't. The sugar is more difficult.

But, last time I did this, I thought I was happier. This time I have lost 7 pounds so far in 2.5 weeks!

Not really enjoying myself but I think my body appreciates it. And what is odd? EVERYONE I speak with confesses to eating too much sugar. It is universal.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Dry January? My bottle of Blanton's says otherwise and just picked up a nice Chateauneuf-du-Pape for some forthcoming cassoulet.

[javadog]

Cassoulet!

I make one every winter, haven’t done it yet.

[flatbutt]

Originally Posted by 930addict

I've been dry for almost two years now after abusing alcohol for the last 15 years. I was a high functioning alcoholic and of course I was in denial - it was just a hobby. Took inspiration from an unlikely source to make me realize. I've lost 95 pounds and couldn't be happier!

2 years well done!!

[Bill Douglas]

Originally Posted by LWJ

Not really enjoying myself but I think my body appreciates it. And what is odd? EVERYONE I speak with confesses to eating too much sugar. It is universal.

It's been a year and a half since I stopped eating sugar. No deserts, cakes, muffins or chocolate biscuits.

I don't feel any different but I sure enjoy not having that sugar crash feeling after gorging on sweets then rolling off the couch onto the floor

[Evans, Marv]

I was just talking to a guy I've known since the 60s last night and suggested we should get together for a beer. He responded he doesn't drink anything anymore. He said since he got so old, drinnking made him feel so bad, he gave it up totally. I guess if you wait long enough, the problem takes care of itself.

[hbueno]

Originally Posted by Shaun @ Tru6

Dry January? My bottle of Blanton's says otherwise and just picked up a nice Chateauneuf-du-Pape for some forthcoming cassoulet.

I just got back from the gym and I'm having a shot of bourbon before dinner

I'm moderate in my intake of alcohol and don't feel the need to avoid it for a month.

For those of you choosing to go dry, more power to you!

[Shaun @ Tru6]

My problem is I don't drink enough, I'm a pretty cheap date. One Old Fashioned, Sidecar or a generous single glass pour of cabernet or Chimay, and I'm done. Two of any of those and I'm not going anywhere.

[wdfifteen]

I need a reward for making it through the day. A martini before dinner and a glass of wine with the meal and I feel like it was all worth it.

[juanbenae]

Originally Posted by syncroid

Anyone else participating?
This is a first for me. I usually get home from work and have a couple glasses of wine. Sometimes more.
It has not been too bad. The first couple of nights were the worst. Mainly because it was routine.

Hey Dandy!

Shame a business decision of mine cost us a friendship i valued... hope Emma is doing excellent at the academy. tell the boss i said hi.