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Iam will be hard as I love a drink etc
But the health benefits OMG WTF |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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January is had enough so to go dry  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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BAD bloody phone |
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over a year ago
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I am! It’s going to be difficult though, but I’ve got through worse hah |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
Newcastle |
Not drank over the festive period so I'll wet my mouth some way or another  |
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over a year ago
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Nope! Two weeks all inclusive next week so not a chance  x |
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Nope never entered my head till you posted this  |
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Definitely not, January is a miserable month and wouldn't want to make it any worse |
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By *rettyflamingoWoman
over a year ago
Where the flamboyance of flamingos live |
No not at all in terms of sex, bring it on and alcohol I don’t really drink very much to Warren to need to go dry x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I am going for it, did it last time in 2020 and Dry January lasted until July! |
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Never drank over the Christmas time there or since November, not big on the whole must drink on new year sheep, buy most likely have a night out some point in January as birthdays then aswell |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I am!
I just need to finish the rum and wine I currently have in the house. |
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"No not at all in terms of sex, bring it on and alcohol I don’t really drink very much to Warren to need to go dry x"
why you bringing white rabbits into it then?  |
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Been about 15 years without touching alcohol now and don’t really miss it. Mrs CT still enjoys a drink although she has cut back quite a bit. |
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We are..
Dry January as a challenge.
February as well if we can manage it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’ve been “dry” for ten years now and it was a life changing decision.
It’s not easy at first and it’s not for everyone.
I now have a couple of high Adrenalin and high energy hobbies and my personal well being both mentally and physically are amazing.
Sorry to crow but I can’t recommend sobriety (for me) highly enough. |
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No,I don't do these month things, stoptober, dry January, no nut November etc.
If I don't want to do something, I don't do it and if I do want to do something, I do it. |
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By *asyGent75Man
over a year ago
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Bollox that I’ve got some homebrew wine which requires attending to, plus I’ve found out that if you mix Corona with amaretto it tastes like DrPepper and I do enjoy an amaretto n coffee after work |
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"Not drank over the festive period so I'll wet my mouth some way or another "
Well if you have been un well you should keep fluids up. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Certainly not!  |
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Mr doesn't drink and I drink much less nowdays. I'm down to a bottle every 10days. I may do dry January |
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"Been about 15 years without touching alcohol now and don’t really miss it. Mrs CT still enjoys a drink although she has cut back quite a bit. "
So you could encourage her to try dry January |
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over a year ago
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Being doing dry January for many years it’s easy, I had a serious issue with drink in my late tens early twenties I decided then I needed to slow down or become alcoholic. Now I only drink at the weekend and haven’t been d*unk in many years. |
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"Bollox that I’ve got some homebrew wine which requires attending to, plus I’ve found out that if you mix Corona with amaretto it tastes like DrPepper and I do enjoy an amaretto n coffee after work "
Try a double port in a large glass with a WKD blue if you like Vimto? |
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"I’ve been “dry” for ten years now and it was a life changing decision.
It’s not easy at first and it’s not for everyone.
I now have a couple of high Adrenalin and high energy hobbies and my personal well being both mentally and physically are amazing.
Sorry to crow but I can’t recommend sobriety (for me) highly enough. "
Is that both of you? |
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"Mr doesn't drink and I drink much less nowdays. I'm down to a bottle every 10days. I may do dry January "
Go for it you will feel better for it. And your partner might like it . If thay don't drink  |
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over a year ago
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"I am!
I just need to finish the rum and wine I currently have in the house. "
I'm always happy to help |
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"Iam will be hard as I love a drink etc
But the health benefits OMG WTF"
It's a great idea OP. If you can stretch to 100 AF days, you'd notice real differences. |
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"I’ve been “dry” for ten years now and it was a life changing decision.
It’s not easy at first and it’s not for everyone.
I now have a couple of high Adrenalin and high energy hobbies and my personal well being both mentally and physically are amazing.
Sorry to crow but I can’t recommend sobriety (for me) highly enough. "
I wholeheartedly agree, 2023 will be my 4th sober year and I wish I'd done it 20 years ago.
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"Iam will be hard as I love a drink etc
But the health benefits OMG WTF
It's a great idea OP. If you can stretch to 100 AF days, you'd notice real differences. "
Don't know about 100 Alcohol Free days Holiday in mid Feb.. |
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I am looking to do it. Need to lose the weight from Christmas feel as if I’m suddenly pregnant lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I’ve been “dry” for ten years now and it was a life changing decision.
It’s not easy at first and it’s not for everyone.
I now have a couple of high Adrenalin and high energy hobbies and my personal well being both mentally and physically are amazing.
Sorry to crow but I can’t recommend sobriety (for me) highly enough.
Is that both of you?"
No. She’ll have a couple of glasses of wine if we go out and maybe a G+t but she always has an available driver.
She may do a dry January as she’s currently suffering from post Christmas “I’m fat and no one loves me!” Syndrome.  |
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I had a dry November and I lost over a stone |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I’ve been “dry” for ten years now and it was a life changing decision.
It’s not easy at first and it’s not for everyone.
I now have a couple of high Adrenalin and high energy hobbies and my personal well being both mentally and physically are amazing.
Sorry to crow but I can’t recommend sobriety (for me) highly enough.
I wholeheartedly agree, 2023 will be my 4th sober year and I wish I'd done it 20 years ago.
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By *ornycougaWoman
over a year ago
Wherever I lay my hat |
I'm thinking of it. January is normally too shit to get through without booze but I'm actually relishing the thought of healthy eating, going hard on the exercise and cutting out the alcohol to kick start 2023 |
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over a year ago
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"I'm thinking of it. January is normally too shit to get through without booze but I'm actually relishing the thought of healthy eating, going hard on the exercise and cutting out the alcohol to kick start 2023"
This is my plan!
I will be fit god dam it!! |
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"I had a dry November and I lost over a stone "
Good for you do you feel good for doing it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Tee total
So not alcohol for three years |
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Yep I'm going to give alcohol a rest for January... I've just knocked up a new batch of meth ..so that should see me through til February..  |
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Yes. I had no plans to do it but I feel like shit after drinking too much over the last week or so. Get New Years Eve and Day out the way and I’m not drinking for a long time. |
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"Yep I'm going to give alcohol a rest for January... I've just knocked up a new batch of meth ..so that should see me through til February.. "
Heisenberg? |
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I go months at a time without drinking. If you can’t cope for one month without booze then I think you have a bit of a problem. |
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"I had a dry November and I lost over a stone
Good for you do you feel good for doing it."
I am delighted with my weight loss and my skin looks better too. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I go months at a time without drinking. If you can’t cope for one month without booze then I think you have a bit of a problem. "
I have a lot of problems, this problem helps with the other problems. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Hell no!!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I hope January is dry for all the roofers and builders (and anyone else working outside) so they can still go to work |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yes I'm going to do it. .. I have half a bottle of red left to drink |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"No,I don't do these month things, stoptober, dry January, no nut November etc.
If I don't want to do something, I don't do it and if I do want to do something, I do it. "
Exactly this, social media has a lot to answer for. Just do you and not think you have to follow a craze |
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"Just do you and not think you have to follow a craze"
It's not really a craze, it's more of a challenge.
Obviously if you aren't a regular drinker then it's not much of a challenge, but if you are it can be. |
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over a year ago
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"No,I don't do these month things, stoptober, dry January, no nut November etc.
If I don't want to do something, I don't do it and if I do want to do something, I do it.
Exactly this, social media has a lot to answer for. Just do you and not think you have to follow a craze"
Maybe people find a bit of support knowing others are doing the same?
Does it really matter. |
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Not doing Dry January (one birthday and one trip away) but certainly need to live a more healthy lifestyle and alcohol is a fairly big factor, so we'll cut down. |
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Not a chance - only had a buck fizz on Xmas day so I have fridge & cupboard full of various beverages - also it's a birthday month for me
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"I'm thinking of it. January is normally too shit to get through without booze but I'm actually relishing the thought of healthy eating, going hard on the exercise and cutting out the alcohol to kick start 2023"
Glow up! Same, good intentions, see how long that lasts |
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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago
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Could do. It’s no effort for me as I don’t drink often anyway. |
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"No,I don't do these month things, stoptober, dry January, no nut November etc.
If I don't want to do something, I don't do it and if I do want to do something, I do it.
Exactly this, social media has a lot to answer for. Just do you and not think you have to follow a craze
Maybe people find a bit of support knowing others are doing the same?
Does it really matter. "
Actually. I hadn’t considered this. |
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Yep We’re doing it, starting on the 2nd tho as we’re out NYE and NYD
Jack |
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I stopped drinking in September. I wasn't a heavy drinker, as in large volume or benders but I drank every day. If I'd had a bad day I'd drink a bit more, or a good day I'd celebrate with a few extra drinks.
I had a general 'unwell' feeling, I felt old and tired. I had flabby bits that I'd not had before.
The worst thing, or the thing that impacted my life the most was I'd become a glass half empty, negative, type of person. Life was just 'grey'
It's taken a while to see and feel the benefits but I'm really starting to feel and act like my old self again, positive, active, and a general feeling that life is good.
It's a personal choice and not for everyone but it's really changed my life!
Alex x |
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By *CExeCouple
over a year ago
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I'll be cutting out weekday drinking, and limiting myself to a Saturday evening treat. Currently having too many lunchtime pints and glasses of wine in the evenings. |
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"I'll be cutting out weekday drinking, and limiting myself to a Saturday evening treat. Currently having too many lunchtime pints and glasses of wine in the evenings. "
So why not try a No drinking 4 weeks that might be only 3 weekends? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I don't drink anyway but I wanted to say good luck to everyone who has said they're going to do it, I hope it's a positive experience for you all. |
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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago
Not all that North of North London |
"I’ve been “dry” for ten years now and it was a life changing decision.
It’s not easy at first and it’s not for everyone.
I now have a couple of high Adrenalin and high energy hobbies and my personal well being both mentally and physically are amazing.
Sorry to crow but I can’t recommend sobriety (for me) highly enough.
I wholeheartedly agree, 2023 will be my 4th sober year and I wish I'd done it 20 years ago.
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I'm 7 1/2 years sober and again it's the best thing I've done. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Iam will be hard as I love a drink etc
But the health benefits OMG WTF"
F@ck no ??....the only bit of satisfaction I get |
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Not for me... January is party month, socials, club nights and my birthday.... hopefully it will be a very 'wet' January  |
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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago
Not all that North of North London |
"I go months at a time without drinking. If you can’t cope for one month without booze then I think you have a bit of a problem. "
This. I know its not a popular opinion given our societal relationship with alcohol but when people say they think 4 weeks alcohol free will be difficult or a challenge they really need to look at their relationship with alcohol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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How would I tolerate people? This is just crazy talk |
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Nope. Life’s too short for all that. I don’t drink that often anyway so wouldn’t make much difference. If I want one I’ll have one. I can understand it if people are big drinkers I suppose. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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More than likely will do it without trying. Not much on socially in January and don't tend to drink at home. |
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I’m really hoping for no rain in January. Is that close enough? |
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I don't really drink much anyway, so I'll continue to have my 1 or 2 (average) drinks a month if I fancy them in January. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I done sober October, wasn't hard though as I 1. I don't drink loads and 2. I can't handle booze, three drinks in and am swaying and singing.
But will be doing dry January regardless |
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By *ookie46Woman
over a year ago
Deepest darkest Peru |
I’m still celebrating my 50th birthday up till the 22nd Jan so not a hope |
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"Iam will be hard as I love a drink etc
But the health benefits OMG WTF"
I am planning to. And if it goes okay, which I suspect it will, I might keep going for the rest of the year. |
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"I am going for it, did it last time in 2020 and Dry January lasted until July!"
Nice! I'm hoping it will kick off a longer dry bout for me too. |
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By *piderBunnyCouple
over a year ago
Back of Nowhere and Beyond |
I think the last time I had a drink was August (and I absolutely blame the people I was with... y'all know who you are), so chances are it'll be a dry January for me. But I'm feeling unpredictable. Probably save the booze til my birthday in February though.
So... probably it'll be a dry January, but also probably I won't notice
Posh  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The opportunity to drink beyond a glass or maybe two is rare for me so a dry January is quite possible 
But I've had my appetite whetted by a few cocktail recipes over the Christmas season so I may be in the drink before long |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yeah, I am. |
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"Iam will be hard as I love a drink etc
But the health benefits OMG WTF
I am planning to. And if it goes okay, which I suspect it will, I might keep going for the rest of the year."
Good for you. |
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over a year ago
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I did it a couple of years ago. The hardest part was when I travelled for work and I was staying in pub accomodation. |
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I've just downloaded the Try Dry app. I'm actually weirdly looking forward to it. |
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I do it as a reset to my tolerance to a quite toxic substance that I do like and this year am more determined to make it the hole month. |
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We’ll probably reduce our intake once we’re both back to work but January is generally miserable enough without a little treat now and then.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I thought about it but I have a couple of nights out booked for Jan now so...nah. I'll be an angel in Jan generally though just from craving some healthiness after an indulgent Xmas. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Absolutely not it’s my birthday in January so i believe is against the law. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I stopped drinking in September. I wasn't a heavy drinker, as in large volume or benders but I drank every day. If I'd had a bad day I'd drink a bit more, or a good day I'd celebrate with a few extra drinks.
I had a general 'unwell' feeling, I felt old and tired. I had flabby bits that I'd not had before.
The worst thing, or the thing that impacted my life the most was I'd become a glass half empty, negative, type of person. Life was just 'grey'
It's taken a while to see and feel the benefits but I'm really starting to feel and act like my old self again, positive, active, and a general feeling that life is good.
It's a personal choice and not for everyone but it's really changed my life!
Alex x "
Nice one Alex, keep positive pal |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I’m still celebrating my 50th birthday up till the 22nd Jan so not a hope "
That's the spirit. More spirit for this lady please |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Absolutely not , you have to have something to look forward to at the end of a hard days work !! |
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I try to, but normally fail after a few days lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I don't really drink so it's not something I have to think about. Good luck to those who try though, I hope it goes well. |
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By *ouraineCouple
over a year ago
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Beach bodies are built in the winter, so yes, alcohol free January, been doing it for several years. Need to have a reasonable diet and gym too to make the best of it. |
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"I try to, but normally fail after a few days lol "
If your finding it hard come and chat hear I might reopen post 1st Jan see if others are going it might inspire you another day. I have never managed the hole of January but I think I might with a bit of compensation. |
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No. Not often we drink anyway so wouldn't make much difference to us. We are heading out on 7th January so going to enjoy a few social drinks with friends. |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
Newcastle |
"Not drank over the festive period so I'll wet my mouth some way or another
Well if you have been un well you should keep fluids up."
Wasn't unwell, just decided not to as I was too stuffed with food alcohol personally can leave it or drink had far too many wild nights out over the many years |
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"I try to, but normally fail after a few days lol
If your finding it hard come and chat hear I might reopen post 1st Jan see if others are going it might inspire you another day. I have never managed the hole of January but I think I might with a bit of compensation. "
There's also a couple of Dry January groups on facebook that might prove useful. |
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"I try to, but normally fail after a few days lol
If your finding it hard come and chat hear I might reopen post 1st Jan see if others are going it might inspire you another day. I have never managed the hole of January but I think I might with a bit of compensation.
There's also a couple of Dry January groups on facebook that might prove useful."
Ohh don't do Facebook at all I'm to privet I now yet I'm hear strange right. It's just an old man thing. Me that is. |
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By *akedMMan
over a year ago
Witney |
Doing six weeks as I am on antibiotics for prostatitis again |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Spend most months of year dry aside April and December |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm going to have a go..... Had a dry Christmas because of Covid, so decided to try until March |
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By *omRachCouple
over a year ago
Wirral |
I have done dry January many times and I actually find it quite easy to do (I'm not a big drinker). However this year I have 2 days this January where I have events on where its gonna be extremely hard NOT to drink - I've also paid in advance for the privilege on one of them. Those 2 events aside I will be dry this January |
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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago
Fabville |
No point, because I rarely drink alcohol. |
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By *uke OzadeMan
over a year ago
Ho Chi Minge City |
I’m off to sunny South Africa on Tuesday so I will defo be having some cold beers in January. Maybe January 2024 instead! |
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Dry two months. Never felt better. Lost weight and have extra cash. Used Allen Carr's 'The Easy Way to Control Your Drinking' on Audible (free if it's your first download)
No willpower needed |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If i open a bottle of fizz tonight there is no way I'll get through it on my own... So i maybe I would have to start on 2nd Jan |
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over a year ago
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"If i open a bottle of fizz tonight there is no way I'll get through it on my own... So i maybe I would have to start on 2nd Jan"
If I open a bottle of champagne tonight. I hope there’s a sexy woman sitting on a chair and opening her legs for me as her tight skirt starts riding up. …
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Dry January? Hell no. It’s what gets me through the idea I have to work on a Monday right now. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"If i open a bottle of fizz tonight there is no way I'll get through it on my own... So i maybe I would have to start on 2nd Jan
If I open a bottle of champagne tonight. I hope there’s a sexy woman sitting on a chair and opening her legs for me as her tight skirt starts riding up. …
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I hope so too.. I'll be in my jammies |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Nothing about January will be dry |
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Lola will be doing dry January...by that I mean she isn't allowed to masturbate for the entire month |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I did dry December so going to keep it going! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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As someone who works part time in a pub, and someone who loves the whole pub culture, I implore everyone to support thier local.
Dry January is a gimmick and should be discouraged.
The hospitality industry is still struggling after lockdowns. Footfall is no where near pre-pandemic levels. And now with upwards of £4,000 per month estimated energy bills, pubs need all the help they can get.
A recent survey of 4,500 pubs found 85% are considering permanently closing for 2 days a week. And of that 85% at least 40% considering closing all together.
The pub used to be the hub of a community, it was a place to socialise yes, but it was also a place you'd find your local plumber, electrician, builder, mechanic. Some pubs still have this community spirit (glad to say the one I work at does), and that community needs to be protected.
A pub is not just a place to go and get d*unk. |
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over a year ago
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Probably not I’ve got a friends birthday mid way.
Him |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"As someone who works part time in a pub, and someone who loves the whole pub culture, I implore everyone to support thier local.
Dry January is a gimmick and should be discouraged.
The hospitality industry is still struggling after lockdowns. Footfall is no where near pre-pandemic levels. And now with upwards of £4,000 per month estimated energy bills, pubs need all the help they can get.
A recent survey of 4,500 pubs found 85% are considering permanently closing for 2 days a week. And of that 85% at least 40% considering closing all together.
The pub used to be the hub of a community, it was a place to socialise yes, but it was also a place you'd find your local plumber, electrician, builder, mechanic. Some pubs still have this community spirit (glad to say the one I work at does), and that community needs to be protected.
A pub is not just a place to go and get d*unk. "
You can stil have dry January and go to the pub, soft drinks, food, pool and mates. |
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I was never a big drinker and just got used to not having it at all eventually. No change for me. |
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"As someone who works part time in a pub, and someone who loves the whole pub culture, I implore everyone to support thier local.
Dry January is a gimmick and should be discouraged.
The hospitality industry is still struggling after lockdowns. Footfall is no where near pre-pandemic levels. And now with upwards of £4,000 per month estimated energy bills, pubs need all the help they can get.
A recent survey of 4,500 pubs found 85% are considering permanently closing for 2 days a week. And of that 85% at least 40% considering closing all together.
The pub used to be the hub of a community, it was a place to socialise yes, but it was also a place you'd find your local plumber, electrician, builder, mechanic. Some pubs still have this community spirit (glad to say the one I work at does), and that community needs to be protected.
A pub is not just a place to go and get d*unk. "
But my nearest pub is 20 minutes away and I over drink in them. Well use to.
Dry January for me is a reset and I bet you make more profit on lemonade then you do on the beer.. |
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By *hagTonightMan
over a year ago
From the land of haribos. |
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By *hagTonightMan
over a year ago
From the land of haribos. |
No. I dont normally drink, only on occasions like tonight. I will only have a glass of wine |
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By *rispyDuckMan
over a year ago
Chinese Takeaway near you |
Lucky I'm an occasional drinker so dry Jan wont be difficult. Focusing more on work start the year financially strong |
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I've got too much left over to stop now ?? |
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"I'm thinking of it. January is normally too shit to get through without booze but I'm actually relishing the thought of healthy eating, going hard on the exercise and cutting out the alcohol to kick start 2023
This is my plan!
I will be fit god dam it!!"
My plan too - but won’t beat myself up too much if I fall off plan. Every day will be a new start
J x |
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I’ll be doing it. Already made a start recently |
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over a year ago
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"Iam will be hard as I love a drink etc
But the health benefits OMG WTF"
I can't it's my birthday and a big one at that lol, the big 50 (Ms Fox) not to mention a big game on Monday |
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By *sBlueWoman
over a year ago
Up North |
I would but I’ve got a couple of events on |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm always dry. It's why I'm the perfect party companion. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I am doing it from 3rd so dryish January |
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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago
Fabville |
"Dry two months. Never felt better. Lost weight and have extra cash. Used Allen Carr's 'The Easy Way to Control Your Drinking' on Audible (free if it's your first download)
No willpower needed "
Congratulations. I hope that your success continues |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
Newcastle |
"I am doing it from 3rd so dryish January "
Is that when you're expecting the hangover pre planned |
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over a year ago
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Not easy. Both out New Years day on an all dayer going to football , then Mrs W&W birtday first week of Jan , then away for last week with a right bunch of p**s heads.
So have to be a dry Feb |
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No, but I don't drink that much year round so don't feel I need to cut it out.
I'm also slightly - and irrationally, I know - anti these kind of theme months, but I know they can be a helpful spur, so good luck, OP! |
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"I'm thinking of it. January is normally too shit to get through without booze but I'm actually relishing the thought of healthy eating, going hard on the exercise and cutting out the alcohol to kick start 2023
This is my plan!
I will be fit god dam it!!
My plan too - but won’t beat myself up too much if I fall off plan. Every day will be a new start
J x"
That's how I look at it but I am more determined this year and got to stat early as now on call till Monday so can't drink Alcohol.
What was I thinking when I put my name down. |
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"As someone who works part time in a pub, and someone who loves the whole pub culture, I implore everyone to support thier local.
Dry January is a gimmick and should be discouraged.
The hospitality industry is still struggling after lockdowns. Footfall is no where near pre-pandemic levels. And now with upwards of £4,000 per month estimated energy bills, pubs need all the help they can get...
The pub used to be the hub of a community, it was a place to socialise yes, but it was also a place you'd find your local plumber, electrician, builder, mechanic. Some pubs still have this community spirit (glad to say the one I work at does), and that community needs to be protected.
A pub is not just a place to go and get d*unk."
How is Dry January a gimmick? That seems like a rather ill-informed opinion.
Also, pubs are not owed our custom. Lots of placing are struggling - doesn't mean we're obliged to give them our money.
Lots of pubs *don't* have the community spirit you talk of any more.
However, you are right - pubs are not just somewhere to get d*unk. Therefore, your whole complaint about Dry January is irrelevant. |
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Rarely drink anyway so doesn't fuss me at all |
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"Yes I started on the 27th "
Good for you keep it up |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Am I fuck! Can't think of anything worse!
I don't drink often, but I wont be abstaining! |
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over a year ago
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I don’t drink. Except water to stay hydrated and hydrate my creamy spunk in case I get the opportunity to shoot into someone’s mouth at Tesco aisle 6 |
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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago
Not all that North of North London |
"As someone who works part time in a pub, and someone who loves the whole pub culture, I implore everyone to support thier local.
Dry January is a gimmick and should be discouraged.
The hospitality industry is still struggling after lockdowns. Footfall is no where near pre-pandemic levels. And now with upwards of £4,000 per month estimated energy bills, pubs need all the help they can get.
A recent survey of 4,500 pubs found 85% are considering permanently closing for 2 days a week. And of that 85% at least 40% considering closing all together.
The pub used to be the hub of a community, it was a place to socialise yes, but it was also a place you'd find your local plumber, electrician, builder, mechanic. Some pubs still have this community spirit (glad to say the one I work at does), and that community needs to be protected.
A pub is not just a place to go and get d*unk. "
If a pub isn't just a place to get d*unk stock a decent range of non alcoholic options and you'll still get trade? |
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Dont drink much. Just having a bottle of Bud.
Last night was a tiny bottle of whisky to see in the New Year.
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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago
Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria |
Hope so we need a roof repair |
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over a year ago
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"no way....not possible!"
agree on my 2nd bottle of red already and its 18:18  |
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I’m not but I have intentionally stopped drinking for 3 months before and it felt good. I don’t drink regularly really atm….I don’t think I’ve drank since Xmas. I drink very on and off but good luck OP! Remember it’s just 1 month out of your whole life that you’re giving it up for and it makes it seem like not so much time think of the benefits and hope you smash your dry January! |
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over a year ago
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After last night I’ll not be drinking the rest of the year never mind just January |
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Sounds good! I just broke my fav whisky glass! Gutted! |
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January is a depressing month, I’d rather choose another month
I am, however, considering limiting myself to only drinking once a week |
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"Am I fuck! Can't think of anything worse!
I don't drink often, but I wont be abstaining!"
I agree |
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I’ve decided to give dry January a go…
Will depend on how knackered I am really but for now I’m sticking to Earl Grey |
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My birthday is Thursday so I’ll try after that |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've thought about it, but it's not happening for me. Good luck to all those participating though. x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Been dry since 2020
No Alcohol since |
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"I’m not but I have intentionally stopped drinking for 3 months before and it felt good. I don’t drink regularly really atm….I don’t think I’ve drank since Xmas. I drink very on and off but good luck OP! Remember it’s just 1 month out of your whole life that you’re giving it up for and it makes it seem like not so much time think of the benefits and hope you smash your dry January! "
Thank you
Good luck to everyone one giving it a go |
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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago
Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe |
I think I've failed!
Just had 3 chocolate liqueurs and am sipping a glass of Kraken.
Oh well! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Don’t drink, but hopefully January certainly won’t be dry
Rosie x |
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Thought about it….. then promptly opened a beer to ponder my choices. |
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By *bizzleMan
over a year ago
Witham |
4 beers in today so unlikely!! |
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Good luck to anyone committing to it. I'll just go back to enjoying a drink in moderation. Works for me. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yep, I've had enough the last month to last me til Paddy's day |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have had a drink every night for over a year, 2 tins Guinness and 3 whisky usually during week and more at weekends
I find it extremely difficult not to have a drink, some mornings I wake up and say no drink tonight but always end up opening a tin and pouring a nip.
If I can go one night without, I will then try for a full week without. |
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Yep giving dry January a go and going well so far |
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"I have had a drink every night for over a year, 2 tins Guinness and 3 whisky usually during week and more at weekends
I find it extremely difficult not to have a drink, some mornings I wake up and say no drink tonight but always end up opening a tin and pouring a nip.
If I can go one night without, I will then try for a full week without."
Sounds like a plan! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yeah I'm doing it, resisted the urge for some wine with my carvery today, good start |
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We will be joining the fold on this one.
Remaining booze is all boxed up and will be out of the house on Tuesday to remove all temptation. |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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It doesn’t have to be dry and boring… there are some brilliant 0% alternatives to what you would normally drink
I’m absolutely chuffed for example Guinness now do a 0.0, Gordon’s do one for gin, bud, Heineken, becks, ect ect
Many good wines as well…….
The other good thing about 0.0’s is that they also tend to be a lot…. Lot lower on calories!!!
160 calories in a 440ml can of Guinness…….. 70 calories in a can of Guinness 0.0% |
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I wasn't and I've already had a few beers today so definitely not happening. |
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I'm doing Jager January instead |
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Too late finished the last of the Bailey's this evening |
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