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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Is anyone else participating Dry January / Dryathlon, if so how about we do a support thread?
I know I'm going to need it if I'm to last the entire month or even through the 1st day...  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Nope! I don't drive usually anyway what with my fitness stuff however..
Meets, club visits and December are exceptions.
I don't drink much at all though. Maybe one or two.
Eve. X |
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I rarely drink through the week and if am staying in only have a few beers/vodkas anyway, But this last week has just been one night of drinking one day of recovering, I'm actually looking forward to a normal week |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I only really drink at meets and when I go out, there will be no clubs for us in January so we will have a very dry January... the lack of drinking anyway, not the other kind of dry 
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"To be fair I only drink on Fridays so it won't be a massive hardship for me but I'm planning on stopping smoking so I figure it'll be easier without wine.
It's Wineday today."
Yeah... wine Friday but I'm off work. I drink with a colleague on a Friday after work. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I was going to until I got a meet sorted halfway through. Are we allowed one day off?  "
In Stoptober people could donate and buy a golden ticket for the person to have a day off the giving up |
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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago
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"I was going to until I got a meet sorted halfway through. Are we allowed one day off?
In Stoptober people could donate and buy a golden ticket for the person to have a day off the giving up "
Oh I won't be getting sponsored. Not enough people would donate. I'll just have a drink and pretend I didn't |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I was going to until I got a meet sorted halfway through. Are we allowed one day off?
In Stoptober people could donate and buy a golden ticket for the person to have a day off the giving up
Oh I won't be getting sponsored. Not enough people would donate. I'll just have a drink and pretend I didn't "
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I am going to be good after New Year's Day but going to Amsterdam half way through month so will have a few there. Never drink in the week but do on a Friday and Saturday evening but doing a bet for charity to lose weight and will try to be good |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I really do want to try and do this ...but given I am attending 4 x 5th birthday parties as well as holding my own small person's 5th party within the first two weeks of Jan I suspect very highly that post party wine will be inevitable!!
But way to go Roxi and all else doing this! |
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"Is anyone else participating Dry January / Dryathlon, if so how about we do a support thread?
I know I'm going to need it if I'm to last the entire month or even through the 1st day... "
Ask yourself why it's hard for you not to drink alcohol. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Is anyone else participating Dry January / Dryathlon, if so how about we do a support thread?
I know I'm going to need it if I'm to last the entire month or even through the 1st day...
Ask yourself why it's hard for you not to drink alcohol."
I have and the answer is I like drinking, I socialise a lot and drink plays a part in that.
I want to prove to myself though that I'm not dependant on it & have the willpower to give it up, a bit like I did with smoking.
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"Is anyone else participating Dry January / Dryathlon, if so how about we do a support thread?
I know I'm going to need it if I'm to last the entire month or even through the 1st day... "
I'm sure there will be an endless supply of sanctimonious high-grounders to help you in your quest Roxi.
Personally, I like a drink in moderation so won't be joining you. Cheers! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm out tomorrow night and then going to do a dry January and maybe February if I'm going well come the end of January after that
Im in the pub at least twice a week usually so it might be tough for me |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"No. The whole idea is so utterly sanctimonious. I'd happily donate money for no reason at all. Smugness not necessary. "
You think I'm being smug, wow I did not see that coming.
The furthest act from my mind or my very being. If and it's a big IF I manage to pull it off it's for my benefit, not to make anyone else feel bad about themselves.
I just thought others might be doing this & would appreciate the support, a bit like the fit & healthy threads. |
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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago
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"No. The whole idea is so utterly sanctimonious. I'd happily donate money for no reason at all. Smugness not necessary.
You think I'm being smug, wow I did not see that coming.
The furthest act from my mind or my very being. If and it's a big IF I manage to pull it off it's for my benefit, not to make anyone else feel bad about themselves.
I just thought others might be doing this & would appreciate the support, a bit like the fit & healthy threads."
I don't think that you are being smug.
I think the idea of not drinking in January as a money raising exercise by charities is extremely sanctimonious on their part.
Unless, of course, Dry January was actually your invention.  |
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I'm giving it a go! Frank hasn't been able to drink since the end of June & can't for a while yet.
My alcohol consumption has greatly decreased (less than 10% of what it was) so figured a month will be easy
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Is anyone else participating Dry January / Dryathlon, if so how about we do a support thread?
I know I'm going to need it if I'm to last the entire month or even through the 1st day... "
I do it every year  |
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"No. The whole idea is so utterly sanctimonious. I'd happily donate money for no reason at all. Smugness not necessary. "
I'm doing it because Frank is ill. At a time when I will probably really need a drink.
I'm not doing it for charity - I've already made a donation to the Lymphoma Association to aid research in to his rare type of NHL. Does that make me smug?
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"No. The whole idea is so utterly sanctimonious. I'd happily donate money for no reason at all. Smugness not necessary.
You think I'm being smug, wow I did not see that coming.
The furthest act from my mind or my very being. If and it's a big IF I manage to pull it off it's for my benefit, not to make anyone else feel bad about themselves.
I just thought others might be doing this & would appreciate the support, a bit like the fit & healthy threads.
I don't think that you are being smug.
I think the idea of not drinking in January as a money raising exercise by charities is extremely sanctimonious on their part.
Unless, of course, Dry January was actually your invention. "
I don't understand your reasoning. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Is anyone else participating Dry January / Dryathlon, if so how about we do a support thread?
I know I'm going to need it if I'm to last the entire month or even through the 1st day...
I do it every year "
Last year I managed to stay dry til april
This year I'm hoping to give up for good |
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"I'm out tomorrow night and then going to do a dry January and maybe February if I'm going well come the end of January after that
Im in the pub at least twice a week usually so it might be tough for me"
Why is not drinking alcohol tough? |
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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago
Hereford |
"No. The whole idea is so utterly sanctimonious. I'd happily donate money for no reason at all. Smugness not necessary.
You think I'm being smug, wow I did not see that coming.
The furthest act from my mind or my very being. If and it's a big IF I manage to pull it off it's for my benefit, not to make anyone else feel bad about themselves.
I just thought others might be doing this & would appreciate the support, a bit like the fit & healthy threads.
I don't think that you are being smug.
I think the idea of not drinking in January as a money raising exercise by charities is extremely sanctimonious on their part.
Unless, of course, Dry January was actually your invention.
I don't understand your reasoning."
My reasoning is that I'm an adult and perfectly capable of making my own decisions as regards my health and wellbeing. The underlying assumption in having a "Dryathalon" is that we all probably drink a bit much and by taking part, we can not only raise some money for charity, but "feel good about ourselves"....
If you feel you need to drink less for your health, do so, and do it for yourself.
I'd donate to charities anyway, even without them attempting to patronise me, and as such, I feel it isn't nescessary. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I wasn't planning on doing it for charity either. I already support my chosen charities. I just figure it's as good a time as any to live a bit cleaner for a few weeks. "
My sentiments exactly.
Maybe I should have entitled the thread a little more specifically.......
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"No. The whole idea is so utterly sanctimonious. I'd happily donate money for no reason at all. Smugness not necessary.
You think I'm being smug, wow I did not see that coming.
The furthest act from my mind or my very being. If and it's a big IF I manage to pull it off it's for my benefit, not to make anyone else feel bad about themselves.
I just thought others might be doing this & would appreciate the support, a bit like the fit & healthy threads.
I don't think that you are being smug.
I think the idea of not drinking in January as a money raising exercise by charities is extremely sanctimonious on their part.
Unless, of course, Dry January was actually your invention.
I don't understand your reasoning.
My reasoning is that I'm an adult and perfectly capable of making my own decisions as regards my health and wellbeing. The underlying assumption in having a "Dryathalon" is that we all probably drink a bit much and by taking part, we can not only raise some money for charity, but "feel good about ourselves"....
If you feel you need to drink less for your health, do so, and do it for yourself.
I'd donate to charities anyway, even without them attempting to patronise me, and as such, I feel it isn't nescessary. "
But like a lot of things in life Jimi we all know what we should be doing but sometimes the shove up the arse from a 'patronising' charity might be what some people need.
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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago
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"No. The whole idea is so utterly sanctimonious. I'd happily donate money for no reason at all. Smugness not necessary.
You think I'm being smug, wow I did not see that coming.
The furthest act from my mind or my very being. If and it's a big IF I manage to pull it off it's for my benefit, not to make anyone else feel bad about themselves.
I just thought others might be doing this & would appreciate the support, a bit like the fit & healthy threads.
I don't think that you are being smug.
I think the idea of not drinking in January as a money raising exercise by charities is extremely sanctimonious on their part.
Unless, of course, Dry January was actually your invention.
I don't understand your reasoning.
My reasoning is that I'm an adult and perfectly capable of making my own decisions as regards my health and wellbeing. The underlying assumption in having a "Dryathalon" is that we all probably drink a bit much and by taking part, we can not only raise some money for charity, but "feel good about ourselves"....
If you feel you need to drink less for your health, do so, and do it for yourself.
I'd donate to charities anyway, even without them attempting to patronise me, and as such, I feel it isn't nescessary.
But like a lot of things in life Jimi we all know what we should be doing but sometimes the shove up the arse from a 'patronising' charity might be what some people need.
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I could understand your point if the charity was alchoholics anonymous and somebody had sought their help.
If not, the assumption that we are all drinking too much and could probably do with a little shove in the right direction could almost be a textbook example of what it means to be sanctimonious. |
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"No. The whole idea is so utterly sanctimonious. I'd happily donate money for no reason at all. Smugness not necessary.
You think I'm being smug, wow I did not see that coming.
The furthest act from my mind or my very being. If and it's a big IF I manage to pull it off it's for my benefit, not to make anyone else feel bad about themselves.
I just thought others might be doing this & would appreciate the support, a bit like the fit & healthy threads.
I don't think that you are being smug.
I think the idea of not drinking in January as a money raising exercise by charities is extremely sanctimonious on their part.
Unless, of course, Dry January was actually your invention.
I don't understand your reasoning.
My reasoning is that I'm an adult and perfectly capable of making my own decisions as regards my health and wellbeing. The underlying assumption in having a "Dryathalon" is that we all probably drink a bit much and by taking part, we can not only raise some money for charity, but "feel good about ourselves"....
If you feel you need to drink less for your health, do so, and do it for yourself.
I'd donate to charities anyway, even without them attempting to patronise me, and as such, I feel it isn't nescessary.
But like a lot of things in life Jimi we all know what we should be doing but sometimes the shove up the arse from a 'patronising' charity might be what some people need.
I could understand your point if the charity was alchoholics anonymous and somebody had sought their help.
If not, the assumption that we are all drinking too much and could probably do with a little shove in the right direction could almost be a textbook example of what it means to be sanctimonious. "
I think maybe you're overthinking this... |
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By *ficouldMan
over a year ago
a quandary, could you change my mind? |
Only drink on special occasions...
Nothing planned until February so I should be OK.
Ah just remembered have two possibly three evenings out with friends.. I might not make it with out the alcohol.. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"No. The whole idea is so utterly sanctimonious. I'd happily donate money for no reason at all. Smugness not necessary.
You think I'm being smug, wow I did not see that coming.
The furthest act from my mind or my very being. If and it's a big IF I manage to pull it off it's for my benefit, not to make anyone else feel bad about themselves.
I just thought others might be doing this & would appreciate the support, a bit like the fit & healthy threads.
I don't think that you are being smug.
I think the idea of not drinking in January as a money raising exercise by charities is extremely sanctimonious on their part.
Unless, of course, Dry January was actually your invention.
I don't understand your reasoning.
My reasoning is that I'm an adult and perfectly capable of making my own decisions as regards my health and wellbeing. The underlying assumption in having a "Dryathalon" is that we all probably drink a bit much and by taking part, we can not only raise some money for charity, but "feel good about ourselves"....
If you feel you need to drink less for your health, do so, and do it for yourself.
I'd donate to charities anyway, even without them attempting to patronise me, and as such, I feel it isn't nescessary.
But like a lot of things in life Jimi we all know what we should be doing but sometimes the shove up the arse from a 'patronising' charity might be what some people need.
I could understand your point if the charity was alchoholics anonymous and somebody had sought their help.
If not, the assumption that we are all drinking too much and could probably do with a little shove in the right direction could almost be a textbook example of what it means to be sanctimonious. "
Dry January is Alcohol Concern, so I would have thought it isn't an assumption on their behalf, more like statistics....
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"January is the worst month, ever. It's like a Monday that lasts for 31 days. Fuck giving up alcohol through it..."
Trust me I've looked at other months & they're all just as bad.... |
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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago
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"If not, the assumption that we are all drinking too much and could probably do with a little shove in the right direction could almost be a textbook example of what it means to be sanctimonious. "
The fact is the majority of us ARE drinking too much.
It's just a bit of fun, combined with helping people cut down after Christmas, and maybe raising money for charity. Slimming club and gym memberships shoot up in January too, but because it's not a 'set' month no-one notices. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I've been dry since the 22nd of March. xxx
So proud of myself for gettin thro Xmas dry. I'm a much better person for giving up the booze. xxx"
That's good to hear, well done you. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm doing it It's not for charity because I don't actually drink very much, but I did it last year and it's helpful having a reason that you're not drinking to just be able to say no automatically to anything alcoholic offered. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I'm doing it It's not for charity because I don't actually drink very much, but I did it last year and it's helpful having a reason that you're not drinking to just be able to say no automatically to anything alcoholic offered."
That's a good point by saying I'm doing it stops people around me saying oh go on have just a small glass.
I want to start being healthier and this will kick start the year off in a positive way. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I am Roxi I did it last November and so know I can do it. Good luck to all that participate "
Oh yes I remember you doing that, good luck to you too |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I am in this club too. It's the 9th consecutive year I have done it.... Actually, it gets easier each year to complete... Though we are only on the 3rd so far |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I haven't been tempted to drink anything yet - the only time I'm likely to be is when I'm out with friends so it should be easy for the first couple of weeks. |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"I haven't been tempted to drink anything yet - the only time I'm likely to be is when I'm out with friends so it should be easy for the first couple of weeks."
Elle magazine had an article in November on the benefits to the skin of giving up alcohol. Add that to the repairing liver, reduced calorie intake and money saved.
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"I haven't been tempted to drink anything yet - the only time I'm likely to be is when I'm out with friends so it should be easy for the first couple of weeks."
I'm the same. Not fussed for it at all |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I haven't been tempted to drink anything yet - the only time I'm likely to be is when I'm out with friends so it should be easy for the first couple of weeks.
Elle magazine had an article in November on the benefits to the skin of giving up alcohol. Add that to the repairing liver, reduced calorie intake and money saved.
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I'm not sure I drink enough normally for it to make much difference but I did have a few days of drinking a bit too much in December so hopefully this will offset that |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I had a few on News years day so started yesterday in earnest. Back to the gym tonight also so my target is no beer til I go to Manchester to watch the Super Bowl on Feb 5th
Come on everyone , we can do this |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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So far so good, I've managed a New Years Day get together where I was the only sober one standing, was quite amusing to watch others behaviour.
I've got a two birthday weekends coming up which are going to be tricky and I seem to have replaced wine of an evening with After Eight Mints but apart from that no other issues.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Nope, nope, and nope. Not if I can help it anyway! An unwanted dry December was bad enough
Oh wait.... I just realised, this is about alcohol isn't it "
Yes |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Is anyone else participating Dry January / Dryathlon, if so how about we do a support thread?
I know I'm going to need it if I'm to last the entire month or even through the 1st day... "
piece of piss is not drinking...still on dry jan from 2016...it's just rolled on a bit more now is all |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Is anyone else participating Dry January / Dryathlon, if so how about we do a support thread?
I know I'm going to need it if I'm to last the entire month or even through the 1st day...
piece of piss is not drinking...still on dry jan from 2016...it's just rolled on a bit more now is all "
Good for you |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm doing it It's not for charity because I don't actually drink very much, but I did it last year and it's helpful having a reason that you're not drinking to just be able to say no automatically to anything alcoholic offered.
That's a good point by saying I'm doing it stops people around me saying oh go on have just a small glass.
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Unfortunately they still do. I've had a few "friends" say oh one won't hurt. Yes one does hurt an acholic. Even throw out the Bailey's thick cream brought it cos I though there will be no real booze in it. Had one taste n it was strong like my first ever drink so chucked it. It's not worth my life or new found personality. xxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Nope, nope, and nope. Not if I can help it anyway! An unwanted dry December was bad enough
Oh wait.... I just realised, this is about alcohol isn't it
Yes "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Just got my self two lovely bottles of white in. I don't think they'll last in the fridge until the end of January........ or the end of the week if I'm honest. I'll toast a glass for you for your dry bravery. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I'm doing it It's not for charity because I don't actually drink very much, but I did it last year and it's helpful having a reason that you're not drinking to just be able to say no automatically to anything alcoholic offered.
That's a good point by saying I'm doing it stops people around me saying oh go on have just a small glass.
Unfortunately they still do. I've had a few "friends" say oh one won't hurt. Yes one does hurt an acholic. Even throw out the Bailey's thick cream brought it cos I though there will be no real booze in it. Had one taste n it was strong like my first ever drink so chucked it. It's not worth my life or new found personality. xxx"
I found that out today, my friend saying ah c'mon it's only a glass of wine it won't count. Well you know what yes it does count & stop pressurising me to drink. I keep getting detox don't work posts to my fb timeline too, i get most of its done in jest but it's not helping.
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"I'm doing it It's not for charity because I don't actually drink very much, but I did it last year and it's helpful having a reason that you're not drinking to just be able to say no automatically to anything alcoholic offered.
That's a good point by saying I'm doing it stops people around me saying oh go on have just a small glass.
Unfortunately they still do. I've had a few "friends" say oh one won't hurt. Yes one does hurt an acholic. Even throw out the Bailey's thick cream brought it cos I though there will be no real booze in it. Had one taste n it was strong like my first ever drink so chucked it. It's not worth my life or new found personality. xxx
I found that out today, my friend saying ah c'mon it's only a glass of wine it won't count. Well you know what yes it does count & stop pressurising me to drink. I keep getting detox don't work posts to my fb timeline too, i get most of its done in jest but it's not helping.
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I think most people don't treat alcohol as a serious substance/drug as it's legal and so embedded into our culture.
There is also the British hijack of endeavours activity of suggesting 'just one' won't harm or derail you if you try to go without cigarettes, alcohol or go on a diet. Once you've had 'the one' then they move on to 'well, you might as well have another' and I really can't work out what drives that behaviour in otherwise supportive, sensible people.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Anyone else aiming for a whole year? "
I'm thinking about it. I don't actually like alcohol that much, I just tend to cave to peer pressure and what everyone else is doing. |
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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago
Hereford |
"I'm doing it It's not for charity because I don't actually drink very much, but I did it last year and it's helpful having a reason that you're not drinking to just be able to say no automatically to anything alcoholic offered.
That's a good point by saying I'm doing it stops people around me saying oh go on have just a small glass.
Unfortunately they still do. I've had a few "friends" say oh one won't hurt. Yes one does hurt an acholic. Even throw out the Bailey's thick cream brought it cos I though there will be no real booze in it. Had one taste n it was strong like my first ever drink so chucked it. It's not worth my life or new found personality. xxx
I found that out today, my friend saying ah c'mon it's only a glass of wine it won't count. Well you know what yes it does count & stop pressurising me to drink. I keep getting detox don't work posts to my fb timeline too, i get most of its done in jest but it's not helping.
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I have to say that the concept of "detoxing" annoys me for different reasons. I have a slight bee in my bonnet about the diet and fitness industry raking it in using concepts that are basically made up. Detoxing is one of these. "Detoxing" is done very admirably in your body by your liver and kidneys. Foods you eat or don't eat don't help "cleanse" your body of (always unspecified) "Toxins".... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Anyone else aiming for a whole year?
I'm thinking about it. I don't actually like alcohol that much, I just tend to cave to peer pressure and what everyone else is doing. "
I enjoy it alcohol, I have a large collection of whiskeys and bourbons but I want to achieve something this year and living a healthier lifestyle will help me do it. I know my friends will try and get me to drink but I think I'll do ok. |
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"I'm doing it It's not for charity because I don't actually drink very much, but I did it last year and it's helpful having a reason that you're not drinking to just be able to say no automatically to anything alcoholic offered.
That's a good point by saying I'm doing it stops people around me saying oh go on have just a small glass.
Unfortunately they still do. I've had a few "friends" say oh one won't hurt. Yes one does hurt an acholic. Even throw out the Bailey's thick cream brought it cos I though there will be no real booze in it. Had one taste n it was strong like my first ever drink so chucked it. It's not worth my life or new found personality. xxx
I found that out today, my friend saying ah c'mon it's only a glass of wine it won't count. Well you know what yes it does count & stop pressurising me to drink. I keep getting detox don't work posts to my fb timeline too, i get most of its done in jest but it's not helping.
I have to say that the concept of "detoxing" annoys me for different reasons. I have a slight bee in my bonnet about the diet and fitness industry raking it in using concepts that are basically made up. Detoxing is one of these. "Detoxing" is done very admirably in your body by your liver and kidneys. Foods you eat or don't eat don't help "cleanse" your body of (always unspecified) "Toxins"...."
And that's fair enough but as far as I'm aware Dry January has nothing to do with "detoxing", Roxi's friends are just being unhelpful. As are you |
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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago
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"I'm doing it It's not for charity because I don't actually drink very much, but I did it last year and it's helpful having a reason that you're not drinking to just be able to say no automatically to anything alcoholic offered.
That's a good point by saying I'm doing it stops people around me saying oh go on have just a small glass.
Unfortunately they still do. I've had a few "friends" say oh one won't hurt. Yes one does hurt an acholic. Even throw out the Bailey's thick cream brought it cos I though there will be no real booze in it. Had one taste n it was strong like my first ever drink so chucked it. It's not worth my life or new found personality. xxx
I found that out today, my friend saying ah c'mon it's only a glass of wine it won't count. Well you know what yes it does count & stop pressurising me to drink. I keep getting detox don't work posts to my fb timeline too, i get most of its done in jest but it's not helping.
I have to say that the concept of "detoxing" annoys me for different reasons. I have a slight bee in my bonnet about the diet and fitness industry raking it in using concepts that are basically made up. Detoxing is one of these. "Detoxing" is done very admirably in your body by your liver and kidneys. Foods you eat or don't eat don't help "cleanse" your body of (always unspecified) "Toxins"....
And that's fair enough but as far as I'm aware Dry January has nothing to do with "detoxing", Roxi's friends are just being unhelpful. As are you "
Depends how you define "unhelpful" really - I'd sooner my friends told me if I was falling for sone scam (eg detoxing) than just told me what I wanted to hear. |
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"I'm doing it It's not for charity because I don't actually drink very much, but I did it last year and it's helpful having a reason that you're not drinking to just be able to say no automatically to anything alcoholic offered.
That's a good point by saying I'm doing it stops people around me saying oh go on have just a small glass.
Unfortunately they still do. I've had a few "friends" say oh one won't hurt. Yes one does hurt an acholic. Even throw out the Bailey's thick cream brought it cos I though there will be no real booze in it. Had one taste n it was strong like my first ever drink so chucked it. It's not worth my life or new found personality. xxx
I found that out today, my friend saying ah c'mon it's only a glass of wine it won't count. Well you know what yes it does count & stop pressurising me to drink. I keep getting detox don't work posts to my fb timeline too, i get most of its done in jest but it's not helping.
I have to say that the concept of "detoxing" annoys me for different reasons. I have a slight bee in my bonnet about the diet and fitness industry raking it in using concepts that are basically made up. Detoxing is one of these. "Detoxing" is done very admirably in your body by your liver and kidneys. Foods you eat or don't eat don't help "cleanse" your body of (always unspecified) "Toxins"....
And that's fair enough but as far as I'm aware Dry January has nothing to do with "detoxing", Roxi's friends are just being unhelpful. As are you
Depends how you define "unhelpful" really - I'd sooner my friends told me if I was falling for sone scam (eg detoxing) than just told me what I wanted to hear. "
Dry January isn't a detoxing scam though, you just dislike it. My point is, there is nothing wrong with someone choosing not to drink alcohol in January. No one is being scammed. And having a rest from booze IS good for you. The entire point of it is that they hope for people to cut down on their alcohol intake more permanently after the 31 days are up. Health wise, that is a good idea. If you want to piss all over it because you think people are smug then bully for you. |
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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago
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"I'm doing it It's not for charity because I don't actually drink very much, but I did it last year and it's helpful having a reason that you're not drinking to just be able to say no automatically to anything alcoholic offered.
That's a good point by saying I'm doing it stops people around me saying oh go on have just a small glass.
Unfortunately they still do. I've had a few "friends" say oh one won't hurt. Yes one does hurt an acholic. Even throw out the Bailey's thick cream brought it cos I though there will be no real booze in it. Had one taste n it was strong like my first ever drink so chucked it. It's not worth my life or new found personality. xxx
I found that out today, my friend saying ah c'mon it's only a glass of wine it won't count. Well you know what yes it does count & stop pressurising me to drink. I keep getting detox don't work posts to my fb timeline too, i get most of its done in jest but it's not helping.
I have to say that the concept of "detoxing" annoys me for different reasons. I have a slight bee in my bonnet about the diet and fitness industry raking it in using concepts that are basically made up. Detoxing is one of these. "Detoxing" is done very admirably in your body by your liver and kidneys. Foods you eat or don't eat don't help "cleanse" your body of (always unspecified) "Toxins"....
And that's fair enough but as far as I'm aware Dry January has nothing to do with "detoxing", Roxi's friends are just being unhelpful. As are you
Depends how you define "unhelpful" really - I'd sooner my friends told me if I was falling for sone scam (eg detoxing) than just told me what I wanted to hear.
Dry January isn't a detoxing scam though, you just dislike it. My point is, there is nothing wrong with someone choosing not to drink alcohol in January. No one is being scammed. And having a rest from booze IS good for you. The entire point of it is that they hope for people to cut down on their alcohol intake more permanently after the 31 days are up. Health wise, that is a good idea. If you want to piss all over it because you think people are smug then bully for you."
I took dry January and detoxing to be two, separate things when I read Roxis' post. |
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"I'm doing it It's not for charity because I don't actually drink very much, but I did it last year and it's helpful having a reason that you're not drinking to just be able to say no automatically to anything alcoholic offered.
That's a good point by saying I'm doing it stops people around me saying oh go on have just a small glass.
Unfortunately they still do. I've had a few "friends" say oh one won't hurt. Yes one does hurt an acholic. Even throw out the Bailey's thick cream brought it cos I though there will be no real booze in it. Had one taste n it was strong like my first ever drink so chucked it. It's not worth my life or new found personality. xxx
I found that out today, my friend saying ah c'mon it's only a glass of wine it won't count. Well you know what yes it does count & stop pressurising me to drink. I keep getting detox don't work posts to my fb timeline too, i get most of its done in jest but it's not helping.
I have to say that the concept of "detoxing" annoys me for different reasons. I have a slight bee in my bonnet about the diet and fitness industry raking it in using concepts that are basically made up. Detoxing is one of these. "Detoxing" is done very admirably in your body by your liver and kidneys. Foods you eat or don't eat don't help "cleanse" your body of (always unspecified) "Toxins"....
And that's fair enough but as far as I'm aware Dry January has nothing to do with "detoxing", Roxi's friends are just being unhelpful. As are you
Depends how you define "unhelpful" really - I'd sooner my friends told me if I was falling for sone scam (eg detoxing) than just told me what I wanted to hear.
Dry January isn't a detoxing scam though, you just dislike it. My point is, there is nothing wrong with someone choosing not to drink alcohol in January. No one is being scammed. And having a rest from booze IS good for you. The entire point of it is that they hope for people to cut down on their alcohol intake more permanently after the 31 days are up. Health wise, that is a good idea. If you want to piss all over it because you think people are smug then bully for you.
I took dry January and detoxing to be two, separate things when I read Roxis' post. "
I read it as her friends taking the piss out of her Dry January efforts by posting stuff about detoxes. |
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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago
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"I'm doing it It's not for charity because I don't actually drink very much, but I did it last year and it's helpful having a reason that you're not drinking to just be able to say no automatically to anything alcoholic offered.
That's a good point by saying I'm doing it stops people around me saying oh go on have just a small glass.
Unfortunately they still do. I've had a few "friends" say oh one won't hurt. Yes one does hurt an acholic. Even throw out the Bailey's thick cream brought it cos I though there will be no real booze in it. Had one taste n it was strong like my first ever drink so chucked it. It's not worth my life or new found personality. xxx
I found that out today, my friend saying ah c'mon it's only a glass of wine it won't count. Well you know what yes it does count & stop pressurising me to drink. I keep getting detox don't work posts to my fb timeline too, i get most of its done in jest but it's not helping.
I have to say that the concept of "detoxing" annoys me for different reasons. I have a slight bee in my bonnet about the diet and fitness industry raking it in using concepts that are basically made up. Detoxing is one of these. "Detoxing" is done very admirably in your body by your liver and kidneys. Foods you eat or don't eat don't help "cleanse" your body of (always unspecified) "Toxins"....
And that's fair enough but as far as I'm aware Dry January has nothing to do with "detoxing", Roxi's friends are just being unhelpful. As are you
Depends how you define "unhelpful" really - I'd sooner my friends told me if I was falling for sone scam (eg detoxing) than just told me what I wanted to hear.
Dry January isn't a detoxing scam though, you just dislike it. My point is, there is nothing wrong with someone choosing not to drink alcohol in January. No one is being scammed. And having a rest from booze IS good for you. The entire point of it is that they hope for people to cut down on their alcohol intake more permanently after the 31 days are up. Health wise, that is a good idea. If you want to piss all over it because you think people are smug then bully for you.
I took dry January and detoxing to be two, separate things when I read Roxis' post.
I read it as her friends taking the piss out of her Dry January efforts by posting stuff about detoxes. "
I thought detoxing was where you drank loads of lemon juice/ate loads of cabbage/ *insert other crazy low-calorie option* (and bought a load of unhelpful celebrity endorsed "suppliments") to remove mystery "toxins" from your body, that you rliver simply can't deal with... |
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"I'm doing it It's not for charity because I don't actually drink very much, but I did it last year and it's helpful having a reason that you're not drinking to just be able to say no automatically to anything alcoholic offered.
That's a good point by saying I'm doing it stops people around me saying oh go on have just a small glass.
Unfortunately they still do. I've had a few "friends" say oh one won't hurt. Yes one does hurt an acholic. Even throw out the Bailey's thick cream brought it cos I though there will be no real booze in it. Had one taste n it was strong like my first ever drink so chucked it. It's not worth my life or new found personality. xxx
I found that out today, my friend saying ah c'mon it's only a glass of wine it won't count. Well you know what yes it does count & stop pressurising me to drink. I keep getting detox don't work posts to my fb timeline too, i get most of its done in jest but it's not helping.
I have to say that the concept of "detoxing" annoys me for different reasons. I have a slight bee in my bonnet about the diet and fitness industry raking it in using concepts that are basically made up. Detoxing is one of these. "Detoxing" is done very admirably in your body by your liver and kidneys. Foods you eat or don't eat don't help "cleanse" your body of (always unspecified) "Toxins"....
And that's fair enough but as far as I'm aware Dry January has nothing to do with "detoxing", Roxi's friends are just being unhelpful. As are you "
Yes some are being unhelpful, like I've told them previously it's not about detoxing it's about me having a break from the booze & proving to myself like I did with kicking the smoking that I can do without.
It's bizarre that some seem to act in an almost defensive way when all I'm doing is not drinking! |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"
And that's fair enough but as far as I'm aware Dry January has nothing to do with "detoxing", Roxi's friends are just being unhelpful. As are you
Yes some are being unhelpful, like I've told them previously it's not about detoxing it's about me having a break from the booze & proving to myself like I did with kicking the smoking that I can do without.
It's bizarre that some seem to act in an almost defensive way when all I'm doing is not drinking!"
Some people like to sabotage...
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I find the idea of dry January really interesting. I've never seen people drink as much as British people at a Christmas party (and I've been to frat parties in university! ), but then to follow up such a heavy drinking month with abstinence seems really jarring.
It's definitely a good thing to temper the heavy drinking that can often happen, but I wonder if the cycle kind of feeds itself?
Anyway, no, I had a cider yesterday so I'm not participating |
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"I'm doing it It's not for charity because I don't actually drink very much, but I did it last year and it's helpful having a reason that you're not drinking to just be able to say no automatically to anything alcoholic offered.
That's a good point by saying I'm doing it stops people around me saying oh go on have just a small glass.
Unfortunately they still do. I've had a few "friends" say oh one won't hurt. Yes one does hurt an acholic. Even throw out the Bailey's thick cream brought it cos I though there will be no real booze in it. Had one taste n it was strong like my first ever drink so chucked it. It's not worth my life or new found personality. xxx
I found that out today, my friend saying ah c'mon it's only a glass of wine it won't count. Well you know what yes it does count & stop pressurising me to drink. I keep getting detox don't work posts to my fb timeline too, i get most of its done in jest but it's not helping.
I have to say that the concept of "detoxing" annoys me for different reasons. I have a slight bee in my bonnet about the diet and fitness industry raking it in using concepts that are basically made up. Detoxing is one of these. "Detoxing" is done very admirably in your body by your liver and kidneys. Foods you eat or don't eat don't help "cleanse" your body of (always unspecified) "Toxins"....
And that's fair enough but as far as I'm aware Dry January has nothing to do with "detoxing", Roxi's friends are just being unhelpful. As are you
Depends how you define "unhelpful" really - I'd sooner my friends told me if I was falling for sone scam (eg detoxing) than just told me what I wanted to hear.
Dry January isn't a detoxing scam though, you just dislike it. My point is, there is nothing wrong with someone choosing not to drink alcohol in January. No one is being scammed. And having a rest from booze IS good for you. The entire point of it is that they hope for people to cut down on their alcohol intake more permanently after the 31 days are up. Health wise, that is a good idea. If you want to piss all over it because you think people are smug then bully for you.
I took dry January and detoxing to be two, separate things when I read Roxis' post. "
the first year I did dry January I found it surprisingly easy and it benefitted me (and my chosen charity) enormously.. and even though I was back on the booze within a week,i found I didn't drink nearly as much as I had done previously...
last year I did it again and again I donated the money I saved during January to charity, and lost weight and felt better...so much better that I didn't have another drink until mid april, and thereafter I didn't drink nearly as much as I had previously (and I would class me as a heavy drinker back in the day). This year I am hoping to stop altogether..
I will again donate the money I would have used on alcohol to charity again during January but after that its going into my holiday pot |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"I find the idea of dry January really interesting. I've never seen people drink as much as British people at a Christmas party (and I've been to frat parties in university! ), but then to follow up such a heavy drinking month with abstinence seems really jarring.
It's definitely a good thing to temper the heavy drinking that can often happen, but I wonder if the cycle kind of feeds itself?
Anyway, no, I had a cider yesterday so I'm not participating "
There are people who operate at those extremes; they will end their period of abstinence with a blow out. That's not good and can be worse for you than continuing to drink for the whole period, albeit not at that excessive rate.
Learning that you can enjoy social situations, or cope with feeling stressed or a crisis without alcohol is a good thing in my humble opinion.
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*Bumping into the final week
How is everyone doing, have you managed to stay dry, notice any benefits from abstaining for a month?
Some days have been tough but I've found it easier than I thought I would even on nights out, just had to be more creative with my drink choices.
Benefits - sleeping better, lost a few pounds weight wise, saved a lot of pounds money wise.I have more energy, my skin, eyes & hair look better too.
Overall a success... |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"*Bumping into the final week
How is everyone doing, have you managed to stay dry, notice any benefits from abstaining for a month?
Some days have been tough but I've found it easier than I thought I would even on nights out, just had to be more creative with my drink choices.
Benefits - sleeping better, lost a few pounds weight wise, saved a lot of pounds money wise.I have more energy, my skin, eyes & hair look better too.
Overall a success... "
Well done! Your liver thanks you.
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"Still doing it and will be til 9th Feb. Downside is not sleeping great and coughs a colds all month."
Alcohol usually keeps people awake. You fall asleep at first but spend more time waking during the night.
Do you think the coughs and colds are keeping you awake? |
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"Still doing it and will be til 9th Feb. Downside is not sleeping great and coughs a colds all month.
Alcohol usually keeps people awake. You fall asleep at first but spend more time waking during the night.
Do you think the coughs and colds are keeping you awake?"
Coughing did keep me awake to start with, but Coughing has eased but still not sleeping well. |
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Yay I did it!! Well done to fellow Dry January participants, I feel really pleased with my accomplishment hope you do too.
Now, if only I could apply the same logic to biscuits, bread & crisps I'll a size 10 in no time.. |
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"Yay I did it!! Well done to fellow Dry January participants, I feel really pleased with my accomplishment hope you do too.
Now, if only I could apply the same logic to biscuits, bread & crisps I'll a size 10 in no time.. "
Cheers Roxi - good work !! |
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"Yay I did it!! Well done to fellow Dry January participants, I feel really pleased with my accomplishment hope you do too.
Now, if only I could apply the same logic to biscuits, bread & crisps I'll a size 10 in no time.. "
Well done! I did it too and I haven't really found it difficult. I've noticed that most of my drinking was just taking what was offered rather than actually wanting an alcoholic drink. Because I had a "reason" not to be drinking, people didn't offer, so I wasn't tempted and I didn't miss it. I have a couple of things coming up in February where it'll be nice to have a glass of prosecco or two, then I might stop again for Lent. |
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"Yay I did it!! Well done to fellow Dry January participants, I feel really pleased with my accomplishment hope you do too.
Now, if only I could apply the same logic to biscuits, bread & crisps I'll a size 10 in no time.. "
Nice one Roxi |
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"Yay I did it!! Well done to fellow Dry January participants, I feel really pleased with my accomplishment hope you do too.
Now, if only I could apply the same logic to biscuits, bread & crisps I'll a size 10 in no time..
Well done! I did it too and I haven't really found it difficult. I've noticed that most of my drinking was just taking what was offered rather than actually wanting an alcoholic drink. Because I had a "reason" not to be drinking, people didn't offer, so I wasn't tempted and I didn't miss it. I have a couple of things coming up in February where it'll be nice to have a glass of prosecco or two, then I might stop again for Lent. "
Very Catholic |
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"Yay I did it!! Well done to fellow Dry January participants, I feel really pleased with my accomplishment hope you do too.
Now, if only I could apply the same logic to biscuits, bread & crisps I'll a size 10 in no time..
Well done! I did it too and I haven't really found it difficult. I've noticed that most of my drinking was just taking what was offered rather than actually wanting an alcoholic drink. Because I had a "reason" not to be drinking, people didn't offer, so I wasn't tempted and I didn't miss it. I have a couple of things coming up in February where it'll be nice to have a glass of prosecco or two, then I might stop again for Lent.
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"Yay I did it!! Well done to fellow Dry January participants, I feel really pleased with my accomplishment hope you do too.
Now, if only I could apply the same logic to biscuits, bread & crisps I'll a size 10 in no time..
Well done! I did it too and I haven't really found it difficult. I've noticed that most of my drinking was just taking what was offered rather than actually wanting an alcoholic drink. Because I had a "reason" not to be drinking, people didn't offer, so I wasn't tempted and I didn't miss it. I have a couple of things coming up in February where it'll be nice to have a glass of prosecco or two, then I might stop again for Lent. "
I found looking at why I drank interesting too, has made me rethink my habits. Everyone assumes I'll be drinking tonight because I can but I'm not going to because I don't want to.
I was thinking of giving up bread for Lent. |
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"Yay I did it!! Well done to fellow Dry January participants, I feel really pleased with my accomplishment hope you do too.
Now, if only I could apply the same logic to biscuits, bread & crisps I'll a size 10 in no time..
Well done! I did it too and I haven't really found it difficult. I've noticed that most of my drinking was just taking what was offered rather than actually wanting an alcoholic drink. Because I had a "reason" not to be drinking, people didn't offer, so I wasn't tempted and I didn't miss it. I have a couple of things coming up in February where it'll be nice to have a glass of prosecco or two, then I might stop again for Lent.
I found looking at why I drank interesting too, has made me rethink my habits. Everyone assumes I'll be drinking tonight because I can but I'm not going to because I don't want to.
I was thinking of giving up bread for Lent."
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"Yay I did it!! Well done to fellow Dry January participants, I feel really pleased with my accomplishment hope you do too.
Now, if only I could apply the same logic to biscuits, bread & crisps I'll a size 10 in no time..
Well done! I did it too and I haven't really found it difficult. I've noticed that most of my drinking was just taking what was offered rather than actually wanting an alcoholic drink. Because I had a "reason" not to be drinking, people didn't offer, so I wasn't tempted and I didn't miss it. I have a couple of things coming up in February where it'll be nice to have a glass of prosecco or two, then I might stop again for Lent.
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Always! "
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"Yay I did it!! Well done to fellow Dry January participants, I feel really pleased with my accomplishment hope you do too.
Now, if only I could apply the same logic to biscuits, bread & crisps I'll a size 10 in no time..
Well done! I did it too and I haven't really found it difficult. I've noticed that most of my drinking was just taking what was offered rather than actually wanting an alcoholic drink. Because I had a "reason" not to be drinking, people didn't offer, so I wasn't tempted and I didn't miss it. I have a couple of things coming up in February where it'll be nice to have a glass of prosecco or two, then I might stop again for Lent.
I found looking at why I drank interesting too, has made me rethink my habits. Everyone assumes I'll be drinking tonight because I can but I'm not going to because I don't want to.
I was thinking of giving up bread for Lent.
I usually do crisps. Bread is too difficult for me "
It's a toss up between bread, crisps or biscuits...
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By *ola.Woman
over a year ago
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I didn't intentionally participate but I did have a dry January. I don't use alcohol as a relaxant. Im on a health kick so when I went out I had soda and lemon. I'm trying to give up chocolate but the lure of it is hard. |
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"I think my January's been more boozy than Xmas so far, but there were good reasons and fun was had and I don't feel like getting that d*unk again for a while "
Nope, this has been my most alcoholic month for a very long time.
Although I plead extenuating circumstances and company. |
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"Yay I did it!! Well done to fellow Dry January participants, I feel really pleased with my accomplishment hope you do too.
Now, if only I could apply the same logic to biscuits, bread & crisps I'll a size 10 in no time..
Well done! I did it too and I haven't really found it difficult. I've noticed that most of my drinking was just taking what was offered rather than actually wanting an alcoholic drink. Because I had a "reason" not to be drinking, people didn't offer, so I wasn't tempted and I didn't miss it. I have a couple of things coming up in February where it'll be nice to have a glass of prosecco or two, then I might stop again for Lent.
I found looking at why I drank interesting too, has made me rethink my habits. Everyone assumes I'll be drinking tonight because I can but I'm not going to because I don't want to.
I was thinking of giving up bread for Lent.
I usually do crisps. Bread is too difficult for me
It's a toss up between bread, crisps or biscuits...
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I don't eat bread and I haven't eaten crisps AND chocolate for a month, I also cut down on biscuits and I still didn't have an alcoholic drink |
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"Yay I did it!! Well done to fellow Dry January participants, I feel really pleased with my accomplishment hope you do too.
Now, if only I could apply the same logic to biscuits, bread & crisps I'll a size 10 in no time.. "
Well done Roxi & all others who took part...I managed it too...tho the last couple of days have been a little testing so I shall be indulging in a glass of wine tonight m...just the one tho! |
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My last drink was on new years eve.
I'm not partaking in dry January.....I'm not a huge drinker anyway. I'd rather have a cup of tea.
Now if it was to give up tea for a whole month
Very well done to all those who took part.  |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Yay I did it!! Well done to fellow Dry January participants, I feel really pleased with my accomplishment hope you do too.
Now, if only I could apply the same logic to biscuits, bread & crisps I'll a size 10 in no time..
Well done! I did it too and I haven't really found it difficult. I've noticed that most of my drinking was just taking what was offered rather than actually wanting an alcoholic drink. Because I had a "reason" not to be drinking, people didn't offer, so I wasn't tempted and I didn't miss it. I have a couple of things coming up in February where it'll be nice to have a glass of prosecco or two, then I might stop again for Lent.
I found looking at why I drank interesting too, has made me rethink my habits. Everyone assumes I'll be drinking tonight because I can but I'm not going to because I don't want to.
I was thinking of giving up bread for Lent.
I usually do crisps. Bread is too difficult for me
It's a toss up between bread, crisps or biscuits...
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British Heart Foundation is asking people to DeChox for March and give up chocolate ( ). As Lent starts on 1st March I might do that this year.
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"Yay I did it!! Well done to fellow Dry January participants, I feel really pleased with my accomplishment hope you do too.
Now, if only I could apply the same logic to biscuits, bread & crisps I'll a size 10 in no time..
Well done! I did it too and I haven't really found it difficult. I've noticed that most of my drinking was just taking what was offered rather than actually wanting an alcoholic drink. Because I had a "reason" not to be drinking, people didn't offer, so I wasn't tempted and I didn't miss it. I have a couple of things coming up in February where it'll be nice to have a glass of prosecco or two, then I might stop again for Lent.
I found looking at why I drank interesting too, has made me rethink my habits. Everyone assumes I'll be drinking tonight because I can but I'm not going to because I don't want to.
I was thinking of giving up bread for Lent.
I usually do crisps. Bread is too difficult for me
It's a toss up between bread, crisps or biscuits...
British Heart Foundation is asking people to DeChox for March and give up chocolate ( ). As Lent starts on 1st March I might do that this year.
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A worthy cause |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Well done! I failed... I only drink on a Friday after work and if I don't go to the pub with my wine buddy on a Friday then I just don't drink. I can live with that.
No smoking continues. "
Well done you, that was your vice mine is wine |
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"Yay I did it!! Well done to fellow Dry January participants, I feel really pleased with my accomplishment hope you do too.
Now, if only I could apply the same logic to biscuits, bread & crisps I'll a size 10 in no time..
Well done! I did it too and I haven't really found it difficult. I've noticed that most of my drinking was just taking what was offered rather than actually wanting an alcoholic drink. Because I had a "reason" not to be drinking, people didn't offer, so I wasn't tempted and I didn't miss it. I have a couple of things coming up in February where it'll be nice to have a glass of prosecco or two, then I might stop again for Lent.
I found looking at why I drank interesting too, has made me rethink my habits. Everyone assumes I'll be drinking tonight because I can but I'm not going to because I don't want to.
I was thinking of giving up bread for Lent.
I usually do crisps. Bread is too difficult for me
It's a toss up between bread, crisps or biscuits...
British Heart Foundation is asking people to DeChox for March and give up chocolate ( ). As Lent starts on 1st March I might do that this year.
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I gave up chocolate for a whole year in 2013 for Save The Children. That was HARD! |
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"Well done to all who took part, I started January 30th and succeeded !
Now for a beer monster munch free February, who's with me??
I can manage that."
That should be beef monster munch! If only they had beer flavour!!!! |
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