Hop on up it's Dry January thread #2

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Shiny new thread to carry us onward through January

Well my ‘month’ ends tonight when I am having a few drinks and a take out with husband. I was thinking if I aimed for a bottle of spirits a month between us then that would be amazing. If I did it then my annual consumption would be less than my monthly on my best month so a big difference. I think holidays will be a challenge but I am thinking of running again and know if I focus on something then it helps.

I've only lost one pound this month but that's fine as I've replaced alcohol with sugary AF drinks! Skin and sleep much better. I don't think I want to do 100 days but I will moderate much more after this.

Hi all xxx 30 days I mean how good is that!
Hope you are all well and enjoying your Saturday x
I hope this isn't to much of a tmi post. But has anyone else noticed that not drinking has affect their totm? I'm about 5 days late and defo not preggers 🤣 I wondered if maybe the change in diet might be the reason xx

I’ve had a drink. I feel 50:50 happy and guilty.

Congratulations everyone!
I have been reading this thread and it is great, really supportive and helping everyone stick to the goal!
I gave up on 28th December, after a heavy Christmas!!, and most of the time it's been fine just the occasional lure of a nice bottle of red.

I separated just before lockdown and gave up for a couple of months when lockdown came because I could see if I didn't my intake would increase and could be a problem. I was very conscious that I didn't want to start a pattern of crying into a bottle every night and drinking more and more alone.
I did start having a glass or two of wine after the first couple of months which became half a bottle almost every day and was creeping upwards.

I would love a glass of wine next Friday.....but am sure that that would lead to a half a bottle and a glass of Malt.....Saturday the same!
I am tempted to try for 100 days, and I usually give up alcohol and caffeine for lent too....so that takes me up to Easter.
I know it's the right thing to do....just not sure I have the will power!

So after breaking dry January I can report that having a drink felt... meh. Despite the fizz and aromatherapy bath it was meh. A sea bass and half a bottle of sauv I just feel a bit spaced. I was hoping for giddy release or at least to be a lightweight. No one still dry is missing anything.

I'm almost nervous about the idea of drinking again!

Thanks for the report Moonbaby! That's a shame for you!

I felt the same moonbaby. It’s odd isn’t it!?

Really MoonBaby?
Oh well. I'm too scared to drink because at the moment I'm finding time to do life a bit more pro actively. I think staying t total is the only chance I have of shifting weight and that is definitely something I need to do. Especially if I'm ever to meet anyone again, romantically. I can hardly imagine it really. I'm still using sugar as a treat for missing out the booze though. I figure one thing at a time.

I'm definitely carrying on with AF at least next week. I'm also going to try and go out for a jog two or three times and attempt to eat less biscuits.

Just popped on to say congrats to everyone! I broke on our anniversary last week, but have been good again since!

Well done!

Ohio I’m sure you’ll meet the right person. Weight wise I’ve completely lost my mojo and don’t look or feel like myself. I replaced alcohol with sugar this month as well and don’t look any different.

The only plus I can say of last night is the taste of good cava compared to AF stuff. I was sipping it slowly enjoying the taste whereas usually with a first drink I’d be knocking something back to get that hit .

Morning. Day 31 for me. Plans for today are a good Spring Clean. Looking forward to marking off the final day on the Try Dry app tonight

Hi and good morning January 31!

Really glad the sun is out after yesterday's horrible weather. About to get up and go for a run.

Would love to continue meeting here with everyone doing 100 days or mindful and committed moderation (mine's the latter).

Morning everyone and bloody well done! Day 31!
I do look a bit better but have been treating my chronic rosacea so i mostly down to that really but i prefer to think it is the lack of alcohol to spur me on. Lost 4 lbs but have been dieting also but nothing showed all month till yesterday - only saying this in case it helps other people who have not seen weight loss yet, it may happen all of a sudden.
Feel a bit fitter and definitely healthier.
It is relatively easy for me with much less on my plate so i really admire you all with so much going on!
Not making plans to drink and see how i get on.

Well done everyone! I am very happy to see my mad thoughts on whether to drink or not are just the same as everyone else's, and perhaps not mad but just... normal? I woke up this morning in a sweat from an upsetting dream in which I couldn't decide whether to drink on my birthday or on summer holiday. I was so happy to wake up and discover that both of those things are months away, that I didn't even notice it was 31 Jan until lunchtime! Think I will carry on for a bit, might try to do the 100 days.

Well I had about 7 units last night, a mere dribble for me. Thoroughly enjoyed them and put the bottle away. Will do the same tonight then on one other weekend in Feb.That is the plan.

This month has saved me between 250-350 units, around £200+ and has made me feel much where I want to be with my drinking.

Thanks OP and everyone!

I've treated myself to a new electric blanket. I don't feel like I've saved money but I absolutely must have. That's only counting the wine money, never mind the top up shopping on shit that gets bought at the same time.

31 Days people we did it 😁🤗
It's been so great having this little community to come on to and share how we are feeling without any judgments or the fear of coming over as smug AF evangelists 😂
I'm really enjoying being AF at the moment and just want to carry on. I think what I've learnt from this is I don't need booze to relax or switch off, I actually love having a drink with my family on nice occasions like a lovely family meal or when we go away on holiday together, so I'm just going to keep to that, not ploughing through vodka midweek on my own !! I am sticking to AF for the time being though defo want to get to 100 days. It's my challenge to myself!!

@TSBelliot me too. Back on the wagon today. Raising a glass of Seedlip to everyone tonight. Wishing everyone the best with their damp/dry February goals.

Reflecting on what I need to keep alcohol where it should be in my life - something to be savoured in moderation rather than a prop to get me through daily life.

See you all tomorrow for pinch, punch first of the month.

I started listening to the Allen Carr audio book today. I expected it to be really annoying, but it is not too bad.

I've set a new challenge/goal in my Dry Jan app so now going for 100 days streak.

Anyone any good suggestions for an end of Feb treat?

Congratulations everyone what a fantastic support group you've been open honest and very kind..... I haven't quite made dry January as had a couple of Friday blips but certainly have reduced my alcohol intake and I feel reset the button....

I can't quite believe I did it!