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No more drinking in the week!

127 replies

MisiSam · 05/02/2022 19:25

Hi there ! I hope this is the right place to post, I drink too much wine ! I want to drink only in the week and then have a glass or two over the weekend (if I fancy it). I have a baby and a toddler so I really need the energy . Just looking for some support and if anyone wants to join me?
We can support eachother, my problem is , I look forward to it and that thought helps get me through the day for once I finally get them to bed. I love them so much and want to be around for a long long time, drinking everyday just isn't acceptable. I havnt admitted this before so please be kind.
Who wants to join?

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PamelaDoov · 11/02/2022 13:31

@Sexnotgender I’ll look out for it in my weekly trips to aldi!

Sexnotgender · 11/02/2022 16:54

Looking forward to it.

No more drinking in the week!
TripleTipplePipple · 11/02/2022 17:54

Made it to friday! Glass of red in hand ....and eating the kids left overs. Happy friday everyone, well done!

Blondefancy · 11/02/2022 18:33

Happy Friday!!

PamelaDoov · 11/02/2022 19:57

Happy Friday all, I’m on a girls night out 🍷

Sexnotgender · 11/02/2022 20:03

@PamelaDoov

Happy Friday all, I’m on a girls night out 🍷
Enjoy!!

I had a medium/large glass of my rose, having one double gin (Tanqueray Sevilla- yum) and that’s me.
I never drink loads. Just too many nights.

PamelaDoov · 11/02/2022 21:22

I’ve been watching peppa pig all day, I deserve a drink!

SergeiL · 12/02/2022 09:30

Well done all. I am going to try and keep a tally. My aim is Monday-Thursday alcohol free. So a target of 8 for the two weeks and I achieved 6. Not bad but can do better.

Sexnotgender · 12/02/2022 09:39

@SergeiL

Well done all. I am going to try and keep a tally. My aim is Monday-Thursday alcohol free. So a target of 8 for the two weeks and I achieved 6. Not bad but can do better.
Well done. That’s not bad going. I’m doing Monday-Thursday too, though I might switch my Sunday for Monday this week as it’s Valentine’s Day.

4 alcohol free days a week is a good balance I think.

Lemonweightloss · 12/02/2022 10:17

@SergeiL, that's great. Aim for 7 next ! @Sexnotgender, yeah it's good to have a few days off. I'm on day 6 and no plans to drink til a week today. I think I can do it. I like to plan but I'm also aware it's one day at a time!

TripleTipplePipple · 12/02/2022 11:24

I felt very sad this morning after wine last night. I might see next week if I can hold off fri night and only drink Sat night instead. So I get one morning a week where I wake up feeling good and then dont have to rush off to work.

PamelaDoov · 12/02/2022 11:43

@TripleTipplePipple it’s positive that you’ve acknowledged that it doesn’t make you feel good

Sexnotgender · 12/02/2022 11:51

[quote PamelaDoov]@TripleTipplePipple it’s positive that you’ve acknowledged that it doesn’t make you feel good[/quote]
Definitely. Recognising this is really important I think.

Lemonweightloss · 12/02/2022 12:36

@TripleTipplePipple, I think that sounds like a good idea.
Try it.

TripleTipplePipple · 12/02/2022 20:34

It really does make me feel crap. I'm still nearly a whole bottle down this evening though. This is why I feel like my drinking habits are slipping into problematic rather than being just 'a bit much'. Going to try and give it a miss altogether next weekend as half term week will be busy and I need to enter it refreshed

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TripleTipplePipple · 14/02/2022 15:35

I think I killed it!

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TripleTipplePipple · 14/02/2022 17:54

@Dollface20 I dont know, I am a bit of a thread killer.

Did you drink much over the weekend? I always have a bit of a slump on a Monday, wishing I hadn't drunk quite so much but still wanting another drink....

SergeiL · 15/02/2022 18:29

Yeah Mondays are hard if you have drunk on a Sunday. We shared a bottle last night for Valentines and I fear half term might mess up my efforts but I am still hoping to make some long term changes.

AHealthierMe · 21/02/2022 10:34

I saw this thread and thought I would join but then realised nobody has posted in over a week. I hope everyone is OK. I'm cutting down for two reasons which are health and to lose a bit of weight.

I'm going to look for a book as I've not read in a while.

SergeiL · 22/02/2022 11:49

I will be back next week. But am definitely still focussed. Got a few challenges over the next few days so being kind to myself but back on the wagon next week.

AHealthierMe · 22/02/2022 12:15

OK, I have a busy week too.

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guineapigs · 10/03/2022 20:20

I have been doing this since dry January. It's going well. I hardly get graviings anymore and won't necessarily drink at the weekends.

In my case the saviour was alcohol free Corona beer which tasted good with a slice of lime. That was a must in the beginning but now I am too lazy to go to Tesco get some more. Other alcohol free beers are ok now and I can get them delivered from sainsburies. I really like feeling sober after a pint of AF.