I drink far too much wine - if it's in the house, I'll drink it.....

[LilRedWG]

Inspired by SheikYerbouti's thread I've decided to publically declare (well on MN ) that I'm going to seriously cut back on the demon drink!

I grew up in a home where the only time we had alcohol in the house was at Christmas, consequently I only drank when I went out. Since getting married, ten years ago, I have steadily put on weight and I am sure that the majority of it is due to the fact that DH and I drink at home.

So, my MN buddies, I pledge that from now on I will only drink when there is a special occassion (anniversary etc.), we have guests over (probably once a month), or we go out (rarely). I'm not sure that my timing is the best with this one as DH is away on business next week and normally I would have opened some wine, "to keep me company" .

DH will be under strict instructions not to bring any wine into the house unless we have guests and there's no way I'll drink his beer - I can't stand the stuff.

So, anyone with me? I'm not sure that I can do this alone.

I'm definitely starting tonight. I finished the last of the red wine last night.

Thanks unhappy! I'm not quite at the stage of being dependant (I don't think). I jsut need to cut back a little.

HI everyone- just to say that since I have stopped drinking, I have lost over 2 stones, so if you do drink regularly, it does make a difference!

Have to add for that I was a very heavy drinker...

I have lost weight too since stopping. It certainly makes a difference

Thanks Strip - that's enough of an incentive for me.

Well done ladies!

I was wine-free last night! It was tough actually (even though we usually do manage to have Mondays off) so I was pleased that we didn't give in.

Hopefully we can do the same tonight.

I've been wine free the past couple of nights and have slept much better than normal.