After Hours' Dry January?

whoopsadoodles

My liver, my scales, and my bank balance have suggested that I try a dry January.

I'm perfectly capable of not drinking, I just happen to love a nice wine or drop of whiskey!

I spent a good chunk of last year on the dry but made up for it in 2016 so think it's time for a break.

Anyone else giving it a go?

RedXIV

I'll be with you, but mainly to prepare for full drinks package on a cruise in Feb

jimmy blevins

I better finish off what's left in the spirits cupboard so.

blackcard

Not a heavy drinker by any means but willing to give it a go

The_Valeyard

How about.....no.



2 bdays in January to attend.

thee glitz

Half my family's birthdays are in January, including mine. So no chance.

oneilla

The_Valeyard wrote: »

How about.....no.



2 bdays in January to attend.

Yeah it's the birthdays that get you. There's the option of not drinking booze if you're out but of course you'll probably be nagged to take a drink.

clairewithani

I'm in.

Sono

Gonna give it a bash, getting married in a few months so need to get in shape!

Wibbs

whoopsadoodles wrote: »

My liver,

Milk thistle supplements.

my scales,

Eat less you greedy feck.

and my bank balance

Shop in Aldi/Lidl and buy wine in boxes rather than bottles.

Sheesh… amateurs.. :mad::D:D

Peregrine

I'll be in Eastern Europe for four days later in January and I don't plan to be sober for a single second of those four days.

pa990

I'll give it a go.

blackcard

whoopsadoodles wrote: »

My liver, my scales, and my bank balance have suggested that I try a dry January.

I'm perfectly capable of not drinking, I just happen to love a nice wine or drop of whiskey!

I spent a good chunk of last year on the dry but made up for it in 2016 so think it's time for a break.

Anyone else giving it a go?

Whoops, are we supposed to give a progress update?

whoopsadoodles

Wibbs wrote: »

Milk thistle supplements. Eat less you greedy feck. Shop in Aldi/Lidl and buy wine in boxes rather than bottles.

Sheesh… amateurs.. :mad::D:D

I will eat less also as well

I actually have loads of drink there so I wouldn't have to buy much but I feel it would be beneficial for me to not drink for a few weeks

Also means if I go out on nights out I'll drive and save taxi fares!

whoopsadoodles

blackcard wrote: »

Whoops, are we supposed to give a progress update?

Up to yourself, I won't force you to but do if it helps

The One Doctor

Dry January? Ah FFS, I barely get the chance to have one bottle of beer a night over a weekend what with a 2 year old and a new job. My advice - get yourself a life, not a drinking habit. If you feel you need a dry month, just go off the stuff for good.

KungPao

I did it once...worst month of my life.

Ah no. It was a good month. I remember sleeping very well after the first week, and being very chill. I suppose all the ups and downs with drinking mess with your chances of serenity.

Might do it again this January.

whoopsadoodles

The One Doctor wrote: »

Dry January? Ah FFS, I barely get the chance to have one bottle of beer a night over a weekend what with a 2 year old and a new job. My advice - get yourself a life, not a drinking habit. If you feel you need a dry month, just go off the stuff for good.

Gowan ourra dat.

Don't bother your hole judging me based on me taking a few weeks off alcohol. I'm feckin marvellous.

well spoken man

Ahhh go on then....

Dr Crayfish

I'm going to try and do it yeah, booze and other things... Trying to do it all right now so I'll never do anything again, get it out of my system!! I'll check in again in a few days

Sweetemotion

Wibbs wrote: »

Milk thistle supplements. Eat less you greedy feck. Shop in Aldi/Lidl and buy wine in boxes rather than bottles.

Sheesh… amateurs.. :mad::D:D

What are these milk thistle supplements you talk of Mr Wibbs?

osarusan

Match of the Day on Saturday nights wouldn't be the same without some Lidl whiskey buring the inside of my sad bastard mouth.

Surreptitious

Sweetemotion wrote: »

What are these milk thistle supplements you talk of Mr Wibbs?

They help regenerate the liver, they are bought in health stores.

I don't think I would stick to a dry January so no point pretending that I will. I will though go back on low calorie alcohol to cut down on weight and avoid all takeaways and eat a lot more home cooked food. Good luck to anyone trying.

Dr Crayfish

Sweetemotion wrote: »

What are these milk thistle supplements you talk of Mr Wibbs?

It's meant to be good for your liver I'm going to get some myself actually I reckon my liver is f*cked by now

whoopsadoodles

osarusan wrote: »

Match of the Day on Saturday nights wouldn't be the same without some Lidl whiskey buring the inside of my sad bastard mouth.

I've nearly a full bottle of green spot and half a bottle of writer's tears there.

Roll on February :pac:

Dr Crayfish

Anyway happy new year all from against the grain on Camden st, the beer I'm drinking is super strong but I need to savour my last beers for 4 weeks

Sweetemotion

whoopsadoodles wrote: »

Gowan ourra dat.

Don't bother your hole judging me based on me taking a few weeks off alcohol. I'm feckin marvellous.

You are marvellous. We all are in or own way, but not those begrudging *****. Feck them.

Happy New year whoopsadoodles.

my3cents

would have been some almighty binge if I had no drinks left for the new year so have to get them drunk first.

kfallon

I am in me dicky giving up the gargle in January, still be having my Saturday sessions.

dmc17

I'd love to, but I'm heading out tomorrow night. Sure, Monday's a bank holiday :pac:

KERSPLAT!

Sure I'll give it a go! I don't drink a huge amount but I could do without the expense, it's a long way to pay day!!

Day 1 - successful so far...

Alf Veedersane

I had a dryer-than-anticipated December....but January, they said.

There's always January.

But I have an event at the end of January to train for so....B'STARDS!

KERSPLAT!

KERSPLAT! wrote: »

Sure I'll give it a go! I don't drink a huge amount but I could do without the expense, it's a long way to pay day!!

Day 1 - successful so far...

Day 1 - starting to struggle now -_-

whoopsadoodles

KERSPLAT! wrote: »

Sure I'll give it a go! I don't drink a huge amount but I could do without the expense, it's a long way to pay day!!

Day 1 - successful so far...

Dude. It doesn't start for 9 more minutes >.>

KERSPLAT!

I need the head start

whoopsadoodles

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

I had a dryer-than-anticipated December....but January, they said.

There's always January.

But I have an event at the end of January to train for so....B'STARDS!

What's the event?

I'm doing a triathlon in June, a half marathon in July, possibly another Tri in August, and hopefully a full marathon in October

Ouch.

Peregrine

KERSPLAT! wrote: »

I need the head start

Or you could drink everything in sight for the next 5 minutes. It doesn't count as long as you drink it this side of New Year!

s4uv3

I've been sober for eight months. One more month won't kill me, and out of lack of choice (kinda), I'm in too.

whoopsadoodles

s4uv3 wrote: »

I've been sober for eight months. One more month won't kill me, and out of lack of choice (kinda), I'm in too.

Oh but the party we're gonna have when that 9 months is up

blackcard

So far, so good

Peregrine

Damn. I'm out.

clairewithani

Peregrine wrote: »

Damn. I'm out.

Start tomorrow. You can say it's still Saturday night technically sooooo......

Alf Veedersane

whoopsadoodles wrote: »

What's the event?

I'm doing a triathlon in June, a half marathon in July, possibly another Tri in August, and hopefully a full marathon in October

Ouch.

Just a powerlifting debut.

But it will no doubt precede some running or rowing event.

Subcomandante Marcos

If I finish the 4 bottles of beer in my fridge ill join, otherwise ill join monday morning :P

clairewithani

whoopsadoodles wrote: »

What's the event?

I'm doing a triathlon in June, a half marathon in July, possibly another Tri in August, and hopefully a full marathon in October

Ouch.

Impressive my lady. Well done!

Valentina

I'm in.

I want to run a half marathon in a few months and possibly a full one in October. I just want to be fitter/healthier in general.

KERSPLAT!

If I can do a 10k before the summer I'd be delighted! Best of luck with the marathons

DopeTech

Not much of a drinker but it might force me to become a bit more inventive than "Scoops?"

clairewithani

Valentina wrote: »

I'm in.

I want to run a half marathon in a few months and possibly a full one in October. I just want to be fitter/healthier in general.

Well done you also

Surreptitious

The only running I'll be doing is to the fridge to get some party food. Fair play to the fit folk.

Your Face

Hope it works out for you.