Friendly advice for the non-alco drinkers...

MouseMan01 · 08-03-2021 4:42pm #1

I drank a bit during my 20s and 30s. slowed down after. Now 42. Gave up entirely after I got back into a sports routine.

I went from 3/4 cans, a few times a week. To many, many non-alcos daily.

Bit of advice for the non-alco drinkers among the group. I mostly drank becks blue small bottles. They are low-calorie, low sugar. Pain in the ass to get rid of the bottles though.

Switched briefly to cans. Bavaria, Tesco non-alco.

If you've done something similar. I'd advise you to watch your sugar intake. Obviously any non-alco is probably better than an alcoholic drink for an addict.

However, diabetes, weight gain, premature aging, skin problems etc.... is not ideal either. All among the ailments of people who get more than 10% of their calories through sugar daily over an extended period of time.

My new vice is Monster, low-calorie, zero sugar cans. They have a bite to them, come chilled and come in 500ml cans.

I'm awaiting the verdict on whether they are safe or not from my Monster can post in the nutritional forum on boards.

Long story short. If you find yourself leaning on the non-alcos as a way off the booze. Don't forget about the sugar profile.

The Recommended Daily Allowance for sugar is 90 grams for males I believe. You'll reach that quota naturally with the sugars in a healthy diet.

Some non-alco cans contain nearly 20 grams of sugar. Drink sparingly.

Sigma Force · 24-04-2021 1:52am

MouseMan01 wrote: »

I drank a bit during my 20s and 30s. slowed down after. Now 42. Gave up entirely after I got back into a sports routine.

I went from 3/4 cans, a few times a week. To many, many non-alcos daily.

Bit of advice for the non-alco drinkers among the group. I mostly drank becks blue small bottles. They are low-calorie, low sugar. Pain in the ass to get rid of the bottles though.

Switched briefly to cans. Bavaria, Tesco non-alco.

If you've done something similar. I'd advise you to watch your sugar intake. Obviously any non-alco is probably better than an alcoholic drink for an addict.

However, diabetes, weight gain, premature aging, skin problems etc.... is not ideal either. All among the ailments of people who get more than 10% of their calories through sugar daily over an extended period of time.

My new vice is Monster, low-calorie, zero sugar cans. They have a bite to them, come chilled and come in 500ml cans.

I'm awaiting the verdict on whether they are safe or not from my Monster can post in the nutritional forum on boards.

Long story short. If you find yourself leaning on the non-alcos as a way off the booze. Don't forget about the sugar profile.

The Recommended Daily Allowance for sugar is 90 grams for males I believe. You'll reach that quota naturally with the sugars in a healthy diet.

Some non-alco cans contain nearly 20 grams of sugar. Drink sparingly.

My other half is hooked on lucozade and is cutting back after a number if years on it. He's started drinking 0.5 % alcohol 'free' beer on social occasions but it's getting a little more frequent he says it makes him feel more sociable. He can stay up later.. Usually goes to bed super early and is able to socialise easier. Could this be he's just hyped up on the sugar content, or could it be coz he feels he's more socially accepted? I don't like him drinking it, can't stop him. But I've told him I don't want it in the house he's not happy about it but he said he won't bring anymore into it. But I worry this will lead to him hiding it it does change his behaviour, he will stay out later and ignore a text from me. Whereas if I am out even for a walk and he comes home and I'm not there it's OK for him to be phoning me wondering whta I'm up to.aybe I'm making a bigger deal out of this than needs to be but I feel if I accept this change of him having a few bottles on the weekend jn the house than how far will he push it if he decided to drink again. He said he has no intention of. I don't know what to believe I should just get on with my own stuff really but it just brings back that horrible fear and feeling when he used to drink and I can't shake it.

pretty boy floyd · 02-03-2022 9:49pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058166744/friendly-advice-for-the-non-alco-drinkers

Only 3.5 gms of sugar in Guinness 0.0. Remarkable stuff. Fewer calories that a chocolate biscuit.

pretty boy floyd · 02-03-2022 10:01pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/116985109#Comment_116985109

another very late thread reply! I hope your partner is still doing well off the sauce Sigma. As you can see, Im an advocate of the 0.0 alcohols. So much so I’ve been called a non-alcoholic (in jest and in the family)! Off the booze over a year and finding it all increasingly easy. The 0 alcohol beers have helped, partly because I like the taste as an alternative to tea and fizzy water, and because you feel less like a spare prick if you’re with people drinking. Unless they are causing cravings for full leaded beers, I think banning him from having them is a bit harsh. Just my very late thoughts for what it’s worth 😉

KieferFan69 · 22-03-2022 10:59pm

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Is he fat?

ive enjoyed drinking too much for many years, drunk so much, I’m better now but wouldn’t want to cut it out entirely

Sigma Force · 01-06-2022 6:15pm

You can be skinny and still take in too much sugar unfortunelty

Sigma Force · 01-06-2022 6:23pm

Another very late reply back 😄 he is still off the booze but has been hiding non alcoholic beers lately. The same habits that he developed when drinking. Keep in mind he was drinking heavily for about 30 years or more and 4 years sober nearly 5 but won't attend AA and his sneaky habits are starting up again. I can't control it it's up to him to realise the signs he's the type that if I accepted him drinking non alc beers at home he'd be horsing them back and eventually it wouldn't be enough for him. He doesn't go to pubs any more.. His choice unless we are going for a meal which is rare these days. Most of his friends are addicts and would just drag him down. He hasn't made much of an attempt to try new things doesn't seem to get enjoyment out of much. He's been back to the doc so at least he's under her care. I can't do anything for him at this stage all up to him to sort his head out. I know putting down boundaries may have triggered him into hiding non alc beers if he can't do without the imaginary sensation of it then there's nothing I can do. I need to have some boundaries with him still but he is a free man to make his own choices I don't put pressure on him. Just hope he stays sober for his own good but if he slips I can't go through it all a other time.

pretty boy floyd · 30-06-2022 5:40pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119145811#Comment_119145811

That does sound like a cause for concern. In fairness to you I can see why you would think that old habits and patterns are re-emerging. I think you are also right to remind yourself that you are not responsible for his behaviour. You can only do what you can do and everyone, including you, has their limit

P.S. we wont win any prizes for impulsive/prompt replies, will we?

Sigma Force · 30-06-2022 5:46pm

True, he's finally contacted the doc and is sorting out some online counselling. Fingers crossed. I just hate the pretending and lying takes me right back. So here's hoping, I find unless I step back and put my door down a bit as in say I'm not putting up with a certain behaviour anymore that usually gives him the kick in the pants he needs to take the next step. Begging and bribery don't work, gotta be cruel to be kind sometimes.

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