SW Minimins Dryathlon Team (Alcohol Free January)
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Mandlegrot
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I'm not drinking until the 8th of feb 
extending it by 8 days, so I have a clear, booze free two weeks with no trips out in which to lose as much weight as I can, as feb/mar is going to be a tough one to maintain, let alone lose, in.
well done everyone, we've done FAB! Not long to go now, when do you all think your first drinks are gonna be?
extending it by 8 days, so I have a clear, booze free two weeks with no trips out in which to lose as much weight as I can, as feb/mar is going to be a tough one to maintain, let alone lose, in. well done everyone, we've done FAB! Not long to go now, when do you all think your first drinks are gonna be?
Lucylu79
Gold Member
I've decided that to celebrate completing that I'd try to get a babysitter and go out for a drink on fri night. Hubby and I moved here in August and we haven't been to the pub yet! Only one here so I'm looking forward to it, hopefully see some neighbours and make some new friends.
Failing that I probably will have a drink in the house, I'm going to try to stay away from vino until I'm at target though, gin and slim for me!
Failing that I probably will have a drink in the house, I'm going to try to stay away from vino until I'm at target though, gin and slim for me!
SlimmingKitchen
Gold Member
My first drink will be an ice cold pint of carling extra cold
Mmmmm I can almost taste it lol xxx
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Mmmmm I can almost taste it lol xxx
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Mandlegrot
Gold Member
Nearly there guys put the wine in the fridge and dust off the glasses
Lo_La
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Lucylu79
Gold Member
Agghhhh! We've nearly done it!!!
Everyone's going out for a drink after work tomorrow to celebrate the end of tax returns but I've declined, it's still January after all!
mollymooz
Full Member
Just checking in to say well done to everyone! Can't actually believe I've managed this and do feel proud of myself! Also panicking about syns as I've got used to having a Curly Wurly or a light choccy trifle of an evening but I'm going to try and keep a lid on wine consumption so that I can still enjoy having food treats too!
Enjoy Friday xx
Enjoy Friday xx
Mandlegrot
Gold Member
I have learnt that I use alcohol in the wrong way and am an emotional drinker as much as an emotional eater. I have only craved or missed alcohol when i've needed comfort or escapism...I have not really missed it in social situations, weirdly. I think it will have changed the way I look at alcohol and will definatley make me reconsider drinking on a normal day in the week I am going to try to limit alcohol drinking to two or three times a month - these might be big sessions, but i'd rather drink then forget about it for a few weeks. I have learnt I don't need to drink straight gin on the allotment to have a good time!! and its been lovely not having hangovers and £££ missing from my wallet, nice being able to drive everywhere, nice being focused and determined in the mornings especially!
NewDawn
Bring on the trumpets
Firstly congratulations to all the Minimins Dryathletes.......we have just gone and bl@@dy done it!!!!! 
I never would have believed that I had the willpower to sustain a whole 31 days.
Highs
Lows
Still undecided whether to have a drink tomorrow or not
But let us celebrate our success and the contribution we have made in helping to find a cure for cancer.
WELL DONE
I never would have believed that I had the willpower to sustain a whole 31 days.
Highs
- No hangovers
- More money to spend
- Recycling bin - not clinking when I am putting it out
- Better sleep
- Skin and eyes much brighter
- 7lb weight loss
- Raised £130 for Cancer Research
Lows
- Dry skin on face for the first two weeks
- Tired for most of the month (in bed before 10.30pm)
- Vivid dreams
- Weekends were hard
- Only a 7lb weight loss
Still undecided whether to have a drink tomorrow or not
But let us celebrate our success and the contribution we have made in helping to find a cure for cancer.
WELL DONE
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Lucylu79
Gold Member
We did it!!!!!!
Highs for me... Doing it, I didn't think I could!
Lows...... Hubby says he can wait for it to be over as i haven't been relaxing after stressful work but jan is over, tax returns finitto!
Just got to sort these mysterious headaches out and I'm all cool, drinks are on hubby tonight!
Highs for me... Doing it, I didn't think I could!
Lows...... Hubby says he can wait for it to be over as i haven't been relaxing after stressful work but jan is over, tax returns finitto!
Just got to sort these mysterious headaches out and I'm all cool, drinks are on hubby tonight!
Mandlegrot
Gold Member
Haha! Even just having moral support from other people in the same (alcoholic) boat has been great...its been lovely sharing this loooong month with you all arty0036:
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