I too am trying to cut down the drinking, and I am also in the "1 is too many, 10 is never enough" camp.
I will always either have none, or wake up at 4am on the sofa fully clothed, literally no moderation or middle ground.
Normally probably drink 3 or 4 days a week, in the past I have hit a good routine of "Saturdays and one other day" each week, this time I am going hard core and will drink at a friends 40th on the 23rd and on no other days in January. Then will review for Feb after that.
I think once a month would be my ultimate goal
Edit: As for tips, Diet ginger beer, that's my tip
Another here who stopped. @Mr Overshoot, if you decide to stop, it WILL get easier and there really is a horizon line where you genuinely won't miss it. Best change that profile photo too 😉
Apple juice mixed with fizzy water (about 50:50) is one of my favourites, tastes a bit like acolohol free cider 8)
steve-g - Member
As for tips, Diet ginger beer, that's my tip
Funnily enough that's what I was drinking last night (still has that aftertaste though)
saxabar - Member
@Mr Overshoot
Best change that profile photo too
Oh yes 😳
I am going to come out as well.
I have a problem with alcohol.
She's a loverly prop, she's paid the bills for years and kept me company through 20 years of being a singleton. I enjoy her company , the way she seduces me and makes me feel.
To combat this I only drink on Fri and Sat , You see one is never enough .Number 1 leads to number 5 or 6 , spirits or beers or cider in the summer. If I have a ride planned i can abstain and joining a road club with every sunday being a 45miler at 17 - 18mph means proper preperation for me , so decent foood , no booze and an early night .
As its also my career it is impossible for me not to drink. The road club and a few long distance mtb events are enough of a distraction that I can get away with drinking less
I do drink to get smashed though , mostly at home alone , on a friday , but not till 5pm.Cant seem to moderate my intake to just 2 beers though. Rather make a pot of decent Tea and open a packet of shortbread
singletrackmind - Don't give up - the world would be a poorer place without your beer! The barrel you brought to my bedside when I first snapped my foot off was one of the few things that kept me sane. Just about the only thing I could do without MrsWCA help for the first few months as I lay in bed was pour myself a beer. This is why I will always be here for you and help you in any way I can.
In other news, so far I have only chosen to drink on 1 night so far this year. I have lost a few pounds in weight but my skin itches and I get pounding headaches for about 5-10 minutes once or twice a day. Still, I will stick with the reduced intake and see where it takes me.
