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Nope. My regular consumption is a couple of pints on a Friday and Saturday evening, with maybe one on a Sunday afternoon if I go for a walk somewhere with a pub handy. As my regular pub is, like many others, struggling to keep itself going, I’m trying to do my little bit to help it keep going.
Nigh on 18 months dry for me. One of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
The day before I quit would never have seen this happening in a million years.
Good luck to all you peeps. Maybe some of you will wake up in a month and keep it going.
yep, do this every year, just as a bit of a reset. Probably needed more than usual now as have been WFH since March and bad habits are easy to fall into, with a beer, wine or a G'n'T 4 or 5 nights a week.
Day one done and doing well on day two so far.
For those who’ve done it before - did you find it altered your drinking habits at all?
I did it last year but was surprised how quickly I fell back into the old routine.
I really just want to get myself to the point where I’m happy drinking just a bit rather than more than recommended limits each week ...
Mister-P .. keep strong my friend 😃
I’m in. As per mister p and ropey. Bit of reset needed.
I'm in too. Been drinking more than I should for years.
Cool @ roach and lesgrandepotato
Turns out the new Aldi fun-free lager isn’t actually that bad.
I might try some of the other new low fun options
Thought about it, didn’t drink last night, just bought four cans of Guinness, so I’ve failed already!
Day 2 - so far so good.
I'm in. I was going to by buy some beers just cos Friday then realised that its October. I'm in for the month. If I relent then I ll reset the clock by 4 weeks to teach me a lesson
I'm trying to get two whole booze free months a year now, not done since I've been drinking age but did january
Been booze free since November last year after an endoscopy showed erosive gastritis. Strongest thing I'm allowed now is a normal coffee in the morning
Managed last October, carried through into Nov and Dec, little fail around Feb but strong until June when partner dumped me! Que back on the drink every other night since then. I know I can stop, and the benefits are absolutely worth it, so back reading the 2 books that got me through it first time around and quite determined to stick at it this time...there are no benefits to alcohol 🙂
Everyone still on board?
Everyone still on board?
I am. Two nights on tonic water, so far.
Yep. Still going ..
I’ve been tested though - neighbour gave me a nice bottle of red as thanks for doing a few odd jobs.
As the garage door is hanging off it’s now in the kitchen wine rack rather than garage ... looking all curvy and seductive...
I've just finished 12 months without alcohol, this one should be easy 😀
I'm in. Health not good. Got to help.
Still going here. Finding it pretty easy so far but I normally struggle at the 7-10 day mark.
I'm giving it a go this year. I only really have one drink on days that I do drink but those days have become more frequent than I'd like.
I stopped for all of September last year to see if not drinking would help me sleep better and improve my mood. Can't say it made a noticable difference to me last year but I'm giving it another shot anyway.
Yea sober for 4 days so far #result
I’m in but I’m going the whole hog and taking a year, was drinking way too much the last few years, this summer has been a revelation as a I’ve barely had any alcohol in comparison so I’m interested to see what a year will be like
I got through the weekend no problemo. I did try a Brewdog Nanny State on saturday but it wasn't up to much. The Adnams Ghost Ship I thought was better.
Ghost ship is definitely one of the better ones.
The erdinger blue is pretty good too if you like wheat beer 🍺
Small Beer also lovely, in fact my fave, followed by Ghost Ship
Ghost Ship was my preference over the past 12 months. Easy to go out and feel like you’re having a beer. But then have the benefit of jumping in the car afterwards and driving home.
I'm still hanging on.
Put a new brew on to ferment on Saturday, a milkshake IPA. Looking forward to that in November!
Week one done. Are we still all on the train?
I’m still here, and horribly sober.
How are we all doing? I got back late last night and as usual the knackeredness had me sorely tempted. I refrained and supped a erm “refreshing” glass of tonic water instead..
Think I'm going to join you guys on this one.
Not had a drink for nearly three weeks now.
Stopped as I'm trying to stay as healthy as possible to give my bone graft on my collarbone as much help as I can.
Pretty easy so far, which has come as a surprise to me.
Just checking in here, it’s starting to feel like a new normal here. Got a case of 48 brew dog AF’s and I’m quite content 🙂
There was a moment yesterday when I really fancied a beer. Luckily there's none in the house and the feeling passed pretty quickly. I've even been out on my bike for the first time in 6 weeks, so it's all good.
Small Beer also lovely, in fact my fave, followed by Ghost Ship
You know that Small Beer is 2.7%, right?
I do like it though - to me, almost all 0.5% beers, feel like a slightly unsatisfying substitute. They're ok, but Small Beer tastes like a 'proper' beer.
Yep, I’m in although started late.
Normally being a bit of a real ale snob I’ve surprised myself by settling on Becks Blue as my favourite AF beer. Strange as I wouldn’t drink “normal” becks. Anyway it’s a win-win as Becks Blue is also one of the cheapest AF beers so hey ho.
I’d strongly recommend giving Aldi’s new AF beer a go - the rheinbacker one is a lot better than becks (imo) and only £2.50 for 6 bottles.
The french one (sold in larger bottles) is better still and a relative bargain at 89p a bottle.
I’ve found this weekend tough for some reason (pathetic really) but am holding on.
If anyone likes their gin, and wants something AF to get them through I can recommend Seedlip gin - personally I wouldn't be able to tell I was drinking AF with this stuff when it's mixed with a good tonic:
I might have to give an AF gin a go. It always seems wrong paying £20 for something that’s in effect a posh cordial?!
Are we all still on board? We’re nearly half way there ...
Not a drop has passed my lips, not even an AF beer. I refuse to pay good money for beer that isn't going to make me feel wobbly.
I'm still here.
Also don't really get AF beer.
Pretty easy so far.
Still in. I'm not finding it too bad so far.
I’m finding AF beer / tonic water helps as I think at least 50% or my er “problem” / habit is wanting something fizzy to sup on at the end of the week, rather than actually wanting a fuzzy alcohol glow.
(That’s what I’m telling myself anyway)
It feels a bit easier having done it last year, I think 🤔
Post 20's I've not really had the inclination to drink beer, settling for a spirit.
Is there an age that habits begin in the world of alcohol 😕
Well in to my third month of being AF. Quite a big change to begin with, but I don't crave a drink at all now.
Interesting that folk are going for AF beers. I prefer drinking tea.
I just need to decide who is to get all the bottles of AG homebrew I made at the start of lockdown 🤣
How are we all doing?
I’ve been craving a glass of red but have remained alcohol free. I can’t say I’ve noticed any improvement in sleep or energy levels mind!
Interesting that folk are going for AF beers. I prefer drinking tea.
I haven't drank for well over 2 years now, and would ordinarily agree with you, but after a big days biking, or a day marauding in the mountains on foot, I still love a couple of cold Ghost ship AF. 🙂
Good work NoBeer!
I can see how if I only liked beer it *could* be maybe possibly feasible to give up entirely but I’ve yet to find anything that stops me fancying wine 🍷! 🤔
Still rolling along happily here. Wavered when the boys came over for a fire pit and ribs session.
Brewdog AF hits the spot for me.
Still keeping my beer52 sub for a few specials though. They are building up nicely!
Certainly seems to be doing well for my mental health and general mental stability.
I'm still in, but although I said I wasn't going on the AF beer, I cracked and got a couple of Ghostship (wasn't fond) and a 6 pack of Beck's Blue (meh).
The day after I called and got some Erdinger. Nice.
I've also found Lidl Patronus Weissbier AF is nice, too.
Still going here too.
Not realy missing it but not realy feeling any benifits either apart from by broken bits healing faster with any luck.
Still in too. I reckon I've saved £150, I'm sleeping well and I've started riding my bike again.
I reckon I’ve saved £150,
Bloody hell!
The joys / perils of being single. My social life is very pub-based. With current beer prices it doesn't take long to rack up that kind of money. A couple of pints is a tenner spent.
Over two thirds of the way through now.
Yep. Are we all still hanging on?
I feel annoyed that I’m finding it relatively hard!
Not missing the alcohol. Quite happy drinking the brewdog AF stuff.
Bit of a revelation really. I do likes the booze.
Still booze free here.
May return to it on a lesser scale once my bones are fixed as I'm not really feeling any benifits.
So what’s the plan post October? I think I might have a beer on my birthday weekend 8/9th Nov.
Are we all still in?
I’m wondering whether I should treat myself to a proper beer on Sunday (the 1st) or hold out until Friday OR keep going for as long as I can 😬
I have however had 5 Friday night curries with fake beer... it’s taking it’s toll
Hard to resist temptation twice last week - but did.
In general, feeling better for it so will probably just roll it forward into November.
I'm still onboard. I found the temptation was stronger early on which I suspect was down to grabbing a drink out of habbit. The last few weeks have been fine, although I still seem to be looking at alcohol when shopping.
I think I've been sleeping better too which surprised me as it didn't seem to make much difference when I stopped last year. I'm not in any rush to have a drink though.
31 days done as I started on Monday 28th rather than Thursday 1st, mainly due to a decent intake whilst in Devon over the last weekend of October. Feeling really good for it and don't fancy a beer at all. It's been surprisingly easy really, simply by not having beer in the house.
I'm doing a sober Welsh Firebreak, which my wife cunningly persuaded me to do against my own preference. But I'm loving it so far! Have been sleeping better and getting more work done from my office on the kitchen table
Soft drinks such as innocent smoothies and tonic & tonic are ok. Not missing booze too much given the benefits I've been feeling. Also lost a bit of chub around the midriff. Have some 0% beers in the fridge for Friday night (does feel a bit sad writing that!)
I’m not sure I’ve noticed many benefits; I’m still sleeping moderately rubbishly, have no energy and feel knackered every second of every day.
I have (purely coincidentally) lost about 6lbs in weight though 🤔
Ropey reign, how’s your coffee intake? I’m down to a couple of proper coffees in the AM and one mid afternoon. Rest is decaf. At risk of oversharing it’s made me bowels quite a bit more ‘solid’.
Grandepotato - errrrm I drink quite a lot but mostly horrible fake stuff from the canteen. It’s a good point though certainly!
Tbh, I think it’s just life that makes me exhausted 😴
Still booze free here since 14/9.
Might try and stay off it until my next Xray on the 17/11.
Still not really seing any benifits though apart from not putting weight on because of lack of excersise.
Think when I can ride again i'll start drinking again.
I kind of only like a drink after a ride anyway.
I fell off last night, went for a couple of pints with a mate. It was just two pints but I wish I hadn't bothered. I had a restless night and feel pretty crap this morning. Mid-40s and a total light weight.
Didn’t do too well but I did cut back a lot so that was a start.
Let’s hope Hovember goes better.
@mister P
Ah well. You’ve done a month anyway wot with starting early. Good work!
@eddie. I wouldn’t worry - any time not drinking is a Good Thing 🙂
How’s everyone else doing?
I’m slurping Aldi’s AF fizzy beer flavoured drink as I type .. one day left but I’m unsure what I’ll do tomorrow.
I mean, it’s a ‘Kin crazy world out there and sometimes red wine does just take the edge off ...
I'm still in. It's not been so difficult as I thought it would be.
It'll be a glass or two of red wine for me tomorrow afternoon. 🍷
Phew 😅
It wasn’t as hard as it could have been (probably slightly easier having done it before).
I appreciate that some reading this will think it’s no achievement to not drink for a month but when it’s a firmly ingrained habit it’s tough to shake imo.
Anyway, well done peeps 🎉
I’m just hoping I can use it to change my habits more long term 🍷
I had a couple of glasses of wine last night.
Actually slept a little better than I have done since being injured.
Can't see it doing any harm to my recovery after six weeks of not drinking.
Now i know how easily I can go without I'm going to cut down as much as I can.
Good work stu.
I actually think drinking in moderation (less than 14 units per week for example) is in many ways harder than not drinking at all, for me at least.
I struggle to stop the Friday / Saturday beers or wine creeping into Thursday, the odd Tuesday etc
I’m just hoping I can use it to change my habits more long term 🍷
Well, after Thursday you won’t be able to go to the pub so that’ll probably help!
I completed the month and found it got easier as the month went on. I wasn't planning on drinking straight away but someone dropped some beers round the other night so I may have one this evening.
I didn't bother with 0% alcohol beer etc as I wanted to prove to myself that I could do without it. I might try some now that it's over in an effort to limit alcohol intake to weekends.
Seeing as how we’re as busy as **** at work, the weather has been crap, and by Friday the one thing I’m really looking forward to is a couple of beers with my mate in my favourite pub, I’m buggered if I’m going without just to prove some sort of point. It’s very rare I have alcohol in the house, except at Christmas, so two pints on a Friday and a Saturday evening isn’t exactly over-indulging.
Anyway, I’m going to have a month of not being able to go to the pub, and I had three months earlier in the year, so I bought six bottles today - 2020 has been shit enough without one small thing to enjoy of an evening.
Hello
So yes I know I shouldn’t need to do it, and yes some people haven’t touched a drop since they were 6 but I’m doing this for the 3rd year.
I feel like it’s good to break my habits and hopefully be less fat.
Anyone else in?