Dry January

Dry January is a win already, at least he didn’t go tipping booze all down himself!

 

Day 5 complete.

Genuinely nearly had a drink out of boredom today cos I’ve been snowed in, but had a couple of cups of Earl Grey instead.

Wondering if I’ll be able to get to work in Bury tomorrow…

 

Do you find that 0.0% is given your brain that ‘alcohol’ feel or fix? Will you drink 0.0% all month or get to the king where you think ‘it’s going sod all this’ so I’ll have a pop?
Not being nosey btw

 

I just fancied having a beer yesterday while watching the match and I was in Lidl and you got 6 x 200ml bottles for £4. I’ve never tried Leffe alcohol free before so I thought I’d give it a go. Thumbs up from me.

I’ve been drinking pop most of the rest of the time.

 

Sundays are usually a trigger for me, get the dinner on and have the footy on, with a beer or glass of wine on hand. Had nowt yesterday but could have murdered a nice glass of Black Stump.

Oh well, day 5.

 

Well done mon frére!
I should be ok today cos I’m not doing anything this evening.

 

Genuinely, for those a week or whatever into it, it’s a piece of p*** once you’re through a couple of weeks. After a month I didn’t ever even think of beer. Couple of months on and it’s only when it’s mentioned by others, or you see stuff on TV or online that it enters your mind.

Most of the health benefits kick in after a month, and even more so as time goes on.

Have I once or twice thought “could enjoy a beer right now” - of course. But it’s never just a beer. Life is miles better teetotal. Wish I’d known that for the last 30 years.

 

Six days in , and so far so good . Nice to have no weekend hangover for a change too

 

Er I don't think so.

 

So - a week in - can anyone say they actually feel any better for it?

I feel exactly the same, only difference is I'm having less fun. Right load of old ******.

 

I do actually feel a bit better, although I am tired all the time at the moment. Think it’s because my body now craves proper sleep.
I’ve got some Staropramen 0.0s tonight to watch the Arsenal vs Newcastle match with. They’re not as good as the Leffe. I’ve also lost 5lbs.

 

Did 4 months in the summer, 6 months all told last year and doing dry Jan, health benefits pffft more energy, sleeping better losing weight ???? Absolutely bunkem I gained weight cos I was eating chocolate felt no difference apart from being as miserable as sin !
Once did sober October said never again worst month of my life unfortunately I will probably have to stop altogether. Next Cardiology appointment I’m sure will confirm it.