Dry January: Sober Curious

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  1. Bruce Bowen

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    I’ve heard it from all ages. A lot of people can’t fathom not drinking especially in social settings.
     
  2. TC

    TC Peter, 53, from Toxteth
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    When you're 20 I get it, but as an older person it's shameful. How have you not seen the issues alcohol/drugs cause and understand people have good reasons for how they choose to consume?
     
  3. Shiggityshwo

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    drinking alone at home while listening to music is a wonderful time imo
     
  4. 20/20/20/20

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    Cherry 7up is fucking good, though.

    I don’t drink caffeine so I have a limited soda selection.
     
  5. Daniel Ocean

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    I love it but I’m not allowed to.
     
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  6. CaneKnight

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    Anyone else having these deep sleeps? Like dead to the world type stuff? I feel like someone has pulled me out of a well when I wake up
     
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  7. Hank Scorpio

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    No idea, but pre-current sickness I was definitely falling asleep and not waking up until the alarm went off. That generally never happens when I drink unless I stop like 4 hours before bed (lol).
     
  8. TC

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    21 nights left!
     
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  9. kinghill

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    10 days in. 8 dry.

    Had a couple drinks Saturday night. Ran long run in morning and busted my ass working all day and convinced myself I deserved a cheat night. :cool:
     
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  10. 941Gator

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    I cannot believe how easy the shit show of partying in December merged into January. Florida really is a lawless swamp. Is dry February a thing?
     
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  11. TC

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    Check into Lent. Big with the Catholics
     
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  12. SC

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    Been all good so far. Only real urge has been a couple times cooking dinner, and that's just out of habit. Grabbed a Topo Chico in those moments which worked great.
     
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  13. TC

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    I like to drink low ABV beer and do a crossword puzzle
     
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  14. Fancy

    Fancy thanks, i hate it
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    Props to those doing the full month. I'm trying to do less weeknight drinking so I am dry Monday - Friday. Need to work in more exercise but man I hate doing home workouts.
     
  15. TC

    TC Peter, 53, from Toxteth
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    I assume your fridge is full of cold delicious beer though? How do you resist?

    My thing is if I don't buy any beer I won't drink it. If it's sitting there I will
     
  16. Fancy

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    Yes, it is. Luckily if I get through one evening I can make it the rest of the week. I looooove the post-work beer but I also like showing that I'm capable of going a few days without one.
     
  17. theregionsitter

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    If I have beer in my fridge its getting drank and quickly
     
  18. Hank Scorpio

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    Run outside
     
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  19. WillySaliba

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    Having kids I always waited to crack them open until they went to bed. That said it’s almost muscle memory for me to go for one as soon as they go to sleep or when the wife does. I just have to have something to do during those hours. My biggest test will be tonight, NC, everyone asleep and reading shit posting.
     
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  20. Fancy

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    Too cold
     
  21. shabooty

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    I'm on the weekend only train myself. Gonna give myself a hall pass for tonight though. Final cfb game of the year deserves a toast
     
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  22. Fancy

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    I would join you but I have a big call tomorrow :(
     
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  23. Hank Scorpio

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    Run inside
     
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  24. TC

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    Do a cock push-up. You only need to do one
     
  25. Fancy

    Fancy thanks, i hate it
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    I’ve been watching BussItChallenge all day so I’m ready
     
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  26. Roy

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    Eating ribs and enjoying a fifth of Perrier with a lime for the big game

    :babyneedabottle:
     
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  27. PrinceWimbley

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    Topo Chico
    pomegranate juice + ginger ale

    These two drinks are helping me keep it together.
     
  28. Daniel Ocean

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    this has been me for the last couple years but it usually just drink on Saturday. Try and workout Monday-Saturday drink Saturday and rest/cave day Sunday. I am going to try and just drink for the major sporting events for the next few months. So drank for the CFB NC game next will be SB then the CBB NC game. See how that works out for me.
     
  29. Tex

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    I’ve been packing all week. We move Saturday morning. I’ve wanted to drink every night. Somehow holding strong.
     
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  30. CaneKnight

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    I'm still in gentlemen. How are the rest of you doing?
     
  31. Todd Bonzales

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    Still good
     
  32. Roy

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    Topo chico :lovelove:
     
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  33. Tex

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    Still sober. Back hurts.
     
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  34. TC

    TC Peter, 53, from Toxteth
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    Tonight makes 2 full weeks :beerchug:

    Wait let’s make it :respek:
     
  35. Fancy

    Fancy thanks, i hate it
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    Still good this week. Good work to you full dry bois
     
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  36. Hank Scorpio

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    Doing good still. Haven't been tempted since insurrection day.
     
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  37. jbr

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    The struggle is real. I’ve hit a wall of sorts in that I’m craving junk food and alcohol. I’ll make it through January, but three weeks in and I may as well be Tyrone Biggums.
     
  38. poetictrojan

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    Dry and working out since the 4th. Down 12 pounds and feeling good. Plan on going until the super bowl. Wife got me some single malt scotch cordials which are little hollow chocolates filled with a tiny bit of scotch that are like crack for me right now. Guess I’m not really dry but close enough.
     
  39. ashy larry

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    mad cravings in the kitchen but still good. passing on the post yard work beer been a booger too but here we are. 17 days

    let’s get over the hump this weekend fellas
     
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  40. mc415

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    Drank everyday this week was hungover a bit Wednesday, ready to drink more this entire weekend! Keep at it fellas the finish line is near !
     
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  41. ashy larry

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    gonna have to fuck with topo chico
     
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  42. hood b. goode

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    or video games
     
  43. Bruce Bowen

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  44. Todd Bonzales

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    Ha what a tool
     
  45. Shiggityshwo

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    or both at the same time :warn:
     
  46. Shiggityshwo

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    I've never been the type who enjoys having just a few drinks, so weekend only boozing outside of special occasions has been my rule of thumb for a while now since I don't feel like drinking myself to death. Definitely allows you to get in a solid routine of working out and I typically eat relatively healthy during the week. Even then I find myself needing to take a weekend off after 5-6 weeks to stop from slipping on good weekday habits.
     
  47. Daniel Ocean

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    I’ve mentioned it before but I love getting a few 40s when I get a new video game. Just playing drunk and not giving a fuck except for pew pew is fun
     
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  48. Daniel Ocean

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    that’s heaven on earth
     
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  49. SC

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    This afternoon/evening has been the first real struggle of the month. Pushing through though.
     
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  50. Hank Scorpio

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    Today has been a struggle.

    Coincidentally today is the first day I haven't felt like shit due to whatever illness I've had in week