smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
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- The Red Enclave
Sensible. Unrealistic goals are pointless.
Sober for October?
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Sensible. Unrealistic goals are pointless.
smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
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- The Red Enclave
I had a couple of beers yesterday.
Found myself at Westfield Stratford with time to kill waiting for my train, so had the 'obligatory' pint at Tap East. I didn't enjoy it. Good beer but I realised I was drinking it for the sake of it rather than because I really wanted it. I must remind myself in future that I am allowed to walk past a pub without stopping for a drink, even if it is a pub with excellent beer.
Also had a bottle of beer with dinner (son also had a beer, wife had wine) and I enjoyed that much more. Resisted the temptation to have another - this I count as a minor victory.
Going to the cinema this evening. Have already decided that I don't need my usual beer to accompany the film. Again, it's a case of reminding myself that it's not obligatory.
Found myself at Westfield Stratford with time to kill waiting for my train, so had the 'obligatory' pint at Tap East. I didn't enjoy it. Good beer but I realised I was drinking it for the sake of it rather than because I really wanted it. I must remind myself in future that I am allowed to walk past a pub without stopping for a drink, even if it is a pub with excellent beer.
Also had a bottle of beer with dinner (son also had a beer, wife had wine) and I enjoyed that much more. Resisted the temptation to have another - this I count as a minor victory.
Going to the cinema this evening. Have already decided that I don't need my usual beer to accompany the film. Again, it's a case of reminding myself that it's not obligatory.
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Only just seen this thread..........feck off
im steaming
JtB
Prepare a way for the Lord
- Location
- North Hampshire
I've been on medication since the beginning of September due to a slipped disc so I can't remember the last time I had a drink. But that's no great achievement for me considering the small amount I drink normally anyway.
Roadhump
Time you enjoyed wasting was not wasted
- Location
- The flatlands of South West Lancs
I managed dry January this year, but in October I have had a drink every single day, and as it is Saturday night I am about to have another. That is partly because my wife was away this week so I called into the local every night, only had a couple at most apart from the normal Monday night with the lad and Friday when I overstayed my welcome. I never had any intention of doing a sober October but I will be taking it easy from now on, just having the usual Monday night pint and one weekend evening.....well maybe 2.....
Moussaka.
Nana Moussaka?
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slowmotion
Quite dreadful
- Location
- lost somewhere
Come and join me Rich in my Quinoa-Free November. Corporate sponsors are just gagging to fund us.
raleighnut
Legendary Member
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- One of the 'Elite'
Is it a pre-requisite to be able to pronounce
summerdays
Cycling in the sun
- Location
- Bristol
We will see... I'm seeing friends later today and if everyone is enjoying a drink then I may join themI think most of us (*cough* @summerdays *cough*) are going for total abstinence. From chocolate and bread, in my case as I rarely drink. It's working: I've not weighed myself for a few weeks but I did yesterday and I have lost 5lbs.
But I've just managed another day of no cake or chocolate in penance for my possible sinning (and that's harder than no alcohol by far though I did stare longingly at the alcohol aisle in the supermarket last night!)
slowmotion
Quite dreadful
- Location
- lost somewhere
It's going to be a major challenge but all hardy souls are welcome.
raleighnut
Legendary Member
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- One of the 'Elite'
Count me in then, if I'm ever tempted to relapse is there a helpline to call.
