Alcohol free January

Hang on in there gang. Well done for not giving in JG despite your day. That sounds very positive baNANA

Day 17 here

I did think about it tonight - it's been a long day

I didn't give in though.

Dry day 19 ...

Still going and actually look forward to my evening tonic/ice/lemon almost as much as when I had gin in it....

smils

Thanks [smils]

Dry 16!

Dry day 18
I didn't even think about it tonight

Welcome back to the wagon Anya

Back on the wagon. Not allowing that blip to get the better of me.

I'd like to see the evidence that the BMJ bases that on Annie as it's not my experience, though it may well apply to those who have a real problem with alcohol.

I think it's knowing you can do it that makes you determined not to return to previous habits. I'm not finding this as hard as I did when I did it in September ... probably because I had enough over Christmas to last me a month ...LOL

Definitely does not apply to G/netters annsixty

Dry day 17

That's a positive comment Suzied I hope to cut back from Feb.

They had a feature on Inside Health on radio 4 which said a high% cut down on drinking after dry January, and it does give the liver a break and time to regenerate. I did it last year and found it easier to cut down afterwards.

BMJ has this week said it is not of much benefit as folk drink more when they start again. I do of course know this does NOT apply to G Netters

A neighbour has brought us a bottle of Sancerre as a thank you gift. OH has hidden it in the garage for us to enjoy in a couple of weeks time!

About to fall off as DH has cracked and opened a bottle of Chianti to have with our roast dinner.

I'm still on the wagon and missing the alcohol less and less even though, like NanKate, I'm only a modest drinker.

I've stayed on the wagon but not enjoyed it one little bit. It has surprised me how much I miss a tipple, especially as I never have more than 2 drinks and only drink about 3 or 4 days a week.

It must be very difficult for alcoholics to remain sober.

No Cambia I fell off the wagon last night

hangs head in shame

Help! Am I the only one to have weakened?

So many of us resisting temptation (((pat on the back emoticon)))

Anya - the good thing about curry - for me anyway - is that I don't really crave an alcoholic drink But whether you do or whether you don't - good on you girl, you've had a lot to contend with. Hope you've had a great evening ??

I hope you feel better soon Willow and well done to everyone who's still here

Dry day 16

I've still not had a drink since Christmas day - I was ill for so long and now am on antibiotics - by the time I've finished the course I might as well go the rest of the month and will then feel very proud of myself for an alcohol free January - without trying!

Having friends round for a curry tonight (the house smells like a Indian takeaway at the moment!) so this will be my first real test in 2 weeks.

Thanks, jogginggirl

DD and I are still going strong, and I havent missed it, which is surprising as I like a glass of red

Went to a talk last night and there was a free drink offered afterwards, red or white wine or orange juice. Interesting to note that only maybe a quarter+ chose orange juice. Felt very virtuous clutching mine until realised how sickly sweet it was and left half. Hey ho back to the tonic, ice and lemon tonight - and thanks to previous advice here, have not yet wiped the rim with gin...

So it is Day 16 and I suppose all downhill now, in a manner of speaking.

Although there is no doubt I will return to alcohol I suspect I will keep it to 2 or 3 days a week.

I weigh myself each week and have lost a pound since last week, so with a bit of luck I will lose another 2 pounds by the end of this experiment.

Was just about to post when I heard voices through the intercom. The GDs are awake! So a quick 'Well Done' to every one and good luck over the weekend.