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luluaugust Sun 05-Jul-26 09:17:22

Only occasional half glass of wine now and DH on non alcoholic beer. Definitely an age thing with him I was never much of a drinker anyway.

fancythat Sun 05-Jul-26 09:11:12

I know someone who can no longer eat as much fruit and veg[dont ask what it does to her].
She is quite elderly.

I told her I think her body has had enough of it. It has reached it's limit of the amount of fruit and veg.it can take.

That's my opinion.

fancythat Sun 05-Jul-26 09:08:41

I have done the same with meat.
Only eat about half of what I used to.

I presume it is an age thing.

Usedtobeblonde Sun 05-Jul-26 09:08:30

I must be bucking the trend.
Although ,when off colour I do go off alcohol but thankfully that is not often.
I love a Cocktail, G&T, red wine, white wine, malt whiskey and brandy, fortunately not all on the same night.
I was out for a celebratory meal last night and had a Cocktail on arrival, a glass of Rioja with my steak and an Espresso Martini to finish off the evening, all really enjoyed.

HelterSkelter1 Sun 05-Jul-26 09:01:18

Yes me too. I do enjoy a cold zero alcohol Guinness in the hot weather sitting in the garden in the evening. But very rarely drink anything else....and I used to enjoy a G&T, red wine, white wine and champagne/prosecco/cava. Years ago a martini or cinzano, whisky and soda, brandy and soda and with coffee a cointreau or grand marnier.

How my life has changed. Not drunk any of those for years. Never mind I did enjoy them.

Greyduster Sun 05-Jul-26 08:40:42

I enjoy a glass of red wine - especially with some foods - but that’s about the only thing I drink regularly. When I’m out, I drink tonic water and even at home will mostly eschew the gin and just have the tonic. Never drink beer now, though I used to really enjoy a glass of Stella or Guinness. With me, I think it stems from not having anyone to enjoy a drink with anymore.

Aveline Sun 05-Jul-26 08:37:53

Phew. It's not just me then.

Bellasnana Sun 05-Jul-26 08:21:38

Same here Aveline! I used to enjoy a glass of white wine at around 6pm, and the occasional glass of Prosecco if out for a meal but I’ve completely gone off it as well.

I had a small glass of Prosecco on Christmas Day and that was the last time alcohol passed my lips! Another of life’s little pleasures gone!😅

Llamas99 Sun 05-Jul-26 08:19:53

I always enjoyed a glass of wine while cooking dinner, then another after dinner. But I never think about it anymore, not even sure when I last drank any alcohol!

Harris27 Sun 05-Jul-26 07:53:19

Never been much of a drinker but loved a port and lemon. Enjoyed a occasional glass of wine but like you nit fussed now.

Aveline Sun 05-Jul-26 07:48:11

I've just slowly completely gone off alcohol. I don't understand it really. I just don't fancy a glass of wine, I couldn't finish a G&T recently and the thought of champagne is awful.
Is this a typical ageing thing or is it just me? I don't miss it. I like water and various non alcoholic drinks. I'm sure it's probably a good thing but not something I ever expected to happen.