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General Discussion => Throw Down the Gauntlet => Topic started by: albireo13 on October 09, 2017, 05:55:40 PM

Title: No wine for 30 days!!
Post by: albireo13 on October 09, 2017, 05:55:40 PM

Well, I love red wine and over the past few years I've gotten into a bad habit of drinking too much each night.  This has led to non-productivity and weight gain.

I want to treat myself better and hit the reset button, embark on a healthier lifestyle.

So ... as a first step, I am doing a 30 day wine fast!!   I'll allow myself occasional beers which is fine.  Wine has always been my problem.

Anyway,  day #1 is in the books!   : )

Title: Re: No wine for 30 days!!
Post by: cantgrowone on October 10, 2017, 09:31:27 AM

Great job working to improve yourself!

I've found that I use alcohol as a clutch to deal with everyday affairs. After fasting for many weeks from it I don't enjoy the taste anymore. Everybody is different; I'm not saying alcohol is bad and no one should drink it.

Here's to your increased activity and a healthier you.

Title: Re: No wine for 30 days!!
Post by: Roe on October 10, 2017, 12:54:03 PM

Thats awesome Albiero13! Cheering you on from over here.

Title: Re: No wine for 30 days!!
Post by: albireo13 on October 14, 2017, 06:06:54 AM

5 days.  Have had some light beers but, feeling better overall.

Title: Re: No wine for 30 days!!
Post by: Mel70 on October 20, 2017, 05:02:26 PM

Rooting for you... Reached the 10 day mark?

Title: Re: No wine for 30 days!!
Post by: Zamboni on October 20, 2017, 05:08:02 PM

I can't personally get on board with this gauntlet . . . wine is the nectar of the Gods!

All good things in moderation, though, so good for you for figuring out you were overdoing it and taking action!

Title: Re: No wine for 30 days!!
Post by: albireo13 on October 21, 2017, 06:24:47 AM

I'm bad.   Had 2 glasses last night.  Darn!!

Still ... I'm doing much better overall than before.   Trying to get into shape.

Title: Re: No wine for 30 days!!
Post by: BikeFanatic on October 21, 2017, 01:20:04 PM

Hang in there! I am with you, 30 days no beer, hard reset. I may breakdown at a party but then  right back on the wagon.

Title: Re: No wine for 30 days!!
Post by: asauer on October 24, 2017, 06:32:53 AM

I'm in for this.  I've seen our spending on alcohol creeping slowly upward and want to reverse that trend.  I'll go in with a goal of no wine until Thanksgiving.