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Post by neader on Jan 3, 2020 10:54:27 GMT -6
Might do this, though would obviously be much more enjoyable with some beers but hey oh well. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2020 11:01:34 GMT -6
Play video games Go work out [] [] [] [] [] Cook great food Learn an instrument IDK figure it out literally my whole nightly routine for the last 10 years except replace [] with drink. which i guess kinda defeats the purpose of this discussion so nvm. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2020 11:05:33 GMT -6
I'm glad there's no more beer left in my fridge otherwise I'd be more tempted.
I've been drinking a lot more decaf tea at night and that weirdly has been working. It's only two nights in, but still.
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Post by Pale Hose on Jan 3, 2020 12:06:18 GMT -6
A big part of sober January, for me at least, is doing everything I would normally do - but without the booze. I still go to shows, out to dinner, work & social functions, I just abstain from drinking (if you have a sparkling water w/lime in your hand no one will even realize you're not drinking).
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Post by claypoolfan on Jan 8, 2020 9:59:41 GMT -6
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Post by Tweet on Jan 8, 2020 10:02:21 GMT -6
Good point about with weed being legal drinking rates are probably gonna drop. I know that's the case with me before all that went down. Thought I was crazy the first year of thinking that.
8 days in and I feel pretty damn good. I've read 3 books already this week!
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Post by neader on Jan 8, 2020 10:10:03 GMT -6
I am also feeling good and the scale is nice. Not just good physically but self-esteem wise. Feeling more in tuned with myself. Maybe I'll keep it going until Coachella?
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Post by Tweet on Jan 8, 2020 10:12:51 GMT -6
Anyone had any withdrawal symptoms? I had a few until about day 3-4. Usually they're a full on week for me when I hard stop but I guess not this year. Maybe the vomiting NYD helped
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2020 10:50:31 GMT -6
I've found myself wanting a beer, but never had withdrawal issues.
I wish I had weighed myself prior to starting this because I think I'm already down a few pounds. I've run 4-5 times since the start of the year and feel better ramping that up. It's nice to do that without alcohol impacting my run.
Also I think I'm going to use the money saved by not buying beer this month to treat myself to something. Just kind of carrot to keep going, I guess.
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Post by wanny on Jan 8, 2020 10:51:41 GMT -6
I've found myself wanting a beer, but never had withdrawal issues. I wish I had weighed myself prior to starting this because I think I'm already down a few pounds. I've run 4-5 times since the start of the year and feel better ramping that up. It's nice to do that without alcohol impacting my run. Also I think I'm going to use the money saved by not buying beer this month to treat myself to something. Just kind of carrot to keep going, I guess. Treat yoself is always a great idea |
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Post by neader on Jan 8, 2020 10:52:17 GMT -6
Yeah there's a nice steakhouse that I've been wanting to have a reason to go to, this could be it.
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Post by Xamnam on Jan 8, 2020 10:54:20 GMT -6
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Post by Timbo on Jan 8, 2020 13:06:32 GMT -6
No significant change here. Havent had a drink since the 1st and no real desire. But that could change if I continue to not get enough sleep.
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Post by Pale Hose on Jan 8, 2020 13:13:43 GMT -6
I notice I actually sleep worse during dry January, this year is no different. I guess being clear headed and alone with my thoughts at night isn't a good combo for me?
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Post by Tweet on Jan 8, 2020 13:30:11 GMT -6
I notice I actually sleep worse during dry January, this year is no different. I guess being clear headed and alone with my thoughts at night isn't a good combo for me? Usually when I hard stop drinking I get sleep paralysis during the 1st week. That hasn't happened yet, though now that I've typed it out it surely will |
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Post by dij22 on Jan 8, 2020 13:43:21 GMT -6
I notice I actually sleep worse during dry January, this year is no different. I guess being clear headed and alone with my thoughts at night isn't a good combo for me? I've been sleeping like shit too and I never made the connection to Dry January until now. |
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Post by neader on Jan 16, 2020 19:35:05 GMT -6
Over halfway y'all still going strong?
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Post by Timbo on Jan 16, 2020 19:42:32 GMT -6
Still good! Getting a little bit tougher but I'm good.
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Post by Pale Hose on Jan 16, 2020 19:52:29 GMT -6
Yeah, other than work being super busy/stressful I'm good.
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Post by Tweet on Jan 16, 2020 19:54:07 GMT -6
Over halfway y'all still going strong? My mom told me she was proud of me tonight so that’s something. Only time I get the itch is when I go out to a restaurant. Weed helps |
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Post by llamaoftime on Jan 16, 2020 21:03:15 GMT -6
Over halfway y'all still going strong? I admittedly messed up one day when I went out with coworkers but Ive been strong besides that so I'll take it |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2020 8:30:45 GMT -6
I drank some beer last night so I'm going to extend this whole thing through the first week of February (sober Superb Owl!)
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Post by Timbo on Jan 23, 2020 8:17:19 GMT -6
This week has been sooooo rough. Team implosions. shit weather. Kid will not sleep more than 45 minutes at a time.
But still haven't had a drop. I've purchased, but not opened some randos I found at the store.
How's everyone else doing?
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Post by neader on Jan 24, 2020 9:25:48 GMT -6
Still strong. Wednesday was the toughest for me. Just a hard day at work and my commutes to work that day were over 3 hours due to accidents and shit. That one can of two hearted was looking mighty good but I'm still here.
Last full weekend of the month y'all, let's do this!!!
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Post by claypoolfan on Jan 24, 2020 9:26:54 GMT -6
Are you guys going to let it rip at Midnight next Friday or wait until Saturday proper?
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Post by neader on Jan 24, 2020 9:28:46 GMT -6
I have to babysit my nephew on Saturday during the day, which means like a 6 am drive to get there in time so I won't be able to do anything Friday night. I am sure I will need a drink after this on Saturday. Not sure if I wanna go out or just grab a za and have a casual night in.
Also still flirting with the possibility of keeping it going, but I need to make some exceptions because I'm getting tired of going out to Happy Hours and not being able to drink or even worse have at times been removing myself from social situations in general.
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Post by Timbo on Jan 24, 2020 9:30:00 GMT -6
I will most definitely be having an adult beverage on Saturday. Friday not likely.
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Post by Pale Hose on Jan 24, 2020 9:50:51 GMT -6
I've been thinking about Friday/Satruday myself. I'm planning on going to Temples at LH, so I'll likely be up past midnight. Although I really don't want to start drinking at that time. We'll see.
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Post by Tweet on Jan 24, 2020 9:58:57 GMT -6
I blew it on Sunday because of who I am as a person I watched football at some bars with some friends. Life happens I suppose
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Post by llamaoftime on Jan 30, 2020 9:39:21 GMT -6
Welp I fucked this one up
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