Taking a break from alcohol
Jan 14, 2021, 5:55 pm
#46
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Almost halfway through! We were both off work last week and it felt tough because we were in vacation mode, but honestly, it's been worse since being back at work! But we're hanging in here and tough/worse is all relative. I'm bummed I haven't lost more weight but Mr. CE has dropped about 10 pounds 
I'm still pushing to have booze next Wednesday.
I'm still pushing to have booze next Wednesday.
Jan 14, 2021, 7:17 pm
#47
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Almost halfway through! We were both off work last week and it felt tough because we were in vacation mode, but honestly, it's been worse since being back at work! But we're hanging in here and tough/worse is all relative. I'm bummed I haven't lost more weight but Mr. CE has dropped about 10 pounds
I'm still pushing to have booze next Wednesday.
I'm still pushing to have booze next Wednesday.
Jan 14, 2021, 10:13 pm
#48
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I say that people should enjoy themselves, with or without their preferred vices. :-)
I don’t know when I last had alcohol outside cooking wine. Not sure when I last had gummies. I’ll probably have a bowl of cereal.
I don’t know when I last had alcohol outside cooking wine. Not sure when I last had gummies. I’ll probably have a bowl of cereal.
Jan 15, 2021, 1:25 am
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Jan 15, 2021, 9:30 am
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Jan 15, 2021, 6:20 pm
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I’m wrapping up day 6 of a planned 33 without alcohol. It’s been a lot of kombucha and Perrier.
Jan 16, 2021, 6:01 pm
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I am marinating some beautiful lamb chops to grill later. I am really tempted to hop off the wagon---not because I am craving booze (I am not) but because I know that a Pinot Noir would go so nicely with them. I already planned to make an exception for the 20th because I have reason to celebrate but so technically it is dry-ish January. Hmmm...should I or shouldn't I?
Jan 16, 2021, 6:35 pm
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I am marinating some beautiful lamb chops to grill later. I am really tempted to hop off the wagon---not because I am craving booze (I am not) but because I know that a Pinot Noir would go so nicely with them. I already planned to make an exception for the 20th because I have reason to celebrate but so technically it is dry-ish January. Hmmm...should I or shouldn't I?
My abstinence is part of a whole 30. You break a rule, you start over again. So, if I break a rule, I assume it wasn’t meant to be and that’s usually the end.
Jan 16, 2021, 6:39 pm
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What do you mean if you break a rule you start over? What other rules?
Jan 16, 2021, 10:47 pm
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I'm mostly a non-drinker to begin with, but I realized with COVID that I've gone from drinking a little maybe a couple times a quarter to coming up on a full year since I've had any a full drink - the only alcohol I've had since last March has literally been a couple of instances where I've taken a small sip to see if port or wine for cooking was still good.
Can't say I miss the alcohol per se. Definitely miss the occasions (international flights, nice dinners out, the once a year trip to a baseball game) that go with it, I hope I have any minimal tolerance for it left when life gets back to normal.
Can't say I miss the alcohol per se. Definitely miss the occasions (international flights, nice dinners out, the once a year trip to a baseball game) that go with it, I hope I have any minimal tolerance for it left when life gets back to normal.
Jan 17, 2021, 11:48 am
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Halfway there and I really don't miss it. There have been a few times where I moaned to Mr Gfunk that I really wanted a cocktail, but I'm surprised at myself how easy it's been. I'll have to cut out the booze more often going forward. Maybe one week a month dry.
I bought a bottle of kombucha at Whole Foods when I was there earlier in the week and it wasn't as vile as I remembered, but neither was it what I'd call good. I'll just stick to fizzy water. I like the idea of limeade/lemonade and fizzy water.
I bought a bottle of kombucha at Whole Foods when I was there earlier in the week and it wasn't as vile as I remembered, but neither was it what I'd call good. I'll just stick to fizzy water. I like the idea of limeade/lemonade and fizzy water.
Jan 18, 2021, 8:18 am
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Whole30 rules: no alcohol, no grains, no dairy, no added sugar. Also no legumes (so no soy, no peanuts, no unshelled beans of any kind). It lasts for 30 days and at the end, you have achieved enlightenment. Okay, no enlightenment, but supposedly reduces inflammation and I always lose 10 pounds and feel better.
Jan 18, 2021, 8:23 am
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Some are far worse than others. I avoid any that are green in color. My preference is something fruit punchy and red. I recommend Synergy brand as they avoid added sugar and *most* seem to have a more mainstream flavor.
Jan 25, 2021, 6:33 pm
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Day 16. The temperature hit 80 this afternoon and I really would have enjoyed a beer. Wisely, I removed them all from the fridge at the start.
Jan 26, 2021, 5:11 am
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