Originally Posted by Patsy Stoned (Post 11063468)

Yes :-) a couple of glasses of wine in the evening after I finish classes, A bottle or 3 of bubbly over the weekend.. more if we go for brunch.

HOWEVER!!! I too have stopped drinking, for at least a month, if not longer, I haven't put a time limit on it so that I don't feel any pressure, I did the same when I stopped smoking and am now 4 years smoke free :-D

I have decided to do other things this year, I am taking skiing lessons soon, I am going bowling, for the very first time ever this week :-)
I have a total fear of water, but I am considering taking a trail scuba lesson to try and overcome that, then I hope to start sailing lessons.. still not sure about this though:eek:
I am getting more involved with my charity work http://www.justgiving.com/nepalchildfreedom and I plan to volunteer to help the disabled riding thing they have here.
Anyway, wish me luck, if I can do half of these things I will do well :D:D

Originally Posted by Norm_uk (Post 11063462)

I'll give a tenner as well if you could PM the link to me.

Good luck!

N.

Originally Posted by Millhouse (Post 11063444)

Do you all really drink most days?

Originally Posted by britexpat76 (Post 11063509)

I do and have done for as long as I can remember, be it a 2 litre bottle of strongbow at home as a late teen to a bottle of wine a night since the mid 20's. By the time you add on 2/3 nights out or seeing friends its a lot of units without ever being totally smashed or thinking it affects you.

Must say though at day 5, I am just as tired in the mornings and I wake up feeling hungover and dehydrated still?! I thought I would be bouncing out of bed and skipping to work.

Originally Posted by Millhouse (Post 11063514)

Blimey. I'm shocked. That's enough to be a problem isn't it?

Originally Posted by britexpat76 (Post 11063518)

That is the $1,000,000 question. I don't see it as a problem, I get up feeling OK, get to work on time and work all day and repeat the cycle. I never get drunk to the point I abuse people, wobble or make a tit of myself, I never feel like a beer whilst at work or for breakfast as I would think a problem drinker does.

So, A bit like scamp and Ole have said I want to do this to prove I can, Thus proving I dont have a problem and I am in control and consciously decide to drink every night as against a subconscious need to drink every night.

Originally Posted by Millhouse (Post 11063529)

I used to work with a guy who was a proper functioning alcoholic - I've seen him leave the bar smashed at 1am and give a presentation at 8am the following morning that was better than the rest of the management team who had spent the whole night prepping theirs. Was his drinking a problem? Certainly - he stopped and lost 30kgs in about 8 months...!

Originally Posted by britexpat76 (Post 11063535)

That's where I differ. I don't get myself smashed (Certainly during the week), my hangovers are way too bad and I end up rolling into work mid afternoon. I am more of a casual grazer - Bottle of wine and a bottle or 2 of beer or cider over a 4/5 hour period with dinner then bed. Sounds harmless..............

I remember having a concrete foreman working for me years ago who had 2 cans of cider for breakfast before leaving his caravan and heading over to the batching plant and you would never know - Madness.

Originally Posted by Meow (Post 11063578)

I'll sponsor you for a good cause, but not until you have completed the month. The more incentives the better. And good luck. ;)

Originally Posted by TheShed (Post 11063797)

FWIW - so far 4 days no booze and 3 days without a smoke.

I'm feeling pleased with myself so far.

Targets

Booze - next drink is Feb 1st
Smoking - hopefully I can finally kick it for good this time
Diet/Exercise - Drop 10 kgs before Easter.

No sponsorship etc, just doing it for me and so that I have the best chance of seeing any future grandchildren (my friend just had a grandson and I am jealous).

Originally Posted by Millhouse (Post 11063514)

Blimey. I'm shocked. That's enough to be a problem isn't it? I would hate to feel hungover every morning.

Originally Posted by NorthernLad (Post 11068680)

BBC article covering this....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-25639406