I Did Quit for 30 Days...Now what?

Life Health & Fitness
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[quote=“Mr He”]JD, just keep up the good work, steer clear of alcohol for a month or so.

If you have alcoholism running in your family, or the substance abuse gene, that is, then taking regular scheduled breaks from any vices, such as alcohol, tobacco etc. might be a good idea. Say 2-3 months every year.[/quote]

Well, I never say never…because it’s never worked. :unamused:

I quit eating beef overnight, and I’ve always wondered why that was so easy. but when I think about it, it wasn’t. It was a conscious effort to not eat beef. I would flip right over the menu’s beef selection.

Just Sunday I was at Hola and they were having a wine promotion. I like wine, a lot. But I consiously turned my head and walked past.

Pretty much, that’s what it takes right now. It works. :idunno:

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Are you considering the fact that you might not have the abuse substance gene?

If you don’t it will take a bit of an effort to get hooked onto anything.

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[quote=“jdsmith”]The item I have quit btw is alcohol.
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Sobriety is its own punishment. :sunglasses:

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[quote=“jdsmith”]The item I have quit btw is alcohol.
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Oh man, and we have got a Taoyuan HH coming up again soon, maybe next week!?

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[quote=“jdsmith”]22 days

The item I have quit btw is alcohol.

jdsober[/quote]

Hey … now I’m gonne get stuck with my Chimay … oh forget it … more for me to drink … :laughing:

… uhm … I should starting drink less too … well, I’m having my drink every night … maybe soon it starts to be two and more … :s

Congrats BTW … keep it up and dry :wink:

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Mr He: I’m wearing shorts, so can’t comment on my genes.

TC: Life is suffering, but I know why I suffer, so it’s ok. I’m an existentialist. :slight_smile:

Truant: HH I can do. But may not be able to stay as long as last time. :slight_smile:

BPie: Lots of other reasons to go to your place. :slight_smile:

Thanks all. Support and embarrassment over not following through is why I started this thread.

:rainbow:

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OK, JD, I will hereby offer you a beer - free of charge, any beer you want, served at a place of your choice. Only 2 conditions apply:

  1. You must accept the offer and drink the beer within 20 days.
  2. You must finish the beer yourself.
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[quote=“Mr He”]OK, JD, I will hereby offer you a beer - free of charge, any beer you want, served at a place of your choice. Only 2 conditions apply:

  1. You must accept the offer and drink the beer within 20 days.
  2. You must finish the beer yourself.[/quote]

I’m going swimming with my son. Thanks but no. :wink:

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21 days

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Well done thus far.

I’ve no doubt you’ll make it.

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[quote=“Jaboney”]Well done thus far.

I’ve no doubt you’ll make it.[/quote]

What are the odds? :smiling_imp:

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[quote=“jdsmith”][quote=“Jaboney”]Well done thus far.

I’ve no doubt you’ll make it.[/quote]

What are the odds? :smiling_imp:[/quote]
Well, if you’re going to be like that, I can stick it away too.
How about picking up the liquid portion of the tab at the next IP mod meet? :smiling_imp:

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20 days

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Whoohoo, in the teens

19 days.

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So, what’s been going on since Friday, jd?

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15 days. :slight_smile:

I didn’t want to keep this thread going just to keep track if no one else was going to post; it seemed kind of selfish. So I’ve been keeping track on my signature.

Honestly I’ve had no problem. No cravings to drink. I’ve been waking up earlier, which is nice, as it gives me some free time to myself. I feel like I’m losing more weight, but can’t be sure.

I don’t know why I didn’t have the willpower to quit before, and I don’t know why I have it now. It is odd to say the least. :loco:

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[quote=“jdsmith”] I feel like I’m losing more weight, but can’t be sure.
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If you dropped say 4 small cans of beer a day that would be 4-500calories a day or nearly 1/2kg a week if you have not replaced the calories with something else. (all very approx’ but you get the general idea)

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Closing in on 10 days. Not getting any easier or any more difficult. However the thought of having a beer or six when this is over please and disgusts me simultanesouly. :s

Jdsucksitup

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Beer tastes like crap if you’ve been off it for a while. By the third one it tastes ok. Don’t know about the single malts. Good on ya, JD. You’re probably losing weight, Have some nice energy, you feel more patient and less tired, and spending more time with your family.

That’s my experience, anyway.

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Bingo. I was drinking a little too much there for awhile and really started feeling like crap. Feeling much better now that I’ve laid off it pretty much. I see cutting down as a positive choice rather than an endurance test.