Like Bronwen, I’ve had a dry January due to antibiotics and illness. My chef husband chose to join me. So sweet. But it’s a real sacrifice for him. He pairs up a cocktail or wine with every dinner. He spends tons of time trying out new wines and creating cocktails to go with his fabulous food. Mexican was super difficult. Who doesn’t love a margarita. But I’m proud of him and it was super kind to join me. Not sure when we’ll drink again. He said he does sleep better.
Hope you see and feel positive effects soon. It can take a bit to work it all out.
Ah that is very sweet, I would defo struggle more if I did it on my own. The first one I did was just me, but the other two Erik has joined. Hope you're feeling back to normal after your illness & the antibiotics did the job.
TBH I can't believe it's day 19 already! I'm trying to think how I can introduce the odd glass of wine in without needing to drink a bottle, boxes are tricky because there's no measurement and half bottles are expensive, so we'll see!
My husband said the same thing last night - how he can’t believe we’re already through 18 days. I am not missing it yet, but I am just feeling like myself again. We’re traveling next week to hang out with our son and his fiancé. Pretty sure the dry spell will end then. 🤣
It is tough with alcohol because one drink removes inhibition and makes it easier to have the second and more.
EXACTLY that! One drink and it's like, ah go on now, I'll have another, especially if everyone else is at it! Glad to hear you're feeling like yourself again and hope you have a lovely time with your son & his fiance, I'm sure you will 🍷
I’m doing Dry Jan too for the first time ever. This weekend was the biggest test as I had two evenings out. I actually enjoyed the Virgin cocktails though, felt pleasantly surprised that I could still enjoy my night without booze, so a learning curve definitely
Well done, socialising is a big test, I only have one social thing that I’d usually have a drink at - the community cinema - which will probably be quite easy, but it’s hard going out out & not having booze. The only time I can usually manage it is when I’m driving! Was it interesting being sober?
Love this! I'm like you that I don't feel better without it, luckily I don't drink often but I do find myself drawn to the evil chocolate... I'm doing social media free January which is more challenging but it does give me the chance to read more on here! Keep going, good luck!
Come now … you can’t call chocolate evil, I won’t have that!! Enjoy the social media freedom, my business relies on it so I’m kinda stuck but after Zuckerberg’s latest announcement I’m wondering what to do
It's only evil because I'm trying to eat less of it! I bought a big tub of cadburys chocolate yumminess yesterday and laughed at the 'great for sharing' label.
I'll be heading back to socials in February but hopefully more on the useful rather than the doom scrolling. I agree on Zuckerberg, it's quite frightening, particularly as we head into the next Trump presidency. Not sure what the alternatives are just now.
I took part in Dry January about 10 years ago (raising money for charity) and have to say I found it to be one of the most difficult things to do. Like you Hannah, I like a drink, although normally it’s only over the weekend (unless it’s holiday season), however, having the choice taken away whether to have a drink or not was really hard. It got to 12.01am on the 1st February and I poured myself a vodka, how bad is that! 🤣
Oh wow I bloody love that you stayed up for a voddy at 12.01am - that is a genius idea!! It helps that we don’t have any social things - that would be much harder!
Wishing you all the pep and clear skin and weight loss you want from this Dry January. I’ve not been drinking due to illness so feel like I’ve already done my bit - two more days of antibiotics ;)
Well done with your dry January, not long to go. Dark Island is my favourite.
I know, almost there! I can't wait for a glass of red. Dark Island is too robust for me, but Erik loves it.
Like Bronwen, I’ve had a dry January due to antibiotics and illness. My chef husband chose to join me. So sweet. But it’s a real sacrifice for him. He pairs up a cocktail or wine with every dinner. He spends tons of time trying out new wines and creating cocktails to go with his fabulous food. Mexican was super difficult. Who doesn’t love a margarita. But I’m proud of him and it was super kind to join me. Not sure when we’ll drink again. He said he does sleep better.
Hope you see and feel positive effects soon. It can take a bit to work it all out.
Ah that is very sweet, I would defo struggle more if I did it on my own. The first one I did was just me, but the other two Erik has joined. Hope you're feeling back to normal after your illness & the antibiotics did the job.
TBH I can't believe it's day 19 already! I'm trying to think how I can introduce the odd glass of wine in without needing to drink a bottle, boxes are tricky because there's no measurement and half bottles are expensive, so we'll see!
My husband said the same thing last night - how he can’t believe we’re already through 18 days. I am not missing it yet, but I am just feeling like myself again. We’re traveling next week to hang out with our son and his fiancé. Pretty sure the dry spell will end then. 🤣
It is tough with alcohol because one drink removes inhibition and makes it easier to have the second and more.
EXACTLY that! One drink and it's like, ah go on now, I'll have another, especially if everyone else is at it! Glad to hear you're feeling like yourself again and hope you have a lovely time with your son & his fiance, I'm sure you will 🍷
I’m doing Dry Jan too for the first time ever. This weekend was the biggest test as I had two evenings out. I actually enjoyed the Virgin cocktails though, felt pleasantly surprised that I could still enjoy my night without booze, so a learning curve definitely
Well done, socialising is a big test, I only have one social thing that I’d usually have a drink at - the community cinema - which will probably be quite easy, but it’s hard going out out & not having booze. The only time I can usually manage it is when I’m driving! Was it interesting being sober?
Yes - it made me realise I don’t need booze to let down my hair! Plus it was nice to save a tenner on the Friday night when the bill was split!
Always nice to save a bit of cash!
Not to rub your nose in it, but honestly, those Orkney Brewery ales look SO inviting! Good luck. You're *almost* halfway through now already eh...
I know - I’ve stuck a box of cereal in front of them now 😂😂
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Love this! I'm like you that I don't feel better without it, luckily I don't drink often but I do find myself drawn to the evil chocolate... I'm doing social media free January which is more challenging but it does give me the chance to read more on here! Keep going, good luck!
Come now … you can’t call chocolate evil, I won’t have that!! Enjoy the social media freedom, my business relies on it so I’m kinda stuck but after Zuckerberg’s latest announcement I’m wondering what to do
It's only evil because I'm trying to eat less of it! I bought a big tub of cadburys chocolate yumminess yesterday and laughed at the 'great for sharing' label.
I'll be heading back to socials in February but hopefully more on the useful rather than the doom scrolling. I agree on Zuckerberg, it's quite frightening, particularly as we head into the next Trump presidency. Not sure what the alternatives are just now.
Sharing - pah!!
The next 4 years are a minefield with Trump plus lots going on in European elections this year …
Ha ha, sharing is a relative term.
Definitely going to be an intense year, but keeping creative creates a bit of space at least
Hoping your dry January will bring you all the benefits you're hoping for. If not, there's always dry July to try again 😉😂
Not a chance! I’m not sacrificing summer beers for anyone or any pep & clear skin!! 😂
I took part in Dry January about 10 years ago (raising money for charity) and have to say I found it to be one of the most difficult things to do. Like you Hannah, I like a drink, although normally it’s only over the weekend (unless it’s holiday season), however, having the choice taken away whether to have a drink or not was really hard. It got to 12.01am on the 1st February and I poured myself a vodka, how bad is that! 🤣
Oh wow I bloody love that you stayed up for a voddy at 12.01am - that is a genius idea!! It helps that we don’t have any social things - that would be much harder!
I'm dry Januarying too. Sending support!
Thank you, you too!!
Wishing you all the pep and clear skin and weight loss you want from this Dry January. I’ve not been drinking due to illness so feel like I’ve already done my bit - two more days of antibiotics ;)
I really hope they work & you start to feel better soon 💚
I’m definitely improving - I think the muscles will have a twinge for a while though!
Oooft not fun.
It’s not really been no! I’m looking forward to feeling normal again - whatever that is these days of perimenopause! ;)
More normal maybe rather than normal!! 😆
Haha - yes. I think it’s fairly normal for a lady in her early 50s though ;)