Let'srun dry January support group

Thanks for the tip! Didn't even think about this.

That's when the going gets tough. Those are the moments where people often cave. Good self awareness there sir. Everybody should expect days like this and can prepare for it.

If you want to try, DO NOT buy a SodaStream. Yes it will carbonate your water, but it is so cheaply made that I hated using it to the point I wouldn't use it.

We bought a stainless steel water carbonator by "Aarke", and it is so much nicer. Sturdy, and just nice to use. It inspires me to use it.

So if you want to try, but an Aarke instead of the cheap plastic soda stream. Plus it just looks like a high end appliance.

At the time I didn't realize it, I just kept thinking "I'm glad I'm not drunk else I might really say something regrettable"...it was only in the days after and taking an honest look at myself I thought "why did I blow up like that?" I strive to be super mellow, low stress, I don't like how I feel when in conflict.

Day 10 - How we holding up? I've lost exactly 0 pounds. Frustrating, since everyone talks about this amazing weight loss.

Good for you, man! Keep it up.

Day 11 in. Weight fluctuates, but on average down 2 lbs from the start. Productivity and sleep improved greatly.

Ok I'll add my two cents.... I guess Feb 1 was this past Sunday!!! Ha Ha

I know I am far from addicted but I LIKE BEER. I have been drinking a bit more than I should the last 1-2 years.. Not a lot of quantity, but frequency..probably 5-6 days a week I would have one or two beers. Occasionally on a weekend or holiday a third and VERY rarely like on a long day on vacation/camping or new Years eve day maybe a 4th but that would be over like 5-6 hours sipping beers socially. I guess the problem for me is the beers I like are usually the big Double IPA's, imperial stouts etc. They usually come in 16 OZ cans and full of calories. hence only one or two most of the time!! (On the days I ever had more than a couple the last one or two would be smaller lower alcohol beers)

Last year did dry January for 7 days.. Wanted to beat that this year. Was doing great.. I guess another "problem" if you call it that is after doing something, active/cool outside there is nothing like a beer. I call them trailside beers and they are my favorite. I did and 8.5 mile winter hike over Franconia Ridge Sunday with my buddies.. It was a blast..one of the best winter days I've had in the mountains. They had beer. I figured.. screw it I'm 54 years old and I enjoy beer. Had one in parking lot and another with them at dinner. A great day.

So I guess I failed at dry January. Have not had a beer since. not sure I'll try the month but just trying to be mindful and drink a bit less.

did you commit to yourself to do dry january? if so, thats lame. if not, meh cheers enjoy.

day 11 - productivity is great...another great track workout this AM.

My post was the one deleted.My post was not overly rude. My post was on topic but my post was direct. I stated many or most on here are Dry January cheats. I stated no one can have alcohol in their system January 1st and be considered a Dry January participant.

Why can everyone else state their opinions regarding Dry January?

Moving on. A female I know who was forced by criminal court to be dry told me she shops more to replace drinking. I seriously considered drinking yesterday but I took my friend's advice. I shopped at Target instead last night.

Day 7 today.

Day 11, missing a good tasty craft beer, trying to stay busy. Weekends are the hardest and then Tuesdays at my local Brewery for Run Club. No weight loss, because of a huge lust for carbs.

Ur forgetting about Fourth of July u unpatriotic loser

I have it away seven years to the day. Good luck with whatever challenge you have taken on. Amongst the best things I have done for myself.

Almost two weeks in, how is everyone doing? Notice any changes?

I decided to try a dry January this year to start off my Boston build up. Normally drink beer, around 2 a night for the past decade or so. The thing that has been most surprising to me is I don’t miss drinking at all. No real cravings or anything but it’s only been two weeks.

I haven’t noticed really any physical changes, mood changes, or changes in my sleep either. Overall, underwhelming experience thus far. I’ll stick with it though and may extend it through Boston in April just to see if abstaining from beer has any impact on my racing.

Down to the last pound of Cruiser Weight Division. Aiming for top of Light Heavy Weight Division by next weekend.

Now in Light Heavy Weight Division. Next, Middle Weight Division.

Good for you.

Was losing weight one of the reasons you stopped drinking? Being a typical distance runner in regards to build—I’ve never paid much attention to my weight. I don’t even own a scale.

Do most of you guys weigh yourselves on a regular basis? Like I said in my prior post I haven’t notice really any changes since starting dry January but I haven’t weighed myself. Maybe I’ve lost weight but if I have it’s not noticeable visually at least. Maybe a weekly weigh in would be one way to notice some sort of difference?

All my labs tend to be close to ideal when under 165 lbs.

I just bought a scale. I will probably weigh in twice a week.

I'm really focusing on body fat percentage. Many say body fat% on bathroom scales are not accurate. Looking for improving body fat numbers.

With U.S. equity markets down close to 20%, 2022, I did a lot of buying on dips. I realized every dollar spent on alcohol is a dollar not spent on by shares.