TiogaGirl Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 Hi gang, [checks calendar] wooooooooo we are in double digit streak mode!! WTG! This is actually my 6 week mark as dry January could not come soon enough. But the first week was absolutely the toughest. Now I’m just happy to be facing down the world’s drama with a clear head and buoyed by a good night of sleep. I feel like with a good night’s sleep and a clear conscience, I can do most anything and do it in style and with a sassy attitude. By contrast when I’ve had a lousy night’s sleep (or none at all) I’m just a trash pile. How’s everyone doing? 4 Quote Link to comment
Mr_Willes Posted January 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 Still going strong 11/11 3 1 Quote ... a little odd in the head ... Link to comment
Harriet Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 There were a couple of days when I really wanted a glass of wine. But I found a place that sells fancy craft beers (beers... but special???) and they have an alcohol-free selection. I am looking forward to drinking a variety of non-intoxicating fizzy bitter grain drinks. 3 Quote Let cheese and oxen and mead crowd out our secret desires for power and domination - Harriet the Viking Just be bold, fluid and unapologetic, not small, hairy and indecisive - Harriet the Artist You can absorb me! - Harriet the Contextless Guru Link to comment
Mr_Willes Posted January 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 The only thing I'm struggling a bit with is the (possible rare) social interaction, especially this (covid)period. Where I think a few good beers would thoroughly be enjoyed. It's not something that has occured yet, but still... 4 Quote ... a little odd in the head ... Link to comment
deftona Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 49 minutes ago, Harriet said: There were a couple of days when I really wanted a glass of wine. But I found a place that sells fancy craft beers (beers... but special???) and they have an alcohol-free selection. I am looking forward to drinking a variety of non-intoxicating fizzy bitter grain drinks. Have you ever tried non alcoholic craft beers? 3 1 Quote If it's not siesta or fiesta, I'm not interested. Profile picture credit : NF's resident super artist - NinjaKitten Link to comment
Harriet Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 10 hours ago, Mr_Willes said: The only thing I'm struggling a bit with is the (possible rare) social interaction, especially this (covid)period. Where I think a few good beers would thoroughly be enjoyed. It's not something that has occured yet, but still... This isn't a problem for me. All chance of socialisation is gone beyond recall or desire. 10 hours ago, deftona said: Have you ever tried non alcoholic craft beers? Erm, no. But I had a normal alcohol free beer and it was fine (although I had a different one and it was bad, but still better than water). Quote Let cheese and oxen and mead crowd out our secret desires for power and domination - Harriet the Viking Just be bold, fluid and unapologetic, not small, hairy and indecisive - Harriet the Artist You can absorb me! - Harriet the Contextless Guru Link to comment
Yasha92 Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 Whaaaat??? Somehow I stopped following this thread??? *prods at settings* I am back (didn’t realise I’d left) though! What say ye, friends: Mr was drinking a glass of wine and said “does this taste funny?” and I stuck my tongue in it. Have I ruined my streak??? 1 Quote Mini | | Jan 16 || Feb 16 || Mar 16 || April 16 || July-Aug 16 || Aug-Sep 16 . || Sep-Oct 16 || Oct-Nov 16 || Dec 16 || Jan 17 || March 17 || April 17 || May 17 || August 17 || Sep 17 || Oct 17 || Grind it out || Jan 18 || Feb 18 || April 18 || May June 18 || Nov 18 || Oct 19 || Early 2020 || Halfway thru 2020 || Yasha High-5s herself || Jan 2023 || Feb-Mar 2023 Current Challenge: Yasha Revives (Oct-Nov 2023) Link to comment
Mr_Willes Posted January 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 Oow hell no. Did you deliberately had a drink? No? You're good! No nitpicking here! 2 Quote ... a little odd in the head ... Link to comment
deftona Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Harriet said: Erm, no. But I had a normal alcohol free beer and it was fine (although I had a different one and it was bad, but still better than water). All the ones I have had are gassy to the point of unpleasantness, with no discernible flavour beyond "fizzy" but I hope you have better experiences! 1 Quote If it's not siesta or fiesta, I'm not interested. Profile picture credit : NF's resident super artist - NinjaKitten Link to comment
Harriet Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Yasha92 said: What say ye, friends: Mr was drinking a glass of wine and said “does this taste funny?” and I stuck my tongue in it. Have I ruined my streak??? It depends what happened next 😛 But no, you're good, I reckon. 1 Quote Let cheese and oxen and mead crowd out our secret desires for power and domination - Harriet the Viking Just be bold, fluid and unapologetic, not small, hairy and indecisive - Harriet the Artist You can absorb me! - Harriet the Contextless Guru Link to comment
Yasha92 Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, Harriet said: It depends what happened next 😛 But no, you're good, I reckon. I said “yep, that tastes funny” and then he drank it anyway, Yasha drool and all. Ew, cooties! 1 4 Quote Mini | | Jan 16 || Feb 16 || Mar 16 || April 16 || July-Aug 16 || Aug-Sep 16 . || Sep-Oct 16 || Oct-Nov 16 || Dec 16 || Jan 17 || March 17 || April 17 || May 17 || August 17 || Sep 17 || Oct 17 || Grind it out || Jan 18 || Feb 18 || April 18 || May June 18 || Nov 18 || Oct 19 || Early 2020 || Halfway thru 2020 || Yasha High-5s herself || Jan 2023 || Feb-Mar 2023 Current Challenge: Yasha Revives (Oct-Nov 2023) Link to comment
TiogaGirl Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 15 hours ago, Harriet said: There were a couple of days when I really wanted a glass of wine. But I found a place that sells fancy craft beers (beers... but special???) and they have an alcohol-free selection. I am looking forward to drinking a variety of non-intoxicating fizzy bitter grain drinks. Ooooooh! I hope you find some good ones!! 1 Quote Link to comment
TiogaGirl Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 15 hours ago, Mr_Willes said: The only thing I'm struggling a bit with is the (possible rare) social interaction, especially this (covid)period. Where I think a few good beers would thoroughly be enjoyed. It's not something that has occured yet, but still... Yeah, I have to admit it is a lot easier to eschew booze when all the pubs are closed anyway! 1 Quote Link to comment
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Mr_Willes Posted January 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 21 hours ago, TiogaGirl said: Yeah, I have to admit it is a lot easier to eschew booze when all the pubs are closed anyway! I'm actually not that much of a pub go-er. No the following was on my mind. A fellow Rebel here let me knew he was researching stuff for a new computer. I helped him out ballparking with it would cost him. And told him if he would like we could "online shop together" during an online zoom or meet call cause i have been building computers for (god i'm old) decades! Perfect idea, grab a few beers, vritually hang out with another rebel have a good time talking computer stuff and drinking a beer. Very good! Solid plan! A few minutes later i was like, oow hope he don't have time in January and we can postpone this to February. That's what i meant accompanying a drink with a rare social interaction. That's why i'm probably gonna continue my dry January into February with a few modifications. 1 1 2 Quote ... a little odd in the head ... Link to comment
shaar Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 4 hours ago, Mr_Willes said: That's what i meant accompanying a drink with a rare social interaction. That's why i'm probably gonna continue my dry January into February with a few modifications. Yeah a lot of mine has been social-involved too, I'm glad we have no more "socially distanced holiday gatherings" at all 'cause that's always a killer. It's one thing stopping myself from buying my own stuff, but when you're with others and it's already prevalent....... Guys we are almost halfway through January!!!! A W E S O M E ! 2 1 Quote Tell me, if you had the strength to take another step, could you do it? Level ?? Bard & Monk of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 Link to comment
Yasha92 Posted January 15, 2021 Report Share Posted January 15, 2021 https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-dry-january-how-to-crush-a-month-of-no-alcohol/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=fbmain&utm_term=dryjanuary&utm_content=&utm_campaign=nfblog&fbclid=IwAR1pAjc7-1dxl-adQ7Xaq5svGdU5aRypawpTlCpXvfQsaKO12kDBwXpgRYI Great minds think alike or something to that effect XD 1 1 Quote Mini | | Jan 16 || Feb 16 || Mar 16 || April 16 || July-Aug 16 || Aug-Sep 16 . || Sep-Oct 16 || Oct-Nov 16 || Dec 16 || Jan 17 || March 17 || April 17 || May 17 || August 17 || Sep 17 || Oct 17 || Grind it out || Jan 18 || Feb 18 || April 18 || May June 18 || Nov 18 || Oct 19 || Early 2020 || Halfway thru 2020 || Yasha High-5s herself || Jan 2023 || Feb-Mar 2023 Current Challenge: Yasha Revives (Oct-Nov 2023) Link to comment
TiogaGirl Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 I am still grooving on Dry Jan. Yesterday was my 7 week mark, making today day 50 🤩 Waking up feeling good most every day is hard to beat. I’m still not sure why this goal is coming relatively easily this time, whereas over in the weight loss PVP I’m doing [whatever is the opposite of killin’ it]. Anyway, so glad to have excellent nerd company along the way! 3 2 Quote Link to comment
shaar Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 1 hour ago, TiogaGirl said: I’m still not sure why this goal is coming relatively easily this time SAME, and I don't know either!! I'm trying not to question it too much but I'll happily take the win! 17 days in here and feeling great~ ^^ (AND saving money!) 2 1 2 Quote Tell me, if you had the strength to take another step, could you do it? Level ?? Bard & Monk of the Furious Heart STR.55 DEX.43 STA.48 CON.51 WIS.53 CHA.65 Link to comment
Harriet Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 4 hours ago, TiogaGirl said: I am still grooving on Dry Jan. Yesterday was my 7 week mark, making today day 50 🤩 Waking up feeling good most every day is hard to beat. I’m still not sure why this goal is coming relatively easily this time, whereas over in the weight loss PVP I’m doing [whatever is the opposite of killin’ it]. Anyway, so glad to have excellent nerd company along the way! Awesome news. I'm still completely lucid and un-inebriated over here, too. 1 2 Quote Let cheese and oxen and mead crowd out our secret desires for power and domination - Harriet the Viking Just be bold, fluid and unapologetic, not small, hairy and indecisive - Harriet the Artist You can absorb me! - Harriet the Contextless Guru Link to comment
Yasha92 Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 Still all good in this hood too! Havent noticed any sleep benefits, but I am definitely less bloated, so that’s a win! 3 1 Quote Mini | | Jan 16 || Feb 16 || Mar 16 || April 16 || July-Aug 16 || Aug-Sep 16 . || Sep-Oct 16 || Oct-Nov 16 || Dec 16 || Jan 17 || March 17 || April 17 || May 17 || August 17 || Sep 17 || Oct 17 || Grind it out || Jan 18 || Feb 18 || April 18 || May June 18 || Nov 18 || Oct 19 || Early 2020 || Halfway thru 2020 || Yasha High-5s herself || Jan 2023 || Feb-Mar 2023 Current Challenge: Yasha Revives (Oct-Nov 2023) Link to comment
Aquarii Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 Still staying strong here. Last night I was sooooo tempted to cheat on this challenge, because my brother was visiting and he and my husband were drinking. But, I stuck to my guns. It is amazing what a little accountability can do, haha. 2 1 3 Quote Chaotic-Neutral, Elven Bladesinger (Apprentice): Level 1 Current Stats: STR 11 || DEX 11 || CON 12 || INT 15 || WIS 15 || CHA 12 Goal Stats: STR 14 || DEX 17+ || CON 14 || INT 18+ || WIS 18+ || CHA 14 "To dare is to lose one's footing momentarily; to not dare is to lose one's self". - Søren Kierkegaard Link to comment
Endor Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 How'd I miss this thread?! 17 days done, sleeping way better, not waking up feeling anxious and not having to get up to wee halfway through the night are all big benefits so far. I've also dropped 4.5kg which is pleasing. Way less bloated too and my skin feels/looks better. Some days I crave a beer hard, there are definitely triggers as well...like after physical work on a hot day or after breathing air. 5 2 1 Quote Endor, LVL 45 Half-Elf Ranger PR and Motivation Log | Current Battle Log Feb-March 2022 Challenge Link to comment
Yasha92 Posted January 18, 2021 Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 23 minutes ago, Endor said: or after breathing air. Or you feel like the world is giving you a sign... PS apologies those who have already seen this in the pvp... this was its original intended thread 2 2 Quote Mini | | Jan 16 || Feb 16 || Mar 16 || April 16 || July-Aug 16 || Aug-Sep 16 . || Sep-Oct 16 || Oct-Nov 16 || Dec 16 || Jan 17 || March 17 || April 17 || May 17 || August 17 || Sep 17 || Oct 17 || Grind it out || Jan 18 || Feb 18 || April 18 || May June 18 || Nov 18 || Oct 19 || Early 2020 || Halfway thru 2020 || Yasha High-5s herself || Jan 2023 || Feb-Mar 2023 Current Challenge: Yasha Revives (Oct-Nov 2023) Link to comment
Mr_Willes Posted January 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2021 On 1/15/2021 at 11:07 PM, Yasha92 said: https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-dry-january-how-to-crush-a-month-of-no-alcohol/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=fbmain&utm_term=dryjanuary&utm_content=&utm_campaign=nfblog&fbclid=IwAR1pAjc7-1dxl-adQ7Xaq5svGdU5aRypawpTlCpXvfQsaKO12kDBwXpgRYI Great minds think alike or something to that effect XD It actually mentions something i'm quite curious about. So i would like to know from you (and with "you" i mean in here): FEB 1st is a monday I think for me personally, nothing much is gonna change on that specific date, and for the rest of the month i want to keep it somewhat strict but not as strict as January. Also because i'm actually cruising through Drynuary pretty effortlessly. Only when a social event arises, where others are also drinking, i will have a few drinks. I don't usually overdrink much, and with the whole social restrictions with COVID i doubt anything of that magnitude will pop up. I'm guesstimating around 2-3-ish occasions for February... And i'm okay with that! Edit: Ooow yeah, still going strong for January! 3 Quote ... a little odd in the head ... Link to comment
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