The benefits of giving up alcohol

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JenLov Jan 2017 7:07am, 21 Jan 2017 493 posts	0 JenLov 2 months here I had a little chuckle at one of our party on my recent holiday who asked if I was going to have wine, 'as it's the last night of our holiday'. Almost like I'd been denying myself all holiday and could now have a blow out. Just had another look at the alternative drinks list as I'm getting a bit bored with my usual choice of water. I don't really have a sweet tooth so can only have so many J2O or such like. I think I'll get some lemons and limes though to add to some fizzy water. I don't mind alcohol free Erdingers once in a while.
HappyG(rrr) Jan 2017 8:44am, 22 Jan 2017 26,303 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) Yes, a squirt of fresh lime juice in sparkling water is a good one. My son's on medication and can't drink and he was surat how drinkable Becks Blue is. Well done Bez, Jen and all. G
Diogenes Jan 2017 9:09am, 22 Jan 2017 20,235 posts	0 Diogenes Back for today. Well done to all those that have succeeded in their resolve. I had a day off and it turned into a much longer 'holiday.'
Joopsy Jan 2017 9:13am, 22 Jan 2017 7,968 posts	0 Joopsy J2O are awful JenLov, they are just full of sugar. I much prefer sparkling water with a drop of lime or black currant. It is usually an awful lot cheaper as well.
LindsD Jan 2017 9:20am, 22 Jan 2017 14,803 posts	0 LindsD Hi Dio.
Bez-head Jan 2017 10:39am, 22 Jan 2017 4,654 posts	0 Bez-head Another early morning run - up and out at 8am for a 12 mile waddle and back before 10am. Massive benefits Going well Thank you all
Bez-head Jan 2017 10:39am, 22 Jan 2017 4,655 posts	0 Bez-head Another early morning run - up and out at 8am for a 12 mile waddle and back before 10am. Massive benefits Going well Thank you all
LindsD Jan 2017 11:14am, 22 Jan 2017 14,807 posts	0 LindsD Benefits indeed
Fenland (Fenners) Runner Jan 2017 11:16am, 22 Jan 2017 11,177 posts	0 Fenland (Fenners) Runner I agree with Joopsy, calorie wise J2O is probably worse than lager!!! And for my tastes they are too sweet and sickly. I have cut down. Perhaps I'm travelling down the road of complete elimination but it does feel like I'm (more) in control.
Bez-head Jan 2017 3:39pm, 22 Jan 2017 4,656 posts	0 Bez-head I know at some point I ll drink again but also a bit scared cos once I get the taste back ??? However until then I ll see how long I can go - I feel that at the moment come 1 Feb I won't be clamming for a beer.

About This Thread

Maintained by HappyG(rrr)

Looks as though this thread has become popular again, here in 2010 (it's now 2024, and it started in 2008, so I think "ever popular" might be more apt! :-)

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Good Luck everyone.

A recent plea for those struggling to "reach out" as they say in US of A!

"Anyone not feeling strong and confident, please shout out. Or fmail. Or any other comms that works. Don't drink alcohol when you don't want to, for lack of someone to talk to. Pick up the phone, not the bottle."

Some acronyms, in case people use them:
JFT - Just for today
ODAAT - One day at a time
KIS - Keep it simple
TBOGUA - The Benefits Of Giving Up Alcohol (the title of this thread!)

New feature: article/blog of the month (period may change randomly!) Swittle's wonderful 14,611 days blog: (see links below)

Linking Joopsy's 17 year blog too, cos it's awesome!

There is a GREAT article summarising some of the benefits, to save you having to trawl through the thread (includes links to helpful apps and other resources).

And a great list of Alternative Drinks started by the lovely LindsD:

Please add to these articles and make them as valuable as possible! Thanks! :-)

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And one from way back when...
Dirt Monkey's brilliant blog on TBOGUA too - go try this...

Rebel has recommended a couple of good books:
The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
by Catherine Gray

The Alcohol Experiment: 30 Days to Take Control, Cut Down or Give Up For Good
by Annie Grace

A great response from a health professional in Ireland responding to a question from a Guardian reader about why the warnings on alcoholic drinks that are coming in:

theguardian.com

"Alcohol is responsible for at least 1,000 cancer cases every year in Ireland, with one in eight breast cancer cases arising from alcohol use. Even one to two drinks per day increases the risk of developing cancer, and that risk is the same whether those drinks are wine, spirits or beer. Unfortunately, there is a very low level of public awareness that alcohol has been classed as a Group 1 carcinogen, meaning it is carcinogenic to humans. That is why Ireland has passed legislation that provides for health information labels on alcohol products, including warnings about cancer, liver disease and the danger of drinking in pregnancy. It is unsurprising that the alcohol industry, which promotes its products with carefully crafted myths of good times for all, is objecting to the mandatory provision of facts (Anger brews in Italy over Ireland’s plans for alcohol health warnings, 12 January).
Dr Sheila Gilheany
CEO, Alcohol Action Ireland
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And the all important fabulous services:
Alcoholics Anonymous
National Helpline (FREE) 0800 9177 650
help@aamail.org

Al Anon
020 7403 0888

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We're adding in our own Fetch offer of one to one contact too, for anyone who doesn't want to post in the thread for whatever reason. Please feel free to fmail ANY of the names listed below.

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