When you start off a sentence with: “ I am trying not to be judgemental...”
You know you are.

Please leave. You’re not helping anyone.

On Jan 1, I celebrated 31 years sober. I think I will try for another month with you folks.It could be good for me!

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"Remember: a bicycle is an elegant and efficient tool designed for seeking out and defeating people who aren't as good as you."

--BikeSnobNYC

I'm in!

You've already made your case for permanent abstinence. I suggest starting your own thread, rather than starting to go after individuals in this one.

in. I've started in years past but usually quit "quitting" after a week or two. Not because of craving but just because. This year I am going to give it a go with no intention of dropping. I read something the other day that made me realize that I am not sure there have been too many days since I started college (23 years ago) that I have not had a drink. No real negative life-ramifications from drinking but I do think taking a breather is a good idea. And if endurance performance improves, that's a plus. There were several hard rides this past summer where I felt fine but know that if I had not drank tequila the night before i would have been even stronger!


here's to 2020!

I've looked forward to this the last few years. I'm in, but always a day late plus less happening on 1-Feb in terms of staying dry then. Hoping dry January turns into dry February and beyond.

Best of luck to everyone.

I might be in again, but I just don't feel as committed. I guess one thing that I would love to track it the effect that it has on HRV. I have been following mine for the last 4-6 weeks and trying to get a good baseline as we gear up for our 4th baby and another year of triathlon with the goal of continuing to improve. I think I need to take into account my recovery better than in the past because my training time is significantly limited with family obligations. I'll follow the thread and see what happens I'm not naive to the negative side of alcohol (especially the useless calories) but I do like the way I can unwind with it and mellow out at the end of a hard day or how it can pair with good food. I gave up binge drinking years ago when I realized that the hangover was not worth the perceived fun of the previous night. I think my last hangover was New years day 3-4 years ago.

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I'm in. I tried going dry during December but the holidays proved too difficult. I'm hoping the accountability of this board will keep me on the straight and narrow.

stillrollin- there are some interesting studies out there on the effects of a ketogenic diet on cancer growth and subsequent recovery from cancer in people who undertake the diet. Might be worth looking into. The keto diet sounds like it could be pretty difficult to follow, but probably less harsh than the effects of chemo or radiation on your body. Whatever you decide to do, giving up alcohol even if just for a month is a great start! I hope you get good news at your next check-up.

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"One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time."

That's amazing, keep up the great work

You got this! You're welcome to reach out if you need help.

I for one believe you can do it. If you can train for triathlon and manage 3 (4th on the way) kids then you can do anything.

It'll be ezpz. Hit me up if you feel like you need any help.

x2. I'm doing W30 with my girlfriend---second time w/ W30. I'm already at race weight (which is insane for me in January), so I'm interested to see how lean I get in a month. Sure, it will likely be water weight, but I wonder if I can go south of 160 for the first time since grade school. hah.

FWIW, Chipotle's chicken is now W30 compliant. So enjoy.

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The 30 days challenges used to be very difficult for me when I looked at them as a challenge. Now that I see alcohol for what it is, a drug, it is much easier to not drink and I don't feel I am missing out on anything.

If anyone needs inspiration check out the book by Allen Carr called the easy way to quit drinking. Helped me stop all together.

Thanks for that. I'll look into it. Much appreciated.

It's a short week people, hopefully that makes getting to the weekend easier ;)
Then, if you're like me, the real work begins. Good luck, we got this!

Gave up alcohol last year at 28 years old, picked up triathlon 2 months later to utilize all the extra money and time I had. I now have neither the extra time or money. Life is much better though.

picked up tri about three months out of rehab and never looked back. Almost four years sober. This lifestyle (and meetings) saved my life. Id try for complete abstinence, you wont regret it.
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Started today. . .hungover :-/ I am def looking forward to seeing what may change/improve if anything. I am going through a separation currently and have my kids every other week. I think I started getting more carried away when I started to be by myself and its counterproductive to my goals and ambitions waking up feeling like shit and then seeing my bank account the next day.

Either way, day one is almost in the books and I am planning on waking up early and hitting an interval session I missed today. Boston training cycle has begun! :))

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Congrats to you, 4 years is a great accomplishment!

Yesterday was hard for me. First day of not drinking in probably 3+ weeks. Plus I was off, so I had the whole day to think about drinking.

Today I’m at work and busy, significantly easier! We’ll see how that goes for the weekend. Wife is also doing it so should be easier.

Congrats, keep up the good work.

If its hard to avoid drinking when your alone with your thoughts you may want to see what local meetings are available. Either that or go help someone... anyone. Anything to get out of your own head. That helped me a lot in the beginning.
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You can do it. Separation can be tough, don't let it be an excuse for boozing though. There's no answers at the bottom of the bottle unfortunately.

You got this, keep up the good work and stay strong