Coping with Dry January

My tipple of choice is either a good single malt scotch or a quality Kentucky Bourbon.

I'm with you on the Scotch, but I loathe Bourbon. An American friend has made the mistake twice of assuming that since I like malt Whisky, I like all spirits. I've been given Bourbon and Vodka, both of which I detest. (but I know people who do like them).

I'll stick with a good malt - or a G&T.
 

I haven't had a drink in over a week because it's happened to workout that way. Sometimes I might drink nearly every day for a week, other times I go a month without anything.

I like lagers, red and white wines, plus a few different cocktails. No brown liquors or gin for me, and only rarely rum or tequila.
 
Well, you either have a drinking problem, or you don't. If you do, one sober month out of twelve doesn't help. And if you don't , then why do you focus on alcohol? To be honest, this sounds more like a 'do gooder" type of thing. Look at me, I'm so good, I can give up alcohol for a month. Of course, you heathens can't.
 
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Well, you either have a drinking problem, or you don't. If you do, one sober month out of twelve doesn't help. And if you don't , then why do you focus on alcohol? To be honest, this sounds more like a 'do gooder" type of thing. Look at me, I'm so good, I can give up alcohol for a month. Of course, you heathens can't.
Agreed. I have to think back to figure out when I last had a drink and would give up alcohol without a second thought if it interfered with my health or relationships.

If it came down to keeping either chocolate or alcohol I'd choose chocolate. No contest.
 
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I'm with you on the Scotch, but I loathe Bourbon. An American friend has made the mistake twice of assuming that since I like malt Whisky, I like all spirits. I've been given Bourbon and Vodka, both of which I detest. (but I know people who do like them).
I've never had whiskey but always wondered what was the difference between Scotch and Bourbon. From the below, I would probably like bourbon, I've never liked barley for some reason, I've tried making barley twice and couldn't stand it.

"Scotch is whisky made in Scotland, while bourbon is whiskey made in the U.S.A, generally Kentucky. Scotch is made mostly from malted barley, while bourbon is distilled from corn. "
 
Well, you either have a drinking problem, or you don't. If you do, one sober month out of twelve doesn't help. And if you don't , then why do you focus on alcohol? To be honest, this sounds more like a 'do gooder" type of thing. Look at me, I'm so good, I can give up alcohol for a month. Of course, you heathens can't.
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Chances seem too slim to me, that a person who would need to, or whose health would greatly benefit from giving it up altogether, or from decreasing significantly,
seems unlikely to me that they would then go on, after 1 month, to notice the benefits for themselves, and continue it long-term....

while many people, even if they succeeded in giving it up for a month, would then, not only have a tall one 🍺 (extra tall to make up for it :LOL: )

but more likely would want to binge on too many...after having felt deprived.
Possibly adding to any possible drinking problem, or even maybe creating one? :unsure::sneaky:
 
Chances seem too slim to me, that a person who would need to, or whose health would greatly benefit from giving it up altogether, or from decreasing significantly,
seems unlikely to me that they would then go on, after 1 month, to notice the benefits for themselves, and continue it long-term....

while many people, even if they succeeded in giving it up for a month, would then, not only have a tall one 🍺 (extra tall to make up for it :LOL: )

but more likely would want to binge on too many...after having felt deprived.
Possibly adding to any possible drinking problem, or even maybe creating one? :unsure::sneaky:
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I never heard of this Dry January endeavor until this thread, today! When did it start?

It reminded me the last time I had a glass of wine was around Christmas, so I picked up a dry white to enjoy with the smoked salmon I got on sale, served on crusty toast spread with cream cheese, capers and chopped scallions.
 
I never heard of this Dry January endeavor until this thread, today! When did it start?

It reminded me the last time I had a glass of wine was around Christmas, so I picked up a dry white to enjoy with the smoked salmon I got on sale, served on crusty toast spread with cream cheese, capers and chopped scallions.
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I never heard of this Dry January endeavor until this thread, today! When did it start?

It reminded me the last time I had a glass of wine was around Christmas, so I picked up a dry white to enjoy with the smoked salmon I got on sale, served on crusty toast spread with cream cheese, capers and chopped scallions.
How funny that "Dry January" would inspire you to buy some wine!
 
Well, you either have a drinking problem, or you don't. If you do, one sober month out of twelve doesn't help. And if you don't , then why do you focus on alcohol? To be honest, this sounds more like a 'do gooder" type of thing. Look at me, I'm so good, I can give up alcohol for a month. Of course, you heathens can't.
 
@JimBob1952, your initial post left a lot open to interpretation.

People typically implement lifestyle changes because they perceive a problem.
Diet changes are prompted by medical advice, family pressure, or when weight, health, blood chemistry numbers, nutrition habits, and/or junk food intake are out of whack.
Exercise changes - same reasons plus noticing our bodies getting squishy and our stamina/strength eroding.
Alcohol intake - same, same.

Sure, lots of us without alcohol problems have occasionally thought:
"Gee, I've been drinking a lot lately - so many parties and dinners with friends. It's probably not good for me. Time to be more mindful on this front." And then we pass on alcohol in favor of water or a soft drink.
What we don't do is say, "Let's stop drinking for a month."

Not saying you have an alcohol problem - I don't know you. But your original post suggests it.

Either way, I wish you the best with your dry January.
 
@JimBob1952, your initial post left a lot open to interpretation.

People typically implement lifestyle changes because they perceive a problem.
Diet changes are prompted by medical advice, family pressure, or when weight, health, blood chemistry numbers, nutrition habits, and/or junk food intake are out of whack.
Exercise changes - same reasons plus noticing our bodies getting squishy and our stamina/strength eroding.
Alcohol intake - same, same.

Sure, lots of us without alcohol problems have occasionally thought:
"Gee, I've been drinking a lot lately - so many parties and dinners with friends. It's probably not good for me. Time to be more mindful on this front." And then we pass on alcohol in favor of water or a soft drink.
What we don't do is say, "Let's stop drinking for a month."

Not saying you have an alcohol problem - I don't know you. But your original post suggests it.

Either way, I wish you the best with your dry January.
JimBob1952. What is the purpose of "Dry January"? I probably missed when you mentioned it.

The idea is to reset yourself. Don't drink at all for a month and then see where you stand in relation to alcohol.

For me, it's also a way to meet a modest goal of losing five pounds this year.

It's no big deal. I write a blog twice a week. It was just one topic.
 


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