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post 1609697641 07-05-2020, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted By George2100⏩
Good for you OP
That is awesome!
I have not had a drink in 2020. I’m going for the whole year without it. Care to join me?
I'll have a Blue Long Island once I arrive at Xcaret but I do not foresee a binge drinking episode.
Originally Posted By VinnyPazRules⏩
How long before you fall off the wagon if it hasn't happened already?
You're the third poster to ask this. This has already been answered...
post 1609715481 07-05-2020, 03:43 PM
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post 1609716911 07-05-2020, 04:00 PM
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Found a very well-written, inspiring post about quitting drinking elsewhere online. Not sure if I agree with the video game part, but you won’t regret reading it srs.

reddit.com/r/asktrp/comments/55pz7f/comment/d8css0n
post 1609717291 07-05-2020, 04:05 PM
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Not drinking is easy. Being around others though and not drinking when that’s all they want to do is hard. People will think you’re weird, that you’re elitist, that you’re insulting them, etc. have had drinks the last 4 days from the holiday weekend and wasn’t a fan.



Going back to the gym could already tell had rust to shake off
post 1609717681 07-05-2020, 04:09 PM
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Nice, OP. On 2 weeks tomorrow myself. Was having issues with stomach acid and acid reflux. Literally no issues since I stopped drinking. Feel good, and just feel all around better.
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post 1609718361 07-05-2020, 04:17 PM
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You clearly had a problem. Nice work. I’m wondering how you managed to workout regularly while drinking a 5th every day?
post 1609718571 07-05-2020, 04:18 PM
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3 weeks going on 4 here OP. Good job btw. Gonna try to make it the rest of the year and beyond.
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post 1609719901 07-05-2020, 04:35 PM
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I haven't had a drink in a few months, personal choice -- but also with quarantine, tried to save as much muscle mass / progress as I could.
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post 1609720661 07-05-2020, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted By DanishDynamite2⏩
Found a very well-written, inspiring post about quitting drinking elsewhere online. Not sure if I agree with the video game part, but you won’t regret reading it srs.

reddit.com/r/asktrp/comments/55pz7f/comment/d8css0n
Thanks for the input. It's also odd how they mentioned staving off on the exercise. I highly recommend making it a priority.
Originally Posted By meanstringbean⏩
Not drinking is easy. Being around others though and not drinking when that’s all they want to do is hard. People will think you’re weird, that you’re elitist, that you’re insulting them, etc. have had drinks the last 4 days from the holiday weekend and wasn’t a fan.



Going back to the gym could already tell had rust to shake off
Just have a sip for the flavor and tell them you don't like it. If they offer to buy you your favorite beer, just say you're not in the mood anymore.
Originally Posted By Firefightn24⏩
Nice, OP. On 2 weeks tomorrow myself. Was having issues with stomach acid and acid reflux. Literally no issues since I stopped drinking. Feel good, and just feel all around better.
Awesome! If you go back to drinking even one wine glass, you'll get the acid reflux again. You may not even feel buzzed.
Originally Posted By OliverHeldens⏩
You clearly had a problem. Nice work. I’m wondering how you managed to workout regularly while drinking a 5th every day?
Where did I say that?
Originally Posted By azumi121⏩
3 weeks going on 4 here OP. Good job btw. Gonna try to make it the rest of the year and beyond.
Great. Eminem's more than a decade sober now.
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Originally Posted By NosyJossie⏩
Thanks for the input. It's also odd how they mentioned staving off on the exercise. I highly recommend making it a priority.
Agreed. I guess he thinks the reading audience is mostly alcoholic couch potatoes (so he doesn’t want to overwhelm them with an intense lifting routine off the bat). Most of his advice is gold though.
post 1609724101 07-05-2020, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted By DanishDynamite2⏩
Agreed. I guess he thinks the reading audience is mostly alcoholic couch potatoes (so he doesn’t want to overwhelm them with an intense lifting routine off the bat). Most of his advice is gold though.
Wow that makes sense. Preach change but don't reform all at once.
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post 1609745551 07-05-2020, 10:01 PM
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post 1609774161 07-06-2020, 09:25 AM
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Monday 7/6

9x 15s sprint (100m) 1 min walk
2x circuit 25 pushups, 1 side plank 15s
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Originally Posted By GordonXXX⏩
i haven't drank since March 20 (3+ Months) because of the pandemic. i'm a social drinker only and bars are closed so why bother?
Same. Havent had a sip and dont miss it at all but once things open up I dont have any problems having a drink socially
post 1609774691 07-06-2020, 09:31 AM
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Hey nosy the bastard
have you investigated
NAC (cycsteine)
and how its used to curb
cravings and addictions neural pathways?


SRS...wish u goatlog
post 1609775291 07-06-2020, 09:38 AM
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Glad you stuck with it boyo. I think drinking too often was giving me erection issues. Hopefully stopping will help.
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Originally Posted By donblaximus⏩
Same. Havent had a sip and dont miss it at all but once things open up I dont have any problems having a drink socially
Every Sunday I have a cheat day when I can eat whatever I want. I've been toning it down recently because my body can't tolerate using crud for fuel on Monday morning workouts.

I decided to buy pizza yesterday for me and the gf's family. Her sister wanted me to get a 4pk of beer so we could all share it.

Blueberry Lemonade is its name. Sounds like it tastes great! But that's all I wanted, a taste. Each beer would set me back 300 calories or an hour's walk so no way, Jose.

I got a small tea cup and sampled the beer. Unfrotunately, my expectations were inflated and it tasted like waste.

It was a small sample so I think I only drank 20 calories based on an estimate. I passed by the fridge several times yesterday to get ice cream and cake because it was recently my birthday.

The beers may as well have been rocks because I had no desire to open one. There they stayed!

All I can say is free will exists over fate. I just worked out and had a great set of sprints by the bay.
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Hey nosy the bastard
have you investigated
NAC (cycsteine)
and how its used to curb
cravings and addictions neural pathways?


SRS...wish u goatlog
I use magnesium citrate. It works like a charm!

Eggs also contain plenty of cysteine; I have 3 a day.
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Originally Posted By ScramFranklin⏩
Glad you stuck with it boyo. I think drinking too often was giving me erection issues. Hopefully stopping will help.
Lechery, sir, it provokes and unprovokes. It provokes the desire, but it takes away the performance.
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I’m currently tapering now from 13 to 12 then goal is to get to 6 a day. I have clarity now because I’m using beer and not hard stuff. It’s easier by the day but it feels almost like a form of phenibut leaving your body. It gets easier. I pray to get over the cravings but I feel better than my usual 20-25 drinks a day.
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Good stuff bro. Was going to go on a two month detox myself.

Im also curious about the weight loss as Im some thats trying to go from 260 to 215 by the middle of Sept. Any tips on that end besides the norm?
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Gj OP!!

I cut way down on the beer last week because my slow cut plateaued (because beer). Just three days of 2-4 beers instead of 12-14 and i dropped 3.5 pounds. Was feelin like a champ on day three also. Then holiday weekend and i fukked it all up. Lol
Starting over again today. This sunday will be the first day ive been under 200# in at least 6 years. Started slow cut pre rona and 235#. Was 201 yesterday. .
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Mirin, had my first drink this weekend since Jan, prob another 6 months before i have another. Gratz papi
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Originally Posted By jiujitsubro⏩
I’m currently tapering now from 13 to 12 then goal is to get to 6 a day. I have clarity now because I’m using beer and not hard stuff. It’s easier by the day but it feels almost like a form of phenibut leaving your body. It gets easier. I pray to get over the cravings but I feel better than my usual 20-25 drinks a day.
I almost can't remember those days since it feels so long since I have done them! You've made a lot of progress. Keep it up! You can also replace the second and tenth beers with a Lacroix water.
Originally Posted By NEXTEPICBULG91⏩
Good stuff bro. Was going to go on a two month detox myself.

Im also curious about the weight loss as Im some thats trying to go from 260 to 215 by the middle of Sept. Any tips on that end besides the norm?
Get running. Your first day, you will feel like your body is going to break down but persevere through it. It's only because you're overweight so your body will know to shed those pounds quickly if you keep doing it.

Start with mid-paced runs and have fun at it.
Originally Posted By DstryEvrytng⏩
Gj OP!!

I cut way down on the beer last week because my slow cut plateaued (because beer). Just three days of 2-4 beers instead of 12-14 and i dropped 3.5 pounds. Was feelin like a champ on day three also. Then holiday weekend and i fukked it all up. Lol
Starting over again today. This sunday will be the first day ive been under 200# in at least 6 years. Started slow cut pre rona and 235#. Was 201 yesterday. .
That's an impressive loss of 35lbs in two months. No beer/alcohol will make that easier.

The cheat day before this one I went ham on the...ham. ate a lot of fried pork and foods. Lots of dessert...great stuff every once in a while, like every holiday or so. I wouldn't feel too bad.
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Mirin, had my first drink this weekend since Jan, prob another 6 months before i have another. Gratz papi
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Originally Posted By NosyJossie⏩
Thank you. I am here to let the world know that a comeback to fitness is not only possible but encouraged.



If you relapsed by drinking one or two beers don't be so hard on yourself. Binging is not allowed, ever, however.



I was very close to calling 911, srs.
Srs question. Are the seizures only a concern if you drink every single day and then stop cold turkey? I only drink on the weekends but sometimes it’s pretty heavy. Trying to cut back.
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Originally Posted By TalonBrah⏩
Srs question. Are the seizures only a concern if you drink every single day and then stop cold turkey? I only drink on the weekends but sometimes it’s pretty heavy. Trying to cut back.
You'll be okay. If there's a 5 day break between episodes of drinking or longer, withdrawal will be minimal.
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Did you have to detox/withdraw?

I’m currently detoxing and it phcking sucks.

The worst part is getting hypoglycemic from not keeping food down on top of the dehydration from nausea. If you have any advice feel free to PM me, going to rehab Thursday.
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Originally Posted By Aremm24⏩
Did you have to detox/withdraw?

I’m currently detoxing and it phcking sucks.

The worst part is getting hypoglycemic from not keeping food down on top of the dehydration from nausea. If you have any advice feel free to PM me, going to rehab Thursday.
Day 1, 8 hours in: strong seizures preventing sleeping. 16 hours in: overstimulated to the point that I work out for 3 hours in the hot sun to quell it. Feeling great from a runner's high.

Day 2, morning: fatigue, presumably from yesterday's workout.

Day 2, afternoon: feeling tired and a lack of confidence

Day 3: Mood boost. Slept for 4 2-hour intervals from 9 to 6. I feel more refreshed, but still not at my best.

Day 3, afternoon: brain fog, so went for a light workout. I ended up sleeping for 12 hours, from 6 pm to 6 am, but I woke up to use the restroom every hour.

Day 4: In the morning I went for a walk and some calisthenics. I listened to Elliott Hulse and Corey Wayne. I bought the week's groceries and paid most of my rent money, paying the last $40 today. I feel okay.

Day 5: Rest day. I have less energy than usual, but little anxiety. Afternoon: Minor headache but otherwise feel normal.

Day 6: feeling normal.

By the time you arrive on rehab on Thursday - three days from now - the worst will have already passed. After that it's a matter of implementing a workout routine. I would start off by running.
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