cutting out boozing for past 6 weeks has been unreal

10-06-2022, 11:16 AM

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cutting out boozing for past 6 weeks has been unreal

probably the 10th thread I’ve made like this in the past 2 years (ded fkn Srs)

benefits:

-better sleep
-at least 2x more energy
-better, more consistent mood every day with less mood swings (I don’t get mad or annoyed as easily, and don’t let things bum me out)
-way less anxiety in pressure / performance situations (ex: presentations or meetings)
-way more productive @ work (little things at work that I used to just put off, I just do them now.) overall my performance at work is so much better
-wake up generally happy and excited instead of indifferent or dreadful

With all of that being said, I will be getting ****ed up tomorrow night watching the Mets wildcard game (ded fkn Srs)

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10-06-2022, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted By imiscubb⏩

how to live dis clown world without help?

I’ve thrown basically 80% of my time into work and GF/family/gym (ded fkn Srs)

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10-06-2022, 11:19 AM

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Haven't had a sip of alcohol since August 21st srs

10-06-2022, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted By notbadnotbrad⏩

Haven't had a sip of alcohol since August 21st srs

Sobè Bryant since nyc?? (ded fkn Srs)

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10-06-2022, 11:20 AM

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quit weed for next job, don't drink anyways, only do nicotine and caffeine lol.

10-06-2022, 11:23 AM

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Nice, it's hard as fuk to get that initial first few weeks in. I had a 6+ month streak in May and then gave into a "fuk it" moment on memorial day weekend and...well ...I haven't managed to get back on the wagon thus far.

10-06-2022, 11:27 AM

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I’ve drank maybe 5 times in 6 months. Had to cut it out because booze makes my feet burn for weeks. Something irritated the **** out of my nerves. Much better not being drunk every weekend. I also travel frequently and would get hammered at the end of the day. It’s nice being able to go places and not be drunk every day. Also sleeping much better obviously.

10-06-2022, 11:29 AM

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You were sober when talking about showing your dink? Wow

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10-06-2022, 11:30 AM

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Nice work OP. How much were you drinking per day before?

I'll certainly be drinking tonight as I'll be at the Broncos vs Colts game

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10-06-2022, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted By RealLifeAlpha⏩

I’ve thrown basically 80% of my time into work and GF/family/gym (ded fkn Srs)

Gjdm!
I had like two angry orchards on my bday lmao
Still don’t see the appeal.

Glad you’re doing well brah

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10-06-2022, 11:33 AM

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grats OP! I feel the same and I'm on day 6 of no fap. About the longest streak in the past 12 yrs. Cutting out addictions sure help other things in life. we're all gonna make it brah SRS, gj

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10-06-2022, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted By Lefticle⏩

Nice work OP. How much were you drinking per day before?

I'll certainly be drinking tonight as I'll be at the Broncos vs Colts game

probably drinking 6-8 drinks per night 2-3x a week (ded fkn Srs)

To the point where even if I didn’t drink for 2-3 days straight I’d still have low energy and lack of sleep from previous drinking session, so I was essentially living every day feeling kinda crappy

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10-06-2022, 11:33 AM

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I cut it out for about a week so far. Dropping weight already. I think I’ll continue until Halloween. I don’t want any fat around the stomach anymore, it’s time to shape up.

10-06-2022, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted By Krackerjacked⏩

Gjdm!
I had like two angry orchards on my bday lmao
Still don’t see the appeal.

Glad you’re doing well brah

Hope you and your wife / baby are good brother (ded fkn Srs)

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~Accused of incest by extended family crew~
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10-06-2022, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted By RealLifeAlpha⏩

probably drinking 6-8 drinks per night 2-3x a week (ded fkn Srs)

To the point where even if I didn’t drink for 2-3 days straight I’d still have low energy and lack of sleep from previous drinking session, so I was essentially living every day feeling kinda crappy

Damn. That would mess me up. I probably have 1-2 per afternoon after work. Maybe 3 once a week. I don't feel like it messes me up.

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10-06-2022, 11:38 AM

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I haven't drank in maybe 4-5 weeks. I've just been gymcelling. Extremely boring, would not recommend. I'm gonna go back to drinking as soon as I'm done using supps that are metabolized in the liver.

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10-06-2022, 11:44 AM

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Its always nice to have sober streaks every so often. I usually do 2 months, every 18 months or so, and I'll try and do a solid cut during that period too. Lets your liver recover and you can get back into prime shape, and just good to give the whole thing a rest

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10-06-2022, 11:58 AM

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how often were you drankin? getting that sleep schedule on rhythm for 2-3 weeks makes a massive difference in every lifestyle trait. have a whoop strap and its mindblowing how often i wake up, how low my hrv, high my heart rate is after having a headspinner

10-06-2022, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted By GaryRidgway⏩

I haven't drank in maybe 4-5 weeks. I've just been gymcelling. Extremely boring, would not recommend. I'm gonna go back to drinking as soon as I'm done using supps that are metabolized in the liver.

Yeah - I'm not going to lie. There are nights, weeknights especially, where I'm in my apartment at 8pm bored out of my skull. Already put in a good day's work. Already lifted / exercised. Usually I'll either pick up a book, or I'll go to sleep early at around 9pm so I can get up at 6am feeling good (ded fkn Srs)

~focus on what you can control crew~
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~nothing is permanent so just enjoy the ride crew~
~2.5 inch dink crew~
~Forgive yourself crew~
~Accused of incest by extended family crew~
~It's up to you to fix your life crew~
~deep, sustained sexual eye contact with your own nephew crew~

10-06-2022, 12:04 PM

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Realized I was drinking too much about a month ago. Haven’t had a drink in 6 days now and I am sleeping great.
Was drinking prolly 5 nights a week, was maybe 1 rum and diet a night or 4 or 5 a night. Got absolutely hammered at an OSU game a month ago and decided it was time to cut way back, had that shame and embarrassment the next day, dem feels

10-06-2022, 12:04 PM

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GJDM. Quitting drinking, especially if you drink regularly / alcoholic levels, will make you feel great. I'd say quitting ciggies has an even bigger boost in wellness.

I'll go long chunks of time without drinking, several months even, then will randomly grab a 24 pack and catch a buzz 4 or 5 times off the thing for a few nights in a row. (Usually working on some hobby projects while drinking.) Then I'll quit again for a few months.

Feel like the beer gut comes back faster for me nowadays.

10-06-2022, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted By RealLifeAlpha⏩

Hope you and your wife / baby are good brother (ded fkn Srs)

Much appreciated dude! He’s growing so fast it’s nuts man. 17lbs and he’s not even 4 months yet lol.

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10-06-2022, 12:09 PM

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Drinking for me actually isn't a big deal, it's just when I drink til like 3AM.

10-06-2022, 12:10 PM

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went no alcohol no tobacco around the same time frame. life is great but fuk do i miss it sometimes.

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10-06-2022, 12:12 PM

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Good for you OP!

Originally Posted By Krackerjacked⏩

Much appreciated dude! He’s growing so fast it’s nuts man. 17lbs and he’s not even 4 months yet lol.

Awwww! So glad he's doing great and is healthy! Pics!

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10-06-2022, 12:12 PM

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Im bone sober every year from January 1 to April 30th for my summer cut. I literally notice zero difference outside of the weight loss....

...but Im not a raging alcoholic. I drink Friday and Saturday nights but the goal isnt to get wrecked. I have a 3-4 cocktails unless Im on the golf course of roasting like a pig on the beach.

Of course you are going to see a whole host of improvements if you are an alcoholic and get off the sauce.

10-06-2022, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted By RealLifeAlpha⏩

Yeah - I'm not going to lie. There are nights, weeknights especially, where I'm in my apartment at 8pm bored out of my skull. Already put in a good day's work. Already lifted / exercised. Usually I'll either pick up a book, or I'll go to sleep early at around 9pm so I can get up at 6am feeling good (ded fkn Srs)

Non-alcoholic beer is your friend, brother. I'm on week 5 of no drinks, and it's helped immensely with cravings. But I actually like the taste of beer even aside from the alcohol.