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post 1673183863 12-20-2022, 02:21 AM
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It's amazing how good you feel when you quit alcohol

I was drinking almost everyday and sometimes whiskey on weekends. I smoked cigars and weed few times a week.

Quit for almost 2 weeks and I feel amazing.

Sleep, mood, anxiety are all better.

The hardest part is doing things you used to do without the alcohol like watching football or camping.
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post 1673183993 12-20-2022, 02:25 AM
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yeah yeah, square

nothing feels better than starting drinking again though

can't wait
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post 1673184053 12-20-2022, 02:26 AM
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Never understood why people drink and smoke weed that much...is life that sh*t for you, you need alchohol and get high every fcking day?
post 1673184063 12-20-2022, 02:27 AM
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Originally Posted By ****inator⏩
Never understood why people drink and smoke weed that much...is life that sh*t for you, you need alchohol and get high every fcking day?
yeah, we should be running daygame in the bread aisle instead

fk outta here
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post 1673184093 12-20-2022, 02:29 AM
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Well done, I've ever been much of a drinker myself but have friend that have let it get out of hand, luckily there're older, wiser and happier now!
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post 1673184123 12-20-2022, 02:30 AM
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The main things I've noticed in the last six months of NoAlc are improved performance and results in fitness and cognitive endeavors. I think that's partially due to abstaining from alcohol and partly because, as you said in the OP, you have to do something other than drink.

I do miss the carefree feeling of being drunk sometimes though tbh. EDIT: in after clive
post 1673184163 12-20-2022, 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted By clive⏩
Well done, I've ever been much of a drinker myself but have friend that have let it get out of hand, luckily there're older, wiser and happier now!
yeah but you're drinking breast milk out of a pimp chalice at the moment, so you're not exactly degeneracy antimatter
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post 1673184253 12-20-2022, 02:36 AM
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Also don't you have a headache day after drinking?
post 1673184323 12-20-2022, 02:38 AM
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Originally Posted By TomWanks⏩
The main things I've noticed in the last six months of NoAlc are improved performance and results in fitness and cognitive endeavors. I think that's partially due to abstaining from alcohol and partly because, as you said in the OP, you have to do something other than drink.

I do miss the carefree feeling of being drunk sometimes though tbh. EDIT: in after clive
The feeling of being clearheaded and no hangover/anxiety the next day heavily outweighs the feeling of being drunk.
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post 1673184443 12-20-2022, 02:41 AM
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I’m at 5 weeks no alcohol no nicotine. Feel a lot better other than currently being on zero carbs. Dropped 13lbs so far, just a few more left to be back to my avi pic. Would have been impossible if I continued drinking.
post 1673184753 12-20-2022, 02:54 AM
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Originally Posted By seeker477⏩
I’m at 5 weeks no alcohol no nicotine. Feel a lot better other than currently being on zero carbs. Dropped 13lbs so far, just a few more left to be back to my avi pic. Would have been impossible if I continued drinking.
That's amazing man. I'm down 5-8 lbs I think. Have been eating alot and drinking lots of diet sodas since I quit drinking. I plan on doing 16-8 fasting after the holidays.
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post 1673184793 12-20-2022, 02:55 AM
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Good to hear that. Keep it up!
post 1673185403 12-20-2022, 03:09 AM
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Drinking is toxic
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post 1673185633 12-20-2022, 03:14 AM
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The habbit of consistent use or over indulgence is surely bad for phsycial and mental health. If you can just have a drink or two on occassion I really don't see it as negative, doesn't seem to have a negative effect on me anyway.
post 1673185863 12-20-2022, 03:19 AM
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Drink but don't get drunk

Lol @ endorsing the bbing lifestyle then acting like alcohol is worse for your body
post 1673186343 12-20-2022, 03:36 AM
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Now quit coffee

Being stimulant free is god mode

Constant steady energy levels and clear head
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post 1673186613 12-20-2022, 03:44 AM
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Originally Posted By moosik85⏩
Now quit coffee

Being stimulant free is god mode

Constant steady energy levels and clear head
imagine trying to cut without green tea

brutal
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post 1673188363 12-20-2022, 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted By TomWanks⏩
The main things I've noticed in the last six months of NoAlc are improved performance and results in fitness and cognitive endeavors. I think that's partially due to abstaining from alcohol and partly because, as you said in the OP, you have to do something other than drink.

I do miss the carefree feeling of being drunk sometimes though tbh. EDIT: in after clive
Yeah, brain function has been higher, no cloudy brain, performance and enthusiasm far better, I'm just more present in each moment, no stomach issues, no elevated heart rates, no anxiety. It's a night and day upgrade.
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post 1673188493 12-20-2022, 04:27 AM
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I drink every day. Twice in recent years ago I quit for 3-4 months and NOTHING felt even slightly different
post 1673205813 12-20-2022, 10:59 AM
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I quit about a year ago.

I havent experienced this. What i had done was attach drinking to working and getting stuff done so as soon as I quit drinking, I sort of quit doing stuff too.

When I do stuff, say clean the garage or the like, It is easier sober but nowhere near as fun so I have to push myself to do it. before I would plan it out and look forward to it because it was sort of a party.

Getting my head around that has been the hardest part and I still have yet to do stuff that I loved doing before.
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post 1673205973 12-20-2022, 11:01 AM
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Drink at most 3-4 times a year now in comparison to daily pre 2017 nearly leading to a divorce . Das not it mang
post 1673206143 12-20-2022, 11:03 AM
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Not to chit on your parade, but 2 weeks no booze ain't chit. I've gone over 8 months without the crap, and alcoholcels still call me an alcoholic as an insult.... meanwhile, they're the ones still getting drunk on the weekends deep into their 30's and are on a path to becoming those weirdos who hit the bars in their 50's and 60's.

I don't say any of that to discourage you. That's great that you're quitting. Just saying, get a few months under your belt before you expect anyone to possibly care. Also don't be surprised when others try to cut you down regardless of what you do.
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I probably drink 2 times a week, but when I do I'm usually having 10+ drinks. Really trying to stop all together but that is pretty much the end of social life. Hate how to two are so intertwined for me. Being sober for a while definitely feels amazing, think I'm gonna start today.
post 1673206423 12-20-2022, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted By cjayzzz⏩
I probably drink 2 times a week, but when I do I'm usually having 10+ drinks. Really trying to stop all together but that is pretty much the end of social life. Hate how to two are so intertwined for me. Being sober for a while definitely feels amazing, think I'm gonna start today.
you're gonna be on your deathbed wishing you had gone out less and met fewer gals so you should mos def stop drinking entirely notfknsrs
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Originally Posted By ****inator⏩
Never understood why people drink and smoke weed that much...is life that sh*t for you, you need alchohol and get high every fcking day?
Same reason why people need 8 cups of coffee to function etc
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January will be here soon. I always take January off from booze. It gets old after all the holiday parties, christmas, football and new years.

The bad part is, I likely have a few more in December because I know a dry spell is coming LOL, Ya fook it, I'll take one more
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Originally Posted By clive⏩
Well done, I've ever been much of a drinker myself but have friend that have let it get out of hand, luckily there're older, wiser and happier now!
aw man you're missing out on life if you havn't at some point felt the feeling of being a dependent addict ridden with anxiety and poor coping mechanisms.
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I drink but don't drink enough to get a hangover. That's when it's a problem. Studies have shown drinking has longevity to it, with moderation.
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I find waking up on a day off without a hangover to be an awesome feeling. I drank last weekend, and 6 months prior .
I have no intentions of quitting ,but I’ve certainly slowed down to a few times a year
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