How many are considering Dry January?

It's not a bad idea to give your liver a break. Plus, dry January can be great for self-control. I observe "dry Mondays" all year long. 52 abstinses days.
No Monday drinking unless it is holiday, birthday or vacation.
if the holiday falls on Monday, you make up on Tuesday.

 

Have been pretty much off beer since mid October due to bilateral knee replacement. I abstain during lent, so mid January to mid February will be my last chance until April. Can't miss Nugget Nectar time!!!

 

I've only had beer 2 days in the last 2 weeks, and have decided to go until at least 2026 (only another week from here) before my next one. And, that'll only be if I feel like having one, not having one just to have one.

 

I answered maybe. For the last 15 years it's been two 16 oz 8%ers a day without fail. Since the fall I've been abstaining a few days a week or more -- especially if I'm home doing nothing special. When I do drink at home - I'm consuming more ~5% beers and home-brews than in the past. When we go out I feel like I'm more likely to binge a bit which I need to address. I really miss the beers but I also love feeling of reduced consumption.

 

Nah but I’m sure we’ll hear ALL about it from everyone who is.

 

I will be doing dry January...again. For me its a good reset. Nothing but positives for me ans when you do start enjoying again you appreciate it

Well Said.

 

You opened a thread about it.

you ok, bro?

 

Cool story, Hansel.

 

I've cut down on my beer consumption in general, down to 2 or 3 a week, because I wanted to lose some weight. That, and a careful avoidance of the usual snacks, has worked quite well--not that I wanted to cut the beer! Going completely dry for just one month, and then going back to drinking a lot, seems counter-productive.

 

It's game on for me, per my girlfriend's request. I am not looking forward to it, but let's just say that I am getting my steps in before the end of the year.

 

I've considered it, decided no.

 

I'm going to try it again. Had a full physical with blood work mid December and everything is fine. But I'm being evaluated in January for knee replacements and I think it would help my recovery if I can lose some weight.

 

Nope. Not gonna do it. Wouldn't be prudent.

 

My reset every year is 40+ days of lent.. Give up drinks, meat , and fried foods... Been doing it for 25 years.. Lose 12 ro 15 lbs...

 

I plan to take a few weeks off from early February until early March, when I have my annual physical. I'll want/need to drop a few pounds but get back in action for St. Pat's Day.

 

Does that mean you're Gretel?

 

Thought about it, laughed and forgot about it.