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re: Anyone here decide to cut alcohol from your life for health reasons?

Posted on 9/10/18 at 8:43 pm to
Posted by Tiger Ryno
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Posted on 9/10/18 at 8:43 pm to
Not that much.
Posted by GRTiger
On a roof eating alligator pie
Member since Dec 2008
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Posted on 9/10/18 at 8:46 pm to
No. Hope this helps.
Posted by MotorBoater
Hammond
Member since Sep 2010
1720 posts
Posted on 9/10/18 at 8:56 pm to
I don’t think I care to completely stop drinking but I definitely need to cut back. So much of what I do feels better with a cold beer. Tailgating, yard work, BBQing, fishing, etc. But I need to cut back on the weeknight nightcaps.
Posted by dsides
Member since Jan 2013
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Posted on 9/10/18 at 9:11 pm to
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Posted by p&g
Dixie
Member since Jun 2005
12995 posts
Posted on 9/10/18 at 10:21 pm to
How about you degenerates learn some moderation.

You can certainly Enjoy beer or wine or whiskey without getting fat lazy and hungover


It’s called having 1-2 vs 10.
Geees
Posted by Tigahs24Seven
Charlie Kirk's America
Member since Nov 2007
15174 posts
Posted on 9/10/18 at 10:35 pm to
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Exact same story here..it is amazing how offended some people get when you say you don't drink....they say "never?"..I say "nope". They make a goofy face and say.."that's OK, good for you"...it's funny that it seems so confusing and disturbing.
Posted by dandan
Member since Nov 2007
5104 posts
Posted on 9/10/18 at 10:57 pm to
Just took a break this year. Benefits were amazing. I highly recommend trying a 3 or 6 month break if you are considering it.

Posted by bayoumuscle21
St. George
Member since Jan 2012
5067 posts
Posted on 9/11/18 at 5:06 am to
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quit cold turkey for health reasons. Well, not just cold turkey but all kinds of processed sandwich meat. I haven't tried quitting alcohol though. I really like it.


Only vegans eat turkey that isn't fried
Posted by fishfighter
RIP
Member since Apr 2008
40026 posts
Posted on 9/11/18 at 6:01 am to
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Anyone here decide to cut alcohol from your life for health reasons?


Didn't decide, but was told to. Went about 7 years without drinking. Heart Failure is a bitch. My EF was down to 10-15%. EF now is at 20%. I started back drinking a little over 2 years ago. More so in the last year to the point that I cope a very good buzz about every two days or so. I just don't care that much anymore.
Posted by SteveLSU35
Shreveport
Member since Mar 2004
15096 posts
Posted on 9/11/18 at 8:29 am to
I’m 35 and have esophageal motility disorder from horrible reflux I had from the age of 15-25. My college years the amount of drinking, late night eating, and crappy diet really caused the most damage. My doctor told me I’m now a one drink a week guy, but I’ve gone a few weeks without drinking. I’ve had my one regular sized bourbon during the LSU games, but no crazy foods with it.
Posted by LSU Coyote
Member since Sep 2007
56968 posts
Posted on 9/11/18 at 8:31 am to
Never enjoyed drinking. Might drink 1 beer a year. Also haven't drank yet this year.

My issue are uppers. Simply because they enhance things I enjoy like reading, gaming and wood working.
This post was edited on 9/11/18 at 8:32 am
Posted by BoogaBear
Member since Jul 2013
7476 posts
Posted on 9/11/18 at 8:35 am to
I did quite the opposite.

I changed my food intake so I could enjoy beer without getting fat. Cut out carbs, way lower on the portions, etc.

Dropped 30 lbs and I drink every day and I feel much better.
Posted by ctiger69
Member since May 2005
31030 posts
Posted on 9/11/18 at 9:04 am to
I know a tall woman, 6 foot, who drank a bottle of wine every night. She said it was only four glasses. Anyways, she complained about all of the weight she was gaining. She stopped all alcohol cold turkey and has lost a lot of weight without changing her diet or the amount she exercises.
Posted by Hacker
19th Hole
Member since Jan 2009
3251 posts
Posted on 9/11/18 at 9:43 am to
I went through a time period after my divorce were I was drinking a ton. I would get home from work and couldn't take the empty house so I would go sit at a bar or restaurant for dinner and drink and eat. The problem is once I get so many drinks in there is no stopping me and the next thing I knew it was 2am on a Tuesday and I was ubering home.

I grew up playing sports and have always been very active. I love to play golf, hunt, and fish which all of those things usually involve drinking. I rededicated myself to fitness and have even signed up for Tough Mudders and Savage races. Things that you must train for. It gave me something else to dedicate my time to.

When I play golf now I usually walk so it deters me from having a cooler full of beer in the cart.
Posted by Tiger Ryno
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Member since Feb 2007
108717 posts
Posted on 11/7/18 at 10:02 pm to
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Did it 6 years ago. Best decision of my life. You will feel much better! It will continue to improve for 6-12 months. Good luck and Godspeed!


Well about a month ago I took the plunge. This Sunday it will have been 5 weeks since my last drink.

So far my health has improved. Lost 10 lbs without any dietary changes or serious increases in excersice. Feel much better when waking up (this took about 2 weeks). Mental health is noticeably better and I find I'm enjoying the real things on life much more.

The 1st 2 weeks were rough with anxiety but after that it's been easy. I don't have any plans to pick up a drink at this point but not making any pronouncements.

I encourage anyone considering this to take a 30 day challenge. Give yourself a month and see how you feel.
Posted by olgoi khorkhoi
priapism survivor
Member since May 2011
17054 posts
Posted on 11/7/18 at 11:07 pm to
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Anyone cut the chord? Did you notice health improvement?



I cut the cord and I stopped waking up in a cage with blood on my shirt. Healthier? Probably.
Posted by mailman
Houston
Member since Jul 2009
6143 posts
Posted on 11/7/18 at 11:16 pm to
It gets old sometimes, i dont drink often but when i partake its cases a weekend. Mardi gras in nola is brutal
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
106035 posts
Posted on 11/7/18 at 11:20 pm to
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I've never been an alcoholic, so my light intake doesn't negatively affect my health in any meaningful way.






I've gotten to the point that one or two drinks makes me feel like shite the next day. Just not worth it.
Posted by Hawgnsincebirth55
Gods country
Member since Sep 2016
18638 posts
Posted on 11/7/18 at 11:23 pm to
I'd rather die
Posted by Freauxzen
Washington
Member since Feb 2006
38880 posts
Posted on 11/7/18 at 11:33 pm to
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I quit beer a few years ago. It was tough. I really enjoy IPAs. But I do still drink red wine and bourbon. Both are very low in carbs.




This. I drink an occasional beer, but probably less than 1/month.

Mostly wine during the week, cocktails on the weekend. Unless I'm traveling for work.
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