Day 3 of Dry January. Tough day. Spent a lot of time finding things to fill up the routine of cracking open a beer. Hopefully, getting back to work will make things way easier, although coming home and seeing Bud Light in the fridge reminded me of why I'm doing this: No desire whatsoever to open one of those. Also found a six pack of New Belgium Fat Tire, which I hid in a cabinet, and a shot bottle of Rum Chata, which also got stored away. Feeling cranky and edgy. Drank decaf coffee and Sprite Zero.
Fast forward to Day 7: feeling pretty good. I've notice a marked decrease in my sinus conjestion, especially at night. I still have pangs when I think about going home after a long day of work and cracking one open, but my compensation behaviors are beginning to override the urges. Got home last night after about 12 hours at work and didn't even think about a beer until I had been there for about an hour. Sprite Zero is a good substitute!! I at least already feel healthier and I know I'm doing a good thing. I won't have any problem with the next three weeks. The real challenge will come in February 1: will I even begin drinking again?
Day 18: While I keep getting the urge to grab a beer, I find that drinking water or a ginger ale soothes the urge adequately. I've lost a few pounds, my mood is more even, and I'm thinking clearer, but more importantly, I like my body and attitude now that they are temporary sober. And I proven to myself that I can go without. On the downside, my gut seems to be reacting to milk in a weird; it's almost like I've become lactose intolerant. Drank a mocha, a cup of chai tea, and ate a owl of cereal and they all gave me intestinal discomfort. Oh well.
Now that the end is in sight, it's kinda like I don't want it to come. This has been a good experience, and I know I'll be able to do a better job of moderating my drinking.
Day 18: While I keep getting the urge to grab a beer, I find that drinking water or a ginger ale soothes the urge adequately. I've lost a few pounds, my mood is more even, and I'm thinking clearer, but more importantly, I like my body and attitude now that they are temporary sober. And I proven to myself that I can go without. On the downside, my gut seems to be reacting to milk in a weird; it's almost like I've become lactose intolerant. Drank a mocha, a cup of chai tea, and ate a owl of cereal and they all gave me intestinal discomfort. Oh well.
Now that the end is in sight, it's kinda like I don't want it to come. This has been a good experience, and I know I'll be able to do a better job of moderating my drinking.
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