Alcohol free to 20/12/2012

[shyumu]

The lbs have been creeping back on so I've decided to go alcohol free until 20/12/2012... (drinking again on Friday 21st Dec).  Then I can hit Spring 2013 slimmer and fitter without having to make New Year resolutions, and without having to be moderate over Christmas.  If I lose some weight between now and then I can enjoy the festive period guilt free.

Booze is the biggest source of extra belly for me.  And actually, when I'm off the booze I tend to take a bit more care on my diet too.

Would anyone else like to pledge to go alcohol free 'til 20/12/2012 with me?  A bit of mutual support might be helpful for all concerned.
/shyumu.

(edit to keep the pledge list live)

Pledged to be "Alcohol free until 20/12/2012":
shyumu
hellymedic _{(with special request for leave to have a drink on the AUK knees up)}
Charlotte
Kim
Jurek
AwfulQuiet
Lindagordinho
daeno
Jules
Butterfly
DrMekon
Gus - possibly up for a hero award going alcohol free at a mate's 18th B'day party. Wow.
yleeg
boabacca
loadsabikes
regulator

Experienced support from:
clarion^expert
Aunty Helen^expert
Toady^expert
ferret^expert
Why1040^expert


Not making it worse for us:
Julian
Eccentrica Gallumbits

Secretly hoping it doesn't make us faster (but still being supportive):
Peter

Best hopes and wishes for your staying power between now and 20/12/2012

[hellymedic]

I thought you meant a local bike shop but I never thought they crept!
I'm nearly teetotal anyway and since I now have Diet Pepsi with my bimonthly Wetherspoon's outings rather than cider, I'm probably alcohol-free anyway.

I could pledge to persist 'cos I'm alcohol-free anyway now!

[shyumu]

I thought you meant a local bike shop but I never thought they crept!
I'm nearly teetotal anyway and since I now have Diet Pepsi with my bimonthly Wetherspoon's outings rather than cider, I'm probably alcohol-free anyway.

I could pledge to persist 'cos I'm alcohol-free anyway now!

Woo hoo!  That's two of us.

[Charlotte]

Aw, all right then - count me in...

[Jurek]

Aw, all right then - count me in...

That'll be a struggle for you, won't it?

[shyumu]

A temporary temperance trio!

[Kim]

Aw, all right then - count me in...

+1 

Seriously, good luck!

[shyumu]

Aw, all right then - count me in...

+1 

Seriously, good luck!

My late night posts from overseas are going to be a lot less embarrassing for a while.  Four, four, ah-ah-ahh.

[Jurek]

Aw, all right then - count me in...

+1 

Seriously, good luck!

^And that.

[shyumu]

Five go alcohol free!

[Kim]

With lashings of ginger beer?

[shyumu]

With lashings of:
ginger beer and...
ginger and cinnamon tea
espresso
slimline tonic
ginger ale
limonata
sparkling water
fresh apple juice
fresh OJ with "bits"
smoothies
... these are what I've found helped in the past.  Any suggestions for a sharp taste sensation?  Something to drink in the pub which you can quaff, doesn't taste rubbish and ideally won't give you a sugar rush.

[Marco Stefano]

Orange juice & tonic water?

[shyumu]

Sounds good - are you in?

[clarion]

Aw, all right then - count me in...

+1 

Seriously, good luck!

You've convinced me.  I'm in.  I've just had a short run-up since 1985 to get my eye in

[Auntie Helen]

I'm in.

Having had four alcoholic drinks in 41 years I may find it a challenge...

[Toady]

I'd join too.  But seeing that I've been TT for about 4 years now it would be a bit of an empty gesture.  Maybe I should give up Eccles Cakes instead.

er

No.  Never.

[Ewan Houzami]

I'd join too.  But seeing that I've been TT for about 4 years now it would be a bit of an empty gesture.  Maybe I should give up Eccles Cakes instead.

Nice to know I'm not alone.

[ferret]

well I've been tee total for the last 2 years, well ok I did have a couple of blips 3 or 4 times, but I have just discovered Bavaria original, same size can as coke,
to me it tastes fantastic and it is really refreshing and the best bit it costs around 2 quid for 6 cans, I don't think I'll ever go back on the booze, not sure on the calories but it might just help you stay on the straight and narrow

[shyumu]

Haaaaaannng on a second.  Is everyone here already alcohol free?

[Julian]

I'm not.

But with the party season approaching I'm not planning to be either, so I'm not much help to your thread!  I can do silent support though.

[shyumu]

Haaaaaannng on a second.  Is everyone here already alcohol free?

I had three pints tonight (hey, I'm on holiday!)

But yeah, go on, I'll join you!

Super!  It's a temporary temperance movement.  Banking weight loss ahead of Christmas rather than trying to lose it in Spring - and hopefully making Spring cycling lighter and easier.

Glad you're in.

[shyumu]

I'm not.

But with the party season approaching I'm not planning to be either, so I'm not much help to your thread!  I can do silent support though.

ie - not continuously offer us drinks...  your support is deeply appreciated.  Or perhaps we'll take a rain-check and accept beers on the 21st December.

[Peter]

I'm not totally alcohol-free but very close to it; close enough not to make a resolution!  But I wish you luck, although I'm not completely happy about a plan the secret basis of which is to make you faster......

[shyumu]

I'm not totally alcohol-free but very close to it; close enough not to make a resolution!  But I wish you luck, although I'm not completely happy about a plan the secret basis of which is to make you faster......

I can do downhills fast due to the keg of ale under my jersey.  I'm interested in getting up hill faster instead.