Sober October

[nothingshocking]

Week 1 successfully in the books boyos. Didn't have a drink, the first few days were fine. Weds/Thurs felt like having a drink after work but didn't. Last night I had my son, and we went to Bass Pro shop to pick up a fishing license and some gear, then burgers and a movie. The night was over before I even thought about it. We'll see what the next week brings. Sleep is much improved.

Didn't lose a lb, but that's not the goal, just thought it would be a by-product. I've been pigging out on smokehouse almonds at work though, so that's probably the reason.

Good luck week 2 to all the sober october boys.

[Legz422]

One week in and doing great. I'm also on day 4 of a 5 day fast.

[miscallday12]

One week in and doing great. I'm also on day 4 of a 5 day fast.

Wow congratz on the fast. It's been on my to-do list for a while but have a hard time starting it.

[Legz422]

Wow congratz on the fast. It's been on my to-do list for a while but have a hard time starting it.

Thanks! It's not easy but if you want to do it you just have to decide on a day and start it. I'd recommend doing keto a few days prior. It'll make the first couple days easier.

[miscallday12]

Thanks! It's not easy but if you want to do it you just have to decide on a day and start it. I'd recommend doing keto a few days prior. It'll make the first couple days easier.

thx 4 da tipz

[Rawhhh]

Nice

[Rawhhh]

Niceeeee

[ripinside]

why sober?

[Visel]

Wasn't gonna post an update for a few days minimum but this thread was poppin'.

Down 7 pounds compared to October 1st. Weighed in at 164.0 lbs this AM.



2 days ago 10/6 I was really busy with work and kinda forgot to eat a lot. Think I was 700-800 Cals short of my Calories per day. Calling the day 100% cuz my Caloric goal really is a deficit anyways.

Yesterday 10/7 I actually woke up really late and skipped the gym cuz of it. Under ate by like 300-400 Calories unintentionally again, got busy with stuff/work.

Today I'm going good too.

I think my weight loss is attributed to undereating a bit more than intended, water weight, consistent exercise, etc. I'll say I do feel a bit weaker/tired, but I'm eating closer to my Caloric number tonight.

[pengh]

Props to you guys. I got way too many events this month including a golf trip.... NFL/NCAA every weekend. Uggg.... ill do the one in January

Good luck

[PrimarisIn]

late in on sober october

[nothingshocking]

late in on sober october

Dasit mane

[itmaybeover]

Checking in

Was not going to participate in this but for some reason I decided to go on nofap this month. 9 days in feeling good

[Adam16121]

In. I’m at a bit over a week, and my weight has been dropping almost every day. I’m sure a lot of it was bloat, but some is definitely fat, as I was getting about half of my calories from alcohol. For some reason, I’m not as hungry anymore either. Looking forward to the end result of this.

[miscallday12]

Going strong, still eating like a fat fuker but feel good otherwise.

[Visel]

In. I’m at a bit over a week, and my weight has been dropping almost every day. I’m sure a lot of it was bloat, but some is definitely fat, as I was getting about half of my calories from alcohol. For some reason, I’m not as hungry anymore either. Looking forward to the end result of this.

Going strong, still eating like a fat fuker but feel good otherwise.

Although I am still watching my Calories, I've found that I can eat more junk food now while still getting full and achieving a deficit. Definitely a major perk of eliminating alcohol from your diet.

I weighed in at 164.2 lbs this morning 10/10, compared to 171.0 lbs from 10/01.

[miscallday12]

Although I am still watching my Calories, I've found that I can eat more junk food now while still getting full and achieving a deficit. Definitely a major perk of eliminating alcohol from your diet.

I weighed in at 164.2 lbs this morning 10/10, compared to 171.0 lbs from 10/01.

alcohol is poison

[ScramFranklin]

So far so good. Have actually been trying to stop for a while. 16 days down this run. And have averaged just under once a week for the last 7 weeks.

Brb Sleeping better.
Brb less depressed and anxious
Brb improved blood pressure
Brb not as lazy during the day and don’t feel like I want to die
Brb making better habits

Brb I know it will take months to feel the full positive effects
Brb brbbrb

[Visel]

Fell off a little on some of the goals, but not everything, still avoiding alcohol and tobacco successfully at least.



Monday was close to perfect, I struggle with the idea of fapping once a week clearly, and Uber Eats / takeout is more tempting than what I've got going on in the kitchen. Still meeting Caloric goals though.
Tuesday I had to work lots of overtime, this wrecked my sleep schedule and I missed the gym.
Today on Wednesday I woke up 3-4 hours later than I wanted to, so the gym won't happen. I will possibly get restaurant food again.

I'm at 164.4 lbs both yesterday and today. Hoping next week (10/17ish) I'll be a little closer to the 160 mark. And then the rest of the month I'm hoping to slowly get towards 155.

Cutting out alcohol, sticking to a deficit, and working out, makes quick gains that first week, in part due to water weight. Things get more gradual afterwards.

I do miss drinking every now and then. But this is partially because it gets me to go out and do something at a bar or venue. I bought a "Sober October" T-shirt that I plan to wear at a bar this weekend while watching NFL/MMA, I won't be drinking and people who I know that like to encourage drinks at those things will hopefully get the message lol.

So far so good. Have actually been trying to stop for a while. 16 days down this run. And have averaged just under once a week for the last 7 weeks.

Brb Sleeping better.
Brb less depressed and anxious
Brb improved blood pressure
Brb not as lazy during the day and don’t feel like I want to die
Brb making better habits

Brb I know it will take months to feel the full positive effects
Brb brbbrb

I'm enjoying the obvious lack of hangovers, saving some money, ease of reaching Caloric goals. Weed has been something to help distract me at the cost of zero Calories.

I haven't decided how I'm going to approach November. Probably gonna set a limit of a number of drinks and/or type of drinks per drinking day, and solely drink once a week regardless of the agenda or activities (IE: if homies are planning a get together on a Saturday, and I want to drink Friday, then I'll skip Friday).

[Legz422]

I'm doing great and the cravings for sugar are dropping off a lot.

Great job to everyone that's still going and making positive lifestyle changes!

[sfgiants13]

Sitting on a plane in first class to Amsterdam…sober. Not gonna lie it’s kind of depressing. I used to get absolutely loaded every single flight.

[Lefticle]

Good luck brahs! I won't be doing it this month as I have a bunch of events including bachelor party, sister's wedding, and some other stuff.

Godspeed sober brahs

[Visel]

Good luck brahs! I won't be doing it this month as I have a bunch of events including bachelor party, sister's wedding, and some other stuff.

Godspeed sober brahs

Sounds to me like you could do Sober October, and exclude 3-5 days for those events, and then add 3-5 days to being sober on November. No excuses!

[pengh]

Sounds to me like you could do Sober October, and exclude 3-5 days for those events, and then add 3-5 days to being sober on November. No excuses!

Feelsbad.jpeg.

[ScramFranklin]

Fell off a little on some of the goals, but not everything, still avoiding alcohol and tobacco successfully at least.



Monday was close to perfect, I struggle with the idea of fapping once a week clearly, and Uber Eats / takeout is more tempting than what I've got going on in the kitchen. Still meeting Caloric goals though.
Tuesday I had to work lots of overtime, this wrecked my sleep schedule and I missed the gym.
Today on Wednesday I woke up 3-4 hours later than I wanted to, so the gym won't happen. I will possibly get restaurant food again.

I'm at 164.4 lbs both yesterday and today. Hoping next week (10/17ish) I'll be a little closer to the 160 mark. And then the rest of the month I'm hoping to slowly get towards 155.

Cutting out alcohol, sticking to a deficit, and working out, makes quick gains that first week, in part due to water weight. Things get more gradual afterwards.

I do miss drinking every now and then. But this is partially because it gets me to go out and do something at a bar or venue. I bought a "Sober October" T-shirt that I plan to wear at a bar this weekend while watching NFL/MMA, I won't be drinking and people who I know that like to encourage drinks at those things will hopefully get the message lol.





I'm enjoying the obvious lack of hangovers, saving some money, ease of reaching Caloric goals. Weed has been something to help distract me at the cost of zero Calories.

I haven't decided how I'm going to approach November. Probably gonna set a limit of a number of drinks and/or type of drinks per drinking day, and solely drink once a week regardless of the agenda or activities (IE: if homies are planning a get together on a Saturday, and I want to drink Friday, then I'll skip Friday).

Check out the Andrew huberman podcast on alcohol. You might want to keep it less than once a week…

[ScramFranklin]

I'm doing great and the cravings for sugar are dropping off a lot.

Great job to everyone that's still going and making positive lifestyle changes!

Lmao first 2.5 weeks I have eaten desert pretty much every night. Trying to consciously cut back now

[Visel]

Check out the Andrew huberman podcast on alcohol. You might want to keep it less than once a week…

Thanks for the tip, I sat and multi-task-watched about 85% of it. Very interesting stuff. So even if you are a low-moderate drinker - 1-2 drinks a day, or 7-14 a week, including even if you solely drink your 7-14 in a single day or over any combination of # of days in a given week, you will receive tangible negative impacts to your body and brain.

Maybe the ideal instead is to drink your 7-14 over a course of a 2 weeks period, instead of 1 week. Though it's optimal to drink zero.

[miscallday12]

alcohol is poison

Literally started drinking a couple hours after I posted dis lmao. Jerked off too fml.

I'm out smh...

[Ratfish]

Literally started drinking a couple hours after I posted dis lmao. Jerked off too fml.

I'm out smh...

brutal

[Visel]

Literally started drinking a couple hours after I posted dis lmao. Jerked off too fml.

I'm out smh...

Make up for it by starting again tomorrow, then also abstain for 1 week into November.