So I’m doing something i’ve been meaning to do for a while.
Spurred on by some G+ folk doing similar things I’ve given up the demon drink
for July. A month without alcohol shouldn’t be a big deal, the fact that I feel
I ought to mention it suggests I have a relationship with alcohol that is at
least worth examining.
First off, I would say I drink too much, but I wouldn’t
class myself as a ‘problem-drinker’ – who would? But, I do have a drink most
days and would definitely exceed the Doctors advised quota each week. Also, I
think I’ve gotten away from what having a drink can mean....
- A nice glass of something to accompany a meal and enhance the flavours
- A thirst quenching drink after a hard days graft or some exertion or other
- Sampling new flavours and tastes from the vast array of real ales and artisan products
- It’s a lovely summers day and its nice to just sit out
- And, yes, simply to get drunk
Generally speaking, I might do some or all of these things
(though I rarely drink to get drunk anymore) but a lot of the times it’s just
habit, I’m on my way home, I’m passing the pub I may as well pop in for a
couple and see if there’s anyone about.
So one of the things I’d like to achieve from taking a break
is to re-examine my relationship with booze and break the habitual nature of my
drinking. I’m hoping for some fringe benefits too in the month to come:
- I hope to lose a little weight (I’m 207 lbs at time of writing)
- Save some money (£3.30 a pint soon adds up)
- Free some time, all those popping in for an hour moments make a lot of moments –I’ve books to read, DIY to do, bikes to ride etc. etc.
- Get fitter – the run in to work this morning felt that little bit easier (a full day in ...) – time to up pace, distance or both on foot and bike
I’ll update here weekly, if nothing else, just for my own sanity
Lunch
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