16 Nov 07
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Originally posted by BlackpoolmadI have been a heavy drinker for quite a few periods in my life, the worst being merchant navy for 6 months, working in Germany for 2 years and when I first came to London for 6 months when I was drinking more than 120 units a week. For the past 2 years I have been drinking about 80-100 units a week (I bottle vodka, 6 bottles wine and a few beers in the house not counting what I drink when going out). But its time to stop now and be sensible, the crazy thing is I cycle, work out on the punchbag and jog every weekday to keep fit, yet have been drinking this poison too, madness I know.
I've actually increased my booze to 60 units a week.
16 Nov 07
Originally posted by stevetoddI'm dieting, so I can't really afford the extra calories😞:'(
Is anyone else currently cutting down on drinking as I am? I've just done 3 weeks now keeping down to the recommended 21 units per week (as in the UK, that's about 10.5 pints beer or 2 bottles of wine)
16 Nov 07
Originally posted by duecerHope you lose what you want before xams as I guess it will be harder to stick to your diet then. I am going to allow myself a bit of slack over xmas/new year on the drinking though. How is your diet going? what have you lost and what was your original target loss?
I'm dieting, so I can't really afford the extra calories😞:'(
16 Nov 07
Originally posted by stevetoddI live off of candy and booze. If I take one of those away, I might die.
Is anyone else currently cutting down on drinking as I am? I've just done 3 weeks now keeping down to the recommended 21 units per week (as in the UK, that's about 10.5 pints beer or 2 bottles of wine)
16 Nov 07
Originally posted by stevetoddI've lost 35lbs. another 30 to go😏
Hope you lose what you want before xams as I guess it will be harder to stick to your diet then. I am going to allow myself a bit of slack over xmas/new year on the drinking though. How is your diet going? what have you lost and what was your original target loss?
16 Nov 07
The post that was quoted here has been removedWell thats where I am now, I'm 49 and have been a heavy drinker all my life so it's time to cut back. It wasn't so long ago that 28 units was the rec'd limit, so I agree these limits are not set in stone, but I think my liver needs a rest, maybe after 6 months or so I will let it creep back up to 30ish, but hopefully never to the good (bad) old days level.
16 Nov 07
Originally posted by stevetoddI quit completely 6 weeks ago, lost 20 pounds without even trying. Feel terrific.
Is anyone else currently cutting down on drinking as I am? I've just done 3 weeks now keeping down to the recommended 21 units per week (as in the UK, that's about 10.5 pints beer or 2 bottles of wine)
