At this exact time 2 years ago, I made my first attempt to cut back (I remember because it was Cinco de Mayo), and ironically, a total stop is easier than trying to drink less.
I expected to have some withdrawal, but have had no problems the first week. No cravings even! Actually, I’ve been spectacularly productive. Filling up the time with stuff that needs done makes it easy to take your mind off drinking.
Good luck to everybody out there in the cloud attempting this goal.
May 03, 12:33PM PDT | 2 cheers | 1 comment
calorie count
2 months ago
I found a WikiHow guide on how to gain weight.
I weigh 161 pounds (11.5 stones) and to maintain my weight, I should be eating 2000 calories a day. To gain weight, it should be 2500 cal/day.
Apr 26, 09:23PM PDT | 0 comments
I just recently starting coming back to this website, and realized I haven’t done anything this year towards my goals and 2009 is already 1/3 over. This one is a constant source of guilt and takes time away from doing the other goals. The timing is perfect to commit to this now.
I’ve made attempts since the beginning of 2007 to stop and have had success – last year not drinking for 3+ months. This year I (of course) tried after New Years and again for Lent, but failed both times. But it’s never been a long-term commitment.
The reason I haven’t stopped is probably because I don’t get hangovers and I haven’t hit rock bottom, but it is shocking that some behavior is accepted. But I do feel guilty about my drinking – I know I am addicted and have problems stopping once started.
Drinking has no benefit. It’s done far too often out of boredom and simply wastes my free time. I’m not going to die regretting that I wasted any moment, wishing time back. Nobody ever regretted NOT drinking that beer.
It undermines my self-confidence and I worry about the long term cost of the abuse to my brain. And an extra 900-1500 calories/night is making my midsection balloon.
It’s been an awfully long time since I’ve taken this goal seriously, but I feel ready now.
Apr 26, 07:52PM PDT | 2 cheers | 2 comments
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