Thread: Dry July; can you do it?

Just wanting to wish you all the best for your dry month.

I'm off line for a week (i can hear those sighs of relief!!) off to Scotland to visit my mum.

So, good luck!!

And a final - glug glug glug aaaah!!!

Originally Posted by Dillinger

I'm back on the train and determined to beat my record of 2 dry days this month.

Other member can use you as a benchmark to make themselves feel good.

Welcome aboard the Dry July Train Exige!

Dill, welcome back, I think.

Originally Posted by patsycat

I'm off line for a week (i can hear those sighs of relief!!) off to Scotland to visit my mum.

Have fun, Pats

As for sleep, slept like a baby last night (no booze). Didn't even wake up when Mr NR took the dog out and got ready for work. Feel great now!

Originally Posted by patsycat

I'm off line for a week (i can hear those sighs of relief!!) off to Scotland to visit my mum.

You know, they do have internet in Scotland, I've been there and seen for myself.

Most are too grippy with their coin to get it installed though.

Originally Posted by Boon Mee

When they get up in the morning, that's as good as they're gonna feel all day... __________________

You meanie! Well, sure I'll be back to the passing out in a month or two...

Originally Posted by November Rain

Originally Posted by Boon Mee

When they get up in the morning, that's as good as they're gonna feel all day... __________________

You meanie! Well, sure I'll be back to the passing out in a month or two...

It's 22 days.... but who's counting!

Think I'll be breaking it today. Had some bad news and getting more and more frustrated. If I manage to get through today without some wine, it'll be a miracle.

Well done Spin and hold on NR ,,

Originally Posted by kingwilly

Dill, welcome back, I think.

hiccup.

Oh well, is there another train in August ?

Nope, August will be wet.

Get back on the Dry July train!

Originally Posted by Spin

been running 5km a day now for about a month

So far my routine has been swim 1500m everyday and run 5km on a Tues/Thurs/Sat but I'm gutted this morning. Woke up with what feels like a sprained ankle after last nights run. It was raining and I remember a small slip but no pain at the time. Bloody annoying.

^ Strap it up and you should be fine with the swimming but not running?

Yeah it should be fine. Hopefully only stops the running for a few days as I was enjoying it.

Done 16 days and was quite chuffed with myself , fucked it up royally last night drinking hot beerlao in savannakhet in Dubious establishments. on the upside all that fruit and veg eating is working, lost 3 kilos, The plan now is to continue drinking COLD beer for the week of and abstain again when i get back to work, will be watching what i eat though, Still got about 17 kilos to shift to get back to my Hansum man status

^ Only the loss of all ones money cancels hansum man status here. Extra kilo's dont seem to enter the equation.

Originally Posted by beerlaodrinker

Done 16 days and was quite chuffed with myself ,

16 days is quite an effort, mate.

As for hot beer, there's a reason I deliberately left the beer in the cupboard vs the fridge... less temptation.

I haven't been running, apart from a couple of games of cricket, so not sure if I've lost any weight or not, suppose I should.

I've lost about 1.5kg in the first week. The Doc has just benched me for 4 days with a sprained ankle though. I was just getting into a good routine too.

Yesterday though I could feel the effects of my Sunday beer session. It added about 10 mins to my swim and 4 mins to my run.

Originally Posted by The Fresh Prince

The Doc has just benched me for 4 days with a sprained ankle though

Then you need to follow PRINCE, Princey

Protection
Rest
Ice
Nsaids
Compression
Elevation.

Originally Posted by kingwilly

Exbeerlaodrinker's thread got me thinking, I drink a bit and carry a bit of weight too, so since today's the 1st of July, gonna give it a go.

No booze for a month.

It can be done, just need a bit of resilience, get through the first weekend and you're well on your way.

spoken by an ex-alcoholic

Dry July is in for another bashing.

Rejoice folks, it's "Get Fucked Friday".

Originally Posted by withnallstoke

Rejoice folks, it's "Get Fucked Friday".

True......

Down at the sailing club, the temptation to have a few shandies and/or sundowners is strong.

Resisted so far!