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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Maybe we need to rebrand this from Dry January which sounds like we're starving ourselves to something like January Reset or Conscious January. I have gotten way too used to having wine whenever I feel like it and even though I'm not a heavy a drinker, even just one glass of wine disrupts my sleep, makes me feel bloated. and forget about two--then comes the headache and the anxiety.  After indulging throughout the holidays where I was having a glass or two nearly every night at parties, gatherings, or just because, etc. I decided to use January to "dry out" but also to think about my choices.

I did have a glass out at dinner (and a post dinner cocktail) with my husband last weekend only because we hardly ever get a chance to go out ourselves and this felt like a real treat. Had I had wine throughout the month at my leisure, this wouldn't have felt as special. and I made sure to drink plenty of water and space out my two drinks so I could truly enjoy and savor them and that helped too. so that is my intention for the remainder of the year. Wine (or any alcohol) is a special treat, only to be enjoyed on occasion  at a special event or if at home, then just that one special time. It's not a weekly indulgence and when I do feel the urge to pour that glass because my kids have been annoying or I'm feeling stressed out, I do try to remind myself of the consequences and that does seem to help and has helped throughout this reset.  [/quote]

You do you.  The idea for me of dry January is to not allow a pass for anything.  And to make sure I could.  I would be worried (for me, not you) if I could not make it through.  [/quote]

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