For some reason this is way easier than last year. I love all the mocktail choices and I think starting in February I will only save wine for a special occasion or if I’m out to dinner on a weekend which isn’t all that often these days as we tend to eat more at home but just one glass with dinner if I do go out. I’m cutting out the “I had a bad day at work/kids are driving me crazy” glass or 3 of wine at home and just sticking with my mocktails. It’s not like I’m getting a buzz or feeling good about it anyway. The mocktail still hits the spot because all I want to do is treat myself and that gets it done.

Anonymous wrote:There are so many sober living instagram accounts out there. Inspiring things to help. I love the before and after pictures. I really hope I’m not too late too reverse damage to my skin and face (44).

What damage do you see?

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Anonymous wrote:My substitutes are kombucha, adaptogen seltzer with magnesium for “calm” and lemon ginger tea. I was in a crap mood and tried one of those athletic non alcohol beers a hazy ipa and it kinda scratched an itch, although I’m more of a wine person.

Try “spring in a bottle” by Wolffer. It tastes exactly like rose.

Is rose a flavor people like? I never have. Smell is great, though!

Rose with an aigu over the "e" as in pink wine. Not rose like the flower.

Thank you! That makes so much more sense.

Anonymous wrote:I’m two weeks in and I haven’t noticed any benefits. My sleep continues to be uneven, my weight hasn’t changed but maybe there are some internal benefits that I can’t see. I’m happy that I didn’t experience any withdrawal and that I’ve made it through two weeks but it has not been a life altering experience! I think I will be better off just having 2-3 dry days a week come February 1st.

Honestly I didn't notice any weight loss until about 90 days in. At six months I was down 5 pounds.

Anonymous wrote:I’m two weeks in and I haven’t noticed any benefits. My sleep continues to be uneven, my weight hasn’t changed but maybe there are some internal benefits that I can’t see. I’m happy that I didn’t experience any withdrawal and that I’ve made it through two weeks but it has not been a life altering experience! I think I will be better off just having 2-3 dry days a week come February 1st.

The naked mind experiment says it’s takes 2 weeks to get mist benefits and 30 days to really notice.

I am about the same weight now from before Christmas and 2 weeks so far has helped with that.

Anonymous wrote:I’m two weeks in and I haven’t noticed any benefits. My sleep continues to be uneven, my weight hasn’t changed but maybe there are some internal benefits that I can’t see. I’m happy that I didn’t experience any withdrawal and that I’ve made it through two weeks but it has not been a life altering experience! I think I will be better off just having 2-3 dry days a week come February 1st.

Google thx myriad studies linking drinking to cancer. Maybe you’ll rethink your plan to continue drinking.

I’m two weeks in and I haven’t noticed any benefits. My sleep continues to be uneven, my weight hasn’t changed but maybe there are some internal benefits that I can’t see. I’m happy that I didn’t experience any withdrawal and that I’ve made it through two weeks but it has not been a life altering experience! I think I will be better off just having 2-3 dry days a week come February 1st.

There are so many sober living instagram accounts out there. Inspiring things to help. I love the before and after pictures. I really hope I’m not too late too reverse damage to my skin and face (44).

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Anonymous wrote:My substitutes are kombucha, adaptogen seltzer with magnesium for “calm” and lemon ginger tea. I was in a crap mood and tried one of those athletic non alcohol beers a hazy ipa and it kinda scratched an itch, although I’m more of a wine person.

Try “spring in a bottle” by Wolffer. It tastes exactly like rose.

+1. I'm the OP and I LOVE this stuff.

Anonymous wrote:I really like Tost! The rose-ay version. I put it in a champagne glass to feel fancy and it hits the spot. Has a great taste without being too sweet and almost tastes like the real thing. I’m usually a chard person and was tempted to try Fre wine but I’d rather just have a little cake bubbly rather than a chard knock off and will hold out for the real thing for a special occasion.

I’ve tried Fre before and it is terrible, do not recommend.

Meant to say fake not cake

I really like Tost! The rose-ay version. I put it in a champagne glass to feel fancy and it hits the spot. Has a great taste without being too sweet and almost tastes like the real thing. I’m usually a chard person and was tempted to try Fre wine but I’d rather just have a little cake bubbly rather than a chard knock off and will hold out for the real thing for a special occasion.

Loving all the substitutes! I never drink pop so I bought some Diet Coke last weekend as a treat and that was nice. I still feel like I should just be drinking water, but I’m (still) telling myself it’s healthier than alcohol lol.

I also like the ‘play it forward’. I haaate feeling hungover and even 2 drinks affect my sleep negatively. And I really really like my sleep.

Anonymous wrote:What is everyone up to prepping for the weekend? Have you been using a "substitute"? Flavored soda water? Mocktails?

I think I already posted in this thread, but I’ve been drinking Fever Tree light tonic with lime. It really is delicious to me. When I did this last January, I found that drinking flavored seltzer in a wine glass did the trick. Something about the wine glass itself made it satisfying enough for me.

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Anonymous wrote:My substitutes are kombucha, adaptogen seltzer with magnesium for “calm” and lemon ginger tea. I was in a crap mood and tried one of those athletic non alcohol beers a hazy ipa and it kinda scratched an itch, although I’m more of a wine person.

Try “spring in a bottle” by Wolffer. It tastes exactly like rose.

Is rose a flavor people like? I never have. Smell is great, though!

Rose with an aigu over the "e" as in pink wine. Not rose like the flower.