Stopped drinking

[jackhammer]

This is the best thing Ive doon, I some how became a daily drinker even during cycles. I has never a heavey drinker but I did like the dulling effect it has, but it has cought up to me. Im 31 and have been drinking and smoking weed since my college days. I did'nt think I was hurting my workouts too much, But I think it was. Its been about 6 weeks now and thats the longest Ive gone since high school age, I normally didnt go more than a day with out. Now Im feeling better about myself and will continue this. I was low body fat before, but now Ive become very cut and It gives me confidence, Im thinking about entering my first BB show maybee next year. And I know I doint have chance to do it while drinking so Ill stop completlly. Has anyone else had to give up old habits? I cant wait until I cycle with out drinking, I think there will be a big differance.

 

[hardrock]

Congrats bro! I have recently decided to end my weekend habits as well. I can't even explain how much it has helped my motivation. No more damn hangovers and fluctuating weight due to dehydration. I now only drink a few beers on special occasions. Once again congrats.

 

[me2dammit]

congrats

I to stopped this year. You will feel better, and your workouts will improve.

Gets to the point you wondered why you even drank and you cannot even stand the smell of the stuff anymore.

Not to mention the shit dehydrates you.

 

[AceFrehley]

This is something I have been battling with!

I don't drink that often - about once or twice per week - but when i do i get hammered. Problem is I am hungover and blow off the gym and diet for one or two days just to get over my hang over!

I need to stop drinking completely, this thread is a motivation!

How do you do it in social situations where everyone else is drinking and getting loose??? That is when i crumble...

 

[Thomps9]

I agree Ace, this thread is great motivation. I would like to quit drinking completely, but it is really tough to do consider I am a college student living with 5 drunks. I guess its just a mind over matter issue. Sooner or later, you have to get your priorities straight, so why not start now. Can't wait to keep the workouts going completely sober. Great thread!!!!

Thomps

 

[jackhammer]

Thanks for the comments, I like to see more people out ther like me that are quiting. I do use pot sometimes and valium, Xanax to help. Dr gave me wellbutrin anti depressant that is also helping. The funny thing is I havent had the urge to drink, been 6 weeks cold turkey. I got a drug therpist/counsler and he said Id have bad withdrawls and bad urges to drink, I havent. Im proving everyone wrong. I did not like him calling me an alcoholic, I am according to what a DR would says but so would half the country. Im taking my life back, and Im doing it all myself. I do like support from others but Im real afarid to go to an AA meeting, And personaly I doint feel the need for me to go.

 

[Axe]

Congrats my man. I no longer realy drink either and it is amazing how much alcohol messes with your focus. If I drink my workouts suck and my eating is fucked for at least the next day, not to mention the night of the drinking.

Keep it up!

 

[bmit]

I have managed to cut down my drinking. Graduating college sure helped. It is so hard to quit, even though I know it would be the best thing for me to do. Booze really messes up your life.

 

[wartime100]

I stopped drinking for 6 weeks a few months ago and couldn't believe my gains and especially bf loss. Now I have been partying alot lately but am stopping this week to start my next cycle.

 

[Spectre]

Jackhammer, good for you bro. I wasn't going to start my first cycle until I quit drinking, I didn't see the point of subjecting myself to the stress to only take 2 steps forward and 2 back. So I quit for good except for select social occasions. One of the best decisions I have ever made..