alissaks Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I'm on day 14 (WOOHOO) and I find staying on track relatively easy during the week but once the weekend comes, bam, it is tough. My partner and I LOVE beer (and wine) and yesterday was college football Saturday. We were driving around noon and he jokingly said, want to stop for beer and wings, as we neared a restaurant we would often go to. He is currently on a 45 day paleo challenge, so he was just kidding but just like that, beer was in my head. Later on, with no set plan for meal 3, I asked what we should do for dinner and he said, a meat lovers pizza and pitcher of beer? Damn, he's killing me with these suggestions. We are big craft beer drinkers and even have hops growing in our back yard from when he brewed and I find the social aspect a hard piece of this process. When it's just the two of us, it's okay but we talked about going to a Boston Bruin's game in two Saturdays and since I will still be on the Whole30, I just don't want to go, so he will go with friends. He is incredibly supportive and proud of me, thank goodness but it really has me thinking a lot about what people do when they don't go out for cocktails. That is what I do with my girlfriends or with other couples. I do think it's easier to be at people's houses and not drink, than it is to go to a bar. What's the point of going to a bar and drinking 4 club sodas. Geez, not sure if this is the right place for this post, perhaps it's AA!!!! But yesterday was my toughest day yet, with dealing with food/drink and the activities that we are used to. Anyone else experience football partying withdrawal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournegirl Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 It can be very hard to dissociate parties and fun with friends from drinking alcohol with them but not impossible. Keep focusing on what non alcohol related aspects you look forward to and enjoy... Catching up, gossiping, watching a game you like etc... If you were having a medical test the next day and couldn't drink would you still decide not to go? If you became allergic to alcohol would you decide not to go to these events ever again? If not then you just need to find the right approach that works for you so you can still enjoy yourself without drinking. I am a see saw drinker.... Wet patches followed by dry patches. But I did a health retreat with no alcohol and it still felt like a big long party. So attitude is the most important tool in overcoming withdrawal.... But it can take a bit of practice. Best wishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBC Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I'm just remembering my food dreams while on Whole30 usually something sweet. Hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantishugo Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 A path to success is always tough. You will meet some people and things who/which will allure you and distract you from what you have been doing. But it is all about faith and consistance. Don't give up on your Whole30 programme. It is an only chance you can have. Don't think about beer. When the thought comes, you pinch yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandStyle Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 It hasn't been totally devastating to turn away from the banned foods and alcohol. Probably because I'm finally not congested every night, but I did have a wine dream, being a wine lover. I remember I accepted some wine at Thanksgiving dinner. I remember not feeling at all guilty and actually really tasting every detail of the wine. I was quite tasty, lol! I'm on day 14 and still okay with not having all the things I enjoy... so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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