This is a continuation of the Sober October Challenge (http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showthread.php?t=44838).

The rule is pretty simple; no alcoholic beverages for the month. I figured we could use the "100 Challenge" point system, which means you start out with 100 points and for every drink you have you subtract one point. The goal would be to still have 100 by the end of the month.

Example:

November 3

I had three beers today during the evening.
-3 Points
Total: 97 Points

Hopefully no one has 0 points by the end of the month! :nono:

November begins on Saturday. So buckle up, the wagon is leaving.

+1 :morning:

Hopefully no one has 0 points by the end of the month! :nono:


Or less than 0:p

I'm in.

I wound up getting a bit drunk last night, and really didn't enjoy it. I also didn't like having a headache and feeling a bit sick when I woke up. I can't beleive I used to do that to myself so often. November first is booze free for this guy.

100 points.

nov 2 - no drinks - 100 points

So far no drinks. It's only been two days and I never realized how often people offer to go drinking. I've said no a few times this weekend.

100 Points!

Count me in. I'm cutting smoking too. I can't say about slippage on the 27th-30th though. We'll see.

Yeah, I hope this goes well for me. I've never had to say no to a beer when one was presented to me and I wanted to drink. Usual scenario:

Person: "Hey, want a beer?"
Me: "I've got a better question. Why isn't one already in my hand?"

That only happens over the weekends though. I'll have no problem during the weekdays at all. Holidays will be tough also.

Count me in. I'm cutting smoking too. I can't say about slippage on the 27th-30th though. We'll see.

Me too Gray, I haven't had a smoke in almost two months and I have had almost no cravings for one in the last few weeks. I am actually so disgusted by the sight/smell of them that it has been fairly easy. Hope you can beat the habit, it really is a huge ball and chain.

nov 3 - no drinks - 100 points

I'm in! Though my goal ends on Thanksgiving as I would like to have some wine with the family. I am actually taking this challenge to see if I can finally get below the 190lbs barrier I always hit & without loosing muscle. Also want to see what effects my consumption may have on my BP as this has risen within the last couple of years.

Best of luck to everyone!

nov 4 - no drinks - 100 points

Well since I signed up on Monday, 100 points, no drink/smoke.

Still at 100 points here.

nov 5 - no drinks - 100 points

nov 6 - no drinks - 100 points

100 Points here.

nov 7 - no drinks - 100 points

7 days, 100 points. This is getting hard.

nov 8 - no drinks - 100 points



7 days, 100 points. This is getting hard.

I hear ya, while I watched some movies last night and stewed about work, all I wanted to do was knock a few back. I didn't though. How goes not smoking? I haven't had a smoke since mid september still. I think I can finally consider myself a non-smoker

You know I'd say not smoking is about as difficult as not drinking. Maybe if I had only given up one of these things it would have been a lot easier. I know I can do it though and I think things will get better after one more sober weekend.

Hi, how are you doing there :D
Me not so good - had couple of drinks here and there :whistle:
But I can't say I was totally wasted.
Right now, back on track :rolleyes:

nov 9 - no drinks - 100 points

you guys are doing really well!!!

extra props to smuh and gray for ditching the smokes. you are both making an awesome lifestyle change. its a bitch but u'll be thankful u gave it up in ur youth. :tucool:

you guys are doing really well!!!

extra props to smuh and gray for ditching the smokes. you are both making an awesome lifestyle change. its a bitch but u'll be thankful u gave it up in ur youth. :tucool:

Thanks deja, I'm already glad.

nov 10 - no drinks 100 points

nov 11. 100 points.

nov 11 - no drinks - 100 points

I am finding myself tempted to have a drink more and more frequently as the days go on.... I am going to reallllly try to make it though.

nov 12 - no drinks - 100 points

nov 13 - no drinks - 100 points

14th, 100 points

nov 14 - no drinks - 100 points

nov 15 - no drinks - 100 points

nov 17, 100 points.

did have a sip of wine at dinner but it was just to taste, i'm not counting it.

no smoking either.

nov 17 - 4 drinks - 96 points

crap

still haven't smoked though :D

nov 18 - no drinks - 96 points

nov 19 - no drinks - 96 points

nov 20, 100 points.

I am down to 92 points as of nov. 22. Not how I had hoped that this month would go, but I suppose not too terrible either. I had a bit of an accident at work that required some stiches and i guess out of discompfort/dismay and anger I knocked a few back on two more occasions. I am feeling good about not drinking again this month though. I am also thrilled that I haven't touched a cigarette still.

10 drinks and 90pts later...

No drinks since early november.
You're doing good, guys, too! :tu: Couple of drinks won't do much harm unless you decide to drink again after it like next day :nono:

Meanwhile, I joined the local gym and - who knows - maybe I'll brag a couple of photos of my six-pack on summer :D :bb:

So here we go, no drink since the first week of november. Not bad! :)