10 drinks a week .

[Richard260]

Hi all , I’ve just decided to join this drinking group today .

Would love to reach the government guideline of six pints a week.

Unfortunately I’ve been an extreme drinker of 12 drinks a week with four days off from drinking alcohol .

Aiming for ten a week now ! Hope I can do it with your help . I’m a social drinker and find it hard to drink soft drinks in pubs .

[LilyAnnepuppy Ambassador]

Welcome to the group. Unfortunately I can’t offer any experience with drinking in moderation. I totally failed at that. But you’ll find some people on here who will support your efforts. Including me. I hope you’ll be able to achieve your goal. Good luck.

[Richard260]

Hi Twinkly , thanks for your reply . I don't enjoy drinking at home but I do occasionally get a four pack and watch my favourite football team . I go out approx three times a week . last night i did have one glass of wine with my meal but when i wanted another i had a splitzer (little wine with soda water) . which i enjoyed . so I'm trying to get down to 8 drinks a week.Hope you can help x

[Isinatra]

Hi Richard. Just an idea…Replace going to somewhere one day a week that serves alcohol with a social atmosphere that doesn’t serve alcohol. If you have friends from the pubs you frequent, ask them to join you. I don’t know what you like to do or what your area offers, but it might be worth thinking about. 🍀

[Richard260 in reply to Isinatra]

Thanks for your advice . It’s a thought that . Going ten pin bowling next week but they do serve booze there . Going to try and drink moderately and still enjoy life . Aiming for eight drinks this week though x

[Rosepetal60 in reply to Richard260]

there are some interesting/varied tonic waters these days which I find helpful. Damson and Sloe being my favourite.

[Richard260]

Thats a great idea . Or do without completely. Football , bbq and parties all go with alcohol ! Which I hate ! Too many off licences about too .