Well Yipee! Sober October is finally over and was totally alcohol free. My first thought was for Bender November, but that would have defeated the purpose.

One week to go. In fact 6 days and 7 hours and 28 minutes – but who’s counting?

So how did the past week go? Very good. I’m getting to the stage where the thought of getting a wee dram just doesn’t enter my head. When cooking I pour a glass of orange juice and soda water and sip on that. One of my favourite side dishes is mushrooms cooked in garlic, pepper and red wine. I would have that 3 or 4 days a week, now the red wine is just another ingredient. Pour and don’t salivate as I do so.

Just wanted to tell you how much I have enjoyed receiving your recent new addition weekly newsletter! I enjoyed the first one and after receiving the second one the next week, I am now looking forward to seeing your helpful tips sitting in my inbox! I found it motivating (which I currently need) and it reminded me how important core strength is which I forgot about during my training sessions on my own! So thanks again, its a great read.

Kerry

I must be getting used to it. Two weeks and not a drop, and not really missing having my regular dram.

What it has done is made me very aware of just how much we see of alcohol consumption on the TV. Just about every show has people offering visitors a drink, and pouring large glasses of scotch or plonk. In thinking about that I realised just how true it is.