This weekend hasn’t been the best for the Challenge. Or even close to it; I’ve really remembered how HARD this shit is during the weekend. I kind of fumbled a bit because when I realized “I wasn’t going to have any fun” if I didn’t drink, then I caved, drank, and of course when that happens all hell breaks loose (in reality it wasn’t that bad, but I do FEEL bad about it).
So what does this mean? It means that’s the ultimate challenge, the ultimate sacrifice: no alcohol. I’m already a week in, so it only has to last for 7 weeks. I can keep from drinking for 7 weeks, save a few important occasions. Here are the exceptions:
- Thanksgiving
- Office holiday party
- USGP
- Christmas
Now it’s becoming challenging. Holding out during the work week is easy. But on a Friday at 5pm when all I want to do is hit up happy hour? Oy vey. I have to remind myself of my goals and either go home if I can’t take it, or go out and get diet coke. I know. But such is the sacrifice I must be willing to make to see this thing through.
