Shucks Slick! You should pop round and we'll sink a few. I have four cases in the basement as part of my diet.

The hops help. I swear they do!

If I was close to D.C. I would for sure. My goal was to take around 8 weeks off of drinking so I could get a good start to my life style change. After the school year is over I will celebrate with a couple.

You can't not enjoy beer if you're from Oregon. Craft brew is a way of life in these parts.

Lecomtes, I am glad you know what I am talking about. I just saw an article in the paper saying how us Oregonians get to enjoy around 150 micro breweries. I am holding on to my drinking though until I got go try some new beers at a good brew fest.

I like beer and whiskey...nothing better than a cold crisp Miller Lite and a Jamison neat on the side. Don't know why, but that combination is my happy place.

My body hates when I drink...it doesn't stop me, though. I truly enjoy the taste of whiskey, bourbon and a nice single malt scotch. I have to be very cognizant of my alcohol intake because of it.

I will say, I have not been able to give up drinking for more than a couple of weeks at a time before going back and I've still managed to lose 117lbs so far.

Find what works and work it, Ian!

Will do SoMuchFattitude and well done on the great loss with alcohol! I like to drink beer daily, and so far 50+lbs down!