I gave up drinking, not girls night out. I always drank more than the others, and was always the one who suggested stopping at the quick shop for nuclear burritos and chips for the way home. I have now grown older and realized that hangovers *really* suck. I can have just as much fun without the 1000+ extra calories consumed in margaritas and other high calorie drinks and junk food.
It all hit me one day at a swimming party when I was shoveling something in my mouth and washing it down with a Budweiser. (And of course NOT swimming.) It reminded me of a similar event when I was a kid...the only difference was I was not grossly overweight or drinking...but having the time of my life. I watched the kids playing about the pool and realized that they were having all the fun without drinking. Heck they didn't have time to eat, they were too busy playing...a light bulb moment made possible by children.
By the way, I figured my drinking habit was running me at least $30 a week. I have saved every dime of that money and now have a couple $500 CD's in the bank (plus a stash in my sock drawer waiting for my first cd to come due so I can add to it.) I'm going to use that money for a tummy tuck down the road.
I did the same thing when I quit smoking a few years ago and have recently purchased the most beautiful (expensive!) chairs for my dining room!
Last edited by Lori Bell; 10-21-2008 at 03:30 PM.
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