pyramidpanes Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) new uk drinking guidelines include - several free booze days a week A good way to reduce alcohol intake is to have several alcohol free days a week. so ok, that means no drinking whatsoever? lol https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-alcohol-guidelines-show-increased-risk-of-cancer Edited January 8, 2016 by pyramidpanes Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/89705-several-free-booze-days-a-week/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
YO303 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 i think it means .... Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/89705-several-free-booze-days-a-week/#findComment-2408325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
caze Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 I'm trying to cut down significantly this year. I did an intermittent fasting thing for a few years a while back, and this involved zero booze four days a week, so it's certainly doable. I'd take the current recommendations with a pinch of salt though, I've not looked into it in detail yet, but I wouldn't be surprised if they're making lots of assumptions about the linearity of the health response to alcohol (i.e. taking a broad view of the epidemiological cancer rates, combining that with data relating to alcohol consumption - which is going to be pretty noisy data, and just assuming that alcohol rates correlate linearly with the cancer rates - this may be true to some degree, but no guarantee it would be true all the way down), but I could be wrong. Also, I'm drinking well above these rates anyway, so I'm fucked regardless. heh. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/89705-several-free-booze-days-a-week/#findComment-2408329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyramidpanes Posted January 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 On 1/8/2016 at 6:12 PM, caze said: I'm trying to cut down significantly this year. I did an intermittent fasting thing for a few years a while back, and this involved zero booze four days a week, so it's certainly doable. I'd take the current recommendations with a pinch of salt though, I've not looked into it in detail yet, but I wouldn't be surprised if they're making lots of assumptions about the linearity of the health response to alcohol (i.e. taking a broad view of the epidemiological cancer rates, combining that with data relating to alcohol consumption - which is going to be pretty noisy data, and just assuming that alcohol rates correlate linearly with the cancer rates - this may be true to some degree, but no guarantee it would be true all the way down), but I could be wrong. Also, I'm drinking well above these rates anyway, so I'm fucked regardless. heh. yeah im also ignoring it & well above the stated rates & more along on the spanish rates (35 units) if following any unit rate system, although having a small break at the mo, but its a bit silly saying several free days in a 7 day week Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/89705-several-free-booze-days-a-week/#findComment-2408331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendly Foil Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Never drink, never toke. Only drink clean water and inhale fresh air. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/89705-several-free-booze-days-a-week/#findComment-2408332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Ooze Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 On 1/8/2016 at 6:18 PM, Friendly Foil said: Never drink, never toke. Only drink clean water and inhale fresh air. lol Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Ivan Ooze's signature Hide all signatures On 2/26/2015 at 9:39 AM, RupturedSouls said: This drugs makes me feel like I'm on song! On 9/1/2014 at 5:50 PM, StephenG said: I'm hardly a closed minded nun. Remember, I'm on a fucking IDM forum.... an IDM forum.. Think about that for a second before claiming people are closed minded nuns. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/89705-several-free-booze-days-a-week/#findComment-2408333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Jan Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/89705-several-free-booze-days-a-week/#findComment-2408335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerwolf Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) After years of drinking everyday I stopped monday to thursday. Sometimes if it's melting hot or it's holiday time I'll have a few, but pretty much I go dry. The effect was wonderful. A revelation. I now really really look forward and appreciate my drinking on the weekend, and don't go over the top with it (well not much) Drinking everyday is not great for you. I think maybe until you hit your thirties, it's okay and if you keep fit not a problem. Then I dunno it seems to take on a different vibe. Edited January 8, 2016 by beerwolf Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/89705-several-free-booze-days-a-week/#findComment-2408338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Member Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Free booze days sounds way more enticing than booze free days. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Silent Member's signature Hide all signatures Some songs I made with my fingers and electronics. In the process of making some more. Hopefully. Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/89705-several-free-booze-days-a-week/#findComment-2408339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
caze Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 yep, definitely makes a difference the further you are from thirty. the biggest problem for me is getting up in the morning, I work from home so it's easy to lie in if I've had a bottle of wine the night before. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/89705-several-free-booze-days-a-week/#findComment-2408340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerwolf Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) On 1/8/2016 at 6:38 PM, caze said: yep, definitely makes a difference the further you are from thirty. the biggest problem for me is getting up in the morning, I work from home so it's easy to lie in if I've had a bottle of wine the night before. I'd also say drinking by yourself isn't so great the further you are from thirty. That's something to be aware of. Then again sitting down the boozer every night of the week with your misfit alcoholic family is a bit sad too (I've done both lol). You know when something isn't good for you, so you can carry on for a while, but sooner or later you have to do what's right. I really love my drink (not just getting drunk, but love tasty vintage beer, wine and cider) and I didn't want to loose that. What was funny, I once went to a Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at my local church. Hah, fuck, just makes me laugh looking back. So I'm convinced that I've got this massive drink problem (which was really just a stupid habit). It was one of the best things I ever did 'cause after meeting with these characters and sitting through the session I quickly realize that these people are in a whole different league to me. One sniff of wine and they are fucking full moon werewolf, tasmanian devil mode. It was funny but tragic, and I didn't sit too well with the creepy religious overtones of the whole thing. Anyway cutting to the chase, I'm glad I went, I actually went straight down my local and celebrated with a pint 'cause it was enlightening to know I wasn't a total fucking booze maniac like those weirdos back at the church Edited January 8, 2016 by beerwolf Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/89705-several-free-booze-days-a-week/#findComment-2408357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
delet... Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 On 1/8/2016 at 6:37 PM, Gocab said: Free booze days sounds way more enticing than booze free days. yeah, I came for the free booze too. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures A member of the non sequitairiate. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/89705-several-free-booze-days-a-week/#findComment-2408370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr lopez Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Quote An additional recommendation is not to ‘save up’ the 14 units for 1 or 2 days, but to spread them over 3 or more days. People who have 1 or 2 heavy drinking sessions each week increase the risk of death from long term illnesses, accidents and injuries. A good way to reduce alcohol intake is to have several alcohol free days a week. this paragraph makes no sense. "spread your drinking over 3 or more days. wait, actually have several alcohol free days." Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide dr lopez's signature Hide all signatures On 11/24/2015 at 12:29 PM, Salvatorin said: I feel there is a baobab tree growing out of my head, its leaves stretch up to the heavens Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/89705-several-free-booze-days-a-week/#findComment-2408378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
caze Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 there are more than three days in a week. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/89705-several-free-booze-days-a-week/#findComment-2408379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Ooze Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 free gucci Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Ivan Ooze's signature Hide all signatures On 2/26/2015 at 9:39 AM, RupturedSouls said: This drugs makes me feel like I'm on song! On 9/1/2014 at 5:50 PM, StephenG said: I'm hardly a closed minded nun. Remember, I'm on a fucking IDM forum.... an IDM forum.. Think about that for a second before claiming people are closed minded nuns. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/89705-several-free-booze-days-a-week/#findComment-2408381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bechuga Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 If the idea of going one day without booze is a major problem to you, you might have a major problem On 1/8/2016 at 6:18 PM, Friendly Foil said: Never drink, never toke. Only drink clean water and inhale fresh air. I do this and can report significant side-effects: no friends, no social life, everyone rants against you for being a 'goody two shoes' leading to less friends. Although I would be happy to have a social life if it didn't involve going to the pub. Of course, do what the heck you want. Your life, live it free. If you're happy, who cares? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Bechuga's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/89705-several-free-booze-days-a-week/#findComment-2408384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendly Foil Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 You take the good with the bad. With clean water in the tap, everything will ultimately be all right. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/89705-several-free-booze-days-a-week/#findComment-2408389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
delet... Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 On 1/8/2016 at 8:54 PM, Friendly Foil said: You take the good with the bad. With clean water in the tap, everything will ultimately be all right. Tap water isn't clean, in my experience, fluoride, chlorine, residues from the pipes, gah, nasty stuff. On 1/8/2016 at 8:44 PM, Bechuga said: If the idea of going one day without booze is a major problem to you, you might have a major problem On 1/8/2016 at 6:18 PM, Friendly Foil said: Never drink, never toke. Only drink clean water and inhale fresh air. I do this and can report significant side-effects: no friends, no social life, everyone rants against you for being a 'goody two shoes' leading to less friends. Although I would be happy to have a social life if it didn't involve going to the pub. Of course, do what the heck you want. Your life, live it free. If you're happy, who cares? I don't have a social life so started not drinking just to fit in. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures A member of the non sequitairiate. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/89705-several-free-booze-days-a-week/#findComment-2408395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendly Foil Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) No fluoride in my water. Clear as a mountain stream. Edited January 8, 2016 by Friendly Foil Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/89705-several-free-booze-days-a-week/#findComment-2408397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassis Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 I don't usually drink on week days, unless there's something on. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide chassis's signature Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/89705-several-free-booze-days-a-week/#findComment-2408399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KovalainenFanBoy Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 If alcohol was harmless I'd be an obese diabetic fuck by now from all the ballantines + coke But it isn't so I'm not Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide KovalainenFanBoy's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/89705-several-free-booze-days-a-week/#findComment-2408411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassis Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Ballantines is horrific, you monster. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide chassis's signature Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/89705-several-free-booze-days-a-week/#findComment-2408414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KovalainenFanBoy Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 On 1/8/2016 at 10:09 PM, chassis said: Ballantines is horrific, you monster. what can I say, it meets my cheapness/taste ratio Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide KovalainenFanBoy's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/89705-several-free-booze-days-a-week/#findComment-2408416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassis Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 I suppose if you murder it with loads of coke it might be ok. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide chassis's signature Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/89705-several-free-booze-days-a-week/#findComment-2408419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerwolf Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) On 1/8/2016 at 9:13 PM, chassis said: I don't usually drink on week days, unless there's something on. But when you're into your drinking there is always something on. Thats whats feeds that figment of imagination. Edited January 8, 2016 by beerwolf Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/89705-several-free-booze-days-a-week/#findComment-2408420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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