Alcohol

We can now add alcohol to the list of foods I have given up. Yes, you heard me correctly.

I've been having an allergic reaction to it for the last couple of years and am tired of it. Trust me, I've tried all different kinds and it appears that no matter the variety, I still react. I came to the conclusion that my body must be trying to tell me something . . . although I was probably too drunk at the time to listen . . . Ha!

Now that I've been alcohol-free for about a month, it makes me realize just how many times a week I was downing a drink . . . or two. I have a pretty social life and alcohol seems to be a part of every activity. I got a pedicure yesterday with my future sister-in-law, which would seem at face value to be an alcohol free event. It wasn't. They serve alcohol while you get your toes worked on. I was visiting my parents last weekend and mom kept offering me wine (she knows I'm more apt to share personal information if I have a drink or two in me). I think she was bummed when I turned her down as it drastically cut down on the opportunities for her to criticize my dating life! A Ladies Wine Night here, a Happy Hour there . . . it all really adds up.

I don't particularly miss the stuff, although do get a craving every once in a while. I'm not sure I'm going to permanently give it up, but for now, I'm on the wagon.

Plus, this affords me more chocolate calories to make up for the now absent alcohol calories!