Dry January

[citruscurtis]

It just got on the news... our holiday conversation was that we needed to make like Christopher Cross and go to the border of Mexico 20 minutes away... so will not be a dry month

 

[John VN]

to ALL making a Lifestyle Change

as for me --

approaching three quarter's of a CENTURY in age,

so after I die -- I will go dry

 

[leebee]

No idea this was even a thing, not planning to participate.

You and me both. We leave on Jan 8th for vacation in New Orleans and Disney. Not likely to be a dry vacation, hahaha!

 

[jujubiee4]

I think I need to keep more up to date with things.

I thought 31 days of dry January meant there was no rain in the forecast

 

[Kooks and Bay Bay]

Considering I only drink a handful of times throughout the year I'm not participating in it but I also likely won't be having a drink.
But if I do end up in a situation where I'd want one I'll have one.

 

[ShelbyWagon]

Count me in! I want to shed some weight before a big trip this year. When I started counting calories, I noticed that food-wise I'm actually doing pretty well...it's the alcohol that knocks me over my target calorie intake So dry January is a great way for me to kickstart the weight loss!

 

[snacks]

Count me in! I want to shed some weight before a big trip this year. When I started counting calories, I noticed that food-wise I'm actually doing pretty well...it's the alcohol that knocks me over my target calorie intake So dry January is a great way for me to kickstart the weight loss!

I find it much harder to keep to a set amount of food calories when I drink. Alcohol definitely increases my appetite. It's a double whammy. Good luck to you

 

[slo]

My January will be dry for me - no holidays, no celebrations, pretty boring month here - LOL!

 

[dizneegirl]

Will have to visit BIL this month, so I couldn't possibly commit to a dry month.

But, other than that, I'm not a big drinker. Congrats to all who try and achieve!

 

[kdonnel]

Maybe an incentive to remain dry?

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2025...es-new-advisory-link-alcohol-cancer-risk.html

The direct link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk is well-established for at least seven types of cancer including cancers of the breast, colorectum, esophagus, liver, mouth (oral cavity), throat (pharynx), and voice box (larynx), regardless of the type of alcohol (e.g., beer, wine, and spirits) that is consumed. For breast cancer specifically, 16.4% of total breast cancer cases are attributable to alcohol consumption.

I had no idea that breast cancer was so closely linked to alcohol consumption.

 

[AndreaDM]

I was planning to, but already blew it on Jan. 2 lol. Back at it though and I'll aim to stay dry through Feb. 2 to make up for it.

 

[The Mayor]

Beer is one of my life's simple pleasures so I don't participate in dry anything. I normally enjoy 5-6 beers over the course of a weekend, whether out to eat or watching a game on TV.

 

[soccerdad72]

Not a big drinker, but we'll be leaving on vacation in a little over a week so it's unlikely the month will be dry. Not that I drink a ton on trips, but I do enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine when travelling.

 

[georgina]

Maybe an incentive to remain dry?

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2025...es-new-advisory-link-alcohol-cancer-risk.html



I had no idea that breast cancer was so closely linked to alcohol consumption.

Herein lies the dilemma -

"But what about the reduced risk of heart related deaths in people that drink a little alcohol compared to those that don’t drink at all? A detailed analysis of 84 of the best studies looking at the alcohol and heart connection included more than two million men and women. They were followed for an average of 11 years. Compared to people who didn’t drink alcohol, those who were moderate drinkers had a

• 29% lower risk of being diagnosed with coronary artery disease
• 25% lower risk of dying from a heart attack
• 25% lower risk of dying from any heart or blood vessel disease
• 13% lower risk of dying from any cause (this included cancer deaths, too)

heart disease is more common and deadly among women than breast cancer. An increased heart disease risk might tilt the balance toward moderate alcohol use."

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/alcohol-a-heart-disease-cancer-balancing-act-201302155909

 

[_19disnA]

I often wonder how valid those studies are that conclude something is good/bad for your health? I would imagine that MANY factors impact your health and it is very difficult to pin it down to one specific thing you do/don't drink. The fact they studied a bunch of people and something seems to corelate doesn't prove it was the CAUSE of that issue. Various studies also seem to reach the opposite conclusion with their findings.