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28 Day Sober October Challenge
I love a good challenge. Challenging myself every day is actually how I lost over 100lbs, and since losing the weight, it’s how I continue to be successful in my weightloss journey, as well as in life.
Why do I always challenge myself? Because I love the feeling you get when you accomplish your goal! And honestly, how can you become a better person if you don’t challenge yourself?
I’ve done a handstand challenge, a Burpee challenge, I’ve challenged myself not to eat dairy and to go Paleo, I’ve challenged myself to do 100 pushups and I’m currently in the midst of challenging myself to be a better person by changing my career and doing something that I love and feel is rewarding instead of hating my job. As much as I love to challenge myself, I don’t currently have a fitness or health challenge right now. Until now.
When it comes to staying healthy and in shape, I need to to have a physical goal or challenge, because if I don’t, I slip up. If I don’t have something to reach towards I get either bored or lazy, and unfortunately, that’s what’s been happening for the past three weeks. So, to challenge myself, for the month of October I’m doing a 28 day (4 weeks) no alcohol challenge. Sober October.
Simply put, alcohol is empty calories. One light beer has 105 calories, which carry no nutritional value, not to mention the carbs and sugars that go along with it. So, if you drink 6 beer, that’s over 600 empty calories. And since when does drinking beer go without chips, or nachos or pizza? A good Saturday night (and probably Sunday morning) can easily cost you 5,000 calories. That’s a full grown man’s caloric intake for two full days. Scary, isn’t it!
So, the challenge is simple. Starting Saturday, September 29th, go 28 days without any alcohol. I know for us Canadians that may be tough as our Thanksgiving is in October and some of you need mass quantities of booze to deal with your family, but you can do this. Also, you may notice that the challenge starts on September 29th and not October 1st and runs 28 days, this is so you can enjoy your Halloween weekend and treat yourself to a drink after completing your newest challenge.
If you’re on Twitter and want to follow along, use the hashtag #SoberOctober
So, WHO’S IN?!!
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Steve
September 26, 2012 at 9:16 amYou start a no beer challenge in the midst of Oktoberfest? You, my friend, have some stones. I'm game though. I have three days to finish off quite a bit of beer in my fridge though. Three days of alcoholism, WOO! :P
Your Inner Skinny
October 5, 2012 at 9:39 amI heart beer. That is all.
Renee aka Pinky (@pinkypie)
September 26, 2012 at 9:24 amHmmmm. Not sure. It's a good challenge though. I need to think about this one...
Your Inner Skinny
October 5, 2012 at 9:40 amWhat did you decide?
Renée @pinkypie
October 6, 2012 at 4:26 amI decided no beer. I don't drink much anyway but beer is already off the list because it's not paleo friendly and I have made way too many exceptions the last couple months.
Sarah Kay Hoffman
September 26, 2012 at 9:55 am"When it comes to staying healthy and in shape, I need to to have a physical goal or challenge, because if I don’t, I slip up." <-- totally agreed!!! Good luck with your challenge!
Your Inner Skinny
October 5, 2012 at 9:57 amAnd why aren't you in?
Kaitlin @4loveofcarrots
September 26, 2012 at 10:30 amgood luck, I did it a few months ago in preparation for a half marathon! I felt so much better after but was really looking forward to a glass of wine by the end of it!
Nancy
September 26, 2012 at 12:20 pmI'm with Steve. Plus, I'm heading back home to Newfoundland next week. I am... OUT, brotha from anotha motha.
Your Inner Skinny
October 5, 2012 at 9:57 amSounds like an excuse to me...
Electra @ Vanilla Bean Lean
September 26, 2012 at 1:13 pmI actually don't drink hardly EVER. I think I've had 10 drinks in my entire life!? SO that being said I'm TOTALLY IN! Reasons why I don't drink? I don't feel like I need to to have fun, I would rather eat my calories than drink them, I don't like how alcohol tastes, I don't party or go out hardly ever, so many reasons ... At one point did I get tons of crap for not drinking? Yep. Do I still occasionally? Yep. Do I care? Nope! Same as everything else - people are going to criticize regardless of what you do so you might as well be you, right? Anyway .. enough rambling. I'm in!
Your Inner Skinny
October 5, 2012 at 9:58 amI never care what anyone says about anything I do either. Best attitude to have!
SeanHarts (@SeanHarts)
September 26, 2012 at 1:57 pmI'm in. Time to finish up the beer in the fridge! Gonna be tough, they just opened a new brewery in Windsor. But I'll do it!
Your Inner Skinny
October 5, 2012 at 9:58 amAwesome! That first beer on October 27th will taste great!
StoriesAndSweetPotatoes
September 26, 2012 at 4:02 pmI'll definitely be sober for October with you. I'm always sober. Not one aspect of alcohol, from the nutritionally void calories to it's effects on the mind are anything I want. Maybe it will be easier than you think :) I bet you'll feel more hydrated or something too.
Your Inner Skinny
October 5, 2012 at 10:00 amI like beer. I don't drink it every day, but I really love the taste of beer. I've done this before and the first few weeks are tough, but after that, it's second nature!
Christine
September 26, 2012 at 5:10 pmBut I like how you left it open to party in time for Halloween. ;-)
Your Inner Skinny
October 5, 2012 at 9:59 amThis isn't my first time at the rodeo!
Katelyn
September 26, 2012 at 5:21 pmHOMEGIRL IS IN
Your Inner Skinny
October 5, 2012 at 10:00 amLONG DISTANCE HIGH-5
Pavement Runner
September 26, 2012 at 5:27 pmSo if I come over to your house and drink all your beer, I'd be doing you a favor by removing the temptation? Yep, that's what friends are for.
Your Inner Skinny
October 5, 2012 at 10:01 amI may have to smack you if you try to touch my beer!
Adam
September 26, 2012 at 5:50 pmI haven't touched a drop since May this year. Hasn't done me any harm! :)
Tiff (@LoveSweatBeers)
September 27, 2012 at 12:52 pmI clicked over from another blog to check out your Sober October, and it sounds like a great idea. Since football season and Oktoberfest coincide during my favorite time of year, I think I'll pass on this one. I have much better luck during spring and summer months! haha Looks like you've got a lot of support. Good luck!
Your Inner Skinny
October 5, 2012 at 10:02 amSkipping out on the Football beers is going to be tough, but i'm for it!
RunFastMama
September 27, 2012 at 2:26 pmIm in, with Chicago Full Marathon I need to start #SoberOctober today and will do just that. Looking forward to Halloween, thanks for this challenge - great idea!
Rachel Skeie
September 27, 2012 at 3:38 pmI love new challenges. Thank you! I'm in.
SWF
September 28, 2012 at 3:37 pmI'm in...I could use a beer break. I'm starting on the 1st since Sept 30th is my birthday and this evening is the city's first Octoberfest.
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Christina @ the athletarian
September 30, 2012 at 10:09 amScott, I love this!! I already told you I don't drink but I know A LOT of people who do so I am going to challenge them! I guess I am lucky that alcohol never "grew" on me. I can't stand the taste of anything, not even those fancy girly drinks. I'm really the life of the party when I go out!! I'm usually the only sober one but that's okay with me. I don't like the taste AND I'd rather get my calories from a "treat" meal instead. FOOD > drinks. I see it started yesterday! Good luck! Thanksgiving will be hard, I am sure but I know you can do it. You are so committed and I have no doubt you will accomplish this goal, just like all the others you set for yourself!! Hope you're having a great weekend, bestie! Can't wait for you to move in next door! ;)
Sherrie
September 30, 2012 at 12:00 pmI am in!
Karen
September 30, 2012 at 12:11 pmI am in!!! I anticipate this to be quite challenging.. But it's just what I need!! :-)
Your Inner Skinny
October 5, 2012 at 10:01 amChallenge yourself every day!
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Alex @ fightcancerwithfood
October 5, 2012 at 3:48 pmDaaayyymm... you're braver than me. Impressed by your motivation!
Sarah
October 8, 2012 at 1:41 pmI'm down! I started on 10/1 based on another site I saw, so I am going straight through until the 31st and then will have a drink on Halloween, as I am off the day after. So, I'm 8 days in. This weekend was my sister's birthday, so that was rough. My husband also just got promoted, so I'll need to take him out to celebrate. So many reasons to drink! I have a 5k this weekend though, so this helps. The biggest challenge will be in a couple of weeks when one of my most wine-drinking friends has a dinner party. Game on!
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