Food, Drink & Dining Out How Often do you Drink?

[SizeMatters]

Stopped drinking this year through no health issues or anything, purely through a lack of desire. I would put at least 2 blocks away as a young bloke but I don't miss it. You get older and nightclubs make you angry and there comes a time when people don't have the money & time resources for alcohol. Much like footy, alcohol is a young fellas game

Young fellas game? Mate you're 24. You are in your prime!

 

[Herne Hill Hammer]

Question for those that say they haven't been drunk in years or only drink a few a night...what were your drinking habits like when you were 18-22?

Horrendous. During cricket season, every Frid and Saturday, alternate Wednesdays and Thursdays and a Sunday session after cricket training.

During the footy season every Saturday and a Sunday session after training.

Large quantities too.

These days I rarely touch it and when I do, beer only. I work an 8/6 roster and a I work too hard for those 6 days off to be wasting any of it recovering from a big session. I have two young children too, they don't need to see it or be around it either.

Rarely I'll really have the thirst for a few drinks once I've finished my swing but once I get home and have a shower and relax, I don't feel like it any more. Occasionally I'll get home have a stubbie and it will be gone in about a minute, I'll crack a second one, have a couple of mouthfuls and then tip the rest down the sink.

Currently I haven't had a drink for about 2 months.

 

[Power Raid]

Question for those that say they haven't been drunk in years or only drink a few a night...what were your drinking habits like when you were 18-22?

a mate is going through a painful divorce and decided as a 37yo to go nightclubbing.....fail!

A slightly different angle to drinking habits but it doesn't take long to work out what works at 18-22 is probably not going to work when your older. if it does, then something is wrong.

 

[PACatter]

At least 3 nights of 3-4 beers per week, plus the odd dinner/after work in my lazy chair beer. Every once in a while a big day of drinking.

Everything in moderation.

 

[WeetBixKid]

Haven't had a drop in about 3 months, no desire to go back to it.

 

[Gibbsy]

Poll needs to be redone on the GD with a 'never' option; would be interesting

 

[benchwarmer5]

I used to drink two 6 packs a couple of times a week but in the last year I have barely drank at all
Not sure if hitting 30 has played a part but I just cbf getting drunk anymore....

 

[Power Raid]

I used to drink two 6 packs a couple of times a week but in the last year I have barely drank at all
Not sure if hitting 30 has played a part but I just cbf getting drunk anymore....

wait until your in your 40s

OMG the hang overs are something else

I would be lucky to have 3 drinks a week these days

 

[class78]

two slabs of UDL a week

 

[Dagless]

two slabs of UDL a week

And that's just for the bus rides home.

 

[Power Raid]

two slabs of UDL a week

4real?

 

[IschenkoUBeauty]

Every day.

 

[craffles]

Every day.

Given your posting history can I ask if everything is okay?

Tell me to piss off if I am overstepping the mark.

 

[IschenkoUBeauty]

Given your posting history can I ask if everything is okay?

Tell me to piss off if I am overstepping the mark.

All good mate. Everything's alright.

 

[craffles]

All good mate. Everything's alright.

Good to hear. Look after yourself!

 

[Mootsy]

I just don't like the taste of alcohol and can barely get through a glass of wine ...

As for beer, I can only tolerate corona...

I suppose it's been helpful for me to not enjoy drinking..

I like soft drink. Pepsi max etc...or a nice coffee

 

[radiojake]

it's a good 'issue' to have, Mootsy

I just looked at my bank balance and i've spent way too much on booze this weekend - I'd have a way healthier bank account (and body)) if I din't find it so easy to drink beer at any opportunity

 

[NaturalDisaster]

if at home on a weekend or friday night..il have one or two when the football is on

when with mates.. from 2- 6 depending...

 

[vicpride]

Once every Saturday night! On average around 10 beers depending on mates/surroundings. Probably 4/5 if drinking alone. Such a shitty habit I can't actually remember the last time I really enjoyed it. It's just a release atm

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[Resistor]

Poll needs to be redone on the GD with a 'never' option; would be interesting

You called

 

[cripppa9]

I probably drink 3-4 times per week, gone are the days where I wipe myself out mind you, it's a few after work and I love it.

 

[radiojake]

... went to some bands on Wednesday night. My housemate said he had a two pint limit... I said that was a good idea, but I didn't commit to it.

Next thing you know I've ended up at a karoake bar in the city at 1am singing 'Touch Me' by The Doors, and after that shut I walked 'home' but ended up at Old Bar instead until they shut at 3am..

Thursday was rough - My wallet and my liver hates me..

luckily I'm working all weekend so it shouldn't happen again...

 

[Fletched]

I have a big one once a week usually on a Saturday night

 

[No.19]

From end of year 12 til about 21 I went pretty hard and regret it immensely. I saw it as something you had to have in order to have a good time - every uni event, every party - I thought it was the cool thing to do and get pissed. I probably ruined my reputation and relationships with some people due to the way I acted at these events.

I'm not the type to drink alcohol for the taste - IMO none of it tastes any good. It's expensive, makes you feel like s**t the next day and resulted (for me) in bad choices and outcomes. It was a tough habit to break but finding substitutes (in moderation) was key - Priorities have taken over and I'd rather have the ability to drive, more money, feeling better etc. The few times I did drink this year, it wasn't really enjoyable. My body seems less tolerant to alcohol now. Sorry for the rant

 

[Schauermann]

Not as often as I'd like anymore. Somehow I am starved of opportunities I like.