Due to some unforeseen, not so bright decisions, I spent much of the long weekend not feeling too great because of some red wine. It was for a cause, I assure you, but after discussing how it made me feel, Becca and I decided to make good on something we’ve been discussing for a while: to spend a month not drinking!

In addition to booze adding to my calorie count every month, it makes my stomach angry! I don’t think I’ve ever discussed in detail here, but I have IBS, which means I have to be even more careful about what I am putting into my body, because in addition to not being good for me, unhealthy foods and drinks make my body responds badly when I don’t listen to it.

And so, for the month of September, despite it being two months until an election, despite numerous celebrations (departures, arrivals, congratulations) to come, Becca and I are not drinking.

Here’s to seeing if we loose any weight, if we feel better, or if we just come to appreciate alcohol a little more on the flip side!