Alcohol

[Caveman Catfan]

Do you believe that imbibing more than 1 drink per week increases your cancer risk by 10% for men and 16.5% for women, as has been reported?

 

[chroix]

I know I quit drinking a couple years ago and can’t believe how much better I feel. I really enjoyed my drinks too but stepping away from it has provided a lot of clarity and other benefits notably wake up feeling way fresher, fewer calories and less wasted time feeling like crap when I’d overdo it or eat something crazy in the middle of the night.

 

[cole854]

Do you believe that imbibing more than 1 drink per week increases your cancer risk by 10% for men and 16.5% for women, as has been reported?

Given my choice of giving up 99 out of the 100 items that are going to eventually give me cancer, the one thing I am not giving up is my bourbon.

 

[chroix]

As to cancer it makes sense to me that as we get older and our DNA degrades that any cellular repair could introduce the anomalies that lead to cancer.

 

[JonathanW]

It is believable.

As for me, I rarely drink. I hate the taste of beer. And really just don't see the point of drinking.

I'm not against it (as long as one is responsible about it). Heck, as a 21st B-day present for my son, to stay in touch with his KY roots (since he has only ever lived in NC), I put together a bourbon basket for him (basket w/ 4 different bourbon's, and 2 glasses).

 

[cole854]

And really just don't see the point of drinking.

What's the point of eating a chocolate doughnut?

 

[WTF Cat]

I'd get waaay more concerned about sugar if I were the average American

 

[bigblueinsanity]

Do you believe that imbibing more than 1 drink per week increases your cancer risk by 10% for men and 16.5% for women, as has been reported?

I assume that is for Americans. If its limited to Americans, yes i believe it. Not because its alcohol, but because its alcohol combined with loads of other crap out nation allows food producers to feed us.

You can easily tell it isnt alcohol because many cultures in the world drink alcohol daily and in greater quantities. If it it was just the alcohol, theyd all be dead.

 

[Creed Bratton]

I'd get waaay more concerned about sugar if I were the average American

but how could we be hot, sticky and sweet from our head to our feet yeah?

 

[LordEggForgotHisPassword]

I used to drink frequently...now it disturbs my sleep to the point that i dont. Im not opposed, and will have a few occasionally (like once a month) but I agree with the above on how much better i feel without it, rested, sharper mentally, etc.

 

[LordEggForgotHisPassword]

but how could we be hot, sticky and sweet from our head to our feet yeah?

you just pour the sugar on you, don't eat it.

 

[CUJO_1970]

Do you believe that imbibing more than 1 drink per week increases your cancer risk by 10% for men and 16.5% for women, as has been reported?

Absolutely not.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Doing dry January now. I do have to say, I feel pretty amazing across the board. Sleep, clarity, mental state, weight has dropped, mood, able to hit the gym, saved money.

And like someone above said.. the sleep disruption really got to me, along side having my first kid. You just can't have a few beers/bourbons, go to bed at midnight, and expect to function at 6am with a kid.

Ill probably never give it up for good. But I see the value in cutting back now and there's just no value in weeknight drinking or tying one on anymore. Too much is lost for just a few hours of moderate (or heavy) numbness.

 

[entropy13]

It is believable.

As for me, I rarely drink. I hate the taste of beer. And really just don't see the point of drinking.

I'm not against it (as long as one is responsible about it). Heck, as a 21st B-day present for my son, to stay in touch with his KY roots (since he has only ever lived in NC), I put together a bourbon basket for him (basket w/ 4 different bourbon's, and 2 glasses).