Garen

Hey everyone,

Closing out day one and there is success. There were cravings but once I got dinner in me that was cut in half. So getting ready to put on a movie and wait for bed time.

Since we all seem to be orally fixated, I figured I'd ask about drink ideas to replace the beer I would always be drinking. Need to be able to drink it in the evening so prefer to avoid caffeine. I have tea, but that is only barely cutting it - I like strong drinks and strong tea is usually caffeinated. Like drinks that I know I am drinking with a potent taste. Want to try to avoid soda and I don't really consume much dairy at all. I don't know what leaves left except for oj

Anyway... day one down... sure I'll be happy about it tomorrow morning.

Hearts

Have you ever had real cranberry juice? THAT stuff is strong! Even that Pom juice seems strong to me.

PurpleKnight

Hey, I got really into Green/White teas, but if that doesn't do it, Cranberry juice and soda is amazing!!

Dan Dare

I buy flavored seltzer and put a splash of fruit juice in it, (my preference is cherry, grape or cranberry, or a blend of them).
It's great.
Only problem is I belch like a seal and my lady wants to start throwing me fish.

Aellyce

How about some herbal teas? Some of those have pretty strong taste. Just be careful and read up on what you choose or better yet, consult a pharmacist for ingredients and safe quantities.

Wastinglife

I replaced the beer with diet coke. May not be a healthy choice, but the alternative was much worse. I drink a 2 litre bottle most days and it does keep the booze and cigarette cravings at bay for some reason.

Received

WATER! (blech, I know). I love coconut water now but when I first quit beer I went on a Pepsi binge for a couple months.

least

I substituted orange juice for my wine and it works great. I just happen to love oj so it works out well for me.

jt1234

I drink a lot of ginger ale and cranberry on ice

ReadyAndAble

Milk. Sometimes chocolate milk. Don't judge.

Kris47

Way to GO Garen!

Try some herbal Rooiboo tea. It tastes strong like coffee. Stronger tasting than some of the other teas.

Cranberry juice no sugar added will definitely wake you up. lol.

Ruby2

I recently bought some sour cherry syrup and mineral water to mix together. It was good. I also like v8 with lemon, Worcestershire and a splash of dill pickle juice.

There are a couple of older threads on this topic that have a bunch of suggestions. I posted one of them. You might want to check those out if you can find them.

Sorensen

drink water or carbonated water, add ice and lemon or lime

Garen

Thanks everyone I will have to write some of those down the next time I make a trip to the store. The sugar and carbs in drinks seems to help cut the cravings down.

Starting day two getting ready for work. Here goes nothing

OliveDog

Good Luck, Garen!

Have a great day!

Kris47

Make it a good one!

quadrant

Before 5 p.m., coffee and black tea.

After 5 p.m. I like carbonated water: Perrier or even Club Soda. Also tart herbal teas, like natural cranberry herbal teas or something.

Chamomile before bed.

As far as sodas go, ginger ale is not that bad for you and tasty.

PurpleCat

Loose leaf tea - you can brew it as strong as you like. No shortage of decaf varieties, either. Not just herbals - black, green, flavored, plus the rooibos and honey bush.

You can get it on line or look to see if there's any local places to buy from. I've found two near me.

Deckard

Egg Creams.

Don't knock it till you've tried one ...

VIG44

I know you've said you have tea but the tea I drink is different, it's called Celestial Seasonings, the flavor is called Tension Tamer, it's a herbal tea (caffeine free) very cheap too, here in Minnesota it's 3.50 for 20 tea bags. Very tasty, here's what it says, "This comforting blend begins with eleuthero, an Asian herb popular for centuries because of the sense of calm and well being it imparts. We've added cooling peppermint, spicy ginger and tangy lemons to create a remarkably uplifting herbal blend. Bring harmony to your hectic day with a cup of this flavorful and restorative tea. It's worked wonder for me and it really helps the tension in my upper back and neck, it also is full of vitamins B6 and B12, which are important for us who are recovering from an alcohol problem. It's just the perfect tea and I can't get enough of it.