Drinking! (57 replies)

Following on from the ‘Retirement quandary’ thread, I noticed the overweight and heavy drinking thing being mentioned a few times.

In regards to drinking, what would be the average amount you put away each week? (Honestly). I have no issue in admitting I have been a heavy drinker since my early 20’s and now mid-late 30’s it does feel like it’s taking its toll.

I am slightly overweight (according to BMI crap) but it’s probably the damage that the years of drinking has done that you can’t see that is the issue.

For myself I am not a massive lager/ale drinker. Usually only hit the pints hard if I am out with mates on a night out (few and far between these days), I tend to be a Whiskey and Vodka drinker, occasionally the odd bottle of wine.

I would say on average throughout the year, I will drink TOO much 3-4 times a week, which clearly is far too much. I need to address it a little bit and cut back which I plan on doing. It becomes habit for me rather than a necessity.

How much on average does everyone get through?