I am off out tomorrow with a group of friends for what is being billed:

“An All Dayer”

If that is a British phrase, it basically means a day of drinking, starting at 1pm.

If I am honest, this does cause me a little anxiety.

I am NOT obsessed with my physique or its performance but I do like to feel and look good and I know that tomorrow won’t help with either of those goals.

I’ve thought about driving.

I’ve even thought about saying I am on antibiotics and can’t drink.

It’s not so much I am worried about getting fat (I know one day won’t be a problem)

It’s more that when you train hard and eat well, I think you become more in tune with your body, more aware of when it feels good and not and feeling good is like an addiction to me.

I love it.

It makes me more efficient and happier.

That said, the group of friends I am going out with are friends I see but a few times a year.

And……

I know if I drink I will have a better time.

Sad but true.

I will however NOT go mad and will drink plenty of water throughout the day.

Nothing new in that advice but both of the above will be the difference between feeling like hell on Sunday and being able to function.

My kids want to put up our Christmas Tree on Sunday and for those with kids, you will know that will mean an early start on Sunday, regardless of my hangover.

The point of this message is:

Moderation!

Go out.

Have fun.

Have a few drinks.

See friends – they are precious!

This is my only pre Christmas Social engagement, the problem becomes when you have loads.

My advice then:

Let loose at the ones where you’re with the people who are more important to you.

Drive for the others!

Jamie “I’ll be drunk on 3 anyway” Leighton