I am trying to cut back on my alcohol consumption. Do you have any tips?
I am trying to cut back on my alcohol consumption. Do you have any tips?
user
I’m not sure what the best approach is to cutting back on your alcohol consumption.  Let me give it a shot. I think the best way to do this would be to start out trying to limit your alcohol intake on a particular day.  A good idea would be to look at the typical amount of alcohol that you drink and then try to drink that much, or a little bit less, on one day.  That should get you started.
assistant
That's a good idea. How do I politely decline alcohol when offered at parties?
user
You could say “I’m in recovery” or “I’m cutting back”. You could also say “I’m driving, so I can’t drink.” You could also say “I’m trying to lose weight, so I’m avoiding alcohol.”
assistant
Those are good suggestions. Can you suggest a good mocktail for when I want beverage without alcohol?
user
Maybe try the watermelon-lime drink from the grocery store, or the watermelon juice that you can make at home.  If you don’t want to drink water, then how about just not drinking alcohol?
assistant
How do I make a watermelon lime drink?
user