I reckon I have saved around 75 per month so far also. Im drinking pots and pots of rooibos tea without sugar. During those first few months as a drinker, I also downed a good bit of "jungle juice," a frat basement concoction of cheap liquor, soda, fruit juice, and whatever else they had on hand. Alcohol is just not good when it tricks you into dependency. I never wanted to give up drinking -it was like losing my loyal friend- but all of these + things began happening for me when I became sober! But I truly believe third times a charm. Getting through each day will slowly become easier and more normal to you, and youll begin to find new hobbies that dont include drugs or alcohol. Great stuff. Looking forward to spending more time gardening, playing with the kids and being a good husband to a wonderful, supportive wife. I feel so much better, mentally and physically and Ive lost 45lbs!! When I say or write this I always include no jinx because I know this is precarious and I dont want to ever be over-confident. This made the sugar volume very low and also the carbohydrates. Just a month in for me, looking much better in my face, no weight loss overall though but thats something to address over time. Carry on with strength all its worth it. 2018;29(4):285-289. Youve also reduced your overall risk of having an injury or accident (Alcohol & Drug Foundation, 2020). Lockdowns dont help. The current Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that alcohol should be consumed in moderation up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per Today is day 76. No maybe on the weekend or just for a couple of months. When you negotiate, you can fk with the rules and conditions. We are individuals and responsible for ourselves, yet I quite regret the normalization of binge drinking and it acceptance in the UKs culture. A lot of people use drinking as a way to induce sleep which is not healthy at all. Three weeks in and I am seeing an increase in energy. After two years of that my PCP called me in to have more blood work done because my liver enzymes were triple what they shouldve been. I feel great, no more flare-up, better sleep, weight loss and better eating habits, although the craving for chocolate and ice cream increased. Cant relax, eating chocolate, drinking soft drinks and coffee which i never bothered with before. Six weeks free from alcohol at the moment,one year is the goal!! Plus, I feel more at peace. My sleep. Mood better. Nearly nine months in and WOW a couple of weeks ago I feel like it all gelled. I am now at the three-month mark. I also was hoping for instant weight loss but its happening just now. I work and am in a good relationship for many years. Improved complexion. Its stubbornness is making me nervous af though, I am seeing my physician mid January for more kidney tests (so far so good, may be okay) and Ill have to ask him then. Along with that, anxiety and depressive symptoms often abate. But after being gone 13 months she served him papers. Do it for you. I will do anything. On days like today, when I face stress or strife, I face it raw. Nothing seems to help I drink waters with lemon I dont eat junk food any tips appreciated thank you. Not being able to walk was the last straw. Also, I have transitioned to AF beers e.g. Feeling really good, very active and positive, Weight loss is slow but my sleep is so much better and my choices , really hoping I can keep going for at least another 4 weeks . I believe both have been huge influences on who and where I am today. Eating well, before it was mostly booze calories. By stop drinking alcohol, the liver Earlier this year I managed 4 1/2 months AF. Closing in on month three and am also very proud of myself. it was like a plague of locusts moved through the house. My anxiety was through the roof and my face was puffy and ugh, I felt awful but didnt even know it. 6 Weeks Without Alcohol You may have higher thinking and problem-solving skills, memory and attention than those who are still drinking alcohol. When we got to 2.5 miles to turn around, wed have a beer first as a reward (negating the exercise). I would also go through 2 packs of cigs. I wish you all the success in the world. Sober for one and half months. Focus better Brought up with an alcoholic mother. To Sandy Im 10 days in too , not as confident as you sound but giving it a good shot . This is because alcohol can cause depression, anxiety, and other mental health problems. There is a great book called Godspeed by Casey Legler. Then you will start living life again. Been told it might be that, but im going to prove the doctors wrong. That was the wake up call after seeing my lab results. Now, observing other people get drunk can be entertaining. I stopped it all and never looked back. Increased quality of sleep can have some positive effects for many people. I am a Christian and god has helped me. Thank you for telling me about the chocolate craving. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I decided on New Years to only drink on weekends. I had to laugh recently looking at a Fathers Day picture of me with the family. Im at the 7 month mark. Its a habit and for some reason I am so scared to change it. Better nutrition, more consistent workouts. I didnt realize my joint stiffness and also neuropathy were alcohol related. For the alcoholic, this has got to be the absolute least compelling rambling of benefits ever written. Im self employed. thanks. My appetite decreased dramatically. I travel a good bit and to be honest, am not enjoying not drinking. It is not the real me. Im 62 and have been a heavy drinker for well over 20 years. One week, well done, it goes on and on. "Planning what you are going to say and what your boundaries are ahead of time can help you deal with these situations when they arise," she adds. Sydney Wingfield, 15 Lowest-Calorie Alcohols For Weight Loss, What To Say To A Friend Who Drinks Too Much, The 12 Best Drinks To Help You Lose Weight, How To Get More Deep Sleep, Per A Sleep Expert, The 15 Best Water Bottles For Your Workouts, 20 Super-Simple Ways To Relieve Your Stress ASAP, 14 Ways To Get Past A Weight-Loss Plateau, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. I found that I was creating situations where I was becoming angry, stressed and resentful of othersI eventually realised that this was alcohols way of saying youre the victim, you deserve a drink just for having to cope with these people etc.. They did dialysis and tried to save him. Some studies have shown that upping your alcohol intake over time may put you at risk for long-term weight gain, though more research is needed on this. Now, as the I love playing golf but I can only play decent if If Ive had a couple. had my colonoscopy last night and it was clean:). I laughed I went over my former wine buddys house today and we went for ice cream. Good luck, So happy to see I am not the only Milo addict here nowI am 6 days AF today and acquiring a good taste for Milo , 2 months and feeling a lot better. To find out if ditching alcohol can improve your complexion, we challenged Laura Hogarth, a 40-year-old mother-of-two from Falkirk, to spend a month without consuming a drop of booze. You will save a fortune as well. By now the paint has dried and you can return to your miserable life knowing that your blood pressure has gone down by an unspecified amount. I have the sugar craving, which is fine, but every evening I reach for a glass of zero alcohol wine and I reckon Ive still got a habit. Planned my life around it. So, giving up alcohol may help you to improve your relationships with friends and family. Tough life as my son passed away and shortly after my sister died of cancer that increased my drinking. They can give you herbs like milk thistle for your liver/digestion too and help correct any dysbiosis. Its absolutely brilliant. Stillthis feels great! I feel you on the weight loss thing! I lowered my bad carbohydrate intake and focused on vegetables and fruit along with my favorite lean meats. Ive made sure that Ive not become preachy about not drinking. I dont miss alcohol at all even when Im around others who are drinking. I do feel a small improvement in my health, and hope to gain a greater degree of overall improvement as my alcohol free life continues. Im going to keep travelling this path. Once you have reached six months of sobriety you will start to feel more comfortable with yourself but it can also lead to pink clouding. I love myself more, Im I make to-do lists for my job to keep me on track. The gains are amazing. Its been a month now since i am off the booze ( promised my 6 year old daughter on her birthday i would stop) feeling better than ever !! Target set to go to Xmas. In January 2022 Ill be 41. It will be difficult to sleep without your usual coping mechanism and you will have a lot of sleepless nights. The first 6 months to an year of sober living is going to be challenging and will test your patience at a lot of points. Take care. Very soon after that I stopped, and am now nearly 5 months with no drinking. After a few weeks to a month, Johnson says the central nervous system repairs: You start thinking more clearly, your memory is better, and you can concentrate better.. I get a sugar rush just thinking about it. You can go back to a sober living home at any point in your life when you feel it difficult to deal with your urges on your own. If I feel like something special I grab a cold one of those and reward myself with that! Thats fantastic! Gets better after month 5. 1 months totally free going for 2 months. I take one day at a time and am really enjoying my life now sober. After a decade or more of nightly red wine consumption that culminated in two bottles a night, I am trying to stop, or at least cut it in half or less. Fortunately I am not overweight so a few extra chocolates wont hurt. However, increased loneliness during isolation & living alone no family increases. Ive binged and restarted numerous times but I will not ever go back to the point I was at a year ago. Im still craving drinking every single day but it IS getting easier. Everything would have been ok if I didnt drink. Current fave: NA lite ginger beer with a splash of cranberry and fresh lime. I sleep much better,bowel movement has returned to normal,and mental clarity has improved. What next: Im healthier, happier, more energetic and clear thinking. Avoid social gatherings for a good while. Oh and I lost 8 pounds so far!!! Roerecke, M., Kaczorowski, J., Tobe, S., Gmel, G., Hasan, O. and Rehm, J., 2017. Im now looking forward to 60 days clean. What is a weekend? This pandemic really helped me. The nutritional choices you make while under the influence arent optimal either. What Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol? Im inspired to start again. Read (or listen to) Allen Carrs How to Control Alcohol. I am 7 months sober now. Definitely drinking a lot more then I should be doing. I am 3 months off alcohol,it was affecting my work, not anymore.i kinda look at drinking with distain now.my self-esteem is improving as is my confidence, alcohol used to be my shield, reward, Icebreaker, hobby,took over my life really.i have gone caffeine free too now.i still smoke, small steps. Chairs may be placed in the water up to, but not above, seat level. 2020. I would go AF feeling great then think I could do alcohol reduction which always turned into OVER drinking after a few days. I believe my mind will become more clear as time goes on and I often look up articles that predict what I will experience going forward from my 3rd month of sobriety I am at now. You have to eat healthy sweet snacks. I dont sleep better or have any sense of increased clarity. Yes! I felt like I did not know what to do with myself and aggitated. Have lost 11 kilos, sleeping much better and while I still forget what I was going to do next it comes back to me much quicker. My bp and weight loss good. I am 3 months and 26 days AF and have never felt better! Id highly recommend the audio/book Drink? I hate that shit but children are like dogs u raise em right they turn out ok u raise em wrong they turn out all fucked up in the head. 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