Today marks 100 days of being alcohol free.
Woohoo!
This is undoubtedly the longest I have gone without a drink since I started drinking.
Money is a bit tight at the moment so I'll be celebrating with a bubble bath, and a vegan takeaway pizza. I can't wait.
In terms of weight loss, I've only lost a mere 700g, nothing to write home about. But in general I feel good. People are commenting that I look slimmer and that my skin looks really clear (I LOVE hearing that).
Sure, there are days when I feel tired and sleep-deprived, but that usually lasts a day and then I'm back feeling fresh the following day. I have the comfort of knowing that I would probably feel worse had I been drinking.
I've probably saved myself around £300 through avoiding the weekly prosecco and large glasses of red, the gin and lemonades and the cocktails. Unfortunately other things have happened to eat all my money (car trouble, messed up pay-days, trying to buy a house) but I'd be in a worse situation had I been drinking. So I have that to be grateful for.
I've danced sober and been a sober wedding guest. I've been to the pub several times and resisted temptation. I've left parties and nights out when they are no longer fun, rather than drinking until they become more fun. I haven't had a single hangover in 2018!
Two books I read in January really helped inspire me to do this, I'll link them below:
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Clare Pooley and Catherine Gray are both very inspiring women, go and follow them on instagram if you don't already.
People have asked me if I'll be celebrating with a drink. Ummm, no.
Then they ask how long I'm carrying this on for. I say I honestly don't know. For me right now it's the right choice, one that saves money and promotes health, one that keeps me looking young and feeling fresh. What's not to love about the sober life?
I'm sure a lot of people are at 100 days around now if you gave up around the new year, if that's you, well done! If you're new to quitting booze, welcome, it is worth it. Leave me a comment and say hello if you like.
SSV x
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