Yay!
1 year Alcohol Freeeeee for this chick a dee!
Halloween 2020 was a turning point for me.
I woke up after attending a Halloween party filled with costumes, lots of food, good conversation (what I could remember) and thought to myself not again...The feeling of a pounding headache, dehydration and overall blah.
I didn't drink during the week for the most part unless I was meeting friends or had a networking event or celebrating a birthday in the family, or or or...you get the picture.
Most of my drinking was on the weekend. So Saturday or Sunday's I was moving around a little slower than normal. A lot of naps took place during these days.
I always admired the people who could have 1 or 2 drinks and call it a night. I could do that some times but I found I wanted more. To the point of drinking a few more would cause a blackout. I didn't like this and I knew better. This doesn't help me or anyone around me. When this would happen the next morning I would subconsciously beat myself up about it.
"Dang it Susan why did you do that" or "Wonder if I said something to someone last night and hurt their feelings"
Out of frustration on November 1st 2020 I decided I was going to take a break. 30 days I thought would be good. Experience Thanksgiving with no alcohol.
What I didn't know was all the benefits I would experience in those 30 days.
Sleeping through the night with no interruption.
More energy to do things
I feel like I have more brain capacity. Thinking clearer
Had a wonderful Thanksgiving with no alcohol
My self talk has become positive and upbeat
and so much more
Why am I telling you this and being so vulnerable?
Because all kinds of women struggle with the same thing but won't admit to it because they're ashamed to. It doesn't matter if you're are an executive in a Fortune 500 company or a mother who stays home caring for their babies. This little habit can creep into your life without even knowing it. If I can help 1 women with my story and my decision it's worth it. We all fall, make mistakes, but its what you do with it when you stand back up in life.
The data on the rise of alcohol consumption and abuse by women are staggering. Historically men are the ones who have been the drinkers, but numerous studies show that is changing on a variety of fronts with females: alcohol use, binge drinking, alcohol use disorders, driving under the influence of alcohol, and more.
I'm happy to report I didn't stop at the 30 day break. Nope. I passed the 1 year mark of no alcohol on November 1st, 2021, and I'm so happy with myself.
I still go out to eat, visit a few bars with friends and family and have no desire for alcohol. I order a ginger beer no alcohol, water with lemon, or club soda with a lime.
People sometimes question me how can I be around it and not want it. I tell them for me the benefits outweigh the want.
I've lost close to 15 pounds
I walk 5 out of 7 days and my skin looks so much better and let's not forget a great nights sleep. I can have fun and still hangout with my friends and not include alcohol.
If you're ready to say goodbye to alcohol and feel the benefits like I have reply to this email. Or if you have a story with alcohol you would like to share with me please hit reply and tell me.
Got to go now and put on my sneakers for my walk.
With gratitude,
Susan