I haveso many questions I need answered related to health. I guess Im replacing booze with food. This is similar to possible weight loss. And its not just the quality of food that affects your weight but the quantity youre taking in, especially if you didnt start off the evening with a hearty meal. He stopped eating and drank a handle a day. Im fitter from being able to walk and cycle more often and further without fading and I know deep within that Im far more contented than I have been for a long time. Again this is a long list! I was surprised that I experienced all those things( including the increased chocolate consumption!) I had a very boozy few years, always social. My greatest pleasure these days is tea! If you're a heavy drinker, you're at an increased risk of developing certain diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, and stroke. The next day I stopped. Ive experienced some weight gain which is welcomed since Ive always been around 135 when 155/160 is desired. 18 Keto Smoothies That Legit Taste Like Milkshakes, Easy Keto Side Dishes For Every Taste Bud. It was an aha moment for me. Barely ever taking a day off. Who knows what will happen tomorrow. I was a daily drinker for 12 years working in hospitality and managing bars. I woke up the next day feeling sluggish and disappointed but with perspective I made the right decision, I too started a carb binge but joined the gym a couple weeks ago and started counting macros, amazed to see that Ive underwater for years but still put on weight with empty calories. Tough life as my son passed away and shortly after my sister died of cancer that increased my drinking. Days one to seven: Your nervous system will start to respond to the absence of alcohol. I guess I was just obese and cutting all those calories made a huge difference. Sleep is amazing, health is amazing, and I am down 27 lbs. Alcohol abuse also affects ones relationships with other people greatly. So far, I havent noticed any weird cravings except coffee. New addiction seems to be coffee. I thought this would subside but its only become worse. Look better. My wife has stopped drinking altogether due to some health concerns. Yes, my sweet tooth is back but seems to be calming down. Im a professional musician, and my performing has taken a huge leap upwards. Im in my 12th month alcohol free. New roommate with his own addiction issues. I exercise regularly, walk the dog, remember appointments. It can be a surprise for some, but alcohol rarely has a positive, long-term effect on peoples sex lives. Hoping Ill feel so great Ill stay off alcohol for good. I now choose to live the last third of my life in good health and the best way for me was to remove alcohol, make different dietary choices and get regular exercise. I am gaining weight. Started weight lifting again Ive almost always had a gym membership because I like the sauna and lifting weights. Timeline: What Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol? Just stay positive. Looking forward to reaching 12 months. As time passes by you will notice healthy changes in your emotions, and with the help of therapy and counseling youll feel less and less depressed and mood swings. After six months to a year, your cancer risk will be greatly reduced, and your liver function will have immensely improved. It feels the same as a nicotine substitute for smoking would be so maybe I havent stopped in my head. I really focus now on the things I would jeopardise if I went back to alcohol. I have just hit the one month into my three. I feel you on the weight loss thing! I am 97 days AF and since day 40-50 i havent had a single craving for red wine or beer. So even tho this reads 3 months that may just be a start to improve the net can suggest 1 month its all contingent on how long and how much you were hurting yourself. Think about quitting at times but because of life circumstances nothing takes the edge off like a couple of beers. I wish you all the success in the world. Still tired, and really miss a Manhattan, but its just not worth it. But am going to continue, no hangovers are excellent ! Diminished anxiety. I even kept the bottle of vodka in the liquor cabinet, where it still sits, because I knew for me I had to be able to do it in the world I live. Did it myself but had family support. Be a badass. Then I started to see a jump. I know exactly what you mean Aaron. With WW And Walking, How To Lose Weight Fast Safely And Naturally. I quit drinking beer and wine due to personal health scare. And don't worry about offending others while saying no. One physical aspect of a life time of drinking is that my testicles have shrivelled to almost nothing, this is a constant thought on my mind, as is a worrying lack of libido. 3 months in, no change at all, dont feel better , sleep quality much worse, Im more stressed and miserable tbh, everyone is different, you read so many positive ha ha stories how wonderful life is, time for a balancing opinion. Hello all, Ive been sober since mid March and Im curious as to what this smugness is about and how if manifest its self? Along with that, anxiety and depressive symptoms often abate. My body aches, mainly legs, but I am walking so much better from hobbling with my sons walking stick to stop me falling over. if anything weight gain! Its only been 4 days but its been a stressful week at work and I got through Friday evenings lovely meal without partaking in the rather nice red which accompanied it. Point is, keep working towards your goals, dont be discouraged by the hiccups along the way. There is one thing you need to look out for. But there are plenty of health benefits to cutting back or stopping for good. Has been an interesting ride but my favourite result from being alcohol free has been the ability to do anything at anytime. Train 5-6 days per week sensibly. My withdrawal symptoms are kicking in big time now. 6 months of sobriety is a long journey of patience, challenges and determination. Stop drinking boosts self confidence and you stop feeling sorry for you yourself. Ive been sober minded for 3 months and delivered for life. Now, Im spending a lot more time with family and friends and taking up hobbies Ive always wanted to do but would always put off. Im so excited and optimistic about my future for the first time in years! Got through my first Xmas last year and New Years Eve it was fine . I have gone AF for a month or two previously and one time I went 3 months. I drank around 2 to 3 bottles of wine per day, everyday over covid lockdown, so almost 1.5 years and before that was a binge drinker for 10 years..I was miserable. Drugs were less of the issue but drinking, couple beers a day at first then that doubled mixed with some heavy hitting Friday and Saturday nights. Hi, Finally admitted to my family what was the worst kept secret. Thanks for your post, it was informative. I was a weekend binge drinker up until the shutdown. Used to experience blackouts and was very nasty. I am three years and three months sober. As I lay in bed now, life is looking good, Im feeling positive, only I can screw this up. I was a first class wine lover and looked forward to my first glass after getting home from work. I am currently 4 full months in. Read our, What Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol. Thanks to god n mom . Do not be the person in the corner. I was drinking between 5-7 thousand calories per week! Recently, my fingernails have also changed, in that they sometimes appear blueish at the cuticle, but this comes and goes. Im now looking forward to 60 days clean. Almost 3 months off alcohol now. Im waiting for my body to adjust from sobriety which I hope it eventually does, I feel like Im in hell mentally and physically. They have flown so quickly that I hardly know whats happened in between, but I can tell you that an old habit never ever ever ever even gets tempted into entering the scene again. I find that one drink doesnt keep me from making healthy decisionsand its much easier to stop after one than after two or three. This is when the really good stuff starts to happen. There have been times when Ive really fancied a Pale Ale, but they pass and quickly too and at 16 weeks, I think Im doing ok. Some one told me the alcohol was masking it I have started taking 5 HTP, which was recommended in the book, alcohol lied to me it boosts serotonin, which was previously boosted by alcohol. well done bro, you beat me by 14 days. WebNew years resolution 2 out of 6 months down. Finally I started getting chest pains, my BP was crazy and I felt terrible. I exercise 3 times a week. Dont want to go anywhere or do anything. I will get thereI will keep trying. Have already noticed improvement in my sleep and temperament. Life is beautiful without alcohol. Since returning to work the desire has returned but choose not too drink, not sure why the urge came back as I do love and appreciate my job so much. Lack of sleep, low mood, no energy I have every possible side effect how can you possibly feel better from not drinking it.. I also was hoping for instant weight loss but its happening just now. After 1 month I am feeling really great, evenings are so much more and waking up without the effect of alcohol is a pleasure. Highly recommended. One of the surprising side effects of giving up alcohol is that your skin may start to look better. Alcoholism makes your body full of toxins and dependent, causing a lot of harm to it. Kate I hope you are having good luck with your reduced alcohol consumption. I want to and need to but i am scarred I cant. Six months no alcohol,,,at first rapid weight loss,,,not my aim,,,,so started eating more and levelled out ,,,now will concentrate on my weight ,,,,,in age 77 male. >145\>95 The day after drinking, you might have the typical nausea and headache that come with a hangover. Listen to your bodys needs and you will follow its messages, not your minds; the ego is a powerful thing. The worst thing is it didnt affect my university grades, my job or my home life. But I do get depressed alot of thinking what drinking caused. About 2 years ago I relayed my query to my GP and he told me to not take it so seriously. They have annual group meets, and other practices that will give you something to look forward to and keep reminding you that staying sober is worth it. It is important to not bottle up your feelings and talk about them. Admittedly, I may have a few more xxxx gold after golf on a Saturday. Durazzo TC, Mon A, Gazdzinski S, Meyerhoff DJ. I had a huge drinking problem, started off drinking on weekends with friends, turned into week days, then every day, most days I would sit there watching t.v or playing video games until I couldnt see the screen anymore. were evident. My sleep is horrible stillThank you, Hi Diane everyone goes at their own pace I am sure. I am 2 months sober i became an alcoholic in just 1 year drinking 1 handle of vodka a day. Looking forward to spending more time gardening, playing with the kids and being a good husband to a wonderful, supportive wife. Im actually worried I might give up drinking. Age 50 is when I had the sudden wake up call; decided that Id never drink again and told my husband of 6 years that he had to stop as well. To Sandy Im 10 days in too , not as confident as you sound but giving it a good shot . They everywhere in australia now. Sleep is something I had trouble with, no more. 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 hope I never drink again, THANKYOU Annie Grace. A handle a day is a lot. Making me reflect on why I drank, what it was doing to me and my family and what had happened with alcahol in my parents lives, that still continues. I only had one surprise. In January 2022 Ill be 41. Im going to to try again in the next few days to stop. Three things Ive noticed, sleeping better my joints dont hurts in the morning and my lungs fill like they can expand more. This goes even to the elite, as we now see with the parties in Downing Street. When you stop drinking, symptoms of alcohol withdrawing may pop up as early as six hours after the last drink. What a mindset to have and strong spirit, thank you for articulating it for those who appreciated reading your powerful words. Nearly nine months in and WOW a couple of weeks ago I feel like it all gelled. My flesh enjoyed what I gave it and it will die once I stop feeding it. How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System? Im 6ft 1 and was 59kg when I was in hospital due to drinking. Because of these internal changes, relationships often improve or become more possible. Good luck to you! Sweets, especially ice cream was a real problem in the beginning. Still, I know its the right choice for someone who works hard in the gym and avoids junk food so AF for me. That said the benefits I have experienced are unfathomable, to me atleast. Go on a little shopping spree or or anything that makes you happy. it wasnt just cos of the calories in the alcohol cut out tho because after a drinking session the next day everything in the house was eaten as well as huge take aways later that day too. I used to drink so much that I would constantly forget things people would tell me and spend a lot of time alone. "Being sober will actually help you sleep and have you feeling more restful and energized in the mornings," says Zeitlin. My friends are super proud of me as well. Surround yourself with people who care to take care of their health. Love your truth about the lie. Sleep has an impact on so much of our everyday functioning and if it improves from a reduction in alcohol you might find that you dont wake up as often and you experience more deep, restorative sleep than you did before. 2010;7(3):799-813. doi:10.3390/ijerph7030799, By Arlin Cuncic I have been mostly AF for 6 months now I had a glass of wine a month ago and another the month prior to that. Sugar craving is through the roof. im Glad there is moderators checking comments. Not drinking alcohol has helped me look forward not backwards. 6. But I still used it to deal with stress and feeling overwhelmed. I didnt like the dependency I had on drinking beer. It took 2 months. Hi. But for months I seemed to fall into the pattern of 1-2 days sober, then back to drinking. Getting better sleep because you're sober certainly doesn't hurt either. Just dont have any cravings now or desire to drink . I now put ice tea and flavored fresh fruit water in my wine glasses. 3 Months 3 months of not drinking reduces your risk Sober 3 months. I realised I wasnt drinking out of grief anymore and was just drinking for the sake of drinking. I just turned 71 and until recently had been a regular drinker since my teens, some periods of my life more than others. But now, thanks to my drink-and-sleep-it-off schedule, I was forced to exercise later in the afternoon. Rebecca Berens, MD, is a family medicine physician who specializes in women's health. For 15 hard years i have been drinking almost everyday(minimum 4/7 weekdays) Dont believe everything you read, I have been working on reducing my alcohol intake, from 2 drinks a night to 2 a week. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Physically, you may experience acute withdrawal But after being gone 13 months she served him papers. Ive carried alot of anxiety over the Blood Pressure bit which was over 145/95 consistently in November. I drank 1/3 of a handle a day. I stopped drinking in October last year. I never saw my dad sober too much ad he had better reasons to drink like Vietnam I also endured countless hate filled speeches that drove me to believe in the white race is the best race mentality. I looked forward to my morning workouts and booze was not going to get in the way of that. I knew if I wanted to say goodbye to the weight, I'd have to say goodbye to the booze. I have called this self enabling as that describes it nicely for meI am my own worst enemy. A booze hiatus can potentially improve acne for those who have it, as previously reported in WH. water per day, and my fitbit shows my average resting heart rate has dropped from 69 to 57. At this stage your risk of experiencing cardiovascular disease and several cancers starts to reduce (, World Cancer Research Fund, 2007; Roerecke et al., 2017). Do it. However, when you stop drinking, your liver will begin to repair itself and the damage will start to reverse. Sadly no weight reduction. I dont even bother to explain why unless someone is genuinely curious. I also started to drink a variety of alcohol in one session so Id feel better about not finishing a bottle or crushing 4 beers all at once. When you ditch the alcohol, however, you won't have those sleepy-yet-restless nights. Gotta say, didnt really expect that from my grandparents, lol. 2018;29(4):285-289. How did you go Sue? But this helps me remember it took me 1 year to become a 1 handle of vodka a day morning to night everyday no rest. I am delighted to be alcohol free and I make some pretty awesome mocktails. The sweet cravings have gone thru the roof. It has been 9 months of no alcohol and it hasnt been easy. Your behavioral unpredictability, anger issues, trust issues and anxiety may be the biggest cause of it. 2017;22(5):1416-1425. doi:10.1111/adb.12420. Here is how it worked for me after failed attempts after 1 then 3 months then 6 then 12 Be strong and let your motions run you. I think thats helping. Brigitte Zeitlin, RD, is a nutritionist who has worked with many women in weight management. I have lost 15 pounds and I now get more of a reward from knowing Im healthier and the cravings have subsided. I hope nope I know Ill be there in about 2.5 months. Am losing weight but thats due to diet and excercise everyday. That was the wake up call after seeing my lab results. I feel clear and optimistic for the first time in 20+ years. Im skinny and have gained 6 needed lbs. Point is, it takes time and while I can appreciate the anxiety, I went through it terribly too, still do with the BP, as you allow your body to heal, you will start to feel better. The behaviour of people I know well whilst under the influence of vast amounts of alcahol was toe curling, things were said and done that cannot be un done and by some, non of it will be remembered. Drinking used to take up a lot of my time, now I use time wisely. I tried dry January a few years ago, and succeeded. 6 months sober. I feel great cant ever see me drinking again dont miss it at all !! It really helped motivate me for a 3 month break. Take care of yourself, for sure!! Now sober, you must relearn how to socialize. My sleep is better albeit very vivid dreams and I did lose weight with and increase in exercise, close to 20 pounds since I stopped drinking. !The Holy Spirit revealed to me that I was feeding my flesh that can never be satisfied. Thinking about how the BP numbers hang around in a higher range than they used to and how long I have to sit to get a measurement that was remotely good. 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