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7 REASONS TO GIVE UP ALCOHOL FOR A MONTH AND EMBRACE BEING SOBER

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Why should you go sober for a whole month?

Lose weight

Empty calories are defined as those that provide energy without nutritional value – something that alcohol has in spades. A large (250ml) glass of wine contains an average 170 calories per serving. Drinking one of those a day (which is well within the recommended safe drinking levels for women) adds up to a whopping 61,880 extra calories a year. So that a single glass of wine could cost you an extra 18lbs of weight in one year alone.

Avoid alcohol dependence

Does it worry you that you can’t watch TV without a glass of wine, see your friends without a gin or enjoy a burger without a beer?

We’re not saying you are on the highway to alcoholism, but taking a break is  a good way to stop both physical and psychological dependence on alcohol.

To improve your skin

Alcohol wreaks havoc with a carefully maintained youthful glow. But just five days off the pop could see a huge improvement.

It dehydrates the skin and slows down circulation, leaving the complexions looking dull and dry. Not only is booze a nutritional black hole, but it depletes the body of vital minerals that contribute to healthy skin.

Long term drinking can lead to broken capillaries and aggravate or cause eczema or psoriasis, while sluggish liver and kidney function emphasises bags under the eyes.

Lower your tolerance

The more you drink, the higher the tolerance to alcohol becomes. According to Drinkaware.co.uk, your liver builds up an enzyme to metabolise alcohol, and the more you drink, the more of this enzyme you have.

This means you will have to drink more to get the same effects which is obviously bad for your body. Taking a break will allow those enzymes to deplete.  Good for your liver and your wallet.

Save money

It’s not all about your liver you know. December is an expensive month, and giving up booze will do wonders for readdressing the balance of your wallet. Just think how cheap a meal out is without two bottles of 20 pounds wine?

Improve your memory

Alcohol can damage your brain cells by effecting the ends of neurons. This can lead to memory loss, affect brain function and there is growing research that regular drinking can increase your chances of getting dementia.

Reduce your risk of cancer

There’s no denying the link between drinking and cancer. In fact alcohol causes around 4% of cancer cases in the Uk every year – that’s about 12,500 cases.  So giving your body a break can be no bad thing for your organs

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Benefits of being alcohol free

There are multiple benefits to being alcohol free, new ones emerge every day

Below is my top ten:

1. HEALTH, both physical and mental, my brain is free from alcohol attack  and insides are cleaned up dramatically

2. WEALTH,  savings of 20,000 euros in cash at least, over two and a half years

3. WEIGHT, ugly fold of flesh around the middle is gone

4. FOOD, more fruit and vegetables, less red meat, chicken with garlic and ginger – yummy

5. KNOWLEDGE, genned up on the effects of alcohol, terribly toxic, no going back now

6. RESPECT, for oneself, from those around you, no more  disrespect to others while drunk

7. TIME, precious, more of it, to do all sorts of things

8. LESS GLOOMY, alcohol can be very depressing

9. NO MORE EXCUSES, eg, worked hard today,  so have to reward self with a few pints

10. NOT DEPENDENT,  was constantly on the look out  for the next drinking opportunity

Hence Drinkawaste.com, alcohol is a waste of health, a waste of money, a waste of time, a waste of life

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The dark..

If you’re a farmer it’s a different story

Its  dark, wet, cold. The animals are always hungry. It’s a long time to the spring when stuff gets growing again

You never know what’s around the corner, just when you think you’re on top, something or someone is there  to knock you down

The pub could be miles away, but its the only respite. At least you can meet and chat and share.

For a few hours anyway, you’re not on your own

Its late by the time you get there, so much to be done. You have a pint, its well deserved

Whiskey too for the night that’s in it.

Trouble is 40% alcohol is just that, trouble

Alcohol is not a happy drug. If you’re feeling down it drags you deeper

Alcohol is highly toxic, it kills cells, so your health suffers

If anything happens to you, who’s going to look after the animals, the dog?

Who’s going to look after you?

This can be the blackest, bleakest time of year!

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Where are you?

This can be a bleak time of year. For the guys it’s a blur

The pub, office parties. Even if he’s on his own a guy can go into a pub

Chat, enjoy the craic, the cheer. You’re a great fella, so are you, we’re all great fellas

For a woman its different. If she’s on her own, she can’t go into a pub

If she’s married, has kids, can’t go out. Has to be there, feed them

Make sure they have a good Christmas

He is out drinking, where? with who? No straight answer

Sullen indifference

Wish my mom was here, why can’t I go back

Where is he? The one I really want to be with, was happiest with

Have a glass of wine, or two, why not?  everyone else is

Where are you now? Why am I here?

This can be the blackest, bleakest time of year..

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Party time..

West Coast Cooler, December 13

Colorful, trendy, cheery,  this poster is right on the button for party time.

“Wearing these heels feels like being in love or walking on a plug”

West Coast Cooler are targeting young females obviously, selling alcohol

Only there’s no mention of alcohol anywhere on the advert

Drinking can get you drunk, out of control.

Or like the young lady on the poster….flat on your back

Watch out!