5 Reasons Quitting Alcohol is The HEALTHIEST Thing You'll EVER Do 

I’m 6 months no alcohol. I feel like a new human. Everyone needs to keep pushing the no alcohol message. It’s truly life changing.

Haven't had a drink yet this year, i think I'll continue this way for the rest of my life. No booze, no smoking, no drugs. Swimming, lifting, walking. My soul feels clean

"Alcohol is the only drug where if you don't do it, people assume you have a problem."

4 days sober right now. I know it's not long, but I can not recall when was the last time. I have gone this long without drinking. As of last week I have been drinking 5, 6 to 7 day's a week. For the past 2 or 3 years and heavily binge drinking on the weekends for over 10 years. Hopefully more sober and productive days to come. 👍

I quit drinking 5 years ago. Honestly one of the best decisions I've ever made. I also work as a bartender, and I'm at a point where I no longer enjoy serving people because I see the consequences, and I feel guilty because it's my job to serve them. I'm working my way towards a more positive job for the future. It's hard watching good people make bad decisions.

22 days no alcohol no sugar. Dropped 7lbs skin clear and no joint pain. I’m 45 years old.

I cut out alcohol about 4 months ago. Went Keto. Alternate swimming with walking days & I've never felt better. No brain fog. Consistent quality sleep. No afternoon slump. Skin clearer. Eyes brighter. Everything 100% better!! 🙌🏼💯

This video couldn't come at a better time for me. Been drinking since I was 15, I'm 45 and I'm ready to change. Thank you for all you do.

Since 2017, I’ve quit smoking, drinking, refined sugar, fast food soft drinks and I’m currently 23 days into quitting codeine based prescribed medication. And just so you know, I’m 50 I work part time minimum wage, I’m nobody special. Don’t listen to all the scare tactics that keep you addicted. Decide to quit and do it, yes it’ll have it’s rough days, but if you can make it through just one day make sure to congratulate yourself and go tackle the next day and so on. You’ve got to look after yourself, life is short. It’s simple if I can do it YOU CAN TOO!!!

I quit alcohol 15 months ago at 48 years old. The only thing I regret is not quitting sooner.

I have been sober for 35 years. It was the most significant and meaningful decision I have ever made. I was 24 years old. #sober #life #serenity

I'm over a year sober from alcohol since May 1st. And 4 months sober from coke. I've been so much more mentally and physically healthy. So grateful 🙏

I am a month alcohol free and man it’s rough. It was just Memorial Day weekend and EVERYONE around me was drinking. I just keep telling myself the few hour buss is not worth feeling like crap for days after.

Logging calories and macros had me reducing alcohol intake until I quit. Broke through my weight loss plateau. 3 months sober now. Eliminated one blood pressure med and cut the other in half.

If you’re trying to lose weight, drinking alcohol (especially as you get older) makes it much harder. Even if your carbs are really low, your body will choose to use alcohol as it’s energy source first. You have to use up any alcohol before it gets back to burning fat.

Yesterday marked my one month sober… honestly can’t see myself having a drink again. I just feel so much better. Can’t believe I spent over a decade doing something so harmful at least once a week.

As an extremely light drinker (four or five beers a week, never more than one at a time) I still feel SO MUCH BETTER: I sleep better, have more clarity, and have energy that lasts all day! Spread the word - even a little poisons you and robs you of feeling well.

I’m 170 days alcohol free and I’m sure I will never look back! The freedom from toxic substance and even slight feeling of superiority over people struggling with hangovers and NEEDING alcohol to relax or socialise is unmatched. And my crippling anxiety is GONE. What a life 🥰

I am 60 and have been drinking since I was 15, no I am not an alcoholic, but at my age, I've become a terrible binge drinker maybe 2days every two weeks where I will go through two bottles of homebrew wine in one night and it's so strong, I work out really hard and I am very fit but I've noticed it's taking more of a toll on my health, like this weekend I had palpitations, I know it's my body saying hey Paul that's enough after all these years, and after listening to this program and my inner voice says its time to quit, plus I have a young son and I should and will do it for him.

4 years sober this coming August and it’s completely true about my quality of friends over quantity now. And how I realized that I really didn’t have much in common with certain people when we only talked when we drank. So glad those boring small talk convos are over. So much more headspace for things truly important to me.

This was excellent. Tom and Chris have it right. When I gave up the booze 5.5 years ago my life changed to the max. Lost 50 pounds. Finally addressed my sleep disorder, and started walking. I now average 20 plus miles per week with much higher miles in the summer months. My goal is to never drink again.

"Artificially inflating relationships that otherwise wouldn't be meaningful to me..." damn, that hit hard.

So glad former alcoholics are finally speaking out. This has been the elephant in the room for centuries. Young people need to hear this message, because thats where alcoholics are made. There are some families that have no role models at all. Everybody around them is a drinker.

I don't drink, haven't for years and don't care to be around anyone who has been drinking. It's not fun or funny to me to poison myself or watch someone else do it to themselves. There's a whole world out there to experience and enjoy without alcohol and the best thing is you get to remember that enjoyment and those experiences.

Haven’t drank in 6 years. Don’t really miss it either. Definitely feel better. One thing I noticed though is how it decreases the social relationships that I had with people who I thought were friends. I kinda feel a lot lonelier after dropping alcohol. Society is so wrapped around alcohol people don’t even realize it. It’s woven into many social events, holidays, and activities.

After a lifetime of drinking (now 65) both casually and heavily, giving up alcohol was going to be a tough call. But now i'm six months sober and i'm working out, lost 75LB and started in the gym i feel so much more alive. I didn't realise how much i depended on Alcohol and what alcohol was actually doing to my body. One of the weirdest things now is watching the people i use to drink with getting drunk and realise just how i looked and sounded as well. I am much more calmer person, less stressed and have much more energy. Socially i just adapted to those around me who want to carry on drinking.

Thomas you have encouraged me to quit drinking. 2 weeks in and just came off vacation with out a drink. Amazes me how people respond. They are much more supportive if you were quitting drugs vs Alcohol…

I felt that same pride when I quit smoking cigarettes. Taking control feels great

Finally! People talking the truth about alcohol! Alcohol is toxic, don't drink it. Thanks for this video!

Thank you Thomas for another video about alcohol! Your comment stood out to me about not wanting to waste time with those people who arent deep and meaningful. I've always been a deep thinker and conversationalist with inherent strong values. I realize without alcohol (been sober most of this year), most of the people my husband and I surround ourselves with arent actually what we are looking for in friendships. We arent superficial and tend to be big thinkers. So we are taking a step back and spending time working on ourselves. Its a bit lonely sometimes but rather be alone than with the wrong people. One day I am sure we will find the right company.

11 months since I took my last beer, I feel and look fantastic. I am comfortable in clubs and bars taking non-alcoholic options, no craving or desire to ever drink again. One of the best choices I made in my life

I’m 67 years old and everyone my age I know who drank when young and kept drinking is either dead or seriously ill. It’s just that simple. You are wasting your time on organic food, personal training, and all that wellness stuff , if you drink alcohol. Period. Drink and die. Don’t drink and live. Simple enough.

I was never a heavy or frequent drinker, but parenthood really put a hard brake on alcohol for me. Gotta be able to get up on a dime and be dad when my kids need me to be or be husband when my wife needs me to be. I only ever see alcohol destroy lives, not enrich them, and my family deserves me at my best.

I never started, currently 46 and never had even a single beer. Primarily for religious reasons but also I know alcoholism runs in my family. I do some times get defensive about it and people still try to talk me in to trying it from time to time. Thanks for this video!

Thank you Thomas...this is so amazing...no hiding behind the lies a person tells themselves

I’m so glad to see more people speaking up about the dangers of alcohol. No amount of alcohol is safe. It’s a poison.PERIOD. It took me a long time to stop drinking bc I didn’t want to be judged. Almost 6 months later and it’s been a game changer! ❤️🥳

Just hit 10 months alcohol free. I feel now, I’m clear, I have social confidence matter any situation I’m done with drinking for the rest of my life. Just turned 64 yo.

I'm struggling with alcohol my self.. and this couldn't have came at a better time for me. Also loved the "inner work" , meditation, and breath work references... So much more helpful and inspiring than just biochemistry indications..

Great video, Thomas! I quit drinking six months ago, it has always ruled every aspect of my social life. This video sums up exactly how I feel. Ironically, I just quit because I was always tired of feeling like crap and thought it would be very difficult. Surprisingly with how good I feel physically emotionally mentally and with my relationships, I have absolutely zero desire to go back. I wish everybody could feel like this. It would make quitting for a lot of people much easier.

Brilliant video Thomas!!So true! I couldn't agree more. I really hope this video reaches a wide enough audience.

I quit period more than 3 years ago. I never thought I can do in being a marathoner. Quitting really change my life. My life never been better. I have more energy, no cranky in the morning and more time to be consistent on my training both powerlifting and running 6 days a week.

I’m 20 months sober… it took awhile to feel better, to get new habits, but I’m older than Chris and I was in worse shape than Chris. I’m about to turn 42 and shortly after that I’ll be 2 years sober. I’ve recently, 2 months ago, cut out all sugar and most carbohydrates and I’m trying to get back into running and swimming and cycling again. I’ve got two kids and I work as a chef so I’m very busy but honestly, not drinking has turned my life from a nightmare into a pleasant dream.

I drink too much. This video makes me want to stop today

What a great discussion this was! I became alcohol intolerant during middle age. I wonder how many individuals this affects as I can’t find much on the topic. I only know one other person this happened to and he’s a male and it started in his 40s. People don’t change much as they get older. I was recently ostracized at a party by a bunch of middle aged people for being a non drinker a runner and a cyclist. My conclusion was I’d rather have no friends then be affiliated with this mindset of people.

Zero alcohol since the 1st of this year. I anticipated the normal benefits; better sleep, improved physical health, clearer thinking, mood stability, etc. The thing that surprises me the most is how much safer I feel. I was not expecting that.

500 days sober. This talk is spot on and exactly how it felt for me..💯

I’ve just realised how much I am drinking and it’s shocking. Not to mention now I’m aware of it I can see why a lot of my goals aren’t being reached because of alcohol. Think an AA meeting is on the cards, definitely need some help with it

I'm at 9 months! Running helped me quit alcohol. Some people will say "I run because I really like beer", but I quit beer because I really love running! Running gives me confidence, builds my stamina, I've lost a lot of weight and I feel like a free man whenever I run.

Wow, Thomas DeLauer the philosopher-good stuff, as always! I quit alcohol about six years ago. My life improved significantly as a result.

This topic is really rad with so much truth. A topic that needs to be talked about more often. Thanks!

I quit almost 18 years ago and I absolutely don't miss alcohol one bit...

3 months baby! First time in 15 years 👑 I'm not an alcoholic by any means but more of a binge drinker. Lately I've been at the pub after work every single day and after the pub it would be beers... Got to a point where I asked myself "am I losing control? My initial response was "no don't be stupid" and from there called my own bluff like okay, stop drinking then. Don't slow down, don't do it on an occasion just completely cut it out and see who really has control. Well chaps, it's been an uphill struggle I've lost friends and hardly see anyone anymore. HOWEVER (the good bits) I've been back at the gym 5/6 days a week since stopping. Started taking training seriously. I'm a better partner, a better father to my kids, saved a sheet load of money, lost weight, gained strength, mental health has improved massively (yes, alcohol an mental health are linked shock horror) feel more energy I'm more alert. Got back into reading. So yeah, offloaded a bit of dead weight and freed myself. Honestly, if you think you might have a problem like I did/ do... Ask yourself ... Are you really in control? Good speed everyone 🙌

Got sick and tired of being sick and tired, so I poured out my liquor bottles two weeks ago. Not sure if the improved in sleep is supposed to happen right away or not, but sleep is where I am struggling now. Thanks Thomas and Chris for sharing your experiences!

I am 16 days away from one year! One of the things he mentioned earlier on about mental agility is so true! I stopped drinking so I could focus completely on recruiting for my job after graduating from my mba and noticed a significant difference in my sharpness on interviews. It was drastic! I got a much higher paying job than I thought I would have been able to get before. This is huge…. Don’t think I’ll ever go back.

I appreciate these videos on alcoholism. Thomas, you are making a great impact on many people you will probably never ever know.

I started drinking alcohol at the early age 14 years old, now im 55 alcohol did nothing good in my life, that is why i stopped..my three brothers died early because of alcohol 62,60,and 52. Now 248 days without alcohol I feel so good, my sleep is better like a baby, my stomach pain disappeared, my mind was sharper, my anxiety and depression disappeared. I also dont feel tired anymore, now such a good feeling that i never felt before.i never drink alcohol again..my advice to those who love drink alcohol please stop its not too late alcohol gives you sickness and more stress.

Amazing video Thomas! Really resonated with me when you mentioned your social interactions now being on a deeper lever with people that enrich your life and have the same moral compass, came here for fitness advise and got some real wisdom 👏

Thank you so much for this!! 🌸✌

What got me to realize how alcohol was affecting me was the really really severe leg cramps I was having. I stopped last September and I have not had leg cramps so far since.

Best thing I ever did! And never another hangover ever!!!! I used to watch videos and pray that I could quit! If you are watching this and struggling YOU CAN quit!!!!!! It took me quite a while to completely stop so don’t give up! Everything is better without alcohol! I’m sober 10 years now

Thanks for this. I’m in the process figuring out my social circles, building new friendships and moving away from others to be successful being alcohol free.

TY so much Thomas & Chris for this video. Just look at the comments thread below and you will see how videos like these will help people with alcohol dependancy. If someone can come up with a do-able program that alcoholics can stick to, now that would be amazing! The anxiety, lack of sleep and withdrawal are the reasons most cannot quit (my problem). But I am now more determined than ever to quit this awful drug. I truly hope that I can come back to this video in a month or a few months with my success story. And I encourage anyone in the same boat as me to give it your best shot at quitting. Let's all encourage everyone, and post your success story to motivate and encourage all those people who want to live a better life without alcohol. Go For It!

I actually just quit drinking this past week. I don't regret it.

For years I drank after work till I blacked out then drank what's left middle of the night. I gained 60lbs, aged a decade and was so depressed. Now I'm 2 weeks sober n never going back

What a video. Been following you both for a while and I just spent twenty minutes completely locked in to this.

Hey great collaborative. You guys are on the same wavelength. We need more of this. Inspirational and effective. Well done

I told myself I will quit drinking starting from Monday, f*ck that I'm starting today 💪

As a South African, thank you for supporting our farmers!

So encouraging to know there are men talking about sobriety and how it can bring a fulfilled life

Thank you! Great inspiration!!!

For anyone trying to quit try switching to n/a beers. I drank everyday for 20 years and when I decided to quit it wasn't missing the alcohol that was hard it was not being able to have a beer after work so I started drinking n/a beers and problem solved I don't even miss the alcohol plus can drink on the road without worrying about a DUI. There's lots of options these days my favorite is Guinness n/a plus there's a really good IPA but can't remember the brand rn

I drank quite a lot when younger, (I’m 53 now and pretty fit) but now it’s only occasionally, and only bourbon. That said, I can definitely tell a difference in how I feel the next few days. I’m seriously considering cutting it out of my life along with nicotine (I’m in the tobacco business and use nicotine pouches because I own one of the brands), to reduce my slightly elevated blood pressure. I attribute the higher blood pressure to the nicotine, but I’m sure if I got better sleep, which has always been an issue, this would be helpful. Great interview and love the channel Thomas!!

This is part of my motivation strategy. Great talk, lots of work to do!

thank you thomas for all the info you share in your videos, they have and are certainly helping me, thanks again

Man I can relate to this so much. Quit alcohol at the end of last summer before starting Masters Degree this year. Best decision I could've made. Better sleep, less anxiety, consistant cognitive performance, better recovery from exercise. Unfortunatly I barely meet friends any more, but I realised most of our conversations were just repetetive drink rambelings and with no real positive outcome. Also, diet has been pretty bad recently due to near constant work from my course. However, without alcohol, I've been able to stay sharp even with unholy amounts of chocolate intake.

I grew up in the 70's, started smoking weed at 15, as it was always around and everyone did it, all ages, at that time. I enjoyed it, it helped me to relax and laugh a bit, but I knew it wasn't good for my body and lungs, of course. I eased up by mid 20's but didn't really quit til around late 20's. Around 30 or so, I began drinking at the clubs, to mingle and meet people. At the time, you think it makes you better socially, and that might have been the case in the beginning, but I pretty much used it to deal with the single scene, which sucked the majority of the time. Alcohol is not only expensive and not healthy, it causes you to make really bad decisions, about everything from what you buy to what you eat. After a few drinks it's very easy to say 'What the f*ck' and eat or do something that you normally would NOT do. I didn't do it all the time, stopped for long periods, but went back to it when I felt I 'needed' it. Like after work on a rough day etc... I stopped 10 years ago, at 50, never looked back, and certainly don't miss it. Wish I quit sooner, both with weed and alcohol, but we live and learn as we go in life and it is never too late to change and move forward. Speaking sincerely, quit drinking NOW if you are on the fence about it, your life will definitely immediately improve. Wishing anyone who reads this all the best.

Wow great video! Eyeopener to me. Thanks

150ml Organic Italian Red wine with steak is perfect and I think maybe its better and healthier for someone than nuts and other.

I drank recklessly for 3 years and even after getting my first DUI and after getting through that you’d think that would wake me up but I still had trouble stopping. At the beginning of this year I decided to just stop, almost 5 months sober committed to a body recomp regime I made for myself and now cutting (from 225 to 189 currently) and feels like I’m in my mid 20s again, I’m 34 now. Could I have a drink now and not get myself into trouble? Sure, but I know all it’s going to do is mentally slow me and my training down. The thousands I spent on booze and the time it costs you. 🤦🏻‍♂️

Very, very good talk. I can relate very well to almost everything!🥰

Great points. I found myself (for too long) going down the dark and dangerous rabbit hole of drinking alcohol and I'm glad that I stopped.

I added alcohol back for fun after stopping for a while, just on weekends, and even in moderation this video makes me think. I don't identify with binging bad food after though, only during and even then I'm careful. I binge bone broth and nutritional yeast if I drink a bit the night before to restore my minerals and gut

I've been alcohol free for 4 years since May of 2019! I dont miss all the hangovers and bad sleep nights at all!

Thank you for this very insightfull conversation! I hope more and more people are becoming aware 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍

I just started this past Sunday. I'm over 50 and I first got drunk when I was 14. Drank some through high school, but not all the time. Just here and there. Drank in college, drank after college, usually not during the week, but on the weekends. Here and there I would stop, but always came back to it. Really enjoyed beer and got into brewing enough to make a career out of it. I did even quite for a while as a brewer, but during covid I drank a lot. Got out of that career and onto another a couple of years ago, but still drinking on the weekend. Tried to balance by drinking 4-5% abv beers so I didn't get hammered, but just rationalized drinking 12 beers a night. I'm just one of those drinkers that if I have a couple, I'm just not going to stop. Talked with a friend of mine Sat night (while pounding beers) who had got sober a number of years ago. So I decided I really needed to get serious about dropping alcohol completely and am reading Andy Carr's book and working through it. Looking forward to feeling better overall and improving my quality of life.

I brew my own beer. I like beer. I’ll always drink beer. I’m 60. I’m 5’8” and 170 lbs. I workout at least five days a week and I get an annual check up every year and there are always good. I’ve never had to drink to go out socially nor do I feel like I have to drink.

Cannot agree. I have had plenty of periods in my life with and without alcohol. A glass or 2 of wine or aperitif has zero impact on my sleep. In fact by 8:30 pm sleep cocktail (Montmorency cherry concentrate, Prosecco & sparkling water) helps. I am post menopausal with sleep issues young men cannot understand.

great video. I've been on an extended vacation and been drinking too much over months. I almost just want to go back home just to go back to studying, working and not drinking too much. I'm still keeping up with my workouts out here but I am worn out. I also have sleep problems in general, and I know falling asleep drink does not provide adequate rest

I watched this video as I was getting ready for work in the am, and watched it AGAIN as soon as I got home. These words, ideas are really liberating. Thank you ❤

isn't it ironic? since I've stopped drinking/smoke, people-on occasion-have asked me: "is there a reason you don't drink?" in the same token, when I was out getting lit all the time, no one ever asked me: "is there a reason you drink?" frankly speaking, maybe it's because most alcoholics or drug users prefer not to hear that.

This was fantastic guys! I've never had a drink in my life, but just had this exact conversation with my girlfriend as we're contemplating marriage, and it's so nice to have big names supporting the same 👏

I love this video, Thomas....amazing conversation and insights.

The sleep thing is real. I never sleep well if I've had some alcohol.

Mushrooms 🍄 changed my life. They got me off of alcohol, weed, and nicotine with no withdrawals after almost 15 years of abuse. I only use mushrooms about once or twice a year now and I have no desire to use any other substances. The freedom I feel now, I wouldn't trade for anything in the world

Thomas you sound like a really decent man, God bless you and your family, thank you for all your good info.

Seriously, love this. Thank you guys

Quit drinking on 40th birthday 25 years ago. Have lived a full life since. Live with my sister who has never stopped drinking since she was a teen, 2 years younger than me and looks 20 years older, life is a blur of being drunk or hungover and a waste.

I am not a drinker but should say everytime I go out to a fancy dinner with a company eating good food without a glass is really a huge missing. Use it occasionally and enjoy a few sips for socializing don't do any harm. People tend to overdo pleasures. Too much of anything of course is harmful.

5 months Alchol free, and I've never felt as mentally or physically fit! Even though I wasn't a massive drinker alchol still had a control like on days off work/social events etc and I was totally sick of a substance having control over my life with many more cons than pros. Also saves you money and wakes you up to unhealthy, unfulfilling friendships. If friendships or relationships don't enhance your life drop them immediately because life is far to short. Peace & Love ❤😁👍🏻

Thank you for this video very insightful inspiring and also life-changing