We're Quitting Alcohol for a Year (and maybe forever) 

"quitting alcohol doesn't open the gates of heaven and let you in, it opens the gates of hell and let's you out"

Im 800 days sober. Best decision ive ever made.

As someone who averages sort of one to four drinks a year, usually at my parents' house, I can't imagine how much more expensive eating out would be, if I was ordering alcohol regularly!

My biggest problem in the past with quitting alcohol was always just wanting something to sip on at night. Tea is THE reason I was able to quit for good. Now instead of grabbing a beer, I finish my nights with a couple of cups of herbal tea. And I feel so much better all the time!

I quit 3 years ago on thanksgiving. Like other commentors, best decision i have ever made! After a year of not drinking i became very intospective on my 40 years of drinking. The conclusion i came to, i should have never started.

At least Craig's goals have always been humble, quitting sugar quitting drinking, becoming becoming the allseeing all knowing space baby at the center of the universe, you know, just some minor life changes.

Hey Wheezy, I just completed a full alcohol-free year. Here's what you can expect: 1) sleep is MUCH better. 2) your skin clears up 3) you may lose a few lbs. initially but... you will have serious sugar cravings to replace the alcohol sugars you're no longer consuming. 4) social gatherings aren't as difficult as you think. Tell people you're not drinking and they are usually very supportive. 5) if you do decide to go back after a year, you'll notice that alcohol has lost much of its appeal. The taste isn't as good, the buzz is uncomfortable, and the next day is miserable. For me, after the year off, one glass of wine or one whiskey is enough, and I don't feel like drinking every day. Taking a year booze off and going back is like listening to those old songs from the 80s that you used to love and realizing that they're not that great anymore. Good luck, and do more Crash Course. We need more eagle abuse.

I'm so proud of you both. I quit drinking about 20 years ago, on my own, because I didn't like the way I was managing alcohol. No one in my life believed that I had an issue, so that makes me feel that I was about the same place as you two are at right now. I don't regret it. I'm super fun and happy without alcohol. Life rocks when your mind is clear.

''And I want to know how much of that is who i am as a person'' That hit different for me, in a way that I might drop some of my bad habits just to see what I can do at my fullest

Craig mentioned you love discovering the flavors of alcohols, there is a whole world of different flavors of teas and different coffees and other non-alcoholic things, maybe go down those paths instead. Would love to see Craig & chyna try 30 different teas for a month 😄

I can't have alcohol due to both chronic illness, and medication I take, but honestly, there are so many wonderful things you can make without alcohol. Between making the same things without alcohol, or just trying new things, with teas, carbonated drinks, or just different kinds of fruit and other things. I love herbal teas sometimes, especially when it's cooler weather.

Listen up!!! You helped me stop drinking!!! Because of one of your videos when you mentioned alcohol last summer (2020), I can’t remember the topic (getting ripped?) I stopped drinking alcohol in July 2020. So 1.25 years ago! Guess how much I miss drinking: zero percent. My husband and I keep non-alcoholic Beer stocked. I live in Germany so of course it’s a huge deal not to drink, but everyone is so impressed...leading me to believe most people wish they could stop 🤷‍♀️

I'm coming up on a year sober after being about where Craig was and generally feel way better than I did! Obviously still super down from time to time, but I feel a lot more capable in dealing with emotions and staying objective. The tea thing made me chuckle because that's totally a thing I picked up too. Excited to hear about your journeys!

As someone who doesn’t drink, it can be so difficult going to gatherings or any nighttime event. People will always ask why or continuously offer or just give you a strange look when you say no. So important to just maintain boundaries.. because half the time, it’s easier to just drink for the sake of getting people off your back. It can be super frustrating

I'm 37 and I've never had alcohol before. It's one of the best decisions I've made from both a health and personal finance perspective, yet it's also the thing I get the MOST peer pressure about. I always feel like the onus should be more on drinkers to explain WHY they drink, than for non drinkers to explain why they don't.

A good friend of mine and I have struggled with alcohol for years, and when we started dating a couple months ago, we agreed to never drink together. So much of what was said in this video lines up with our experience! Hitting that intense low around 4 o'clock. Being generally sadder and more tired for a while. But I have to say, things are finally starting to feel really good.

My parents never had alcohol ever when I grew up and it seems I have a much healthier relationship with alcohol than a lot of my friends who had drinking parents growing up... I'm not traumatized by "drunk parents" and it's nice.

We’re right where you guys were in regards to your daily habit, and we’re sick of feeling like anxious, foggy pieces of shit! Plus, the habit is SO expensive. Thank you so much for sharing this journey. We’re going to join you!

I'm really excited to see how this goes for you guys! My bf just celebrated 3 years sober:) out of respect for his sobriety, I don't drink very often and we don't keep booze in the house. We are both performers who do gigs at bars and breweries, or go see friends perform at those places. I feel like I have just as much fun, I dance and socialize easily without the help of booze BUT I notice that I'm ready to call it a night a lot sooner when I'm sober. If I'm drinking, I'm more inclined to "keep the party going" and stay out longer, but when I don't drink, I'm pretty much over socializing/dancing/whatever after just a few hours and I'd rather just go home at that point. When he and I first started dating, he was only a few months into his sobriety so to make sure we were compatible and the lack of alcohol wouldn't be an issue for me, he asked me to quit drinking altogether for 90 days and I did. It was the longest I've ever gone without alcohol since I was like 14 so it was a cool experience and it was really affirming for both of us.

Thank you Craig! Husband and I have been trying to cut back or even completely stop drinking on and off for a year now. This video gives me so much inspiration to just stop all together.

I was never one to drink a lot, almost exclusively when in social settings, but found out I may have ADHD (currently getting assessed). Being confronted with this, I found out I only drank to feel more normal and less anxious around other people, and decided to quit. Noticing the alcohol „high“ and it wearing off and its subsequent emotional low were the final blow. I haven’t been drinking for about a year now and I feel way better. There are good non-alcoholic alternatives, some craft beer breweries also offer alcohol-free beer now, so I don’t even have to feel weird when I’m out with friends who drink alcohol. Just like with me never getting into cigarettes or tobacco/nicotine in general, it feels like I dodged a bullet. To be honest, looking at it now, it‘s quite shocking how normalised alcohol and its dangers are.

I discovered my food intolerances before I turned 21, so I hadn't had much alcohol apart from the half glasses of wine I would have with my parents as their way of making it not feel taboo. Being gluten free and vegan-ish made all socializing around food incredibly difficult, but it also came with a blessing in disguise, I never developed a drinking habit. It also helped with the peer pressure: At work functions where I'm forced to go to restaurants, I end up only being able to eat the salad. Because that inevitably leads to a whole conversation of me explaining my symptoms, they then seem to give me a free pass on all peer pressure, including alcohol. I now know that any kind of fermented product makes me bloat immensely, I look pregnant I'm that bloated. Given that many folks do get a lot of pressure for not drinking: I give everyone permission to use bloating as your "excuse" in case you get pressured into drinking. No one wants a gassy friend sitting next to them! And if they push, just get more TMI about your bowel habits, I promise they'll change the subject!

I haven't had alcohol for about 5 years now (i honestly can't remember) and I don't miss it at all. It's not really something that comes up in my day to day life. Hopefully you don't miss it either.

Haven't taken a sip of alcohol in 4 and a half years. Best decision I ever made. I was an idiot when drinking though so it was necessary 🤣 kudos to you guys!

I'm quite glad you both took that step. "Alcohol really improves my overall health, mental clarity, fitness and mood" said nobody ever. Hope you guys can ditch it for good. Good luck!

Looking forward to "We Tried Microdosing Psilocybin for a Month"

I wish you and Chyna the best of luck quitting alcohol! I have never had much of a taste for it and rarely drink at home, and only use it as a social lubricant in certain situations. I don’t get much joy out of different flavors or textures so I’m usually happy with a cute little sparkling water and citrus situation if I want to have something a little more fun than usual. I’m glad y’all have been trying mocktails and other non-alcoholic ways to have that excitement from trying different flavors. It’s hard for me to socialize with other people who’re drinking, especially on holidays or special occasions. I have a family NYE party coming up and their entire personality is getting drunk, so I’m already kinda dreading it. I’m going to bring ingredients for a couple of mocktails as my contribution for the sober family members and myself. I think that sober living is important to talk about and make visible so that we can help other sober folks feel less pressure or awkward around those who choose to drink.

I'm going to do this with you guys. My health is bad and I go about 3 to 4 months without drinking then I binge in one night. Binge as in 3 to 4 in one night then it sets me back again longer. My acid reflux is so bad it's not an option anymore. So I'll do this with you guys! I know you guys can do this and so can I! Much love to you both ❤ I've started drinking different teas every night. New healthy habits I think help.

its so nice to have a little tea routine in the evening, so cozy

My husband and I never drink and we get so much hassle about it, even from immediate family. But it's a choice that makes our lives clearer and more intentional. Good luck and I hope you enjoy this phase.

48 weeks no alcohol and I quit smoking for good. My last puff and beef was news years 12/31/2020. My primary goal was to quit smoking cold Turkey and I knew the only way to do it was to quit drinking. After I got through a tough jan it got easier and felt great. Replaced with lots of ice cream and workouts. Ice cream has faded and now I’m all about the workouts and Coke Zero. The best decision I could make. I’m turning 50 this year and this is the best I’ve looked in a decade plus. I’ve outperformed in my stressful professional job and I’m present for my kids and I love the weekend mornings which I used to dread as it entailed how do I pretend I’m not hung over. Binge drinking on the weekends was masking personal issues that I’m working through. Life is just more manageable! Was planning on having a drink in 3!weeks on New Years. I think I will take a pass and get up early for a workout. Stay strong all.

I admire your willpower and determination. Love your content man. You're quite possibly my favorite creator. Good luck with this endeavor!

You guys can do it! My partner and I quit drinking over a year ago it was one of the best decisions we made as a couple and for our individual selves. During the height of the pandemic we were drinking a lot more. One of the turning points (outside of physical and mental health) it was how much we were spending! Holy sh*t, one month it was over $600. - When you see that data of where your money is going...it puts a whole new perspective.

I've slowed drinking and one of my favorite drinks is pineapple juice, ginger beer, and a cinnamon stick. It's delightful!! Good luck on your journey!

I have the same plan. I can tell a complete difference a day or two after I have been drinking. Less focus, I make more mistakes, find myself getting anxious or angry at little things. A really good book I read is "This Naked Mind" about alcohol.

I barely drink these days. Even if I don’t drink enough to have a hangover I’ll often get a cold, blocked nose etc… the next day after drinking even one drink. It either destroys my immune system instantly or I’m allergic to it, but means I just avoid drinking 90% of times someone else I’m with is drinking.

I was getting into bad habits drinking at home alone, I’d find myself having a beer or two every night, then that became a couple of whiskeys, then a couple more… the thing which made me stop was the time I drank a bottle and a half of red wine in one evening. December 31st 2018 I stopped completely and haven’t had a drop since. Now people have stopped saying ‘go one, one won’t hurt’ I have no intention of drinking again. I don’t miss it.

I quit alcohol 6 months ago & plan to keep going. I feel so much better. Love you guys!

I stopped drinking Jan 2019 after getting horrendously drunk NYE. I just never went back to it and it’s never bothered me since. I don’t think I ever enjoyed it and just did it out of peer pressure once I turned 18. As other commenters have said, I don’t care if people drink or not, but lots of people care that I don’t!

For religious reasons, I have never had alcohol. And yet, when Chyna was describing how she was feeling fuzzy and didn't do things unless they were needed and that's me. Maybe I need to cut back on sugar or something, cause I can't blame alcohol. Good luck on your year of being sober and all your other challenges/adventures. Plus, that's awesome you ran marathon!

Needed this so much after doing the month-to-month thing. Idk you how manage to keep uploading relevant videos at way too relevant times for me but I cannot thank you enough for getting back on your RU-vid game like this 🧡 We appreciate the living buttts out of you two

Good luck on your challenge! We were in a very similar boat to you guys and have been stone-cold sober for 3 years. Quitting alcohol as a couple was one of the best decisions we ever made. Surprisingly, friends and family were not the most supportive in the beginning, so we are very envious of you. Much love from Canada!

I am in my third week of not drinking. Going try and do this with you. I have given up for more than a year before and found it really positive.

I kept talking myself into continuing to drink because I was so convinced it was a great treat while I knew I didn't feel good about it. I finally wrapped some negative associations around my drinking and have stopped. It's early days but I am not feeling any temptation or desire. What I love is a major reduction in headaches, sleeping better and don't feel like going to bed after I go out. Love your video

I’ve been alcohol free for 19 and a half years

Sober for 6 months now and up for it! Great 2 see u guys take this on and reflect about it. Good luck

Good luck guys, it'll be worth it. We gave up alcohol in September 2020 as my husband broke his foot badly ,I had to inject him with anticoagulant for 6 weeks and he couldn't have alcohol so i gave up too. It was originally for just the 6 weeks but we both felt so much better that we never started again. We sleep so much better,have better mental clarity and have lost weight. We weren't big drinkers to begin with so it was a shock what a different it has made. Stick with it,it's so worth it and there are a grwat range of zero alcohol beers and wines around and even the zero alcohol gin alternatives are really good. Good luck. Alison,York England

Moving to New York, I've cut down on my alcohol intake because it's SO EXPENSIVE. I've noticed my sleep is the best it's ever been. I still partake in a margarita once in a while, but it's like once a month-if that.

I quit in 2020. Started as a New Years resolution and became a lifelong commitment. It’s one of the best decisions I ever made & I never even drank a lot before. Keep going it gets easier & you will have less cravings. The first year is the hardest but I promise you it is so worth it!!

I honestly struggle with alcoholism pretty badly and wish I could find more balance. I don't want to completely give it up, but I need to get to a point where I can NOT drink and be fine. The fact that it's hard for me to get through a day without having at least a couple glasses of wine isn't good. I even day drink while I'm working because it helps me "relax". When I start drinking, it's easy for me to finish an entire bottle, or even more. I know if I cut back, I'll feel better, my finances will do better, and just every day will be a little easier. It's just so hard to start though. 😔 Edit: I've decided that I will only allow myself a glass of wine or whiskey on Fridays and Saturdays. I already have been feeling more clear headed since not drinking for a few days!

I love this! I am quitting alcohol for the year. I am moving into my Chevy van home this year and I want to be present with all the new experiences that come with traveling. Good luck on your journey!

For now I quitted alcohol for little bit 3 years.... I quit because at university I drank every evening either few beers or few stronger sips... and I understood that I am addict (also alcohol overuse is in my family)... I just stopped and now I don't even want any alcohol... so I wish you both good luck and strength!!! Sry my bad english....

Love all your videos! You are one of my favorites! I quit alcohol when I started nursing school on 10-4-2020. I am so grateful that I did. I will have a small celebratory glass during my pinning ceremony. Not sure I will go back. Been trying to deal with my coping habits. I would go walk at night when I was feeling like I may need a drink.

It is interesting to see normal people “quit” alcohol. I worked as a guard at rehab clinics and I myself went through hell, I mean Real Hell in my twenties drinking disinfectant ,hand soap, etc to get through a bad day sometimes. Reading comments and hearing people’s stories about what role alcohol seems to play in their lives can be very interesting. After many years learning I realize it’s rarely about the substance alone or even mainly...that really wrecks lives but the attitudes we have buried behind things that we avoid looking at... well I survived hell anyhow so now I just help people get better when I can... if recovery thought me things deep humility is one of them. Well I wish you all well and peace on your journeys.

Alcohol and caffeine are definitely huge sleep disruptors. For me, quitting caffeine has made a HUGE difference in the quality of my sleep. I only have alcohol periodically now but I used to feel like I needed it every day to "wind down and relax", but now, on those nights when I do drink I'm tossing and turning and definitely not getting the quality sleep I am more accustomed to now. This video was great because it made me think about quitting alcohol completely also. I look forward to hearing more about your progress with it!!

Being an alcoholic this video hits weirdly… love it. Envy the control

Stopped drinking 3 months ago and haven't looked back! I honestly think that I won't ever drink. I don't have the desire to drink anymore. Feel the best I ever had since I was legally able to drink and I also noticed so many positive changes in my physical, and mental state!

congratulations, and i wish you both the best. i have been working hard to cut back alcohol significantly and i feel so much better. i don't allow myself any beer during the work week (which is my problem child) - only on weekends, and then only 2. i still allow myself a little wine but i am happy with the progress i have made. not sure if i am ready to go 100% alcohol free, but i've certainly been toying with it. thanks for sharing your journey!

I quit alcohol 37 years ago. Don't miss it one iota. However- I'm jonesing for your "Chyna and I tried cannabis for a month!" video.

You do not mess up with Murder She Wrote. Ages ago, when in my country it was broadcasted, I've been following it religiously, silencing anyone who made even a minimal sound around XD And till today, if I bump into an episode on cable tv, I'll watch it no matter what XD Anyway-congratulations on this decision! Cannot wait for end of 2022 update! Happy for you to become more healthy and energetic:) Cheers from across the Ocean!

It’s so hard living in NY and not drinking! It seems to be everyone’s favorite activity and thing to do. It takes time to get used to not drinking. Really changes your activities, friends, habits, etc.

I was never really into alcohol. I only really drank at all between the ages of about 21 and 25 and even then it was only about one drink a month. Then in my late 20s it was more like a couple drinks a year, at special occasions. And then at 32, I got diagnosed with a chronic illness that I have to take medication for and I can't drink alcohol on this medication, and I have not missed alcohol at all. My doctor even told me, it wouldn't be the end of the world if I continued to have a drink on special occasions, but I kind of just made the decision that not drinking ever again sounds like a great idea. I think it's been 2 and a half years now and it's been fine. What alcohol I did drink, I drank for the taste (I was drinking like midori sours and wine coolers lol), and as you mentioned, there are plenty of tasty non-alcoholic drinks. Honestly, sparkling grape juice is underrated. Best of luck with this challenge!

Over 22 yrs sober. I feel you will find after a bit you not only will not miss it, you will enjoy how you feel without it.

I’m about to start accutane (at 26, hah!) so I’ll be severely cutting down on my drinking, if not stop entirely, for the next 6-12 months or so…

After the height of 2020's pandemic panic, work was so stressful and I used to drink a bottle of wine a day to cope; cut to present day at new job (much better conditions), I physically do not have the time to be drinking anymore because I *have* to get up early to be able to commute (hello city peak traffic) and since it's not the greatest thing to exercise after drinking and I set a goal of exercising three times a week I just don't have time. I still drink from time to time, but I switched to gin so it's a harder process (making cocktails vs just pouring) and I put the bottle away after making the equivalent of one or two drinks. Habits and self discipline are great, but so are creating systems to help you succeed/make it harder to do the thing you want to stop. Your skin and energy levels improve so much. Also side note, alcohol free alcohol has improved in leaps and bounds in my lifetime.

I'm not someone who is pushing myself to completely quit drinking but I have taken a lot of steps towards living a healthy life over the past year. I can 100% say I was more judgemental of people who dont drink at one point but after cutting back significantly and finding some non alcoholic beers, wines, and mocktail recipes I have a much different perspective and applaud my friends that have made the decision to stop instead of being weird or pressuring them. I also found out a lot of my drinking was from boredom, and mental health problems from undiagnosed ADHD. With treatment and some new lifestyle habits I am much more healthy and conscious of how much and when I am drinking. Good video and best of luck on your journey!

Y’all looks physically healthier at the end of this video. Good for y’all!

I quit drinking six months ago, and it's been an interesting journey so far. I definitely missed drinking the first couple of months, but I noticed a subtle shift in my thinking along the way. I went from "needing" a drink to "wanting" a drink to "eh, I could take it or leave it." Don't get me wrong, there are still occasional times, particularly on Friday and Saturday nights where I think "hmmm, I could really go for a drink right now" but the feeling isn't as dominant and controlling as it once was. I definitely notice a marked decrease in my anxiety and depression which is a huuuuge plus! Good luck in both your journeys with this challenge.

I stopped drinking alcohol in my early 30's (hitting on 40 in 2022). I consider it one of the best things I have ever done. Good luck.

having "a couple" of drinks a night is SO normalized in cultures all over the world, including mine, but i personally never considered it "normal" because my father does it and acts like a totally different person LOL i also have depression and drinking any amount of alcohol makes me feel like i was ran over by a train, emotionally and physically, the next day, and it's super hard for me to imagine other people drinking daily, even if it's just one glass, and not feeling the same way

I've never enjoyed drinking alcohol. I like the taste, don't get me wrong, but I hate how it makes me feel. Even 1 cocktail or 1 glass of wine totally screws me up now that I have no tolerance to it. I always felt socially pressured by friends, co-workers, and my family - all about evenly - to drink at events, going out, holidays, etc. That whole "don't make me drink alone" thing when you're at a restaurant. When the pandemic finally kicked in, I was so relieved to not have to go to events anymore where that pressure was always looming over me. I got married this year and my dad was really offended when I refused to cheers with champagne. I'm trying to show people that I can just have Kombucha or ginger ale or whatever and still participate in their traditions without needing alcohol. It's just not for me. It's crazy how much push back I get because of it, I really don't understand why people get very defensive around someone else's decision to do what they want with their own body, especially when it's a very healthy decision. I consider myself very very fortunate to have never battled with addiction issues, like so many of my family members whom I've seen destroy their lives and their relationships with their alcohol abuse. And I'm not at all saying you can't be a responsible consumer and drink regularly without it affecting the quality of your life, but I really hate the way our culture cements it so firmly into our lives.

I really like that you tackle things that are moderate and looking for continual improvement. You are so genuine and accessible - and lighten it all with humor. Thanks for all

I've been off of alcohol for four years now. The biggest improvement was in my anxiety levels. I used to be anxious on most days, and irritable a lot of the time. All of that is pretty much gone since I stopped drinking (well, it took several months for that effect to kick in). In general, I'm just much more capable of handling stress.

Coming out of a drinking habit that resulted in me technically binge drinking almost every day for like 3 years, I challenged myself to not buy any for 13 months. I quit keeping alcohol in my apartment for all of 2021, and saved enough money to buy an Apple Watch! I let myself drink when going over to friends’ houses, which happens once per month and never have more than 3 in those sittings. Seltzer water has become my best friend! While those who have alcohol addiction issues should really abstain completely, those like me with bad drinking habits can cut down drastically and feel much better while saving so much money! Good luck to all, this is really worth talking honestly with yourself about.

I got drunk, blacked out, and did some dumb stuff. It was enough for me to quit entirely. I've lived most my life without alcohol and it's been great.

Nothing better than a wheezy waiter video after thanksgiving

"You need water to live. And swim." LOL Also, "calorie gallery" is cracking me up! And those two old hose people are my favorite thing in so long! The joy! Thank you for this video and all that y'all do. I haven't watched in a while and Chyna's skin looks amazing. As someone who struggles with acne, can someone share what she did to have such healthy skin or if there's a video about it? And lastly, Craig, a nurse practitioner taught me that our cortisol levels are the highest in the morning which helps us wake up and then the levels taper off as the day goes on so by 3pm they are low. This is why most of us want an afternoon nap! Siestas are scientific :) and some countries have built this nap-need into when businesses were/ are open (not sure if that still happens?). Anyway, this has helped me embrace my need to rest and not see it as failure or a five-hour-energy drink deficiency. Sometimes I can feel that I'm tired because I'm "off" in some way from eating allergens or from stress. But sometimes a 10-30 min nap is naturally what I need just because that's how my human hormones were designed and then I can go on my merry way. It sounds like by the end of the video, your tiredness lifted, and like yours was later than mine, but I wanted to share anyway. Thanks for all you share!

Check out Allen Carr's books on alcohol -- I'm in that exact same camp of "not really a problem, but kind of a problem" -- after reading the book, I didn't drink for months because I didn't even want it anymore.

Please keep adding videos about this, I am going through the same experience, want to quit for more than just a month here and there

I had bariatric surgery in 2019. The doctors told me that while they did not understand the connection, alcoholism was a risk post surgery. So I quit alcohol a month prior to surgery. I have enough problems that I didn’t want to add alcoholism to my list. My last drink was September 1, 2019. So far so good. I don’t miss it. Good luck you two!

Yous guys are off to a great start! I cannot recommend a sober life enough. I just celebrated my 5th year of living sober and I don't have a single negative thing to say about it. Sober AF!

give it time, the dopamine drop is real. I am on year 5, I went back to a beer with dinner for a few weeks, but then decided to just drop it all together. Sober IG is good support. It gets better after the first year. I still miss it but I am stubborn! I know whats good for me and want a clear head and healthy body!

Definitely feel better after quitting drinking for the past year. I also changed my diet drastically and only drink water, tea and one cup of cacao a day. Plus the money I have saved is wild! This past week is the first time that I have been able to fall asleep without anything, even melatonin in the past 20 years. Never going back.

You guys inspire me so much. I'm generally a healthy person but I drink too much sometimes and drink most days. And I wanna quit. Sending you lots of love

I wish you the vest of luck in form this new habit. I've managed to improve some of my habits, but long term change hasn't been in the cards for me. Still, I'm working toward those changes, like running. And your mom's endorsement was great!

I'm nearing the end of my 3rd sober November and I really don't feel called to return to drinking.... the comments on this video are inspiring that I'm not alone! However - I do realise it's so much harder to stay out late without alcohol so I know for me it's all or nothing so ahhhh I don't know what to doooo

sounds like you’re getting hangry around 4. often i’ll notice a change in my mood and energy level before i ever feel hungry. just get a small protein snack around that time. not too big or your dinner will be off, but enough to hold you over while you cook dinner.

I stopped all alcohol in August 2020. Started drinking red wine a year later for the first time in my life and realized that I can do some red wine sometimes. Then I overdid it like I do with many foods or drinks, but once that settled down again I was able to find a relaxing middleground. I now drink some red wine when we have a special occasion, and a few weeks ago I went out with a friend for the first time in over a year, we had some really great cocktails and it was a wonderful evening. Don't like it when alcohol was part of my daily life and especially not when it ruled my habits, but now, being able to say yes to a glass of wine because I normally never drink, is really exciting and makes the drug itself so much more enjoyable. I always have no-alcohol beer at home and I have become so used to drinking it that I don't like the taste of actual beer anymore. Better for the calorie intake, because one no-alc satisfies the craving for a beer and after that I drink water, tea or sparkling water.

Have a look at Julia Bainbridges "Good Drinks", an alcohol free cocktail book. It's fantastic! Some of the best cocktails i've ever had (alcoholic, or otherwise) are in this book. Big fan and couldn't recommend it more!

Giving up alcohol is becoming increasingly popular. Here in Australia we have a lot of award-winning mock spirits that are making crazy sales numbers. And alcohol-free bars have been opening up in many of our major cities.

After not having watched a Wheezy vid in a while, I am so happy to see the WheezyWaiter energy, humor, friendliness, and mania is still strong after 14 years on this platform!! Fantastic work on creating something so BIG, relatable, and personable.

I decided to not drink about 18 months ago (similar reasons, it wasn't really serving me anymore. I'm interested to know if you found your sleep severely disrupted? I had a week or so at day 7-14ish. Just wide awake, not sleepy at all at bedtime. Good luck with it, and be gentle with yourself. There might be some challenging thoughts you've been masking (or not :) )but it's probably still good to be gentle with yourself.

My husband just had a heart attack and got diagnosed with diabetes. So no more drinking. So this video is perfect timing. Please keep it.....we need the encouragement.

Me also being from Wisconsin, I am very familiar with the drinking culture here. Most people start well before they turn 21. However, when I was growing up, my parents never drank, meanwhile many other relatives were brazen alcoholics. As a high schooler and young adult I could see for myself how my parents, who did not drink, had a much better thing going for them than the relatives who drank way too much. It made it very easy for me to choose to wait until I turned 21 to try drinking at all, but even since then my drinking is very seldom (once every couple of months, never have had more than 2-3 in an evening). I am 24 now and am so grateful for my non-alcohol-centric upbringing and also feel extremely certain that my drinking habits (or lack thereof) are one of the best choices I’ve made in life. I hope that you guys are able to continue a habit of no or minimal alcohol so that Ada is also able to experience that freedom and joy of growing up in a non-alcohol-centric environment.

The most thing I really miss is being comfortably numb. I miss that a lot. Being so allert and restless is a little tiring.

You didn't mention saving money, but that might be a benefit, too! And I normally go to bed at 10:00 because I need to wake up before 6:00, and I tend to have a low-energy time during the afternoon. I've given myself permission to have a power nap (20-45 minutes total downtime, which ends up being 10-20 minutes sleep time) every day. Do I nap every day? No, not even half the days. But I know it's an option and that's a nice morale boost.

I haven't fully quit alcohol, but I have severely limited my intake. My reason is because it was becoming a severe issue. I was not moderating my intake and would make EXTREMELY risky decisions. It's been about 10 years since I stopped drinking excessively. I will still drink some, but it's nowhere near as unhealthy as it used to be. In fact, I still have 3 beers left over from a 6 pack that I bought a couple months ago. I hope all goes well with your quest/mission/adventure!

Good for you two on your journey to excluding alcohol. I did the same several years ago and it was an on again off again process, but alcohol became less and less a part of my life. The more time passed and the more my knowledge grew of the damaging effects of alcohol the less desirable it was for me. The hardest part was the social aspect. Most people socialize with alcohol and look at you strangely if you do not participate. Anyway that has been the hardest part, finding friends who enjoy life without alcohol. They are out there though. The best part is I feel and look better than ever. I am healthier and more in tune to the health of my body, along with more productive, motivated, sleep better and feel more balanced all around. Best of wishes to you both and your new goal. Hope this helps you stay motivated XO

It's so exciting you are doing it together.

Funny how things work, I have been saying I want to quit, or at the very least drastically reduce the amount I drink but it's always just talk. I don't think I'm an alcoholic, but I do think I drink too much and it's starting to negatively affecting many things. Seeing this was definitely the push I needed. I'm starting with no drinking in December and see how that goes. Thanks for the content!! Much appreciated.