Why I Stopped Drinking - Weight Loss, Mental Health & Alcohol | Half of Carla

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Why I Stopped Drinking - Weight Loss, Mental Health & Alcohol | Half of Carla
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This is one of my most requested videos. In this incredibly vulnerable and quite difficult video to film, I talk you through my history and background with alcohol and why I decided to stop drinking. Grab a coffee because this is a real chatty one.
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@caroltripptoulouse574 Год назад

Thank-you for your transparency, you are a blessing to so many. I quit drinking at age 27 and have been sober for coming up 44 years. I'm 70 now. The best decision I ever made. Thank-you Carol

@davinagrace 4 дня назад

I'm 28 and decided to quit recently. I admire your decision and wish you all the best!

@barbiec4312 Год назад

I am tired of a nightly glass of wine before dinner. I feel so sleepy and it effects my food choices. I don’t feel I have a problem per se, but I don’t like how loose my tongue gets after a few drinks at a party. Glad to have this conversation with you.

@aliciaglenn473 5 месяцев назад

One week sober today 🎉

@aliciaglenn473 3 месяца назад

Update 39 days

@jackiewatson5665 12 дней назад

Well done - hope you’re still doing well. Kudos to you! 🙌😊

@lou2830 Год назад

I love that; "Is this bringing me closer to, or further from my goal?" Really inspiring, as always. 🐆

@susanjaneleitner7670 Год назад

I get a lot of grief from relatives (Irish) because I choose not to drink. On the once in a while time I decide to enjoy a drink … they cheer. It makes me mad and I still smile. I then fight off food and most often lose my fight with food. However, I believe now, because of you, I will seek mental help!! So there!! ❤️❤️ 🐆

@Quasar502 Год назад

So many shattered lives from this. Glad you've found your balance. Soooo important... 💯👍

@maebh1060 Год назад

You are such a breath of fresh air. You're the most relatable RU-vidr I've come across x

@HalfofCarla Год назад

Thank you so much Maebh xx

@jmkass 3 месяца назад

Going through a very stressful year and a half and using alcohol to cope. Watching this helps. Thank you, Carla.

@lindsayobrien7950 Год назад

Thank you for sharing with us🙏🏻❤️

@sparklesparkle9855 Год назад

Thank you Carla! 🖤🥰

@StargazerGirlBC Год назад

Thank you for sharing such a personal story. I can relate to so much of what you said. I was a blackout binge drinker, making the poorest choices of my life in those moments, but have cut way back on drinking in the last few years. A lot of it had to do with finding the "sober curious" community that's largely based in the UK (Sober Dave's One for the Road Podcast, My Alcohol Free Life Podcast, William Porter who wrote Alcohol Explained etc.) but also the US (Annie Grace who wrote This Naked Mind, Holly Whitaker who wrote Quit like a Woman). Being able to question your relationship with alcohol without having to label yourself an alcoholic is so liberating. 🐆

@HalfofCarla Год назад

🖤🖤🖤

@mrs.herselnewlifeathome7612 Год назад

Thank you for sharing this part of your journey. 💗

@laura.redfield Год назад

Thank you for sharing, Carla! ☀️🐆💋

@HelenaTudgay-cm1fc Год назад

Thankyou lovely lady… I needed this 😊

@jessicacarpentier4124 Год назад

Great content! Thanks for opening up. 🐆

@karenjeansonne5703 Год назад

You always have such amazing content, thank you😊💕

@anyat686 Год назад

Thank you for sharing your story. So inspirational! 🥰

@nadinenielsen2047 Год назад

Awesome Video Carla, Thank you. ❤

@patwilliams4174 Год назад

Thanks!

@lindalandig8261 Год назад

Thanks for sharing so openly with us. You are appreciated. 🐆 🖤

@katherineraven6381 Год назад

🐆 such honesty is very admirable

@lovenature7823 Год назад

Thank you for your honesty. You are an inspiration for weight loss and sobriety, much appreciated.

@deirdremcguirk1165 Год назад

This is just the best video, thank you.

@HalfofCarla Год назад

Thank you Deirdre 🖤

@kathleenkearns2124 Год назад

This was such a vulnerable and insightful conversation. Thank you once again for sharing ❤️

@TransformationinProgrss 3 месяца назад

Thank you for your honest and forthright content regarding alcohol.

@elainegallagher2949 Год назад

Carla, I'm watching your old videos and this one has really helped me. I'm not a big drinker & could go months without it. But I do go through phases of having some drink at weekend & then I beat myself up because I feel like krap the next day. Last weekend was St Bridgets Bank Holiday weekend & I didn't drink & I had a really lovely weekend. I'm like you, I don't want to poison my body & I walk an hour a day as well! I'm very conscious of my health & I'm in better form without it. I feel I have better things to do with my time & life is too short. You can feel very much the odd one out but I now I don't with you & many others out there. I don't want to waste my time or money. Your videos really help me. Thank you again, xx

@HalfofCarla Год назад

Thank you for sharing Elaine!! It’s funny how you become the odd one out for not poisoning your body isn’t it!

@ursulafobbs9734 10 месяцев назад

🐆 thank you so much for your vulnerability, and awareness of the differences in your coping mechanisms

@tanachke Год назад

Super thanks! 🐆💋 I really appreciate you and your videos. Talking about alcohol is not an easy task. You sound like you have come such a long way and that is so awesome! 🎉

@kathleenkearns2124 Год назад

👄You’re a very brave girl ! Bless you!

@HalfofCarla Год назад

Thank you Kathleen 🙌🏼

@marianhill5801 Год назад

Great video Carla 🐆💋

@a090006 9 месяцев назад

Thanks ! this is a wizen video!

@tamarabailey3193 Год назад

Just wow. You are SO inspiring. 💋

@HalfofCarla Год назад

Thank you Tamara x

@Simon-pl2zi Месяц назад

you are authentic

@debbiemorrison668 10 месяцев назад

Carla ,I admire your honesty, you are an inspiration to many, including my self. I love listening to your channel. You are beautiful inside and out.I love your alt,style too.keep on with all your wonderful content ,and valuable information. Love Deb from Liverpool. ✨️ ❤

@cathiehogan1040 Год назад

Carla - real as always

@rosiehoy4736 Год назад

You are really helping me with this. No one else seems to talk about it. Thanks

@HalfofCarla Год назад

Thank you Rosie 🖤🖤🖤

@akalfredsson7265 Год назад

Thank you for sharing. Im complete sober since 2016. I used to say that I only had problem with alcohol when I was drinking it. But still there was problem…

@KACn5582 Год назад

Love that you make your heath #1. You are right - nothing is more important. Literally nothing!

@HalfofCarla Год назад

Thank you Kim 🖤

@jennybelle09 Год назад

So happy for you that you feel so comfortable in your skin! I'm getting there! 💋

@HalfofCarla Год назад

I'm so happy for you Jennifer 🖤

@rebeccamunish6245 Год назад

Love listening to your life stories. This is exceptional. Just wow.💖

@HalfofCarla Год назад

Thank you for always listening Rebecca 🖤

@anneb3097 11 месяцев назад

Fantastic video🐆

@genabrown8740 Год назад

🐆🌞💕Carla, you never cease to amaze me with your honesty. It's so refreshing and I always learn something to use in my life. Thank you!

@HalfofCarla Год назад

Thank you Gena 🖤

@jess6512 Год назад

🐆👄 great video! Thank you for being so honest!

@juliannam9521 Год назад

You are so wise and strong! 💋🐅

@JudithWright5 Год назад

Thank you for sharing ❤️ I too have used alcohol as a social crutch for way too long in fact most if my adult life. I consider that I have also been in a co dependent partnership with my drinking partner. My health now is the most important thing to me but I can still enjoy a drink. I am off in a cruise soon healthier than I have been in the last 3 years and will definitely be trying a couple of cocktails but the over indulgence no longer appeals J ❤️

@Talinellana Год назад

Thanks for sharing your story. It's so helpful and moving to see your journey with alcohol, mental health and your view of it. As someone who has seen what alcohol addition can do to your mental and physical health I'm so glad you've found a better place and know who you are and don't need it as that social crutch anymore. It makes me very happy to see how comfortable and happy you are with the place you are that you've worked so hard to get to. You inspire me every day! Only 0.4kg away from 20% lost, gonna get there before my holiday 🐆👄🖤

@HalfofCarla Год назад

Wow Deni!! You’re doing so well 🖤

@shannonflanigan6408 Год назад

Thank you so much for sharing. I can totally relate to using food for numbing and alcohol to lower shame for functioning socially. You're inspiring as always! And I am so happy for you that you don't need those crutches anymore. You're definitely inspiring me to be more grounded and stop numbing out. I think another issue with intentionally numbing out is not only do we numb the pain but we also numb the joy. Really enjoying your maintenance journey as well. Please keep the amazing videos coming! 🖤🌞🐆

@HalfofCarla Год назад

That's so true Shannon, we also numb the joy, how well put. 🖤

@sapn19 Год назад

I love how self aware you are and how you work to understand and improve yourself. The world would be a better place if everyone was like you ⭐️

@HalfofCarla Год назад

Awe wow thank you, it’s not easy but worth the work 🖤

@cheryl1338 Год назад

👄 Thank you for sharing this, I always learn something new or a new way of looking at things from your videos.

@HalfofCarla Год назад

That means so much Cheryl 🖤

@suigeneris6397 Год назад

Thanks so much for this video...I drank heavily pretty much daily for several years until this past January when my mom died of alcohol related issues. I currently still drink every now and then but I've realized I don't need it and don't really want it either. In the past I thought that alcohol was helping me with my social anxiety and depression but it actually made it so much worse. Wonderful content as always, your channel has helped me out a lot! 🐆🐆🐆

@HalfofCarla Год назад

Thank you for sharing Sui, I’m so sorry for your loss 🖤🖤🖤

@Rebecca-ne9zz Год назад

🐆 Great topic!

@simoneclarke5104 Год назад

🌞🐆💋thank you for always inspiring me!

@cathiehogan1040 Год назад

Carla - always so real🐆👄🐆

@crlynhn Год назад

👄 🐆 Thanks Carla

@AnitaWalkerBardsley Год назад

🐆💋Great and important video!!

@lyndafitzgibbon6393 Год назад

Hi Carla I go out maybe every 4 weeks ...I love a bear or 2.but I know what u mean..I hate a hangover...but drink would give u more confidence...tks for been so honest ur a great person

@PeaceLoveNKale Год назад

I can relate to so much of this. Thank you for sharing

@Mersthamgal1 Год назад

Love your channel Carla. Have just stopped drinking at 66 and find your insights very helpful. I did have a laugh when you said what the Irish are known for😂. I don't like potatoes at all 😂😂😂😂

@sarathatcher3349 Год назад

🐆👄 Here is what I got from your video- Our health is our #1 priority Our bodies are beautiful vessels to live our lives Mental health work changes everything Thank you!

@HalfofCarla Год назад

I really like that round up! 🖤

@laurennicl94 Год назад

Lost my father to drink 11 months ago only 4 days before his 60th birthday. (Northern Irish family). As much as it is part of the culture here, it can be devastating for people. I never drink now, glad you can live happily without it also. X

@HalfofCarla Год назад

I'm so sorry to hear that Lauren 🖤🖤🖤

@jacquelinemartin9124 Год назад

I’m so sorry that you lost your dad at such a young age 💔

@laurennicl94 Год назад

@@jacquelinemartin9124 thank you. Yeah was only 26. Sucks.

@susanbilawchuk1192 Год назад

🐆 thanks for sharing 🖤 My necklace never stays still either… 😣🤷‍♀️ but I’m sure we all have bigger issues 😆😅😂🤣

@HalfofCarla Год назад

😂😂😂 we certainly do!

@mallorypike5198 Год назад

Excellent video!!! Question for you , I don't know what is "normal" in Ireland. Are you going back to work soon or are you already back at work or is this now your full time job ?

@HalfofCarla Год назад

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