Why I want to stop drinking…
I have recently been introduced to a life of dancing and parties and more dancing. This doesn’t necessarily mean it comes with endless drinking. However for me, it definitely has been more drinking than usual. I have noticed that this sudden increase in drinking has been messing with a lot of aspects of my life. I feel like I’ve been going back in time to my early 20s, where life consisted basically of school, and parties. I should have learned then, that this was not the best choice of lifestyle for me. This caused me to become insecure, emotionally unstable and not be in best health. Fast forward to my late 20s and now I am back in this bad pattern. I have been emotionally unstable, have been loosing confidence and the hangovers are terrible. Not only do I feel like crap but it also lasts longer. This really sounds like I went back in time!!! DEFINITELY NOT GOOD!!
It has taken me about 6 months, 8lbs, a bunch of money , and even more lost time, to realize that something needs to change NOW!
I want a better life for myself and this is not the path for me. This is why I have made the decision to challenge myself to stop drinking. I am going to do this for about 30 days. I am going to take it a month a time and see how this makes me feel both physically and emotionally. This is not to say that I am an alcoholic or anything like that. It’s mostly weekend drinking and social drinking. When you are going to social event almost everyday. This means one or two drinks per day. I am hoping that this change will help me change other areas of my life. I will have some weekly or bi-weekly updates on my progress. I am hoping the following happens:
- Save more money: Alcohol is not cheap, and when you are drinking every weekend and some weeknights it starts to add up. I remember checking my mint account and seeing over $200 in just alcohol.
- Mental stability: This one is a big one. Alcohol usually makes me emotional even a couple of days after drinking. Not only that but also causes some bad decisions which lead to emotional instability.
- Meaningful relationships: I am hoping that without the influence of alcohol, I will be able to have a deeper connection with my friends. Also it could turn into a test to see who is my actual friend and not just a party friend.
- Healthier lifestyle: Alcohol is loaded with sugar. After a night of drinking all I crave is fast fried foods. This is obviously not good. I have noticed that the more I drink the more I crave unhealthy processed foods. Cutting alcohol can help eliminate that craving and lead me to make healthier food choices.
This are just a few of the things I want to see change in. This is going to a good lesson to learn. I am excited to dive in and get started. I am excited to see the positive changes in my life and learn about myself as this journey starts. If you are going through this journey please comment and share your experience. I would love to get some tips or talk about the positive changes this had in your life. Talk to you soon!!!