Here Is My Experience After Giving Up Alcohol For Four Weeks
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Here Is My Experience After Giving Up Alcohol For Four Weeks

Giving up alcohol doesn't have to be a big deal.

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Here Is My Experience After Giving Up Alcohol For Four Weeks
Martin Adams

I compete in a Spartan Race last weekend and four weeks before that race I choose to give up alcohol so that my body will be at the healthiest it can be. Here is my experience without drinking for four weeks while still going out with friends, going to parties, and having out at bars.

The choice to give it up was not a hard to choice to make; once I decided to it I was determined to see it out. Seeing it out for all four weeks were hard especially after long days of work, relaxing on the beach, or when situations arose where I wished for a drink. If I could I drank tea or fruit smoothies (it is a beach and fruit smoothies are great) instead. I realized that I did not need to drink I just wished to have a drink in my hand at night or when I relaxed. Realizing this will help me in the future as I monitor how much I drink and make sure that I do not turn to alcohol.

The hardest part was dealing with all of the people that I met while out. I would met some that have done something similar to me (giving it up for sports) and they supported my decision without questioning why. I would talk with others doing the race and some would question why I was giving it up and that it was not necessary (I came in 1st in my age group and 6th of all the women). I would met people who supported my decision but would say that they could never do what I did because they loved drinking too much. Some people would assume that I did not like drinking in general and were confused when I told them that I enjoy drinks but didn't need to drink.

The best part was that I was able to see a change to my physical and mental health. I do not normally drink a lot but my body felt healthier and my mind felt clear without all the alcohol and this is from a person who does not drink a lot. Mentally I would feel a lot healthier, happier, and less anxious. I wasn't as depressed and anxious all the time anymore. I would not turn to alcohol after a bad day but instead turn to tea and that would calm my anxiety instead of making it worst. I felt that I could do anything, because I can, but I didn't have my mind telling me that I can't.

This is something that I would do again because I loved the effects the lack of alcohol had on my body and I felt great running as well. Giving up alcohol is not that hard especially if you have determination and people supporting you, both of which I had.

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