You are definitely not the same person that started this journey! With my own path, the decision to stop having any alcohol really formed on its own and suddenly it was 'time'. Between health issues (high blood pressure, gut health, vertigo, poor sleep...) and anxiety between periods of drinking, and being a jerk more often than not, it was time. Day 98 and there is not a single morning that I regret not having any the night before. All those health issues have faded and I'm almost as in good a shape when I was training and racing in my 30's!
Nate. You’re ripped!! So inspiring to see you 180. I wish so bad my husband could have found the freedom you have. Every day drinking has a bad ending. So close to 365👏
I could fill 3 Olympic size swimming pools with the empty bottles. Bottles everywhere. Under the seats, in the car, garage, under the beds, cabinets closets....everywhere. All empty!!! You'd have to believe a person would be dead. Nope. We have strength and durability beyond our wildest dreams. We need to respect that. No more bottles. They've been cleaned up metaphorically and realistically. They no longer clutter my life and my way in life. And I'm alive. Anything is possible folks. Everyone have a great peaceful weekend.
Nate - did you envision how it was going to be after a year? Or did you just go on faith? Did you just believe that things were going to be better without really knowing if that was true? I'm struggling with believing that my life is really going to be better. I know that sounds stupid when alcohol can cause so many life-altering health issues. It may kill me. But the stupid thought in my head is that I can't get enough of a distance from drinking to know that life is really going to be better at some point.
I had never made it past 2 months without alcohol, so I didn't know what to expect. I just knew that I loved my wife and kids and didn't want to die and leave them without a husband and father. I knew it was going to be tough at the start because it had always been when I had tried to quit in the past. I had hope though. Hope that it would get better... and boy did it ever!! Wish I had given the process the time it needs to work it's magic in the past. Honestly... you have to give it a year. Where will you be if you keep drinking another year vs. not drinking? It's worth asking yourself that question. Will you be better off or worse off? The answer was always obvious to me, I just didn't like the answer.
I just full sent it and quit cold turkey. No doctor. It depends though on how much you drink, for how long, your health, size, etc. If you're worried about quitting cold turkey, some people slowly cut back gradually over time, or go see their doctor.
You have definitely helped me my friend. I listen every day. Thank you very much digital accountability. It’s amazing.
Thank you. Glad to hear the videos are helpful!
You are definitely not the same person that started this journey! With my own path, the decision to stop having any alcohol really formed on its own and suddenly it was 'time'. Between health issues (high blood pressure, gut health, vertigo, poor sleep...) and anxiety between periods of drinking, and being a jerk more often than not, it was time. Day 98 and there is not a single morning that I regret not having any the night before. All those health issues have faded and I'm almost as in good a shape when I was training and racing in my 30's!
Nate. You’re ripped!! So inspiring to see you 180. I wish so bad my husband could have found the freedom you have. Every day drinking has a bad ending. So close to 365👏
Thank you! Glad to be "ripped" in the good way for a change! 😃
I could fill 3 Olympic size swimming pools with the empty bottles. Bottles everywhere. Under the seats, in the car, garage, under the beds, cabinets closets....everywhere. All empty!!! You'd have to believe a person would be dead. Nope. We have strength and durability beyond our wildest dreams. We need to respect that. No more bottles. They've been cleaned up metaphorically and realistically. They no longer clutter my life and my way in life. And I'm alive. Anything is possible folks. Everyone have a great peaceful weekend.
Excellent channel Nate just discovered it this morning. Very motivating. Keep pushing forward dude. I get my 2yr badge end of this month 💪
Thanks and great job on your soon to be 2 years!
I’m also amazed at how good I feel substance free. Wasn’t just alcohol with me. So happy to be substances free for nearly a year.
LET'S GO!!!!
Nate - did you envision how it was going to be after a year? Or did you just go on faith? Did you just believe that things were going to be better without really knowing if that was true? I'm struggling with believing that my life is really going to be better. I know that sounds stupid when alcohol can cause so many life-altering health issues. It may kill me. But the stupid thought in my head is that I can't get enough of a distance from drinking to know that life is really going to be better at some point.
Linda how can life possibly get worse if you stop using alcohol , it’s not easy but it’s so worth it stay strong
I had never made it past 2 months without alcohol, so I didn't know what to expect. I just knew that I loved my wife and kids and didn't want to die and leave them without a husband and father. I knew it was going to be tough at the start because it had always been when I had tried to quit in the past. I had hope though. Hope that it would get better... and boy did it ever!! Wish I had given the process the time it needs to work it's magic in the past. Honestly... you have to give it a year. Where will you be if you keep drinking another year vs. not drinking? It's worth asking yourself that question. Will you be better off or worse off? The answer was always obvious to me, I just didn't like the answer.
Linda what’s your definition of life getting better? Better health? Emotional stability? Spiritual strength? More money? More happiness?
Nate, when tou quit drinking, did you quit cold turkey? Were you under the care of a doctor, or did you just go for it? Anyone else wanna chime in?
I needed medical detox. Always best to check with a doctor. Couldn't hurt.
I just full sent it and quit cold turkey. No doctor. It depends though on how much you drink, for how long, your health, size, etc. If you're worried about quitting cold turkey, some people slowly cut back gradually over time, or go see their doctor.