There is nothing more empowering than holding a mirror up to ourselves. Sometimes we don't particularly like what we may see reflected back, the task is to recognise our shadow self and work on it. Great video, honest and insightful. 👏👏👏
You are smart and brave for taking on this project. Glad to hear about the positive results regarding blood pressure and sleep. You appear less swollen in your face. Carry on!
It is great to hear a woman speaking so openly about her relationship with alcohol without guilt or angst. I stopped drinking a few years back after, like you, spending a few years cutting back. I no longer have an ‘adults drink alcohol’ mindset and i sleep better, which was a big part of my desire to give up alcohol. It meant ending a certain type of relationship with my husband, who still enjoys his wine. We used to enjoy sharing a bottle of wine but we have got used to the way we live now and it’s fine of course. Thanks for being honest and brave.
I do admire you opening up and telling us about your relationship with wine. I also as middle aged woman with all that entails , one thing was that I suddenly disliked the taste of of wine and any alcohol a win win , I can’t say I feel fantastic for it but it must have a positive impact on my health. My friends are shocked that I still don’t want a glass now it’s been two years , but realy I don’t miss it at all . Love your channel .😊
I’ve stumbled across this video and it’s strange because I have thinking about the volume of alcohol I’ve been consuming these last few years due to a traumatic event which has changed the direction of my life forever. So, I think it’s time for me to (off the back of this video) action a new approach to my mindset and relationship with the booze. I’m glad I listened to you. Many thanks. 🌷
Thankfully, I've never been a drinker but my husband is a recovering alcoholic - 19 years and counting. I find that tiredness is the worst thing for challenging our willpower Georgie. I now try to stop doing physical or mental work within a specific time period so that I don't become as tired and reach for those biscuits or crisps! Love your honesty and for being so willing to share your personal problems ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍
Georgie, that post was a very brave thing to do. I found it very scary because we all make excuses for actions we know are not reasonable/ unhealthy/ unaffordable and/or unsociable. I recall the smoking phase in my very long life,( I’m older than Googie!) when it was smart to have a cigarette poised between your fingers that made you feel adult/ joined in/ sophisticated, even sexy! But you stank of tobacco that no amount of perfume could eradicate. I was just out of college and earning poorly. I remember totalling up my cigarette expenditure and realised starkly why I could not make my income last a full month. I love your honesty and hearing you articulate your thinking and your reasoning was very emotional. I wish you every success in your effort to reduce your alchohol consumption.❤Evie.
I love your channel and have never commented. I live in the US and have been an NICU nurse for so many years loving my red wine darling! I am 52 years old and for the last two years, I have been flower farming and decreasing my red wine intake. Thank you for your honesty.
First video for me and I’m so happy for your honesty I do have a problem with alcohol and my blood pressure is at moment no lower then 160/90 and is worrying me and I know is the every night bottle that is doing it and and is easy to start a new one and pass out and don’t remember much of what happened,thank you will start tonight 🎉
I work in a homeless hostel with alcoholics and addicts. Most of the reasons for drinking is trauma, loneliness etc, the drink is a plaster on a cut that doesn't heal. Try your own AMP. Alcohol managmdnt plan. Keep a calendar. Cut down to 2 glasses a night. Put a time frame on it. Then skip every second night. Eventually you only allow yourself to drink at weekend. Then not every weekend. Best of luck❤
It takes a lot of courage to be candid and honest with ourselves about any bad habits, drinking as a reward is never a good idea,we all know deep inside when we are over doing it but changing patterns can be hard. Fair play to you for discussing thus very private topic to the world. My tipple is gin ,2 is enough, 3 the mood changes. 😮 DURING COVID UNLIKE EVERYONE ELSE I DRANK NOTHING. The garden got done.😅
you were wise during covid - my mother in law ordered me some wine for my birthday and by mistake they sent waaaay too much and we couldn't return it so that was my covid drink xxx
Good for you Georgie ❤ I really recommend Allen Carr’s book ‘Stop drinking now’ its incredible, my husband and I both stopped straight away after reading it that was 7 months ago and we’re not going back to alcohol now! Also Andrew Hubermans podcast on alcohol and what it does to your brain even at very small amounts is shocking 😮
Well done video. Alcohol is a real issue with many woman, especially woman ! Woman, wine, book clubs, etc….lots of fun but long term effects are not worth it. Great job !
Great video Georgie. I’m in the US but love British television… remember Rosemary and Thyme? Anyway - there seems to be quite a lot of social drinking on British TV and it always makes me want to run out and buy a bottle of gin! LOL! To the point though, I understand where you’re coming from and am doing the same thing - have cut way back and only drink occasionally. Thanks for introducing me to Sober October!
Glad you enjoyed it - we are big drinkers here I the uk so I’m glad to have taken a long hard look at why and how I drink and hope to keep the cut back cut back x
Thank you for your honesty and bravery. I've lived with a recovering alcoholic for 35 years and we are very active in 12 step programs. I never thought I could have fun with a sober life but the last 35 years have been the richest of my life. We have developed close intimate friends of all ages and from all walks of life and from all over the world. When my husband got sober I had to look at my own relationship with alcohol, especially wine.
Thank you for sharing your experience. It is empowering to know the "why" of a behavior and then be able to make a better choice for oneself. The delightful result of menopause for me was the joy of not spending time imagining what others were thinking about me. I became more direct and calmer in my personhood. Amazing how a couple of hormones have such an effect on how we see ourselves, No?
I love your channel no matter what the content, but I don't always or often comment as you have so many comments to answer. However I just wanted to say I really admire and respect your honesty in this video. Always look forward to your videos. Thank you for sharing. xx
Thank you so much for doing this video. Your honesty in covering all the details of your relationship with alcohol is commendable.. You are doing yourself and all of us a big favor. Your coverage of both the psychological consequences and the health consequences is also very important. I’ve been watching you for a year or so and this is by far the most important video you have done. I don’t have a wine problem because it gives me a headache. But what you say about the “ party” aspect is key. We need to address this very much in all our groups and cultures. Your blood pressure data especially was very telling. So thank you for using this platform in this very significant way. .
So much of what you said resonated and I too have flipped my drinking. I love zero % gin or kombucha instead. I found it so important to have a replacement I enjoy to hand. Sleeping better, feeling better ❤
So good to listen to your reflections on drinking wine. I drink a glass and a half every evening while cooking dinner . I think a big part is signaling the end of the day and winding down. I’m going to try the non alcoholic g&t- thanks for reminding me. I want something non sweet and refreshing.❤
That made me laugh out loud. The idea of ringing up the company to complain the wine made me ill. Would I need to tell them it took two bottles though? xx
I have also reevaluated my relationship with alcohol this year, and settled on a massive reduction. My top tip is to buy much smaller wine glasses!! it sounds silly, but has made a big difference.
I enjoyed your talk. Wine after a big day at work was my excuse to relax for awhile for many years. I love the taste of wine, particularly a nice red. An artist I followed last year stopped drinking alcohol which I found inspirational, and the timing couldn't have been better as I had been thinking I was drinking too much, only wine, and honestly I didn't think I could stop. However I did from April until December, no alcohol at all. I won't pretend it was easy, but I slept better & had no other side effects apart from fighting the wee imp on my shoulder who tried his best to make me drink. Lots of water & green tea was consumed. Xmas day 2023 I had a couple of glasses & enjoyed it. On rare social occasions after that I enjoyed a glass of wine & tried not to have wine in the house. About 2 months ago at a birthday party I drank a half bottle of red, woke up the next morning feeling wretched & haven't wanted a wine since. I still will enjoy a glass of red occasionally, however the feeling of need has gone and for that I am thankful. Apart from the cost saving I know I am not an alcoholic. I am now at an age where I can do what I want and not be afraid of being judged. We should do what feels right for ourselves, that is important. Well done, the beginning of anything different is often the worst part. M (NZ). 🍷
Georgi! Great video. I appreciate your honesty and courage. We are so proud of you! Good luck on your journey . As we age, we have to amend our lifestyle and take better care of ourselves. What a wonderful message you are sending especially before the holiday season!! Best of luck! You can do it!
I’m a definite 2 to 3 glasses of red wine a day. I am an artist and my studio is in my home. So I am home all day every day. I love wine with my food, so I start with a glass at lunch, then I take a glass with me to the studio after…then another with dinner….that easily turns into at least half a bottle a day! I have been thinking about that this is way too much sugar etc….I eat healthy and try to maintain my health…walking etc…I’m 59! I have seriously been contemplating stopping my wine consumption. This video is exactly what I needed and as it is the first video of yours I have seen, I feel it is Divine Intervention! Thank you! However, I think your mention about Alzheimer’s and wine is incorrect. Moderate red wine consumption has been proven to actually reduce the risk of the disease….Im sure moderate is a few glasses a week not a day like me …lol
Excessive’ drinking is linked to an increased likelihood of dementia according to Alzheimer’s org.uk. Excessive is defined as more than 3 drinks on any day (i.e 5 oz of wine) or more than 7 drinks per week for females. Canadian government guidelines recommend we limit our drinks to no more than: 2 drinks/day, 10 drinks/week, 3 drinks on special occasions + days without alcohol. I like my wine too so I find my husband, casually, gives me the polite reminders. I now try to keep it to 2 glasses on a Friday or Saturday. Like Georgie mentioned, awareness of your patterns/habits is important. Now, I need to tackle a ‘no sugar’ month.
Please link to ANY study that shows wine is associated with improved health or living longer. It is a fallacy. Alcohol is carcinogenic and to obtain the amount of polyphenol in wine needed to improve health would entail drinking around a barrel.
I feel this episode was for me, thank you Georgie for a real reminder to take a hard look at the why with our relationship with alcohol. My sleep has been a struggle for a long time and I need to face the music with letting it go, not worth losing so much sleep and not being at my best.
Thank-you for this encouraging 0:11 info ! The pre dinner drink routine can sneak up on you. I really appreciate the reminder about doing things on autopilot. Lately I have become aware of this phenomenon in my own life, and am putting a stop to it 😊
Good for you Georgie! My family leans towards the alcoholic and I dealt with that as a child and teen so I never saw an allure in alcohol. I have a drink once in a blue moon. I’m almost 70 so I grew up in the time when EVERYONE, or so it seemed, was doing drugs but they weren’t for me. Too much like the irresponsible drinking and I wanted none of it. Unfortunately my drug of choice is sugar. Seriously. Not candy really, but anything baked is my downfall. Right now I’m abstaining from sugar to get the inflammation in my body down and it’s tough. So kudos to you for your successful Sober October. P.S. you ARE NOT boring. You’re witty, competent, compassionate, and hilarious. I wish I could visit with you in person. Have a wonderful week. TeresaSue
You are a complete inspiration, Georgie, and I noticed a new definition to your face. I can relate to virtually every point you make. My husband and I find we drink less wine than we once did, a situation that just evolved over time. We are currently staying with a close family member who recently kicked a pretty strong alcohol habit. Over the years, she got into a strop with most every family member while intoxicated, but now feels virtuous enough to alcohol-shame anyone with a grown-up drink in their hand. There is a balance and a level of understanding that comes with taking control of oneself. I feel motivated to begin 'wine-free winter'.😺
This was really inspiring to hear, thanks for talking so honestly. We have switched our drinking habits to 5 days off or more instead of 1 or two only in the last month. I have fizzy water mostly and alcohol free guinness as a treat. I find it easier to get up, sleep better, for me big help is im less anxious about things feel more positive. both of us loosing weight slowly a bonus. Thanks again for sharing.
I did the same this Oct and like you I fell off the wagon for one night. I felt all the same things as you, tired at first ate loads of chocolate then slept soooo well. I’m trying like you to moderate my intake and energy levels have gone up! Thank you for this, it’s inspired me to keep going! ❤
kudos to you for being honest and open about your fears, much of what you've said resonates, I did a 30 day challenge just over 3 years ago, just over 3 years later I haven't touched a drop since. I've learnt so much on this journey, have you heard of the book Alcohol Explained by William Porter? he's also done many podcasts on YT .....I think you'd enjoy his writing, a very pragmatic approach, BTW im much better company now i've stopped drinking, I think so anyway
Such a juicy conversation. I gave up drinking 21 months ago. I've had so many unexpected positives in my brain and my life. Ooh, I had TWO zero-alcohol aperol spritz on my birthday last week and it was everything I could have wanted. Having a mocktail really does trick the brain and fit that feeling.
New subscriber here-I’ve just discovered your channel and what a lovely lady you are! The wine o’clock drinking really resonates with me. I have been an anxiety sufferer all of my life and a chronic insomniac who used wine for years to help me sleep. I was also addicted to the taste - the drier the better (a bit like the ‘hit’ you get on the back of the throat as a smoker)- I gave that up after having my children. I love the whole ‘lovely glass’ and ‘nibbles’ setup. I’m the same age as you and am seriously worried I have damaged my brain. I gave up for 7 months last year and I did feel so much more wholesome and sleep was so deep I couldn’t wake up. I also lost weight until starting to replace it with chocolate and scones and all things I wasn’t bothered by, prior to stopping. My anxiety didn’t improve, sadly, so now I’m back on a nightly tipple and I just want to stop but feel if I’ve damaged my brain this much then what’s the point? I’m a ‘normal’ mum and have a lovely life otherwise. Is it too late?
super on point subject. I drink zero calorie Tonic with lime on ice without the gin and love it. cheers to no alcohol or very low intake. Good for your mind and body bravo
You are just what I needed. I too have a relationship with wine and I feel you are amazing to have coped. Honestly I feel I would miss the ritual/habit of sitting and sipping. I hope you have inspired me. You've certainly given me something to ponder and I thank you for your honesty. Peace
Some people in my mother’s family drank alcohol because they were self-medicating for depression. Those were the days when nobody talked about mental health. I’ve found that a glass of wine makes my essential tremor disappear, but since my husband doesn’t drink, I usually forget. My real addiction is Coca-Cola, which I’m wrangling with now. I only smoked cigarettes for a couple weeks my first year in college, but stopped when I found I was allergic to tobacco. Nobody looks sophisticated when their eyes nearly swell closed and their nose drips. Sometimes our bodies protect us - if we listen. All the crutches we use to get through something makes us forget to ask why we are undergoing the stress.
Well done, it's hard to break lifelong habits. Being mindful is the key. Alcohol is such an accepted vice in our society and harmful side effects are conveniently disregarded by those who love a drink (me included). Thanks for your honest chat👍
I use to have wine every Friday after work and couldn’t on Saturday because I worked Sun-Friday. When I retired it became more frequent then I watched a doctor say its a habit not an addition. That changed my mind set and it helped me ween my self off of wine. It never did anything any way.
I went out on Saturday to a rare nightout to gig & had a great time trying to relive my late 20 something years ? Sank a few - well guess what? Late 50s now & it's going to definitely take me a week to get over the hangover!. There is a lesson & a message in there.
Love this video- thank you so much for sharing! Incredible to hear about your drop in BP too! My relationship with alcohol is very similar- love the feeling of relaxing with a glass of wine after a long day of work or when catching up with friends. But recently I’ve become more and more concerned about my dependence on that as a relaxation method, even though I’d rarely have more than a glass or two at once. I’m now 3 months into 9 months of no alcohol (you can probably read between the lines there 😂) and despite feeling like I’m hungover a lot of the time, it feels amazing to have kicked my addiction to wine as my main relaxation in the evening! Am thinking about giving up alcohol for good now!
I'm so relieved as well that I could give up for a month - and going forward we'll see whether alcohol stays a part of my life xxx I realise how much I do it just to be part of the gang x
Very interesting video but my favourite piece is pausing. Pausing to look at why we routinely do things be that drinking a little too much booze, saying yes to things we don’t always want to do, feeling we need to have the house pristine when the in-laws come over, wearing blue because someone said it suits us. The list is personal and almost endless. Reaching that place, that space in your life where you are free to finally be you. That’s worth achieving. Thanks for prompting those pauses and yes, I will have a think over a particularly delicious glass of wine this evening. By choice. Have a lovely weekend. David, Galway, Ireland
Thanks for your honesty. I’m not a drinking but have seen the effects of those who do. Real good thought provoking stuff. You will help a lot of people. Well done. ❤
I So enjoy listening to your chat and I also feel inspired to stop drinking wine! Over the winter months I have decided to drink hot chocolate instead 😊
Good on you! It's enheartening to sit with One's Self and ponder these things, sometimes. You are looking great lately. It seems that your face has become "sleeker" of late. Love and Blessings. 💜💙💚💫
I applaud your introspection and logical decision making. I also gave up drinking several years ago. Although I definitely had some youthful indiscretions, I had never had ongoing 'issues" with alcohol. There were several motivating factors: my health - alcohol is a known carcinogen and we have Alzheimer's in the family, my pocketbook - it didn't make sense to me to spend $$ on something which gave me only marginal pleasure, and the planet -- it has quite a high carbon footprint because it is so often imported. I worked in theatre for most of my career, which has many festive occasions so alcohol was ubiquitous; but once the decision made, I never really missed it -- except for a frosty stein of beer on a blistering day. Like you, I explored the non-alcoholic options, esp those made locally. Ironically, I have retired to the heart of one of Canada's most popular wine regions, so my abstinence sometimes raises a surprised eyebrow. But I truly like the health benefits and simplicity. (PS. I also licked smoking too - cold turkey the day I discovered I was pregnant).
Eloquent as ever, Georgie. Love your honesty. I'm also 57 and also cutting down drastically on the units. Home-made Kombucha is now my chosen non-alcoholic tipple on most nights - tastes different every batch and very seasonal. Went on a hilarious course with Caroline Gilmartin of EveryGoodThing in Bristol - there's not much she doesn't know about good-for-you ferments!
Many thanks for sharing. Here in California we have many regional and imported wines. This past year I cut back on my wine intake from a 1/2 bottle a week to a few glasses every other week. From summer until today I have enjoyed as few as two glasses a month. I have never been a heavy drinker nor an alcoholic. Knowledge of wines and tasting have given me much enjoyment. It’s always good to take stock and reflect on the why’s of life. You are indeed a joy!
Thankyou for talking about this Georgie. I have two G & T's every night but I'm sure I could do without it! I do drink a lot of water as well, but it's definitely given me food for thought and you have done so well xx
This has been quite timely for me to see. Thank you for shining a light. I’m going to have a hard think about what you’ve said, and believe there will be some substantial changes coming for me. I enjoy a kombucha, a ginger beer (not sure soda is a great choice), and a squeeze of lime in water. There are certainly ways to cope aside from the wine.
Well done Georgie! Keep it up. You are an inspiration. I wish some of my friends would reflect on why it is they drink. I can only hope it happens one day.
This seems to be the age that the crows come home to roost. I do live a glass of wine or beer every night but as I see friend after friend with health problems it does give pause. Thanks for sharing your experience. It’s a great conversation
Not on school nights! I share a bottle and sometimes 2 with hubby over the weekends, I used to drink a bottle to myself and often not just on weekends so am doing ok.
Thank you so much for being so honest, it’s interesting to hear why you drink and the alternative beverages sound good, you have inspired me…I’m so glad I found you this morning! 😊
Thank you for this Georgie... it's definitely given me food for thought as my regular wine consumption is too much and I definitely need to adjust it. Thanks for the inspiration, you're a gem. G xx
Well done georgie, you will be feeling so much better. I done sober October and dry January for many years….then 2 years ago …dry January arrived….and I felt so awful …swollen ankles…high BP …the whole Shabang …dry January came….and I’m still off alcohol….i just can’t bring myself to take another drink ….i can’t believe I’ve done it…tbh….thank you for your honesty….marvellous video. I tried alcohol free last week for my 60th…I actually felt drunk 😂 but it’s empty calories …I don’t need …so it’s plain water for me ❤
Your advice on any topic is something I certainly take to heart. I rarely have any alcohol, but so appreciate your honesty and scientific way of presenting your personal findings. We can all learn well from your introspection.
For me, my addiction is sugar. Milk and cookies always hit the spot. Being aware of what the stuff we put in our mouths does to us is the first step. I read labels and will always enjoy real sugar in my coffee, but because sugar is in everything here in the States, I do try and eat fresh, no anything. It all adds up. Alcohol is no different, but can be more destructive. Sugar, alcohol, drugs, all get us through, we think. We are often just adding a problem to the myriad of problems we already have. Water, yes, and with lemon, the best. Much good luck with your journey and congratulations on your trip so far. Great job!
thank you so much Maureen - I will admit I'm amazed at the blood pressure going down so much so that if nothing else should help keep me on the straight and narrow - cheers I say as I raise a glass of no alcohol gin and tonic to you x
Hello Georgie, I absolutely love this video. You look very healthy to me, your face and neck look slightly different. I’m so proud of what you’ve done not only in your abstinence of alcohol for a month but also sharing it with people which isn’t an easy thing to do. I have never been able to drink alcohol without being very poorly, but my partner used to drink a lot before I met him. I think what is interesting is as you get older. Your body isn’t able to recover as well as it used to and so therefore the morning after tends to get worse. As far as I know, the liver can repair itself, but it is the kidneys that suffer and they do get damaged over the years. I think this video is a super inspiration for people who are looking for a healthy lifestyle and possible answers to why they are not as fit as they used to be. I was on blood pressure tablets and have weaned myself off of them by eating high fibre foods that include flaxseed. In my opinion, doctors are very keen to dish out tablets and not to ever really talk to you about the root cause of many ailments as this is not where they make their money. Good luck on your journey and thank you for sharing. I love the idea of your lemon water, I have lemons as a tea throughout the day, but I also add nettles from the garden and mint from the garden also. It’s a nice drink and has lots of vitamin C, potassium, iron, vitamin, B6 and magnesium. I hang the nettles out with the mint and dry them out and then just snip of bits as and when I need it. I harvested my mint last week, nettles need to be as young as possible ❤
I admire your courage and honesty to share your story. You have some very amazing results. I too was a frequent drinker of vodka and soda. 2 glasses a night starting at 7 pm and I would finish by 9 pm then go to bed. I did this while I worked before retirement and even after. I finally gave it up. I lost 30 lbs, went from a size 10 to a 6. I no longer have arthritis symptoms in my fingers. It is all good now. I do miss the feeling of the relaxing.
Thank you so much for this honest video. And we are all so proud of you for drinking less 💪🎉😊. I never drink alcohol, and when you don't drink people look at you if they see water burning 😂😂. But I don't care. Keep up the good works, and thank you again for sharing this personal story ❤️🍀
Thanks for the great video, I’m in the USA , I’ve been day drinking since Nov 5😢 hopefully my liver will make it through inauguration 😫😭social drinking is such a pressure to belong, I book vacation around vineyard to visit I’m 50 yrs empty nester married 35 plus yrs me and hubs are enjoying life but definitely feel like taking it easy, maybe this Lent period I’ll give it a go wish me luck❤
Don't know why this popped into my feed but maybe the universe is trying to tell me something! Gin'n'tonic is my weakness and especially at weekends gin o'clock arrives and off I go again. Keeping a count of the units was a wakeup call, but not enough. At 66 I am now on medication for high blood pressure, my father had dementia, and I can totally relate to waking in the early hours with palpitations!! The financial cost is real - a good gin isn't cheap and nor is tonic! Thanks for the inspiration.
You're full of introspection of late. I love it. After COVID, we took a hard look at our alcohol consumption. We gave ourselves a bye during COVID with alcohol being a consolation for all the stress, and that drifted for quite a while after into everyday life. So we successfully did a hard cut back that has stuck.
Thank you for sharing. You are making a choice to take care better and that is awesome . You have a lot to give your family and all of us and none of that has wine drinking involved!
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I love when women talk about the real things. Thank you so much.
My pleasure - Thankyou for watching x
There is nothing more empowering than holding a mirror up to ourselves. Sometimes we don't particularly like what we may see reflected back, the task is to recognise our shadow self and work on it. Great video, honest and insightful. 👏👏👏
thank you x
You are smart and brave for taking on this project. Glad to hear about the positive results regarding blood pressure and sleep. You appear less swollen in your face. Carry on!
Do I look less puffy!?! I can’t see it but glad you think so x
Yes, your face is definitely thinner.
Good for you. A great argument on the power of a little reflection and discovery.
Ah Thankyou x
Such an important message. Have lost family members to alcohol and also heavy smokers, i appreciate your honesty and courage
Thankyou - feels v out of comfort zone but also proud of self and if I can do it…
Well done Georgie. Very important subject to be discussed.
Thankyou - glad you agree x
It is great to hear a woman speaking so openly about her relationship with alcohol without guilt or angst. I stopped drinking a few years back after, like you, spending a few years cutting back. I no longer have an ‘adults drink alcohol’ mindset and i sleep better, which was a big part of my desire to give up alcohol. It meant ending a certain type of relationship with my husband, who still enjoys his wine. We used to enjoy sharing a bottle of wine but we have got used to the way we live now and it’s fine of course. Thanks for being honest and brave.
you're welcome x
I do admire you opening up and telling us about your relationship with wine.
I also as middle aged woman with all that entails , one thing was that I suddenly disliked the taste of of wine and any alcohol a win win , I can’t say I feel fantastic for it but it must have a positive impact on my health. My friends are shocked that I still don’t want a glass now it’s been two years , but realy I don’t miss it at all .
Love your channel .😊
you're lucky to suddenly lose the taste for it x fantastic! x
I’ve stumbled across this video and it’s strange because I have thinking about the volume of alcohol I’ve been consuming these last few years due to a traumatic event which has changed the direction of my life forever. So, I think it’s time for me to (off the back of this video) action a new approach to my mindset and relationship with the booze. I’m glad I listened to you. Many thanks. 🌷
you're so welcome and good luck xxx
Thankfully, I've never been a drinker but my husband is a recovering alcoholic - 19 years and counting. I find that tiredness is the worst thing for challenging our willpower Georgie. I now try to stop doing physical or mental work within a specific time period so that I don't become as tired and reach for those biscuits or crisps! Love your honesty and for being so willing to share your personal problems ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍
@@merylwilliams2268 I can totally see that being overtired would sap will power xxx your husband an example to us all xxx
Georgie, that post was a very brave thing to do. I found it very scary because we all make excuses for actions we know are not reasonable/ unhealthy/ unaffordable and/or unsociable. I recall the smoking phase in my very long life,( I’m older than Googie!) when it was smart to have a cigarette poised between your
fingers that made you feel adult/ joined in/ sophisticated, even sexy!
But you stank of tobacco that no amount of perfume could eradicate. I was just out of college and earning
poorly. I remember totalling up my cigarette expenditure and realised starkly why I could not make my income last a full month.
I love your honesty and hearing you articulate your thinking and your reasoning was very emotional. I wish you every success in your effort to reduce your alchohol consumption.❤Evie.
I have to admit I've spent my time in the smoking corner too x
Very good honest talk.
Thankyou x
I love your channel and have never commented. I live in the US and have been an NICU nurse for so many years loving my red wine darling! I am 52 years old and for the last two years, I have been flower farming and decreasing my red wine intake. Thank you for your honesty.
you're so welcome x
First video for me and I’m so happy for your honesty I do have a problem with alcohol and my blood pressure is at moment no lower then 160/90 and is worrying me and I know is the every night bottle that is doing it and and is easy to start a new one and pass out and don’t remember much of what happened,thank you will start tonight 🎉
I hope this helps xxx
I work in a homeless hostel with alcoholics and addicts. Most of the reasons for drinking is trauma, loneliness etc, the drink is a plaster on a cut that doesn't heal. Try your own AMP. Alcohol managmdnt plan. Keep a calendar. Cut down to 2 glasses a night. Put a time frame on it. Then skip every second night. Eventually you only allow yourself to drink at weekend. Then not every weekend. Best of luck❤
It takes a lot of courage to be candid and honest with ourselves about any bad habits, drinking as a reward is never a good idea,we all know deep inside when we are over doing it but changing patterns can be hard. Fair play to you for discussing thus very private topic to the world. My tipple is gin ,2 is enough, 3 the mood changes. 😮 DURING COVID UNLIKE EVERYONE ELSE I DRANK NOTHING. The garden got done.😅
you were wise during covid - my mother in law ordered me some wine for my birthday and by mistake they sent waaaay too much and we couldn't return it so that was my covid drink xxx
I think this topic was brilliant. Thank you for sharing.
you're welcome x
Good for you Georgie ❤ I really recommend Allen Carr’s book ‘Stop drinking now’ its incredible, my husband and I both stopped straight away after reading it that was 7 months ago and we’re not going back to alcohol now! Also Andrew Hubermans podcast on alcohol and what it does to your brain even at very small amounts is shocking 😮
Top tips Thankyou x
Well done video. Alcohol is a real issue with many woman, especially woman ! Woman, wine, book clubs, etc….lots of fun but long term effects are not worth it. Great job !
thank you x
Great video Georgie. I’m in the US but love British television… remember Rosemary and Thyme? Anyway - there seems to be quite a lot of social drinking on British TV and it always makes me want to run out and buy a bottle of gin! LOL! To the point though, I understand where you’re coming from and am doing the same thing - have cut way back and only drink occasionally. Thanks for introducing me to Sober October!
Glad you enjoyed it - we are big drinkers here I the uk so I’m glad to have taken a long hard look at why and how I drink and hope to keep the cut back cut back x
Thank you for your honesty and bravery. I've lived with a recovering alcoholic for 35 years and we are very active in 12 step programs. I never thought I could have fun with a sober life but the last 35 years have been the richest of my life. We have developed close intimate friends of all ages and from all walks of life and from all over the world. When my husband got sober I had to look at my own relationship with alcohol, especially wine.
thank you for your inspiring comment x
Thank you for sharing your experience. It is empowering to know the "why" of a behavior and then be able to make a better choice for oneself. The delightful result of menopause for me was the joy of not spending time imagining what others were thinking about me. I became more direct and calmer in my personhood. Amazing how a couple of hormones have such an effect on how we see ourselves, No?
Totally agree - I like the feeling that I’ve earned my post menopausal status and am Deff more direct and I think calmer too x
I love your channel no matter what the content, but I don't always or often comment as you have so many comments to answer. However I just wanted to say I really admire and respect your honesty in this video. Always look forward to your videos. Thank you for sharing. xx
thank you so much x comments are always welcome and I always answer them even if as in this case several days later x
Thank you for your insight and honesty. Good advice.
Thankyou for watching x
Thank you so much for doing this video. Your honesty in covering all the details of your relationship with alcohol is commendable.. You are doing yourself and all of us a big favor. Your coverage of both the psychological consequences and the health consequences is also very important. I’ve been watching you for a year or so and this is by far the most important video you have done. I don’t have a wine problem because it gives me a headache. But what you say about the “ party” aspect is key. We need to address this very much in all our groups and cultures. Your blood pressure data especially was very telling. So thank you for using this platform in this very significant way. .
I'm so glad you like the clip x
So much of what you said resonated and I too have flipped my drinking. I love zero % gin or kombucha instead. I found it so important to have a replacement I enjoy to hand. Sleeping better, feeling better ❤
Wonderful! Yes something instead really helpful x
So good to listen to your reflections on drinking wine. I drink a glass and a half every evening while cooking dinner . I think a big part is signaling the end of the day and winding down. I’m going to try the non alcoholic g&t- thanks for reminding me. I want something non sweet and refreshing.❤
good luck x
That made me laugh out loud. The idea of ringing up the company to complain the wine made me ill. Would I need to tell them it took two bottles though? xx
lol! x
I have also reevaluated my relationship with alcohol this year, and settled on a massive reduction. My top tip is to buy much smaller wine glasses!! it sounds silly, but has made a big difference.
that's a brilliant tip x
I enjoyed your talk. Wine after a big day at work was my excuse to relax for awhile for many years. I love the taste of wine, particularly a nice red. An artist I followed last year stopped drinking alcohol which I found inspirational, and the timing couldn't have been better as I had been thinking I was drinking too much, only wine, and honestly I didn't think I could stop. However I did from April until December, no alcohol at all. I won't pretend it was easy, but I slept better & had no other side effects apart from fighting the wee imp on my shoulder who tried his best to make me drink. Lots of water & green tea was consumed. Xmas day 2023 I had a couple of glasses & enjoyed it. On rare social occasions after that I enjoyed a glass of wine & tried not to have wine in the house. About 2 months ago at a birthday party I drank a half bottle of red, woke up the next morning feeling wretched & haven't wanted a wine since. I still will enjoy a glass of red occasionally, however the feeling of need has gone and for that I am thankful. Apart from the cost saving I know I am not an alcoholic. I am now at an age where I can do what I want and not be afraid of being judged. We should do what feels right for ourselves, that is important. Well done, the beginning of anything different is often the worst part. M (NZ). 🍷
thank you so much - yes we drink for so many reasons - I'm so relieved to have been able to call time on it for the moment x
Georgi! Great video. I appreciate your honesty and courage. We are so proud of you! Good luck on your journey . As we age, we have to amend our lifestyle and take better care of ourselves. What a wonderful message you are sending especially before the holiday season!! Best of luck! You can do it!
Thankyou so much - yes the holiday season can be challenging on many fronts x
I’m a definite 2 to 3 glasses of red wine a day. I am an artist and my studio is in my home. So I am home all day every day. I love wine with my food, so I start with a glass at lunch, then I take a glass with me to the studio after…then another with dinner….that easily turns into at least half a bottle a day! I have been thinking about that this is way too much sugar etc….I eat healthy and try to maintain my health…walking etc…I’m 59! I have seriously been contemplating stopping my wine consumption. This video is exactly what I needed and as it is the first video of yours I have seen, I feel it is Divine Intervention! Thank you! However, I think your mention about Alzheimer’s and wine is incorrect. Moderate red wine consumption has been proven to actually reduce the risk of the disease….Im sure moderate is a few glasses a week not a day like me …lol
a bottle a day might be quite a lot - glad you found the video helpful and good luck! x
Excessive’ drinking is linked to an increased likelihood of dementia according to Alzheimer’s org.uk.
Excessive is defined as more than 3 drinks on any day (i.e 5 oz of wine) or more than 7 drinks per week for females.
Canadian government guidelines recommend we limit our drinks to no more than: 2 drinks/day, 10 drinks/week, 3 drinks on special occasions + days without alcohol.
I like my wine too so I find my husband, casually, gives me the polite reminders. I now try to keep it to 2 glasses on a Friday or Saturday. Like Georgie mentioned, awareness of your patterns/habits is important.
Now, I need to tackle a ‘no sugar’ month.
Please link to ANY study that shows wine is associated with improved health or living longer. It is a fallacy. Alcohol is carcinogenic and to obtain the amount of polyphenol in wine needed to improve health would entail drinking around a barrel.
Just came across your channel today. I, too, struggle with blood pressure. Caffeine was my culprit so I limit it severely. Glad you feel better.
I feel this episode was for me, thank you Georgie for a real reminder to take a hard look at the why with our relationship with alcohol. My sleep has been a struggle for a long time and I need to face the music with letting it go, not worth losing so much sleep and not being at my best.
the best thing about this whole experience has been improved sleep x
Thank-you for this encouraging 0:11 info ! The pre dinner drink routine can sneak up on you. I really appreciate the reminder about doing things on autopilot. Lately I have become aware of this phenomenon in my own life, and am putting a stop to it 😊
You’re right about there-dinner drink - time to call time on it for me x
Good for you Georgie! My family leans towards the alcoholic and I dealt with that as a child and teen so I never saw an allure in alcohol. I have a drink once in a blue moon. I’m almost 70 so I grew up in the time when EVERYONE, or so it seemed, was doing drugs but they weren’t for me. Too much like the irresponsible drinking and I wanted none of it. Unfortunately my drug of choice is sugar. Seriously. Not candy really, but anything baked is my downfall. Right now I’m abstaining from sugar to get the inflammation in my body down and it’s tough. So kudos to you for your successful Sober October. P.S. you ARE NOT boring. You’re witty, competent, compassionate, and hilarious. I wish I could visit with you in person. Have a wonderful week. TeresaSue
Thankyou so much TeresaSue and like you I too love a cake but try not to be too well acquainted with the biscuit tin x
You are a complete inspiration, Georgie, and I noticed a new definition to your face. I can relate to virtually every point you make. My husband and I find we drink less wine than we once did, a situation that just evolved over time. We are currently staying with a close family member who recently kicked a pretty strong alcohol habit. Over the years, she got into a strop with most every family member while intoxicated, but now feels virtuous enough to alcohol-shame anyone with a grown-up drink in their hand. There is a balance and a level of understanding that comes with taking control of oneself. I feel motivated to begin 'wine-free winter'.😺
thank you x
This was really inspiring to hear, thanks for talking so honestly. We have switched our drinking habits to 5 days off or more instead of 1 or two only in the last month. I have fizzy water mostly and alcohol free guinness as a treat. I find it easier to get up, sleep better, for me big help is im less anxious about things feel more positive. both of us loosing weight slowly a bonus. Thanks again for sharing.
you're welcome - the five two way is my way forward too x
I did the same this Oct and like you I fell off the wagon for one night. I felt all the same things as you, tired at first ate loads of chocolate then slept soooo well. I’m trying like you to moderate my intake and energy levels have gone up! Thank you for this, it’s inspired me to keep going! ❤
kudos to you for being honest and open about your fears, much of what you've said resonates, I did a 30 day challenge just over 3 years ago, just over 3 years later I haven't touched a drop since. I've learnt so much on this journey, have you heard of the book Alcohol Explained by William Porter? he's also done many podcasts on YT .....I think you'd enjoy his writing, a very pragmatic approach, BTW im much better company now i've stopped drinking, I think so anyway
thank you x you're amazing to have given up for three years x
funilly enough i've just read the book - very interesting x
Such a juicy conversation. I gave up drinking 21 months ago. I've had so many unexpected positives in my brain and my life. Ooh, I had TWO zero-alcohol aperol spritz on my birthday last week and it was everything I could have wanted. Having a mocktail really does trick the brain and fit that feeling.
I need to find an alcohol free red wine - that would be delish - but meanwhile am loving the non alcoholic gin and tonics x
EXCELLENT video!!!!!! Thank you!
my pleasure x
I'm proud of you, Gorgie.🎉 Bravo🙌
Thankyou so much x
@theflowerfarmer 💗
This is also a great teaching experience for your teenage children, very proud of your conviction to moderate ❤
thank you - yes I hope the kids notice! x
New subscriber here-I’ve just discovered your channel and what a lovely lady you are! The wine o’clock drinking really resonates with me. I have been an anxiety sufferer all of my life and a chronic insomniac who used wine for years to help me sleep. I was also addicted to the taste - the drier the better (a bit like the ‘hit’ you get on the back of the throat as a smoker)- I gave that up after having my children.
I love the whole ‘lovely glass’ and ‘nibbles’ setup. I’m the same age as you and am seriously worried I have damaged my brain. I gave up for 7 months last year and I did feel so much more wholesome and sleep was so deep I couldn’t wake up. I also lost weight until starting to replace it with chocolate and scones and all things I wasn’t bothered by, prior to stopping. My anxiety didn’t improve, sadly, so now I’m back on a nightly tipple and I just want to stop but feel if I’ve damaged my brain this much then what’s the point? I’m a ‘normal’ mum and have a lovely life otherwise. Is it too late?
super on point subject. I drink zero calorie Tonic with lime on ice without the gin and love it. cheers to no alcohol or very low intake. Good for your mind and body bravo
I love a no alcohol g&t - delicious x
Thank you for sharing. So interesting to hear you reflect on this, a lot rings true with me too.
You are so welcome! x
You are just what I needed. I too have a relationship with wine and I feel you are amazing to have coped. Honestly I feel I would miss the ritual/habit of sitting and sipping. I hope you have inspired me. You've certainly given me something to ponder and I thank you for your honesty. Peace
you're so welcome x
Fabulous, love your attitude and sensibility.
Thankyou so much x
Thanks for sharing ❤ a very important topic! You are brave!
Thank you so much! X
Some people in my mother’s family drank alcohol because they were self-medicating for depression. Those were the days when nobody talked about mental health. I’ve found that a glass of wine makes my essential tremor disappear, but since my husband doesn’t drink, I usually forget. My real addiction is Coca-Cola, which I’m wrangling with now. I only smoked cigarettes for a couple weeks my first year in college, but stopped when I found I was allergic to tobacco. Nobody looks sophisticated when their eyes nearly swell closed and their nose drips. Sometimes our bodies protect us - if we listen. All the crutches we use to get through something makes us forget to ask why we are undergoing the stress.
You are an amazing lady I love your honesty and will power. Best wishes to you.
Thank you so much! x
An inspiring video. Thank you for your transparency.
Glad it was helpful! x
Georgie, you are courageous and real. I admire you so much.
thank you x
Well done, it's hard to break lifelong habits. Being mindful is the key. Alcohol is such an accepted vice in our society and harmful side effects are conveniently disregarded by those who love a drink (me included). Thanks for your honest chat👍
you're very welcome x
I use to have wine every Friday after work and couldn’t on Saturday because I worked Sun-Friday. When I retired it became more frequent then I watched a doctor say its a habit not an addition. That changed my mind set and it helped me ween my self off of wine. It never did anything any way.
Yes Deff habit and a good habit to break x
I went out on Saturday to a rare nightout to gig & had a great time trying to relive my late 20 something years ? Sank a few - well guess what? Late 50s now & it's going to definitely take me a week to get over the hangover!. There is a lesson & a message in there.
ooh sorry about the hangover - i know what you mean x
Love this video- thank you so much for sharing! Incredible to hear about your drop in BP too!
My relationship with alcohol is very similar- love the feeling of relaxing with a glass of wine after a long day of work or when catching up with friends. But recently I’ve become more and more concerned about my dependence on that as a relaxation method, even though I’d rarely have more than a glass or two at once.
I’m now 3 months into 9 months of no alcohol (you can probably read between the lines there 😂) and despite feeling like I’m hungover a lot of the time, it feels amazing to have kicked my addiction to wine as my main relaxation in the evening! Am thinking about giving up alcohol for good now!
I'm so relieved as well that I could give up for a month - and going forward we'll see whether alcohol stays a part of my life xxx I realise how much I do it just to be part of the gang x
Very interesting video but my favourite piece is pausing. Pausing to look at why we routinely do things be that drinking a little too much booze, saying yes to things we don’t always want to do, feeling we need to have the house pristine when the in-laws come over, wearing blue because someone said it suits us. The list is personal and almost endless. Reaching that place, that space in your life where you are free to finally be you. That’s worth achieving. Thanks for prompting those pauses and yes, I will have a think over a particularly delicious glass of wine this evening. By choice. Have a lovely weekend. David, Galway, Ireland
totally agree re the pause - and enjoy your wine - or not, if you choose something else xxx
Thanks for your honesty. I’m not a drinking but have seen the effects of those who do. Real good thought provoking stuff. You will help a lot of people. Well done. ❤
Thankyou x
Awesome. I do frequent breaks and it feels fantastic and you sleep better. Then you are mindful when you have 2 glasses -
yes I think this is the way forward x
I So enjoy listening to your chat and I also feel inspired to stop drinking wine! Over the winter months I have decided to drink hot chocolate instead 😊
hot chocolate is delicious x
Good on you! It's enheartening to sit with One's Self and ponder these things, sometimes. You are looking great lately. It seems that your face has become "sleeker" of late. Love and Blessings. 💜💙💚💫
Ooh I love it if I look sleeker - Thankyou x
I applaud your introspection and logical decision making. I also gave up drinking several years ago. Although I definitely had some youthful indiscretions, I had never had ongoing 'issues" with alcohol. There were several motivating factors: my health - alcohol is a known carcinogen and we have Alzheimer's in the family, my pocketbook - it didn't make sense to me to spend $$ on something which gave me only marginal pleasure, and the planet -- it has quite a high carbon footprint because it is so often imported. I worked in theatre for most of my career, which has many festive occasions so alcohol was ubiquitous; but once the decision made, I never really missed it -- except for a frosty stein of beer on a blistering day. Like you, I explored the non-alcoholic options, esp those made locally. Ironically, I have retired to the heart of one of Canada's most popular wine regions, so my abstinence sometimes raises a surprised eyebrow. But I truly like the health benefits and simplicity. (PS. I also licked smoking too - cold turkey the day I discovered I was pregnant).
@@skyartsmanagement Thankyou - yes I feel much healthier drinking so much less x
Eloquent as ever, Georgie. Love your honesty. I'm also 57 and also cutting down drastically on the units. Home-made Kombucha is now my chosen non-alcoholic tipple on most nights - tastes different every batch and very seasonal. Went on a hilarious course with Caroline Gilmartin of EveryGoodThing in Bristol - there's not much she doesn't know about good-for-you ferments!
home made kombucha sounds delicious x
Many thanks for sharing. Here in California we have many regional and imported wines. This past year I cut back on my wine intake from a 1/2 bottle a week to a few glasses every other week. From summer until today I have enjoyed as few as two glasses a month. I have never been a heavy drinker nor an alcoholic. Knowledge of wines and tasting have given me much enjoyment.
It’s always good to take stock and reflect on the why’s of life.
You are indeed a joy!
Thanks for sharing! x
Thankyou for talking about this Georgie. I have two G & T's every night but I'm sure I could do without it! I do drink a lot of water as well, but it's definitely given me food for thought and you have done so well xx
You are so welcome! x
Love your honesty, very inspiring, “food for thought “ … I now enjoy elderflower tonic with ice 🎉
sounds delicious x
Thank your for a very thoughtful look at life and the role of alcohol. I hope all goes well for you with your new way of thinking about it.
thank you x
Good video Georgie , I love that you speak about real stuff , you're looking great btw
Thank you so much! x
I love the candid talks among us women and anyone who wants to listen in! Great talk and advice, Georgie! ❤ Many thanks again 🙏!
thank you x
You are courageous for sharing your story. I’m happy that you’ve experienced such positive improvements.
thankyou x
This has been quite timely for me to see. Thank you for shining a light. I’m going to have a hard think about what you’ve said, and believe there will be some substantial changes coming for me. I enjoy a kombucha, a ginger beer (not sure soda is a great choice), and a squeeze of lime in water. There are certainly ways to cope aside from the wine.
Your words are very inspiring. Thank you. I just happened onto your channel. I needed to hear this. Thanks again!
You are so welcome x
Well done Georgie! Keep it up. You are an inspiration. I wish some of my friends would reflect on why it is they drink. I can only hope it happens one day.
I’m a big believer in working out why we do things rather than just doing on autopilot x
Your comment about alcohol marking the end of the working day resonates. I now keep zero alcohol drinks ready for that 6pm ‘treat’
you are wise x
Thank you for sharing this it was so thought provoking and honest and so appreciated!
You are so welcome! x
This seems to be the age that the crows come home to roost. I do live a glass of wine or beer every night but as I see friend after friend with health problems it does give pause. Thanks for sharing your experience. It’s a great conversation
thank you x
Not on school nights! I share a bottle and sometimes 2 with hubby over the weekends,
I used to drink a bottle to myself and often not just on weekends so am doing ok.
You’re doing great! X
Thank you so much for being so honest, it’s interesting to hear why you drink and the alternative beverages sound good, you have inspired me…I’m so glad I found you this morning! 😊
hurrah! x
Thank you for this Georgie... it's definitely given me food for thought as my regular wine consumption is too much and I definitely need to adjust it. Thanks for the inspiration, you're a gem. G xx
You are so welcome! x
Well done georgie, you will be feeling so much better. I done sober October and dry January for many years….then 2 years ago …dry January arrived….and I felt so awful …swollen ankles…high BP …the whole Shabang …dry January came….and I’m still off alcohol….i just can’t bring myself to take another drink ….i can’t believe I’ve done it…tbh….thank you for your honesty….marvellous video. I tried alcohol free last week for my 60th…I actually felt drunk 😂 but it’s empty calories …I don’t need …so it’s plain water for me ❤
you're so wise x
Thank you for your honesty G. Lots of things to mull over now❤❤❤
glad it was interesting for you x
Your advice on any topic is something I certainly take to heart. I rarely have any alcohol, but so appreciate your honesty and scientific way of presenting your personal findings. We can all learn well from your introspection.
thank you x
Well done Georgie. Your honesty is always so refreshing and helpful to so many. X
thank you x
For me, my addiction is sugar. Milk and cookies always hit the spot. Being aware of what the stuff we put in our mouths does to us is the first step. I read labels and will always enjoy real sugar in my coffee, but because sugar is in everything here in the States, I do try and eat fresh, no anything. It all adds up. Alcohol is no different, but can be more destructive. Sugar, alcohol, drugs, all get us through, we think. We are often just adding a problem to the myriad of problems we already have. Water, yes, and with lemon, the best. Much good luck with your journey and congratulations on your trip so far. Great job!
thank you so much Maureen - I will admit I'm amazed at the blood pressure going down so much so that if nothing else should help keep me on the straight and narrow - cheers I say as I raise a glass of no alcohol gin and tonic to you x
Hello Georgie, I absolutely love this video. You look very healthy to me, your face and neck look slightly different. I’m so proud of what you’ve done not only in your abstinence of alcohol for a month but also sharing it with people which isn’t an easy thing to do. I have never been able to drink alcohol without being very poorly, but my partner used to drink a lot before I met him. I think what is interesting is as you get older. Your body isn’t able to recover as well as it used to and so therefore the morning after tends to get worse. As far as I know, the liver can repair itself, but it is the kidneys that suffer and they do get damaged over the years. I think this video is a super inspiration for people who are looking for a healthy lifestyle and possible answers to why they are not as fit as they used to be. I was on blood pressure tablets and have weaned myself off of them by eating high fibre foods that include flaxseed. In my opinion, doctors are very keen to dish out tablets and not to ever really talk to you about the root cause of many ailments as this is not where they make their money. Good luck on your journey and thank you for sharing. I love the idea of your lemon water, I have lemons as a tea throughout the day, but I also add nettles from the garden and mint from the garden also. It’s a nice drink and has lots of vitamin C, potassium, iron, vitamin, B6 and magnesium. I hang the nettles out with the mint and dry them out and then just snip of bits as and when I need it. I harvested my mint last week, nettles need to be as young as possible ❤
I agree Maureen, it isn't easy to put down the cookie....or the chocolate....or the tart....or the...well, I understand:). Just move more.
I admire your courage and honesty to share your story. You have some very amazing results. I too was a frequent drinker of vodka and soda. 2 glasses a night starting at 7 pm and I would finish by 9 pm then go to bed. I did this while I worked before retirement and even after. I finally gave it up. I lost 30 lbs, went from a size 10 to a 6. I no longer have arthritis symptoms in my fingers. It is all good now. I do miss the feeling of the relaxing.
Thanks Georgie…great talk…I gave up alcohol when Covid started and haven’t looked back…..good for you
you were very wise xxx
Thank you so much for this honest video. And we are all so proud of you for drinking less 💪🎉😊. I never drink alcohol, and when you don't drink people look at you if they see water burning 😂😂. But I don't care. Keep up the good works, and thank you again for sharing this personal story ❤️🍀
Thankyou so much x
Very helpful post. Thank you x
I have been noticing that your face was looking less red. Your face is glowing. Keep going. Too much alcohol is not good for us.
ooh really - that's great - I can't see much difference but we all look at our own faces in a way that nobody else sees them x
Real talk. I have quit drinking also. I can still have fun!
Grrreat! Xxx
Thank you Georgie, for your honest chat. And well done. 😊
thank you so much x
Good on you Georgie your such a inspiration
Thanks so much x
Thanks for the great video, I’m in the USA , I’ve been day drinking since Nov 5😢 hopefully my liver will make it through inauguration 😫😭social drinking is such a pressure to belong, I book vacation around vineyard to visit I’m 50 yrs empty nester married 35 plus yrs me and hubs are enjoying life but definitely feel like taking it easy, maybe this Lent period I’ll give it a go wish me luck❤
ooh day drinking not ideal but that's imho - lent always a good time to take a break - Fabrizio gives up for six weeks every lent x
thank you.. i needed this
My pleasure - good luck x
Don't know why this popped into my feed but maybe the universe is trying to tell me something! Gin'n'tonic is my weakness and especially at weekends gin o'clock arrives and off I go again. Keeping a count of the units was a wakeup call, but not enough. At 66 I am now on medication for high blood pressure, my father had dementia, and I can totally relate to waking in the early hours with palpitations!! The financial cost is real - a good gin isn't cheap and nor is tonic!
Thanks for the inspiration.
good luck x
You're full of introspection of late. I love it. After COVID, we took a hard look at our alcohol consumption. We gave ourselves a bye during COVID with alcohol being a consolation for all the stress, and that drifted for quite a while after into everyday life. So we successfully did a hard cut back that has stuck.
Yes Covid was a steep downward slope for me too - never having to drive didn’t help and the general level of apocalyptic anxiety x
@@theflowerfarmer ❤️
Great, what an insightful video
thank you x
such a great chat,, thank you
Glad you enjoyed it x
Thanks so much for this video. I am passionate about gardening and I like wine too! I connected to all what you were saying.
My pleasure x
Great video, packed with insightful positive thoughts 👍
Thank you for sharing. You are making a choice to take care better and that is awesome . You have a lot to give your family and all of us and none of that has wine drinking involved!
Thank you so much! x
Helpful and a topic for women’s circles.
Ooh yes maybe x