I'm 72, drank from my teenage years until 2021. Was consuming a lot of alcohol the last couple of years before quitting. I 'turned off the switch' on 06/30/21. Still sober.
I’m 71 and have been drinking most of my adult life. I have fallen “off the wagon” so many times, but determined to stay on it now forever. Thanks for your post. Great inspiration.
I drank a half gallon of vodka and a 2 liter of lemonade a day for the past year. Before that, it was a 5th of Jack or Jim Beam with a 12 pack of Budweiser a day for 2 years straight. Today I’m 23 days sober. Feeling so much better.
I seriously doubt what you're saying. If you drank 1,8 liters of vodka a day for a year you cannot feel so much better after just 23 days of being sober. Is just science.
I've been an athlete and fit my whole life but also drank quite a bit. Didn't see it as a huge downside as I was still performing. Last summer I cut down on drinking maybe 90-95%. I might have a beer or two every 2-3 weeks now. The increase in energy levels and recovery has been shocking. It truly makes me wonder what kind of monster I'd have been if I never drank in my competitive days. If you care about health and performance, alcohol should be minimized or eliminated.
I am an an athlete also and in my opinion, no amount of alcohol is healthy no matter what the sellers want you to believe. Alcohol is a poison that your liver, lungs, and urine have to eliminate to keep you alive. That's why when you exceed a certain level more than your body can eliminate, you will die. Of course that level is different from person to person or shall we say liver to liver.
@@lordchasnov So we should spend out limited time drunk, hung over and with a beer belly because that's living right? Or maybe being fit, clear headed and able to squeeze as much epic shit into our short lifespan as possible? See you at the top of the double black about to drop in even though I'm almost 50? Nah, I guess you probably won't be there. :D
I’m 18 days sober from alcohol today. I’m 35 years old and have always been active and athletic but the past few years have really questioned alcohol and it’s overall effect on my life and health. Feels like I’m rewiring my perception of what American culture and society has indoctrinated me with. Cheers to all who have made the choice for a life without alcohol and all the benefits. ☯️⚛️💚
Today should be 23! If U need inspiration and motivation just rewatch Thomas’s video. Soon your craving will lessen as well as feel better! Continued success
I am 59 and 6 weeks sober after 40 yrs of daily drinking. Wish I'd known this earlier on. But never too late. Well done on looking after your health, and keep it up.
32yo here just went a full year with no alcohol period. Celebrating valentines this weekend with my girl at the beach and we drank together. Was a fantastic night, I had a beer and 3 glasses of wine was definitely drunk and feeling it the next day. I’ll be continuing the sober train indefinitely with extremely rare exceptions. I did not like how my head felt so cloudy after half a beer it was like a couldn’t think. And the after effects are so debilitating. Last night at the gym I could still feel the impact in terms of mind muscle connection, strength and endurance.
Byron!! You can do this.. you must! It’s a bad habit… you are stronger than this behavior! I’m an older lady who kicked this silliness to the curb! I am no longer a person who drinks. Byron is no longer a person who drinks. 🎉🥳 Stay blessed ❤️
Find your why and set a goal. Go after it with everything you’ve got and eliminate what gets in the way. The downsides are severe. Highly recommend Andrew Hubermans video about alcohol.
My wife and I just went a month without a drop. First few days are hard…we substituted a bunch of seltzer water for beer, and started intermittent fasting, so no calories after dinner. That pattern made it much easier to not drink in the evenings, and work and kids make it pretty much impossible to drink in the day. After a week, it was surprisingly easy. Even went out to dinner with groups of people, and just drank water. I felt much better overall the entire time. We had a cheat day yesterday with a few drinks each, and now we are back to 4 more weeks dry. You got this, man!
I started drinking around the age of 32. It helped me escape and numb myself. Before long, maybe 4 or 5 months, I was a full blown alcoholic. In the matter of 2 years I lost everything. My teaching position, divorces, and had to give sole custody to my ex husband of our kids. I began to get very sick. I was full of toxins. My liver was diseased in that short amount of time and gained up to 350 lbs. Thank God, 7 years later, I am sober and have been for these 7 years. I am now the Program Director at a ministry helping others break free from drugs and alcohol. I also weigh 178lbs and my liver is completely healed. Alcohol does nothing for ppl. It's just a legal killer. So glad you are doing a video about this. I get so aggravated at those that are all for intermittent fasting and having their alcohol too in their eating window, but they like to eat clean. It's all the same and it all isn't good for you. Thanks Thomas.
What an amazing testimony you have. Giving your life to Jesus, working hard to accomplish your goals and giving Him the glory! May God bless you and your ministry.
@@DocAllenDE it's taken me 7 years. First it was quitting the alcohol and my liver healing. I started walking everyday and then just tried to make better choices with food. After a while that stopped working. I did a fast with my church for 21 days not to lose weight but it did move things along. After that I began stalling again so I started keto . Took a minute but I finally started losing and got to about 185. I have been trying to do intermittent fasting and have gotten to 178. At first i was making it way too complicated. I was trying to fast way too long. The Lord has been teaching me balance and consistency. I want to get to around 165. For my height and build that's a good weight. More importantly I just want to maintain it and stay healthy so I can continue on in ministry. Sorry this is so long but short answer is never give up and stay consistent
I’ve never drank alcohol. People at work always think I’m weird and something is wrong with me. I’m more able to deal with my negative emotions, I’m more healthy, and I have more money in my pocket. I only see positives. 😊 Seriously, if you’re thinking about quitting, you’ve got this. You don’t need a drink to feel you normal, and any friends that make you feel weird for not drinking aren’t really your friends. You have enough strength within you to take control of your mind and body, and not allow foreign substances to dictate who you are!
Tomorrow marks 3 weeks sober from beer, pornography, and sugar for me. The first week was hell, but it opened my eyes to how dependent I was on my bad habits. Who have I become? I either felt empty or angry, had no capacity to socialize. I felt like I was nothing without my vices…But there are incremental lights at the end of each phase. I’m still struggling, but not as hard. I just want to let everyone know; it gets easier, but it takes time. Life if more meaningful when you aren’t outsourcing YOUR JOB of maintaining YOUR own happiness. You have to give your self value, something to lose. I started off with a grueling 32 hour fast, that was progress I didn’t want to lose. Now as the days stack, I’m doing more physical activities. I’ve lost 21 lbs, saved 1200$ a month, fixed relationships, and cut back on a lot of trash since I’ve started. Can’t stop now!!! Value yourself, you are the only one whose gonna save you… Thank you so much Thomas. Your videos are helping understand keto and how the body works, I’m forever grateful…
You didn’t lose friends, you lost drinking buddies that you thought were friends. Congratulations on your sobriety! Now you have room in your life for true friends.
I found that I had little in common with them other than drinking. I’m more productive now, clear minded and I don’t have to go to bed at 8-9pm every night.
Please continue to talk about this. Around me I see most people drink daily (not heavily) and seeing people talk about the negatives of drinking helps to break that pattern for me personally.
I spent a couple of weeks on what has been considered one of the best beaches in the world. A couple that I ate with on several occasions was amazed at how much I spent on food. I replied, "I don't drink." They broke into immediate foreign language discussion as they realized at least one "opportunity cost".
Until I was 22, I was ripped. I rode MTB, longboards, I've been a martial arts practitioner since I was 6. But several shitty happenings had me turning to weed and beer, I even hit the cocaine for a few years. Now I'm 31 and no longer have that same energy, abs, etc. I'm still in fairly good shape, but nowhere near where I was. The last year, I've been tapering and getting my head out of my ass. Videos like this help immensely. Thankyou.
I quit over 3 years ago and I don’t regret it one bit. I do miss it sometimes but I do not miss the after affects one bit. It really comes down to the fact that I’m better without it
I've been drink free for 3 years, I watched my friend die at 42 from alcohol related complications, he went down hill over 12 months and last time I seen him he was yellow and very sick, only in his last 6 months did he wake up and realise how much time he wasted drinking his whole life, I will NEVER drink a drop of alcohol after seeing my friend dwindle away and die ☹️
OMG, I also know of someone who died from alcoholism! He drank so much that it killed him. How drunk do you have to be for it to kill you? That scared me into not drinking at all.
Thank you! I quit 4.5 months ago after about 16 years worth of alcohol cycles. I quit for a month last year and it didn't do a ton. When I did it again it took about 2 solid months to see all the benefits. All of a sudden I slept so much better, lost 9 stubborn pounds, acne was way less and my anxiety which I have been battling for years is almost non existent now. I wish more people would understand how much havoc alcohol can cause.
I almost drank me to death last year. I came out of a very toxic relationship last year juni the 15th. Due to this relationship I lost my pension money and my life in Holland. I live now in Hungary. I started to drink extremely and every day more and more until I drank 2 bottles of wine and 1 bottle of wodka a day. I had more and more thoughts of wanting to die and being a total worthless human being living in a strange country. Until the 6th of January 2023. There I experienced a severe pain in my chest to my left arm. That day I came home and sat on my couch and started to talk to myself. After a long emotional conversation with myself I never drank anymore and also quit smoking. The next day I started sports daily and since then I already lost 8kg. I started at 114 and want to go to 95kg. Not only my body heals now but also my mind. I'm still alone but not lonely anymore. I still am broke and poor, but not in my mind. I live now for myself and my sport and will walk the earth alone till I die, free of any addiction.
Good for you man! I'm 110kg and want to bring it to 90kg, I've ditched the booze and started exercising a few days a week, tough at the start but I'm already feeling the effects on my body and mind, for me I had to move away from everyone to make the change, its so hard when your surrounded by Alcohol on a daily basis
Thank you for saying this. I quit drinking 4 years ago and it was the single best decision I made for my mental and physical health. It’s not easy though!! If you’re reading this and need support, reach out!
I quit drinking three years ago and it's amazing how much of a difference it makes. You think the hangover effects only last one or two days but it's far longer than that.
Really? That's good to hear, gives me motivation to stop. I drink only Friday and Saturday night. Been doing this for over a year and my health had declined, lost muscle, bloated belly, low energy, can't focus. Could this amount of drinking cause this?
It’s never to late to make a positive change. Well hopefully! I was a moderate to heavy daily drinker since my teens. I’m 47 and had my last drink on Jan. 1st. I feel like I’m becoming a new person spiritually, mentally, physically and emotionally. I’ve been very health/fitness focused since my 20’s despite my habits. Since last year I’ve been doing the healthy eating, IMF, resistance training etc. But being alcoholic free is a real game changer. Super excited to see my gains this summer and FINALLY see my abs after all these years. Your content has really helped me a lot so thank you.
Old for you mello! Same boat here...34 days and counting. It seems week 4 is when I felt fantastic. Better sleep from day 2. I just turned 57....have always stayed active, but also daily drank. I'm very happy about quitting.
Last year I was starting to cut down on alcohol because of poor sleep. Then I wanted to loose 10-12 lbs so I cut out wine, the only alcohol I was drinking. I lost 10 lbs so fast. So many things about my health are better now, I occasionally have a glass of wine, one or 2 a month if I go to a restaurant, but I always regret it. Cutting alcohol out has made my life better
Because drinking is ubiquitous with socializing I never knew how it affects the mind/body on every level until I quit. 18 months later I'm utterly stunned how far reaching the positive changes are.
I always drank to get over stress and calm down, but then I just recently heard a video saying that when you arent drinking, you stress and have anxiety because you are not drinking. It was like a switch for me. Stopped the regular drinking immediately. Now I am not going to quit forever. I do enjoy having a drink from time to time and will likely continue to do so, but it sure wont be every day or even every week.
Sometimes it calms me down but other times it gets me really wound up, very angry and thinking about my problems even MORE than I normally do. No joke. Today is 27 days sober for me.
@@cosmicabyss7358 Been since Jan. 18th since I quit drinking. Hasn't been some revelation or anything, but no hangovers is nice. I've been walking 5 miles a day most days of the week along with diet to lose some weight. But I still have fairly bad stress problems right now because I'm looking for a new job and no one has been willing to hire me in the 3 months that I've been searching.
@@yearginclarke Quitting drinking for me changes everything and is always a revelation for me. Why do you think employers aren't hiring you? Do you have a criminal record? Do you go to interviews looking clean cut and showing confidence in your abilities? You might want to work on creating the best resume you can to present to employers. I live in a small city that's more like a town than a city and it never takes me more than 1 month to find a job. I'm very curious as to why/what your opinion is on why you think you're not being hired?
First of all thanks a lot for making this great video. I am sober for last 3 years 2 months. One biggest compliment people gave me in recent times is that they say that I look younger now than what I was 3-4 years ago. I lost 5-6 kgs of weight, I can work for hours without loosing concentration, though stress levels are still high but body feels much better without toxins. Mind clarity and focus is 100 times better now. I am 35 and after spending 11 years in corporate job studying again and doing MS together with my job, such a dedication and clarity of mind is only possible when you eradicate bad things from your life. I am following healthy food habits and people say I am reverse aging, that compliment is worth all the efforts I have been giving for my self. I request everyone to stop drinking now and experience the excellent effects afterwards!!
Great content!! 45 days sober and feeling better everyday I refrain. I enjoy getting educated on and seeing alcohol for what it is and does to our bodies.
Great video. I’ve been wanting to do a year without alcohol and feel ally decided this is the year. We all need the encouragement and reminders that life is better without it and that it IS possible to live a happy fulfilling life alcohol free.
I love this video. I'm a clinical medicine student and have read some articles, so I can be conscious of how much work you have done, how clear and precise the argument is, and how scientific the data is. I have sent this to my younger sister who consumes alcohol occasionally, because you explain this better than me. Salute to you.
I haven’t watched this all yet but I’m over a month sober after years of drinking. The keto hangovers were to horrible to be worth it haha! Down 70lbs today though in 5ish months! Love this channel!
I'm probably the wrong guy to comment on your videos. I'm 50 years old and 400 pounds. I do not smoke or drink. My doctor checks my blood work every 3 months. Currently I have perfect blood pressure, perfect cholesterol, perfect blood sugar levels. My doctor always laughs when he reads my results. He says I'm oddly genetically gifted. However he begs me to lose weight because I know it will eventually catch up with me. I think the only reason I've done so well for so long is because I don't drink or smoke and I work a manual labor job so I'm always moving, rarely sitting. I watch your channel for advice. Thank you for what you do.
Daily drinker for over 50 years. Retired 3 years ago. Started drinking earlier in the day and easily doubled daily consumption. Alcohol (I thought) wasnt a problem until I decided to see if I could go 30 days without. First week was a bear, probably more psychological than physical. Once I got past the first 10 days I truly had what I can only describe as an "awakening". Im 75 days sober now and mentally and physically feel 10 years younger. Energy level probably 20 years younger. I became so used to the alcohol fog over years it became normal. Blood pressure, sex drive, mood, stamina, strength have all improved tremendously. Still get cravings a few nights a week to have just one drink but am able to resist the urge due to all the positive benefits.
Retirement made my drinking worse. I retired in 2015 and am single so there was no accountability. If I wanted a beer at 10AM, so be it! A 7 year retirement party. It can’t end well!
Some people.. just don't wanna live, or live wild then pass. Ultimatley it's up to each person to decide what they do with their time here. Good information to have though thanks Tom.
Sometimes I miss having a beer or two. But I also know I'm not capable of just having a beer or two. I've never felt better in my life than stopping my drinking problem.
It's something people have to be aware of. I might actually have a beer, rarely two, and if I do, it will probably be another 4 or 5 months before having alcohol again. It's nice on a rare occasion, but it's a vice that I'm thankful that it never dominated my life. I've dealt with an alcoholic in my family who fell off the wagon. It's an ugly sight. It took him a while to get clean again, and I pray he stays that way.
I think the real problem is how people always tend to overdo things. I dont "drink" but im not against having a beer or a small glass of jack with my mates on a weekend or a glass of wine at a harvest. Just set your ljmits and like all the food you consume you need to be mindful of the sugar and calories. And don't give in to peer pressure...if a friend makes you feel bad about not drinking then I'd say that person isn't a very good friend.
You're lucky you are able to have that level of control. Try to feel some empathy for all the people who have the genetic predisposition and are unable to control their alcohol use.
@@helpfulcommenter if one has a genetic predisposition to not be able to control their use of alcohol, maybe they shouldn't have started drinking. Unless they were born with a glass in their hand or someone force fed alcohol to them, im not going to entertain that idea any further.
@@qT_p13 While I generally agree with the sentiment that you should moderate your intake if you are gonna be a drinker and most of the problems come from dose, however you're also oversimplifying things. Alcohol consumption is a learned behavior as all things yes, but your environment heavily influences you especially at a young age to develop these behavioral patterns. In many families alcoholism runs in the family and you basically grow up with a bottle right next to you whether you want it there or not. Then there is the generally lax and glorifying modern societal culture around alcohol where it's used as a social binder and activity in many different stages of adolescence and in the adult world and you are encouraged to participate. That kind of stimulus has different effects on different brains, it's not just about will power, for some it takes very little to get them hooked. This stimulus literally rewires the brain in some people which is a ticket straight to chronic alcoholism. By the time you realize you might be predisposed to chronic alcohol intake chances are you've already been doing it for a while now, it's not really something everyone can predict. If you see someone struggling with moderating their alcohol intake you should encourage them to face their problem and work on it because it can get a whole lot worse down the road instead of berating them for not doing it properly from the get go. Some people just can't stop at one drink, if you are one of those people you should avoid alcohol like the plague. If you can handle it without getting hooked, a drink or two once in a while with friends will have a negligible effect on your health long term.
Do it bro its straight up poison and even if you don't realize it yet, it's destroying your organs and your brain. Alcohol is way worse for peoples health than people think it is.
Drank heavy for many years. Stopped drinking last April, went on Keto, lost about 35lbs from 198 to 164M. Ran the Chicago Marathon, felt great. Looked good. Then the cold dark midwest winter hit and started drinking again, gained weight, exercised less, went into the usual winter depression. Back to April, done drinking again, going back on Keto, looking to feel good again.
As a RPSGT registered sleep tech, I can confirm all the negative affects alcohol has on sleep. I have run studies on people that have drank alcohol many times. I also noticed that the patients with a long history of alcohol use were the ones that went loopy in the middle of the night.
There's a loads of "life changing" videos to stop alcohol, caffeine, sugar , for a lifetime...it would be nice to see a video where the protagonist consumes a healthy amount of alcohol or coffee or sugar and that's obviously changed his life! I live a pretty healthy lifestyle, with lots of activities, clean food, and in measure and occasionally I consume some good red wine, fresh beer, some sweet, and a good cup of coffee. Mostly I experienced that real pleasure is in moderation. I'm convinced, you don't have to say never to these things,. Be conscious, enjoy life.
I really appreciate this information. I used to have a serving of wine or beer with dinner about 4 times per week. I had to get used to enjoying my food without it because the effect adds up even if intoxication is not involved. It took a while to get over that feeling like a kid deprived of deserts. But feeling better because of it.
Did you notice on keto its harder to get drunk? I use to start feeling it after 3 or 4 drinks but now I dont even get that drunk off of 12. I got to where if I drink now I down 8 shots in seconds and then dont drink the rest of the night. It gives me a little buzz but not that much. Years ago that would have me on the floor. I only drink every few weeks too and im 6'3 210.
Thanks man… i train like crazy and i know booze is whats blocking me from reaching that ELITE level. Its a daily battle. Thanks for this reminder man. Heart felt.
Ugh I am an alcoholic and I had to quit it jacked up my body so badly that by the end I was 315lbs then I found keto and it helped me quit and I have been sober for over a year and a half!
This definitely on top of all of the things I’ve been hearing about all of the negatives that alcohol contributes to our bodies has got me really thinking of just saying no on those long days or bbqs. Thanks for this information.
Wine lovers everywhere are weeping. Being from an Italian family, wine is Just a given with dinner. Nobody's ever had any problems, grandparents lived into their '90s. Everything in moderation! And I know not everybody's the same.
I was an alcoholic for almost a decade and a half. Today I'm almost a month sober. Videos like this make it easy to say no. I've had almost zero desire to drink. Good health is too important.
I am 30 days sober today. 69 years old and started having seizures now classified as epilepsy. Alcohol is main cause for lowering the thresh hold for the body to prevent seizures. if you could share any knowledge you may have on this side effect, it would be appreciated. Occasional binge drinking has a massive negative effect.
Been a non drinker for quite some time. This video really sums up my reasons save the financial and practical aspects. I train strength, bodybuilding and Jiu Jitsu, use PEDs (dr supervised) etc and I have a very sharp focus on health and performance. I completely support people's right to drink, just like I support their right to smoke (tobacco or weed, idc). But really don't see how anyone could apply any level of reason and decide to drink. Furthermore, I get criticised heavily for bodybuilding, using PEDs and eating a lot of meat, often from people who drink, smoke and/or are obese. Such a weird weird world. Anyway, great video.
I have 4 oz. Of red wine every night. I started it thinking it was so good for my health, it would be so easy to stop..but the Shepard that walked his sheep down to the sea at four o’clock in the morning and back up the mountain when I was in Greece,in the afternoon every day was 104 years old..he drank wine every night with his dinner which was so fresh and clean and he has done it all his life..gotta get dry farmed, no glyphosate wine and a glass or two not a liter! Great topic!
I got the flu once and when I got better I just stopped drinking. I feel like forever is a long time to commit to so I just do a month at a time and keep extending.
Came across your videos a few weeks ago when I searched “quitting alcohol” I gave up alcohol for dry January and just kept going! I’m over 70 days sober and mostly gave it up due to poor sleep and fat loss. Was working out F45 and not seeing results fast enough. Well, I lost over 10 lbs and my skin looks radiant! Sleep is still a work in progress. I did drink last weekend, 2 white claws only and I have to say that I didn’t enjoy it at all! The benefits outweigh it any day! Thank you for your content!
I've never been "sober" but I mostly cut alcohol out of my life. I had a pint of beer the other night when a friend came over and the next day I thought I was going to have a panic attack. I think that's me done with alcohol now .
I'm 62 yrs old and drank beer / wine since I was 18. On occasion I drank a lot in a night but generally had a glass of wine or beer 1 or 2 a week till about 50, when I increased it to 7 days a week. I completely stopped about 2 months ago. I sleep better now and have improved digestion and plan to not drink very much in the future, but it's worth saying that none of the "miracle results" people share have happened. That said, it's a good idea to dramatically reduce your alcohol consumption and many people should completely stop.
11 months no alcohol. Saw a local brewery had a collaboration with an environmental organization I am passionate about and i immediately started coming up with plan to directly support this initiative. I’ve since pumped the breaks and realized I can make monetary donation or time donation in lieu of purchasing beer.
Once I cut out the carbohydrates; bread, sugar, pasta, after a couple of months I lost my taste for alcohol. I don't know why; even occasionally having a drink; holidays or special occasions, I usually cannot finish it & end up dumping it.
I've been a drinker since my teens and my weight would always fluctuate but each decade my heaviest would be higher I'm now 54 and last year my weight reached an all time high of 274 lbs and I felt horrible all the time terrible heartburn all the time so I quit drinking and in less than 1 year lost 120 lbs but recently have been depressed from the loss of 2 pets so started drinking again and gained 38 lbs back already and hope that this video will motivate me to stop drinking again
It was a health scare that got me to stop at the start of the year. Realised i couldnt keep complaining about things not healing whilst still putting rubbish in my body 😌
Best video ive seen you do, Thomas. I quit drinking in 2019 by way of intensive rehab. And as a result of my quitting, i decided to learn about keto, which is how i found you in 2020. You have paved the way for my life to change in a huge way, and its just the icing in the cake to see you give the non drinkers the nod. Alcohol is poison - the end. I can talk AT LENGTH in great colorful detail about all the things both physical and spiritual that alcohol silently robs from us, even the "casual drinker". Ive been in the Army for 21 years, im currently retiring and getting into agriculture (studying microbiomes). Thanks for your knowledge. Keep pressing on! 🤙
I am two weeks in thanks to your videos on this. I have seen some impressive changes from bloating going away, less inflammation and muscle/join pain, some weight loss, better sleep (deep sleep went from 16 minutes a night to almost 2 hours a night on average), better mood, skin has improved, and I am no longer binge eating rubbish or evening wanting to. Also I just got covid and unlike the previous time I was sick this time I am getting less symptoms and recovering faster.
Really good information backed up by solid data. I'd love to see a similar breakdown of cannabis pros and cons. And always, thanks Thomas for insightful and informative videos!
Cannabis is infinitely more complex than alcohol. With 100s of different strains and combinations of terpenes its extremely difficult to draw any conclusions. Each strain can have a totally different effect on a group of people.
I live in Wisconsin. One of the worst States with Alcoholism! Even in my own Family. Past Family Problems and Divorces. I had fun with it back in my 20’s with my friends, back in the 90’s to early 2000’s. Haven’t had a drink now in many years. It’s also very expensive! 😬
I enjoy some drinking. The key is to take some days off to let your liver heal. Sunday Monday Wednesday and Friday are my no drink days. No intention of quitting, even if every RUclips Dr. is against it. Humans have been drinking since before Moses. But I have a non addictive makeup. I can take or leave Alcohol (and food) anytime I want. If you are craving the stuff, you had better quit.
@@Ashclayton1994 I'm allergic to weeds, pollen, dust etc. I've always found any kind of burning substances, including campfires irritating. I also do not tolerate caffeine. Alcohol, in moderation is okay for me. It's my only recreational drug, and I consume it with meals, and I am not looking for a buzz.
a month ago I tried to end my life n since then I haven’t touched a drop of alcohol n will continue this journey of sobriety until I find true happiness. U could say I picked the worst decision anyone could make attempting to end your own life but failing that made me pick the best decision anyone could make.
Great info thanks Thomas. I’m 60 and single…looking at guys around my age it’s so obvious that many men my age have been heavy drinkers… they literally look 10 years older than they should, and that’s not even talking about their fitness levels.
People tend to drink unlimited and consume cheap wine. I drink occasionally, a few times a week when eating out. The high end restaurants serve alcohol , wine in 6 oz portions and good quality wine. You don't want to spend hundred dollars for wine eating out, then that is a way to restrict your consumption. Do not drink alcohol at home, because it's cheap and you have unlimited access, that lead to addiction. Only drink good wine in 5*restaurants, save you the doctor and prescriptions bills. One life to live, enjoy it wisely, but not strictly.
Funny story (or atleast I think so): I don't drink very often anymore, gym atleast 5 times a week, but had some trouble losing weight. Was just over 300lbs, not really fat, but certainly not in shape. Went to the company Xmas party, got totally hammered and couldn't really eat the next day. After that I thought "well there's a solid fast, now let's keep it up and cut the carbs and see what happens". Around 2 mos later I'm down about 40lbs and still going and feel great. I'll have a bourbon here and there, maybe once every couple weeks or so. Sometimes you can roll a good result out of a bad incident. This channel has helped my understanding of the mechanisms alot.
Thank you for posting this. I have watched several other videos on this topic, but I hadn't come across any that explained it like this. I found this helpful and informative.
From a family of alcoholics. Wife is from a family of teetotalers. We have taken the teetotaler path. Given what I did with my body with food, I am glad I didn't lump alcohol on top of it..
I never really started drinking alcohol. I drank cider a few times when I was younger, but I have never been drunk, and I have never had any regrets about it.
After eighteen years of serious addictions, that included alcohol, & which utterly ruined my health, I have been 'getting high on my own supply' of brain chemicals generated thru yoga/breathwork/meditation & aerobic exercises, for over two decades. Just turned sixty, & feel like sixteen! 🤩
It'd be pointless to ban alcohol. 1: gov makes money off legal sales 2: people can just make their own which could be dangerous if you do not know what you are doing 3: it's their choice if they want to drink it or not
So many logical reason to not consume alcohol. I quite at New Years and it feels good to be free! Lots of people I know are ditching the habit. The drinking culture is pushed by brands and never did anybody any good.
Thank you for this and ALL of your very educational and encouraging videos! I stopped drinking about 9 months ago when I was diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. I recently (1/1/2023) decided to make the move to IF and although I haven’t lost a lot of weight (12 pounds down, 20 to go), I do feel better. Your channel is my go-to! I love the science behind it, too. Thank you!!! ❤
I'm 72, drank from my teenage years until 2021. Was consuming a lot of alcohol the last couple of years before quitting. I 'turned off the switch' on 06/30/21. Still sober.
Молодец!
Same but I'm 42. So that means I have 30 years left!
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Nice work brother, stay strong 💪
I’m 71 and have been drinking most of my adult life. I have fallen “off the wagon” so many times, but determined to stay on it now forever. Thanks for your post. Great inspiration.
I drank a half gallon of vodka and a 2 liter of lemonade a day for the past year. Before that, it was a 5th of Jack or Jim Beam with a 12 pack of Budweiser a day for 2 years straight. Today I’m 23 days sober. Feeling so much better.
I seriously doubt what you're saying. If you drank 1,8 liters of vodka a day for a year you cannot feel so much better after just 23 days of being sober. Is just science.
How did you get through withdrawl symptoms,? I'm working on slowing this down to zero.
Wonderful! Keep on. One day, one hour, one minute a time. All the best!
@@rebeccacarraway480 Thank you. Looking forward to the rest of my life.
WTF damn
I stopped drinking in 2021, the changes to my mind and body have been amazing, I am so grateful for my health 🙏
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Well done.
Nicely done! Wishing you continued success!
It's definitely hard to cut it out completely at first, but once you get there you see alcohol so differently.
I've been an athlete and fit my whole life but also drank quite a bit. Didn't see it as a huge downside as I was still performing. Last summer I cut down on drinking maybe 90-95%. I might have a beer or two every 2-3 weeks now. The increase in energy levels and recovery has been shocking. It truly makes me wonder what kind of monster I'd have been if I never drank in my competitive days. If you care about health and performance, alcohol should be minimized or eliminated.
Just done the same - the last 6 weeks just a couple of beers … recovering / training 👍👍
No amount is safe or healthy no matter what the makers try to tell you.
You all know you’re gonna die someday, right?
I am an an athlete also and in my opinion, no amount of alcohol is healthy no matter what the sellers want you to believe. Alcohol is a poison that your liver, lungs, and urine have to eliminate to keep you alive. That's why when you exceed a certain level more than your body can eliminate, you will die. Of course that level is different from person to person or shall we say liver to liver.
@@lordchasnov So we should spend out limited time drunk, hung over and with a beer belly because that's living right? Or maybe being fit, clear headed and able to squeeze as much epic shit into our short lifespan as possible? See you at the top of the double black about to drop in even though I'm almost 50? Nah, I guess you probably won't be there. :D
I’m 18 days sober from alcohol today. I’m 35 years old and have always been active and athletic but the past few years have really questioned alcohol and it’s overall effect on my life and health. Feels like I’m rewiring my perception of what American culture and society has indoctrinated me with. Cheers to all who have made the choice for a life without alcohol and all the benefits. ☯️⚛️💚
Today should be 23! If U need inspiration and motivation just rewatch Thomas’s video. Soon your craving will lessen as well as feel better! Continued success
I'm 52 years old, and I've never drunk. And guess what, I'm pretty happy with my life.
I am 59 and 6 weeks sober after 40 yrs of daily drinking.
Wish I'd known this earlier on. But never too late.
Well done on looking after your health, and keep it up.
Congrats! Keep pushing forward and wishing you continued success!
32yo here just went a full year with no alcohol period. Celebrating valentines this weekend with my girl at the beach and we drank together. Was a fantastic night, I had a beer and 3 glasses of wine was definitely drunk and feeling it the next day. I’ll be continuing the sober train indefinitely with extremely rare exceptions. I did not like how my head felt so cloudy after half a beer it was like a couldn’t think. And the after effects are so debilitating. Last night at the gym I could still feel the impact in terms of mind muscle connection, strength and endurance.
Been trying to quit the habit since 2017. Wish me luck. Prayers greatly appreciated 🙏
You got this ✊
Good luck! I’m back to 21 days today! You got this!
Byron!! You can do this.. you must! It’s a bad habit… you are stronger than this behavior!
I’m an older lady who kicked this silliness to the curb! I am no longer a person who drinks. Byron is no longer a person who drinks. 🎉🥳
Stay blessed ❤️
Find your why and set a goal. Go after it with everything you’ve got and eliminate what gets in the way. The downsides are severe. Highly recommend Andrew Hubermans video about alcohol.
My wife and I just went a month without a drop. First few days are hard…we substituted a bunch of seltzer water for beer, and started intermittent fasting, so no calories after dinner. That pattern made it much easier to not drink in the evenings, and work and kids make it pretty much impossible to drink in the day.
After a week, it was surprisingly easy. Even went out to dinner with groups of people, and just drank water.
I felt much better overall the entire time. We had a cheat day yesterday with a few drinks each, and now we are back to 4 more weeks dry. You got this, man!
I started drinking around the age of 32. It helped me escape and numb myself. Before long, maybe 4 or 5 months, I was a full blown alcoholic. In the matter of 2 years I lost everything. My teaching position, divorces, and had to give sole custody to my ex husband of our kids. I began to get very sick. I was full of toxins. My liver was diseased in that short amount of time and gained up to 350 lbs. Thank God, 7 years later, I am sober and have been for these 7 years. I am now the Program Director at a ministry helping others break free from drugs and alcohol. I also weigh 178lbs and my liver is completely healed. Alcohol does nothing for ppl. It's just a legal killer. So glad you are doing a video about this. I get so aggravated at those that are all for intermittent fasting and having their alcohol too in their eating window, but they like to eat clean. It's all the same and it all isn't good for you. Thanks Thomas.
Glad to see you’ve turned your life around. Great job!
What an amazing testimony you have. Giving your life to Jesus, working hard to accomplish your goals and giving Him the glory! May God bless you and your ministry.
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how did you accomplish this ?
@@DocAllenDE it's taken me 7 years. First it was quitting the alcohol and my liver healing. I started walking everyday and then just tried to make better choices with food. After a while that stopped working. I did a fast with my church for 21 days not to lose weight but it did move things along. After that I began stalling again so I started keto . Took a minute but I finally started losing and got to about 185. I have been trying to do intermittent fasting and have gotten to 178. At first i was making it way too complicated. I was trying to fast way too long. The Lord has been teaching me balance and consistency. I want to get to around 165. For my height and build that's a good weight. More importantly I just want to maintain it and stay healthy so I can continue on in ministry. Sorry this is so long but short answer is never give up and stay consistent
I’ve never drank alcohol. People at work always think I’m weird and something is wrong with me.
I’m more able to deal with my negative emotions, I’m more healthy, and I have more money in my pocket. I only see positives. 😊
Seriously, if you’re thinking about quitting, you’ve got this. You don’t need a drink to feel you normal, and any friends that make you feel weird for not drinking aren’t really your friends. You have enough strength within you to take control of your mind and body, and not allow foreign substances to dictate who you are!
Amen 🙏 146 days No Alcohol 🥇🏆🚀
If your colleagues think something’s wrong with you, there’s probably more to that than you just not drinking alcohol.
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That was me until I discovered Merlot wine at 51. I only drink a glass once a week.
Same here. I almost always get the silence after I tell people I don’t drink. I get it, it’s so ingrained in our culture but I still won’t give in. 😊
Tomorrow marks 3 weeks sober from beer, pornography, and sugar for me.
The first week was hell, but it opened my eyes to how dependent I was on my bad habits. Who have I become? I either felt empty or angry, had no capacity to socialize. I felt like I was nothing without my vices…But there are incremental lights at the end of each phase.
I’m still struggling, but not as hard. I just want to let everyone know; it gets easier, but it takes time. Life if more meaningful when you aren’t outsourcing YOUR JOB of maintaining YOUR own happiness.
You have to give your self value, something to lose.
I started off with a grueling 32 hour fast, that was progress I didn’t want to lose. Now as the days stack, I’m doing more physical activities. I’ve lost 21 lbs, saved 1200$ a month, fixed relationships, and cut back on a lot of trash since I’ve started. Can’t stop now!!! Value yourself, you are the only one whose gonna save you… Thank you so much Thomas. Your videos are helping understand keto and how the body works, I’m forever grateful…
Don’t tell me you went back to watching pornography brother?
I quit drinking & lost most of my friends but that’s ok I’ll be sober & alone any day.
You didn’t lose friends, you lost drinking buddies that you thought were friends. Congratulations on your sobriety! Now you have room in your life for true friends.
I found that I had little in common with them other than drinking. I’m more productive now, clear minded and I don’t have to go to bed at 8-9pm every night.
Huh. I still drink and have plenty of sober or teetotaler friends. Those guys were not truly your friends.
I went alcohol free five years ago at age 53. Best thing I’ve done for my body and brain. 👍
Please continue to talk about this. Around me I see most people drink daily (not heavily) and seeing people talk about the negatives of drinking helps to break that pattern for me personally.
I spent a couple of weeks on what has been considered one of the best beaches in the world. A couple that I ate with on several occasions was amazed at how much I spent on food. I replied, "I don't drink." They broke into immediate foreign language discussion as they realized at least one "opportunity cost".
Until I was 22, I was ripped. I rode MTB, longboards, I've been a martial arts practitioner since I was 6. But several shitty happenings had me turning to weed and beer, I even hit the cocaine for a few years. Now I'm 31 and no longer have that same energy, abs, etc. I'm still in fairly good shape, but nowhere near where I was. The last year, I've been tapering and getting my head out of my ass. Videos like this help immensely. Thankyou.
I quit over 3 years ago and I don’t regret it one bit. I do miss it sometimes but I do not miss the after affects one bit. It really comes down to the fact that I’m better without it
I completely stopped drinking 1 year ago… I love it.. I’ll never go back.
I’m at 542 days with no booze. I like to say I put down the bottle and picked up the Iron 💪🏼. Stay healthy my friends, you’re worth it!
I've been drink free for 3 years, I watched my friend die at 42 from alcohol related complications, he went down hill over 12 months and last time I seen him he was yellow and very sick, only in his last 6 months did he wake up and realise how much time he wasted drinking his whole life, I will NEVER drink a drop of alcohol after seeing my friend dwindle away and die ☹️
I’m so sorry for your loss man..
OMG, I also know of someone who died from alcoholism! He drank so much that it killed him. How drunk do you have to be for it to kill you? That scared me into not drinking at all.
I can relate. Thank you for sharing
Thank you! I quit 4.5 months ago after about 16 years worth of alcohol cycles. I quit for a month last year and it didn't do a ton. When I did it again it took about 2 solid months to see all the benefits. All of a sudden I slept so much better, lost 9 stubborn pounds, acne was way less and my anxiety which I have been battling for years is almost non existent now. I wish more people would understand how much havoc alcohol can cause.
I almost drank me to death last year. I came out of a very toxic relationship last year juni the 15th. Due to this relationship I lost my pension money and my life in Holland. I live now in Hungary. I started to drink extremely and every day more and more until I drank 2 bottles of wine and 1 bottle of wodka a day. I had more and more thoughts of wanting to die and being a total worthless human being living in a strange country. Until the 6th of January 2023. There I experienced a severe pain in my chest to my left arm. That day I came home and sat on my couch and started to talk to myself. After a long emotional conversation with myself I never drank anymore and also quit smoking. The next day I started sports daily and since then I already lost 8kg. I started at 114 and want to go to 95kg. Not only my body heals now but also my mind. I'm still alone but not lonely anymore. I still am broke and poor, but not in my mind. I live now for myself and my sport and will walk the earth alone till I die, free of any addiction.
Good for you man! I'm 110kg and want to bring it to 90kg, I've ditched the booze and started exercising a few days a week, tough at the start but I'm already feeling the effects on my body and mind, for me I had to move away from everyone to make the change, its so hard when your surrounded by Alcohol on a daily basis
Thank you for saying this. I quit drinking 4 years ago and it was the single best decision I made for my mental and physical health. It’s not easy though!! If you’re reading this and need support, reach out!
Nothing destroys a person's beauty as much as the poison called alcohol - except of course sugar.
I would say they’re about as dangerous.
I guess Meth and Crack doesn’t exist!
So so true!!
Think meth heads might disagree
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I quit drinking three years ago and it's amazing how much of a difference it makes. You think the hangover effects only last one or two days but it's far longer than that.
So true. Effects last more like a week than a day. You just don't realize until you have been off it for a while. Congrats on your sobriety
@@jsmooth5674 Exactly you're more senstive to stress and you're much more depressed even when you're not drinking it lingers for sometimes weeks.
Really? That's good to hear, gives me motivation to stop. I drink only Friday and Saturday night. Been doing this for over a year and my health had declined, lost muscle, bloated belly, low energy, can't focus. Could this amount of drinking cause this?
It’s never to late to make a positive change. Well hopefully! I was a moderate to heavy daily drinker since my teens. I’m 47 and had my last drink on Jan. 1st. I feel like I’m becoming a new person spiritually, mentally, physically and emotionally. I’ve been very health/fitness focused since my 20’s despite my habits. Since last year I’ve been doing the healthy eating, IMF, resistance training etc. But being alcoholic free is a real game changer. Super excited to see my gains this summer and FINALLY see my abs after all these years. Your content has really helped me a lot so thank you.
Old for you mello! Same boat here...34 days and counting. It seems week 4 is when I felt fantastic. Better sleep from day 2. I just turned 57....have always stayed active, but also daily drank. I'm very happy about quitting.
@@bmwlane8834 Age is definitely just a number. Congrats to feeling great!!
awesome - you can do this
@@user-jv9qz2bu1r Thanks J😊
I’m 44, and 452 days off the booze. Stick with it! It continues to get better!
Last year I was starting to cut down on alcohol because of poor sleep. Then I wanted to loose 10-12 lbs so I cut out wine, the only alcohol I was drinking. I lost 10 lbs so fast. So many things about my health are better now, I occasionally have a glass of wine, one or 2 a month if I go to a restaurant, but I always regret it. Cutting alcohol out has made my life better
Because drinking is ubiquitous with socializing I never knew how it affects the mind/body on every level until I quit. 18 months later I'm utterly stunned how far reaching the positive changes are.
Sleeping better is definitely one of the best things about not drinking along with much much less anxiety period.
2 years sober! Never looked back and the desire left completely. Thanks Jesus
Congratulations!
Amen!
Amen. Jesus set me free of cocaine and weed. Now he helps me to quit alcohol and cigarettes. All glory to GOD.
I always drank to get over stress and calm down, but then I just recently heard a video saying that when you arent drinking, you stress and have anxiety because you are not drinking. It was like a switch for me. Stopped the regular drinking immediately. Now I am not going to quit forever. I do enjoy having a drink from time to time and will likely continue to do so, but it sure wont be every day or even every week.
Quit for 30 days and your mind will change even more.
Sometimes it calms me down but other times it gets me really wound up, very angry and thinking about my problems even MORE than I normally do. No joke. Today is 27 days sober for me.
Alcohol makes you a lot more sensitive to stress and also makes you feel depressed even when you're not drinking.
@@cosmicabyss7358 Been since Jan. 18th since I quit drinking. Hasn't been some revelation or anything, but no hangovers is nice. I've been walking 5 miles a day most days of the week along with diet to lose some weight. But I still have fairly bad stress problems right now because I'm looking for a new job and no one has been willing to hire me in the 3 months that I've been searching.
@@yearginclarke Quitting drinking for me changes everything and is always a revelation for me.
Why do you think employers aren't hiring you?
Do you have a criminal record?
Do you go to interviews looking clean cut and showing confidence in your abilities?
You might want to work on creating the best resume you can to present to employers.
I live in a small city that's more like a town than a city and it never takes me more than 1 month to find a job.
I'm very curious as to why/what your opinion is on why you think you're not being hired?
First of all thanks a lot for making this great video. I am sober for last 3 years 2 months. One biggest compliment people gave me in recent times is that they say that I look younger now than what I was 3-4 years ago. I lost 5-6 kgs of weight, I can work for hours without loosing concentration, though stress levels are still high but body feels much better without toxins.
Mind clarity and focus is 100 times better now. I am 35 and after spending 11 years in corporate job studying again and doing MS together with my job, such a dedication and clarity of mind is only possible when you eradicate bad things from your life. I am following healthy food habits and people say I am reverse aging, that compliment is worth all the efforts I have been giving for my self.
I request everyone to stop drinking now and experience the excellent effects afterwards!!
Quit drinking 11/27/2020. So glad I did and who knows how much $$$ I’ve saved!
Great content!! 45 days sober and feeling better everyday I refrain. I enjoy getting educated on and seeing alcohol for what it is and does to our bodies.
Great video. I’ve been wanting to do a year without alcohol and feel ally decided this is the year. We all need the encouragement and reminders that life is better without it and that it IS possible to live a happy fulfilling life alcohol free.
I love this video. I'm a clinical medicine student and have read some articles, so I can be conscious of how much work you have done, how clear and precise the argument is, and how scientific the data is. I have sent this to my younger sister who consumes alcohol occasionally, because you explain this better than me. Salute to you.
I haven’t watched this all yet but I’m over a month sober after years of drinking. The keto hangovers were to horrible to be worth it haha! Down 70lbs today though in 5ish months! Love this channel!
U aint sober at all
@@TheGreyGhost_of43rd still am 💪🏻
Down over 80lb update. Still no booze🙌🏻
I'm probably the wrong guy to comment on your videos. I'm 50 years old and 400 pounds. I do not smoke or drink. My doctor checks my blood work every 3 months. Currently I have perfect blood pressure, perfect cholesterol, perfect blood sugar levels. My doctor always laughs when he reads my results. He says I'm oddly genetically gifted. However he begs me to lose weight because I know it will eventually catch up with me. I think the only reason I've done so well for so long is because I don't drink or smoke and I work a manual labor job so I'm always moving, rarely sitting. I watch your channel for advice. Thank you for what you do.
Daily drinker for over 50 years. Retired 3 years ago. Started drinking earlier in the day and easily doubled daily consumption. Alcohol (I thought) wasnt a problem until I decided to see if I could go 30 days without. First week was a bear, probably more psychological than physical. Once I got past the first 10 days I truly had what I can only describe as an "awakening". Im 75 days sober now and mentally and physically feel 10 years younger. Energy level probably 20 years younger. I became so used to the alcohol fog over years it became normal. Blood pressure, sex drive, mood, stamina, strength have all improved tremendously. Still get cravings a few nights a week to have just one drink but am able to resist the urge due to all the positive benefits.
Retirement made my drinking worse. I retired in 2015 and am single so there was no accountability. If I wanted a beer at 10AM, so be it! A 7 year retirement party. It can’t end well!
1,5 years alcohol (and nicotine) free. it's really worth it, guys ✌️
Congratulations!
Congrats that’s awesome ! I’ve never drank just not into it but the nicotine is getting me 😅
Well done!
Some people.. just don't wanna live, or live wild then pass. Ultimatley it's up to each person to decide what they do with their time here. Good information to have though thanks Tom.
Great timing. I came to the conclusion to have my last drink about 4 weeks ago. Seeing noticeable effects already.
Sometimes I miss having a beer or two. But I also know I'm not capable of just having a beer or two. I've never felt better in my life than stopping my drinking problem.
It's something people have to be aware of. I might actually have a beer, rarely two, and if I do, it will probably be another 4 or 5 months before having alcohol again. It's nice on a rare occasion, but it's a vice that I'm thankful that it never dominated my life. I've dealt with an alcoholic in my family who fell off the wagon. It's an ugly sight. It took him a while to get clean again, and I pray he stays that way.
alcohol free beer tastes pretty much the same as with it, if u must have one.
@@nammyohorengekyooooooyay stella liberte
That's like me I was a binge drinker I've been sober for 5 months now and feeling great.
I think the real problem is how people always tend to overdo things. I dont "drink" but im not against having a beer or a small glass of jack with my mates on a weekend or a glass of wine at a harvest. Just set your ljmits and like all the food you consume you need to be mindful of the sugar and calories. And don't give in to peer pressure...if a friend makes you feel bad about not drinking then I'd say that person isn't a very good friend.
100%
You're lucky you are able to have that level of control. Try to feel some empathy for all the people who have the genetic predisposition and are unable to control their alcohol use.
@@helpfulcommenter if one has a genetic predisposition to not be able to control their use of alcohol, maybe they shouldn't have started drinking. Unless they were born with a glass in their hand or someone force fed alcohol to them, im not going to entertain that idea any further.
@@qT_p13 While I generally agree with the sentiment that you should moderate your intake if you are gonna be a drinker and most of the problems come from dose, however you're also oversimplifying things.
Alcohol consumption is a learned behavior as all things yes, but your environment heavily influences you especially at a young age to develop these behavioral patterns. In many families alcoholism runs in the family and you basically grow up with a bottle right next to you whether you want it there or not. Then there is the generally lax and glorifying modern societal culture around alcohol where it's used as a social binder and activity in many different stages of adolescence and in the adult world and you are encouraged to participate. That kind of stimulus has different effects on different brains, it's not just about will power, for some it takes very little to get them hooked. This stimulus literally rewires the brain in some people which is a ticket straight to chronic alcoholism. By the time you realize you might be predisposed to chronic alcohol intake chances are you've already been doing it for a while now, it's not really something everyone can predict.
If you see someone struggling with moderating their alcohol intake you should encourage them to face their problem and work on it because it can get a whole lot worse down the road instead of berating them for not doing it properly from the get go. Some people just can't stop at one drink, if you are one of those people you should avoid alcohol like the plague. If you can handle it without getting hooked, a drink or two once in a while with friends will have a negligible effect on your health long term.
Well said
I made the decision today to stop drinking alcohol. It's time!!! I'm going to give it a shot.
Do it bro its straight up poison and even if you don't realize it yet, it's destroying your organs and your brain.
Alcohol is way worse for peoples health than people think it is.
How did you get on? Did you stop drinking? If not then you still can.
Drank heavy for many years. Stopped drinking last April, went on Keto, lost about 35lbs from 198 to 164M. Ran the Chicago Marathon, felt great. Looked good. Then the cold dark midwest winter hit and started drinking again, gained weight, exercised less, went into the usual winter depression. Back to April, done drinking again, going back on Keto, looking to feel good again.
Addiction is giving up everything for one thing, sobriety is giving up one thing for everything.
Perfect words spoken
VERY nicely put.
As a RPSGT registered sleep tech, I can confirm all the negative affects alcohol has on sleep. I have run studies on people that have drank alcohol many times. I also noticed that the patients with a long history of alcohol use were the ones that went loopy in the middle of the night.
There's a loads of "life changing" videos to stop alcohol, caffeine, sugar , for a lifetime...it would be nice to see a video where the protagonist consumes a healthy amount of alcohol or coffee or sugar and that's obviously changed his life! I live a pretty healthy lifestyle, with lots of activities, clean food, and in measure and occasionally I consume some good red wine, fresh beer, some sweet, and a good cup of coffee. Mostly I experienced that real pleasure is in moderation. I'm convinced, you don't have to say never to these things,. Be conscious, enjoy life.
Thanks i quit drinking right now moving forward ! very inspirational
I really appreciate this information. I used to have a serving of wine or beer with dinner about 4 times per week. I had to get used to enjoying my food without it because the effect adds up even if intoxication is not involved. It took a while to get over that feeling like a kid deprived of deserts. But feeling better because of it.
Starting keto made quitting drinking so easy. I haven't had a drink in years, never looked back.
It's the protein.
When my dad. Took protein shakes,
To lose weight, he couldnt take his shot of whiskey
Did you notice on keto its harder to get drunk? I use to start feeling it after 3 or 4 drinks but now I dont even get that drunk off of 12. I got to where if I drink now I down 8 shots in seconds and then dont drink the rest of the night. It gives me a little buzz but not that much. Years ago that would have me on the floor. I only drink every few weeks too and im 6'3 210.
@GuyFromSouth keto makes you a lightweight with alcohol, from everything I've heard.
@jMs dude I have no idea whats going on with me. Its like I turned 32 and lost the ability to get drunk.
Thanks man… i train like crazy and i know booze is whats blocking me from reaching that ELITE level. Its a daily battle. Thanks for this reminder man. Heart felt.
I quit drinking just before new year. I have sharper focus and better ability to think and plan. Also a lot less irritable.
Ugh I am an alcoholic and I had to quit it jacked up my body so badly that by the end I was 315lbs then I found keto and it helped me quit and I have been sober for over a year and a half!
This definitely on top of all of the things I’ve been hearing about all of the negatives that alcohol contributes to our bodies has got me really thinking of just saying no on those long days or bbqs. Thanks for this information.
Wine lovers everywhere are weeping. Being from an Italian family, wine is Just a given with dinner. Nobody's ever had any problems, grandparents lived into their '90s. Everything in moderation! And I know not everybody's the same.
I was an alcoholic for almost a decade and a half. Today I'm almost a month sober. Videos like this make it easy to say no. I've had almost zero desire to drink. Good health is too important.
Good job man. Keep it up!
Thanks. I've cut out all alcohol and this is more motivation. Most definitely affected my sleep.
This all looks and sounds great, but personally I never noticed anything when I quit drinking.
I am 30 days sober today. 69 years old and started having seizures now classified as epilepsy. Alcohol is main cause for lowering the thresh hold for the body to prevent seizures. if you could share any knowledge you may have on this side effect, it would be appreciated. Occasional binge drinking has a massive negative effect.
Been a non drinker for quite some time. This video really sums up my reasons save the financial and practical aspects.
I train strength, bodybuilding and Jiu Jitsu, use PEDs (dr supervised) etc and I have a very sharp focus on health and performance.
I completely support people's right to drink, just like I support their right to smoke (tobacco or weed, idc). But really don't see how anyone could apply any level of reason and decide to drink.
Furthermore, I get criticised heavily for bodybuilding, using PEDs and eating a lot of meat, often from people who drink, smoke and/or are obese. Such a weird weird world.
Anyway, great video.
I get that a lot, I just lol at anyone preaching health while chugging beer, vodka, whiskey and what else.
The way you explained the damage to our health is outstanding!!! Thank you
Thank you for raising awareness about this Thomas!
My husband & I quit all alcohol M-TH and both lost significant weight quickly & effortlessly. Size 2 is easy w no alcohol!
Thank you brother, it's always good to hear you inform us the complex science in a simple ways. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I have 4 oz. Of red wine every night. I started it thinking it was so good for my health, it would be so easy to stop..but the Shepard that walked his sheep down to the sea at four o’clock in the morning and back up the mountain when I was in Greece,in the afternoon every day was 104 years old..he drank wine every night with his dinner which was so fresh and clean and he has done it all his life..gotta get dry farmed, no glyphosate wine and a glass or two not a liter! Great topic!
I got the flu once and when I got better I just stopped drinking. I feel like forever is a long time to commit to so I just do a month at a time and keep extending.
Came across your videos a few weeks ago when I searched “quitting alcohol” I gave up alcohol for dry January and just kept going! I’m over 70 days sober and mostly gave it up due to poor sleep and fat loss. Was working out F45 and not seeing results fast enough. Well, I lost over 10 lbs and my skin looks radiant! Sleep is still a work in progress. I did drink last weekend, 2 white claws only and I have to say that I didn’t enjoy it at all! The benefits outweigh it any day! Thank you for your content!
I've never been "sober" but I mostly cut alcohol out of my life. I had a pint of beer the other night when a friend came over and the next day I thought I was going to have a panic attack. I think that's me done with alcohol now .
Thanks for this info, much appreciated.
I'm 62 yrs old and drank beer / wine since I was 18. On occasion I drank a lot in a night but generally had a glass of wine or beer 1 or 2 a week till about 50, when I increased it to 7 days a week. I completely stopped about 2 months ago. I sleep better now and have improved digestion and plan to not drink very much in the future, but it's worth saying that none of the "miracle results" people share have happened. That said, it's a good idea to dramatically reduce your alcohol consumption and many people should completely stop.
11 months no alcohol. Saw a local brewery had a collaboration with an environmental organization I am passionate about and i immediately started coming up with plan to directly support this initiative. I’ve since pumped the breaks and realized I can make monetary donation or time donation in lieu of purchasing beer.
Once I cut out the carbohydrates; bread, sugar, pasta, after a couple of months I lost my taste for alcohol. I don't know why; even occasionally having a drink; holidays or special occasions, I usually cannot finish it & end up dumping it.
I've been a drinker since my teens and my weight would always fluctuate but each decade my heaviest would be higher I'm now 54 and last year my weight reached an all time high of 274 lbs and I felt horrible all the time terrible heartburn all the time so I quit drinking and in less than 1 year lost 120 lbs but recently have been depressed from the loss of 2 pets so started drinking again and gained 38 lbs back already and hope that this video will motivate me to stop drinking again
Good reality check. Thanks
I’ve got to the point that I don’t like to drink anymore! It makes my body hurt, I’ve gotten old I guess.
It was a health scare that got me to stop at the start of the year. Realised i couldnt keep complaining about things not healing whilst still putting rubbish in my body 😌
Awesome info video needed here this today I need to quite drinking
I think this is one of the most important videos Thomas has done, if not *the* most! ....I'm taking note
Best video ive seen you do, Thomas. I quit drinking in 2019 by way of intensive rehab. And as a result of my quitting, i decided to learn about keto, which is how i found you in 2020. You have paved the way for my life to change in a huge way, and its just the icing in the cake to see you give the non drinkers the nod. Alcohol is poison - the end. I can talk AT LENGTH in great colorful detail about all the things both physical and spiritual that alcohol silently robs from us, even the "casual drinker".
Ive been in the Army for 21 years, im currently retiring and getting into agriculture (studying microbiomes).
Thanks for your knowledge. Keep pressing on! 🤙
I am two weeks in thanks to your videos on this. I have seen some impressive changes from bloating going away, less inflammation and muscle/join pain, some weight loss, better sleep (deep sleep went from 16 minutes a night to almost 2 hours a night on average), better mood, skin has improved, and I am no longer binge eating rubbish or evening wanting to. Also I just got covid and unlike the previous time I was sick this time I am getting less symptoms and recovering faster.
Life is about balance and moderation. Thanks for sharing, but I’ll still be enjoying my occasional local brewery night with some friends.
@ZyklonBeast whatever you say my man! God bless.
Would you also advise drinking hand sanitizer or gasoline in "moderation" as well? Because that's essentially what ethanol is
@ZyklonBeast projection isn't good for your recovery
I'm trying hard to cut down on my drinking. I noticed in the past few months that my exercise performance has really tanked. Thanks for the info!
Really good information backed up by solid data. I'd love to see a similar breakdown of cannabis pros and cons. And always, thanks Thomas for insightful and informative videos!
Huberman labs has an in-depth you- tube video on marijuana consumption and harms.
Cannabis is infinitely more complex than alcohol. With 100s of different strains and combinations of terpenes its extremely difficult to draw any conclusions. Each strain can have a totally different effect on a group of people.
I live in Wisconsin. One of the worst States with Alcoholism! Even in my own Family. Past Family Problems and Divorces. I had fun with it back in my 20’s with my friends, back in the 90’s to early 2000’s. Haven’t had a drink now in many years. It’s also very expensive! 😬
please get her back
I enjoy some drinking. The key is to take some days off to let your liver heal. Sunday Monday Wednesday and Friday are my no drink days. No intention of quitting, even if every RUclips Dr. is against it. Humans have been drinking since before Moses. But I have a non addictive makeup. I can take or leave Alcohol (and food) anytime I want. If you are craving the stuff, you had better quit.
Or just use weed instead since it's safer and less addictive and gives you a far better buzz than fuck ass alcohol
@@Ashclayton1994 I vastly prefer alcohol high.
@@Ashclayton1994 I'm allergic to weeds, pollen, dust etc. I've always found any kind of burning substances, including campfires irritating. I also do not tolerate caffeine. Alcohol, in moderation is okay for me. It's my only recreational drug, and I consume it with meals, and I am not looking for a buzz.
a month ago I tried to end my life n since then I haven’t touched a drop of alcohol n will continue this journey of sobriety until I find true happiness. U could say I picked the worst decision anyone could make attempting to end your own life but failing that made me pick the best decision anyone could make.
Great info thanks Thomas. I’m 60 and single…looking at guys around my age it’s so obvious that many men my age have been heavy drinkers… they literally look 10 years older than they should, and that’s not even talking about their fitness levels.
You sound like you’re a lot of fun to date. Just imagine meeting a men your age who says the same thing about women. Would you wanna date him?
Very informative. I had no idea alcohol makes such an impact on so many things. Really glad I gave that up..
People tend to drink unlimited and consume cheap wine. I drink occasionally, a few times a week when eating out. The high end restaurants serve alcohol , wine in 6 oz portions and good quality wine. You don't want to spend hundred dollars for wine eating out, then that is a way to restrict your consumption. Do not drink alcohol at home, because it's cheap and you have unlimited access, that lead to addiction. Only drink good wine in 5*restaurants, save you the doctor and prescriptions bills. One life to live, enjoy it wisely, but not strictly.
Funny story (or atleast I think so): I don't drink very often anymore, gym atleast 5 times a week, but had some trouble losing weight. Was just over 300lbs, not really fat, but certainly not in shape. Went to the company Xmas party, got totally hammered and couldn't really eat the next day. After that I thought "well there's a solid fast, now let's keep it up and cut the carbs and see what happens". Around 2 mos later I'm down about 40lbs and still going and feel great. I'll have a bourbon here and there, maybe once every couple weeks or so. Sometimes you can roll a good result out of a bad incident. This channel has helped my understanding of the mechanisms alot.
Great explanation of drinking alcohol Thomas I think we all needed to see this Excellent 👍
I stopped drinking cold turkey in 2012-2013 and so glad i did.
I have been sober since March 21, 2023! Been drinking alcohol 🥃 for 20 years! Day one ☝️
How’s it going now?
Thank you for posting this. I have watched several other videos on this topic, but I hadn't come across any that explained it like this. I found this helpful and informative.
I am committed not to have any alcohol this year!!
From a family of alcoholics. Wife is from a family of teetotalers. We have taken the teetotaler path. Given what I did with my body with food, I am glad I didn't lump alcohol on top of it..
I never really started drinking alcohol. I drank cider a few times when I was younger, but I have never been drunk, and I have never had any regrets about it.
After eighteen years of serious addictions, that included alcohol, & which utterly ruined my health, I have been 'getting high on my own supply' of brain chemicals generated thru yoga/breathwork/meditation & aerobic exercises, for over two decades. Just turned sixty, & feel like sixteen! 🤩
It'd be pointless to ban alcohol.
1: gov makes money off legal sales
2: people can just make their own which could be dangerous if you do not know what you are doing
3: it's their choice if they want to drink it or not
So many logical reason to not consume alcohol. I quite at New Years and it feels good to be free! Lots of people I know are ditching the habit. The drinking culture is pushed by brands and never did anybody any good.
Thank you for this and ALL of your very educational and encouraging videos! I stopped drinking about 9 months ago when I was diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. I recently (1/1/2023) decided to make the move to IF and although I haven’t lost a lot of weight (12 pounds down, 20 to go), I do feel better. Your channel is my go-to! I love the science behind it, too. Thank you!!! ❤
Glass down and Thumbs Up! Interesting, another reason to not care about drinking an unhealthy depressant.