THE BIGGEST MISTAKE I MADE WHEN QUITTING DRINKING ALCOHOL - It's Not What You Think!

[paulvalpreda]

I've got one day without alcohol under my belt! I think this may be the most difficult one.

[victorrice]

Regarding your comment about yoga and running. I would highly recommend people pair their departure from drinking with an exercise routine. Your mind is going to hate the dopamine/serotonin deficit, and getting a little natural boost of the “feel good” chemicals from exercise can really help level out the stress.

[rebjorn]

Thank you sir. You are doing God's work. You will be rewarded.

[michaelnedsmar]

First week AF in 12 years of heavy drinking, my face is less red, I've lost 3lb in weight, my sleep is at least 70% better but I'm still bald ! :(

[ann-marie.lougher]

I think the doing, doing, doing is partly because the opposite would be learning to sit that, for some can be almost impossible. The negative voice in the head can be deafening ! .but learning how to just sit with yourself makes the difference eventually.
Just to BE with yourself.
Being is the new doing!

[basilerasidy]

Sober since new year eve, my biggest habit change is probably that I start to plan my work days to get more done, and to work more efficiently with a clearer sense of direction . The temptation to push myself a lot is big though . I certainly will take what you say into account and try to be confident about being sober, then slightly move onto making other changes, God willing . Thank you for your videos and sharing your experience . Young guys like me pay attention to this.

[davo]

GOOD ADVICE KEVIN I AM STOPPING DRINKING FIRST ITS BEEN A MONTH NOW THEN SOME TIME IN THE FUTURE I WILL FOCUS ON QUITTING SMOKING

[wobblybobengland]

That's really good advice. The first week or two your goal should be just not drinking, that is a first achievement in itsself.

[kerrigoulet]

Thanks Kevin. Your videos inspire me to continue this journey even after my backslides. I hear what you are saying about not trying to change too many things at once. Just focusing on the aspect of what to do instead of drinking is a big enough change at first. Although, I do find the gym is a nice replacement behavior. I was there last night (a Friday night) to avoid a dinner party with drinks happening at my house. The gym keeps me out of trouble and has been reinforcing my efforts to be healthier. Thank you for all you do! Can’t wait to hear what you have to say next.

[richardmonaghan]

Good advice.Thats one of the biggest mistakes we make me included.When we start to get well and feel good in our self's we try to make up for lost time.we spent a long time out there so give it lots of time time is a great healer .life dose get better

[phils]

Great advice … going through that right now… thanks

[vgibjnuoclocklbgvvchrisnlo]

That is how i succeeded to an extent last time i "quit". I just focused on not drinking for a while. I didn't spin out with too many missions.

[turokforever]

I gave up the drink and junk food at the same time also went back to weight training & fasting. drink is the last thing on my mind at the moment also the money im saving is great

[zoograssmusic]

I appreciate your mind brother,
Thank you for taking the time to help others

[stevealt]

2 weeks no alchohol im sleeping well but I realized iv been consuming a lot of sugary foods now.

[semiramismunoz]

What do I do to socialize? Don't socialize of all.

[robert]

Kevin did you find that you ate more food when you gave up alcohol

[NoneNone-gkwt]

Yah you make it sound easy. So just how much were you drinking? I was drinking a fifth of bacardi 151 a day for 5 years now just a 16 bud ice 5.5 a day after work and now just a 6 pack

[liammcaulay]

Hi, do you recommend non alcoholic beers or Guinness or does it make things worse?