No Alcohol for 30 Days - How It Changed Me

On January 1st of this year, I confronted my drinking problem. I decided that I would give sobriety a try for 30 days. I didn't know what to expect or what would happen at the end of those 30 days. In this video, I share what I've experienced, what I've learned, and what comes next.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:58 Changes to my health
4:45 Emotional health
8:06 Introspection / Why I drink
11:41 AUD and the Sinclair Method
12:56 Alcohol awareness
13:50 What comes next?

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[primal_hut]

As a certified alcohol and drug therapist, who has interviewed and diagnosed thousands of people, I can tell you that your self-assessment is 100% ACCURATE! I'm also someone who's been in Recovery for over 18 yrs, and anyone who makes a promise to NEVER drink/use again is setting themselves up for failure....for the exact reasons you stated. I know I can only say that TODAY I'm not going to drink/use. That kind of pressure becomes too much, especially when you have 187k people watching you. The potential for it to become a secret is way too high, and I believe that secrets keep us sick. Whether that's a drink, a hit, or a freakin doughnut, once we guard it and try and hide it, it can then snowball into a full blown "runner" where all kinds of devastation takes place. I loved this video and so appreciated your vulnerability, and think you're absolutely on the right track!!

[PeterR]

8 years without alcohol. Stopped after my heart surgery. Not missing it at all. And I am on keto for the last 3 years. Diabetes in remission since the keto diet.

[SeriousKeto]

One thing I forgot to mention in this video is that IF I ever allow myself a drink again, I will only do so if I have a prescription for Naltrexone. That said, I hope the main message that folks take away from this is that I have no desire to go back to feeling the way I did a month ago and that I'm not going jeopardize the physical and emotional improvements I've experienced.

[kimberlyf]

I quit on Jan 1st 3 years ago. I didn’t promise myself to never drink again, but I kind of knew my drinking was over. I, like you, wondered if I was an alcoholic - in the end it didn’t matter, I just realized that quitting alcohol was the domino for so many great changes in my life and that drinking was not working for me anymore. I had tried to moderate in the past, but it’s so much easier to not have to think about drinking, to know the answer is always “no”. My husband still drinks, there is plenty of alcohol in the house, my friends still drink - doesn’t make a difference to me - whenever I may be tempted to drink (which is really never now) I “play the movie forward” and know that I don’t see any upside to going back where I was. Good luck with your journey.

[ericag]

Thank you for this alcohol introspective: a liquid that takes our money, our energy, our enthusiasm, and causes weight gain, anxiety, depression and fatigue.

[anothercampervanchannel]

I find that when I stop drinking, even for a week, my mood changes for the better. It's like booze robs me of my joy, motivation and excitement for life. Annoyingly, I always seem to forget this 🤦‍♀. Stopping again now.Thanks for your video. It's encouraging to hear the positives 😊👍

[debramccawley]

Growing up with an alcoholic, not that I overtly even knew, who got sober when I was 12 taught me a lot. I went to quite a few AA meetings with my Mom, even being allowed into closed meetings at that age. It's probably the only reason why I haven't ever been an alcholic but, I've been a giant pothead. I now live in a legal state which made that problem worse. I didn't share this before but your 30 days alcohol-free challenge inspired me to stop smoking pot. Your talk today has me reflecting on the changes that has brought me and as I have asthma I'll be continuing the challenge for the foreseeable future, thanks. I rarely drink myself, but once or twice a year I'll have a super fancy margarita and it's a treat. Maybe in time I'll be able to do the same thing with weed. I just know that won't be anytime soon. I just want you to know that you've been such a great role model of discovery and change. And I love you including your family in so many of your videos, great stuff. Peace!

[BrassyBrunette]

As someone who can create a "hang over" bodily response from just eating sugar...wine makes me feel HORRIBLE. You look YOUNGER Steve. And you already looked pretty young for your age. Good job!!!

[lauraa]

As a recovered alcoholic of 15 years, I can say it's been my experience over and over again in the past that everytime I tried to drink non alcoholic alcohol beverages, it ALWAYS led me to the real thing, which would start the cycle of addiction over again. For me the saying "one is too many and a 100 is never enough " it the truth, period. Steve, I appreciate your honesty and bravery to share this intimate part of your life with us, you are truly an inspiration.

[pamelap.]

My brother died a horrible death at age 59 from alcoholic cirrhosis. He drank 3 or 4 beers a day and was a big guy, so never seemed buzzed or drunk. He also ate a terrible diet. That caused changes in my alcohol consumption, but I didn't go keto until MY terrible diet started causing all kinds of physical problems in me (orthopedic issues and hypertension). Now at age 65 I'm in the best shape in 30 yrs. and want to thank you for your videos which helped my journey back to good health!

[LoveAcrossAmerica]

The 1st step is to admit you have a problem. I lost my husband because of alcohol. This makes me so happy, thank you for sharing 💗

[evelynedwards]

This was a wonderful video. I’m 85 and I want to go back to low carb eating which I did well on several years ago, but I remember how much I missed bread. I’ve been watching all the videos on low carb bread and buns and I keep coming back to your latest video on the hamburger buns. Yesterday my husband came with me and we finally bought all the ingredients (it took going to 3 stores before I was able to get everything, but was successful.). Today is baking day! So glad I don’t have an alcohol problem, food problem is enough for me to handle. Thank you so much for your encouraging videos. You certainly are looking like a Hallmark leading man!!!

[ksavage]

That was the first thing I noticed when I clicked on video was that your face looked brighter and eyes more alert. Great job Steve, prayers

[kathleenlupole]

Steve, congratulations! I thought I noticed a difference in you but never gave it a thought that it was due to stopping drinking. I was married to an alcoholic at one time and I left him telling him I did not want to watch him die. Die he did, at 52. You look great and your videos have reflected your change.

[hootiecat]

This is fantastic, Steve. You look really great, you can see your weight loss and you look so happy and healthy. It’s so inspiring. My challenge was to get 310, 000 steps for the month of January. Not that easy to do in the winter in the Northeast. So with the help of a vacation in Florida; I beat my goal by 10, 000 steps. So thank you for this monthly challenge; I’m expanding mine into Feb, 280, 000 steps here I come!

[jenniferjackson]

🎉 bravo to you! And to all the judge mental, self-righteous people… really? You’re so perfect that you can “ cast the first stone?” Keep doing what you’re doing Steve, and all of us will keep supporting you.❤️ I saw a quote recently, “if you change nothing, nothing will change”… how true is this, I think I’ve made it my new motto. You do you Steve, because I believe there are more of us that supports you then not.👏

[chriszalewski]

I was raised Catholic & practiced sacrificing something I enjoy beginning from Ash Wednesday which is February 28 & ends on Easter Sunday. I plan to give up alcohol for this period…40 days. Thanks for your honest video!

[straighttalker]

I did a 30 day no alcohol a couple years back during quarantine. It was great, helped me get off Xanax and I felt so well rested every morning. Now I'm doing a 6 month no alcohol to kick the Xanax again but also give my liver full repair time. After that I don't have a plan, maybe I'll stop altogether or maybe I'll drink occasionally. But my first immediate goal is the 6 months. Really looking forward to seeing the results.

[bfl]

I was very interested in your “30 day” no alcohol challenge. Thought it would be interesting to see your point of view at the end. Those thoughts were accurate. What is surprising to me is that when I thought “I am going to do this too” I found I repeatedly went a few days and then had an evening drink or a drink out at dinner at a restaurant. This happened several times prompting me to question why I couldn’t keep a straight 30 day run.
Your videos are an inspiration. I am going to record my tangible vitals to use them as motivation to keep the 30 (or longer) dry spell. Thank you again for being willing to be so open and up front on these issues

[virginialuby]

Your energy is noticable. Your outlook has been much more positive. The most outstanding change for me is your eyes. They are sparkling clear and show a very healthy "inner Steve." So very proud of you.
My next challenge will be to increase my cardio and strength workouts by 5 more minutes each (15 up to 20) and to increase the hand weights from 1 to 2lbs. Post Cov is a slow process but you inspire me to plug on.
Thank you Jedi Master Steve. My love and prayers continue for you and your wonderful family.💞