I just read an article about what benefits I wreak when I don't drink...since i need some positive thoughts....I am sharing....of course...lol (what else to do besides sit here feeling sorry for myself...)
This is a quote from an alcohol abuse page:
Giving up alcohol for one month may significantly improve your health, though more research is required.
The only real downside: Those involved in the study felt less social.
So if you’re looking for an excuse to binge watch Netflix while possibly losing weight, lowering your cholesterol, and sleeping better, try going dry. Then share your results in the comments section below.
After Dr. today (I think it has been a month)...I have lost 3 pounds..but I attribute that to eating cottage cheese at night vs. bagels...and lessening bread intake.
I also have to admit...I am sleeping better...2.5 hours at a time vs. 1 hour at a time.
Missy I have to agree with you the benefits not drinking even after two weeks are awesome. My skin looks amazing and has a glow back about it. I sleep like a baby and always feel rested. I am much more articulate in my conversations. Keep up the good work I am two weeks behind you. And yes that three pound weight loss is awesome. I love not feeling bloated or looking like I am five months pregnant.
i really don't know if I have a month....it just popped up...I might have almost a month....I cant think about it...its too late...but I know I have more than 2 weeks.
I'm SO happy for both of us....BED is now my friend...I used to go in there...afraid...
Afraid of what i did to my body...afraid of how I was going to get my alcohol for the next day...afraid something would happen to someone in my family and I would be knocked out..and unable to be of any use.
Your right...we are just different...a better different....
I think I have that too...I'm just waking up...so I have to figure it out later...that will give me a reason to start another post..lol.
Don't worry about your blood work (easier said than done)...but mine is all off all the time and I've researched ALOT about it....
I have problems with White Blood Count....Platelets....Red Blood Counts....
Im just telling you because maybe these are the culprits for your blood....and I read about them and alcohol can raise and lower...espeially the platelets...when drinking they are low or within normal range...but when we stop...they can spike really high.