Dry January and Beyond/2019.

This January we at ABC are available to help you in this resolution and ask,could you do Dry January and extend to February too, as thousands of adults in the UK already take part in Dry January.

Starting on the first day of the month, participants vow to go 31 days without alcohol as a resolution that has been previously endorsed by Cancer Research UK and Alcohol Change UK.

ABC provides a great space to come and have some time out to discuss with you an extension to this as a concept.

Why not?

Reasons for taking part have been documented, with people focussing on the health benefits, including weight loss, decreased risk of diseases including cancer and improvements to mental health. But what about an extension is it worth it? 

Could I do it?

Yes you could do it. You could easily calculate the calories and money you could be saving, as well as monitor your year-round drinking habits by starting with an extra month as well as placing yourself in the mindset of people who have abstained due to dependency issues.

Tips for those who need a little help staying on the wagon include going on long walks, taking up a hobby or trying a non-alcoholic version of your favourite drink or try cleaning and washing up to keep extra busy. 

Is it really worth it?

The benefits of Dry January are the subject of an ongoing debate among doctors and scientists as recent reports are from Alcohol Change UK who report that in 2018, “88% of participants saved money, 71% had better sleep and more energy, and 58% lost weight”.

Give it a go.

Call us on 07851448812 to book a consultation at our gatherings, to swap information and ideas and to plan for the extra month and talk about your feelings, that such a challenge brings up.

We look forward to talking with you soon.