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How I got through my first few social occasions alcohol free

At the time of writing I’ve been alcohol free for 120 days. This is amazing (to me!) for a number of reasons. I only signed up for a 90-day challenge! I didn’t think I could achieve 90 days without any slip ups. I can think of many things throughout my life that I’ve...

Alcohol-free and loving it

‘During the 90-day challenge, I rediscovered running and also the mental benefits that go with it. Now, every Sunday morning, I run 10km and I love it'. – OYNB Hero Today I have completed 90 days! Here are my highlights: I challenged myself socially. One...

How Going Alcohol Free Made Me Fitter, Happier and Healthier

I’VE GOT LOADS MORE ENERGY, AND I NOW LOOK BETTER, HEALTHIER, SLIMMER. I’M FITTER AND HAPPIER. – OYNB HERO Hi all, this is my first ‘proper’ post here. I thought I’d share a few things, as I’ve made some big changes since March this year, and I thought my experience...

My Journey to a Healthy Lifestyle and Running a Marathon

‘I longed to find out what a year off beer would do for me, but it seems like an impossible dream'. – OYNB Hero My journey started a year ago. Everything was going well. I have a wonderful wife and son, a nice house, and a good job. But I was...

Alcohol: How it affected my life, love, and helped me cope

‘I was hesitant to share my experience; I do not want people to treat or see me differently.’ – OYNB Hero Alcohol is becoming an increasing concern in this modern world. Peer pressure, culture and tradition among others, were identified as a vital element...

Damn I wish I had found OYNB sooner!

I was always active and into sports when I was a teenager but my priorities shifted around 20 when alcohol and music took over from eating healthy and playing sports. Like many, I could get away with a lot of things when I was younger, but when I hit 30 I found myself...