Have you ever made a promise to yourself to give up alcohol completely for a period of time? If you did, you can be proud of yourself. If not, well, you are in the majority, among those who lack motivation.
In fact, the best motivation is better health. You can notice changes in appearance almost immediately: swelling disappears, skin color becomes healthier, and eyes shine once more not in anticipation of drinking, but simply from good health.
In the body itself, changes are also taking place – and here are some.
In a month
Four weeks with a ponytail without alcohol is already a significant achievement. Human feels more confident, because he understands that he can control his “relationship” with alcohol. And he starts to be proud of himself
As you cut down on your alcohol consumption, you will most likely notice that began to sleep better – you don’t wake up so often, the dream itself is deeper. If you get enough sleep, then the next day you think better – the mind clears up.
The liver works better: it will stop intensively removing decay products. And you still want sex – libido returns to normal levels.
By the way, scientists from the University of Sussex conducted and found out: people who lead a sober lifestyle for at least a month, blood pressure normalizes and they concentrate better.
– We heard from many participants that following a month of abstinence from alcohol, they feel healthier and happier. And that they don’t need alcohol to have fun and relax, says the author of the experiment, Richard Piper.
In 3 months
By this point, the craving for alcohol is less and less the desire to “break” occurs less and less. You feel more alert – less anxious, more often in a good mood. It’s easier for you to work. Sleep better and sounder.
At this stage risk of cardiovascular disease and several types of cancer. The pressure is within the normal range and the weight that you have gained due to excessive drinking is coming off.
