Anyone trying an alcohol cleanse during quarantine?

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Yup. Been going since early March. I noticed that my increased drinking did not do any favors when I wanted to wake up and work out in the morning.
It has been tough at times, I won’t lie. But my resting heart rate is the lowest it’s been in months and my sleep has improved greatly. It’s been a great reset for me.

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One of the best perks!!

Yeah but I’m doing it for life. Partied all my 20s. Alcohol is the biggest scam, literally nothing good comes from it

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Starting week 5 of no drinking today. Not “trying” to, I’ve just never been one to drink except for social outings. I just see it as a waste to be honest. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good happy hour or dinner and drinks and the occasional going out, but I don’t “need” it. Especially alone in during this quarantine. I’m working from home but I have a dog so we do lots of walks and I try to workout everyday and I’ve been putting a lot of time and energy into making new meals which is something I love to do but never have the time for.

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Yes to all of this!! Same here, not huge on drinking unless it’s in social situations

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Confused: if a “juice cleanse” is when you only drink juice, wouldn’t an “alcohol cleanse” be where you only drink booze? Haha

I’ve actually been sober for a little over two years. Best decision I ever made.

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Me clean for 8 weeks. Not a drop of booze in my system. 🥳

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That’s amazing!

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I went 10 days without a drop, had a few drinks last weekend, now going back to sobriety. Essentially doing short cleanses while also keeping sane

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I mean, I’m sure a few people that are clinically insane are giving it a whirl.

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Yes! I live by myself and don’t really see a reason to drink been drinking sparkling water or kombucha ( out of a wine glass 😋) when I’m on HH or birthday zooms

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Haven’t had a drink since mid-March. Like above, I am purely a social drinker. Unfortunately I haven’t lost any weight though, what gives?!

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Ahh are you replacing the drinking with snacking? Now that I’m home I’ve been cooking, weighing tracking food for the most part ( so much harder on the road so taking advantage)

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