That's great to read. Who doesn't want better skin and to feel better? Those are huge perks. I'm so glad you get to enjoy the positive results of quitting drinking. Nice work and thank you for sharing. Your results are motivating to read.

Thank you!

Ashley

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How is drinking impacting your nutrition?

Ashley,

It’s amazing the changes I’ve experienced since I gave up drinking! Less than a year after I stopped people began to comment on my skin and how refreshed I looked. I can see a difference now when I look back at pictures. Isn’t it strange how we can look at ourselves in the mirror every day and not see our true selves?

So not only has there been a change visibility but a physical change as well. I gave up drinking when I was 49 years old. I am now 56 and feel better than I did at 46. I don’t exactly remember how I felt when I was 36, but I’m willing to bet that I feel better now than I did then too. As we know, alcohol makes us feel bad physically, and mentally. There is no doubt that giving up alcohol was the best decision I have ever made. I continue to experience positive changes and know there are more to come.  

Many thanks,

Lynn

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Lynn! I am so glad you're here.

I like how you said, "Sometimes you don't know how bad things are until they are better." This is so true. Have you noticed any visible changes to your health since quitting?

Take care,

Ashley

I'm glad this thread was given a bump for us to revisit. I'm pretty sure that I read it during my drinking days. It was probably one that I dismissed because I didn't want to really read what it was saying. Who wants to read that we are mal-nourishing ourselves?

I have a science background, have been active all my life, and as I have grown older, concerned about my health. Sounds ridiculous now. I knew I was depriving my body, not of the things it wants, but the things it needs. I would consume half my calories from alcohol and somehow workout with weights and perform cardio exercise 5-6 days a week. Doctors would give me a clean bill of health, I was at a good weight and people commented on my physique and how healthy I was. Nobody, not even my friends or wife, had any idea of the true story.

Sometimes you don't know how bad things are until they are better. I'm better now and know the person I was was bad. If you are on this site, you can probably find a lot of truth in the original post. Reach out to the people here. You are not alone. I am proof this group of people can help you overcome what seems impossible.

Positive thoughts to everyone!

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This is an important thread to revisit.

Excellent post Vincenze however was there not a big debate about taking calcium supplements not long ago? They found that it increased the potential for heart problems and heart attacks. It was also found that in order to properly absorb calcium and to have calcium go to where you wanted it like your bones, you needed to have sufficient amounts of K2 in your system otherwise the calcium would be deposited in random areas of your body. I stopped taking calcium supplements for these reasons and focus on foods (although not dairy) for my daily requirements. What's your take on this?

Thanks Vincenza. I have been taking vitamins and calcium for a few months now. Happy New Year

Great post Vincenza. Thanks for the insight!