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My drink-free hand now seems more normal, minus the added late-night calories, and best of all, my morning-free hangovers—are energizing ⚡️. As we wrap up Sober October, whether you keep going or jump back on the wagon, remember, there is no biological free lunch.

In Edition #66, we look back and pan out at how the body and brain recover from alcohol.

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ICYMI:  #65 FAST FASTING | The Perspective

HOW IS YOUR SOBER OCTOBER GOING?

Coach DC is 28 for 28 😃 

Today's Lookahead 👀

1. 👁️ OVE’S GUIDE TO HOW THE BODY RECOVERS FROM ALCOHOL 🍷

2. MINDFUL PRACTICE 🧠 URGE SURFING 🏄

3. 💪🏾 WEEKLY WORKOUT MICRO-WORKOUT BACK & CORE

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HOW THE BODY RECOVERS FROM ALCOHOL 🍷 

During Sober October ❌🥃, many experienced incredible transformations by cutting out alcohol. Each week, from improved sleep to enhanced mental clarity, it brought noticeable benefits, leaving them feeling healthier, stronger, and more energized. Whether they reduced their intake for the month or committed to going alcohol-free long-term, the journey showed just how much the body and mind can recover, reset, and thrive without alcohol. 🍃✨

Your Body & Mind Without Alcohol

Week 1

🍃 Improved Sleep: Alcohol disrupts sleep. After a week without it, expect deeper rest and more energy.

💧 Hydration & Skin: Your body stays hydrated, leading to clearer skin and less puffiness.

🌿 Digestive Relief: Less acid reflux and bloating as your digestion improves.

😊 Mood Stabilization: Mood swings and anxiety start to level out.

Week 2

🥗 Better Digestion: Bloating decreases as your gut continues to heal.

⚖️ Weight Loss: Cutting out empty alcohol calories results in weight loss.

🍭 Balanced Blood Sugar: Stable blood sugar levels reduce cravings and energy crashes.

🛡️ Boosted Immunity: Your immune system gets stronger.

Week 3

🩺 Liver Healing: Your liver begins to repair itself, undoing early damage.

🧠 Mental Clarity: You'll notice clearer thinking and better focus.

🌟 Improved Skin: Skin improves with reduced redness and fewer breakouts.

Week 4

💪 Weight & Fat Loss: More noticeable body changes with fat reduction.

❤️ Healthier Liver & Heart: Blood pressure drops, and liver function improves.

😌 Mood & Energy: Better mood, more stable energy, and reduced anxiety.

🌙 Clearer Skin & Better Sleep: Skin glows, and your sleep patterns are fully restored.

Each week without alcohol builds on the last, with stronger physical and mental benefits becoming clear over time!

Share Your Success: Have you experienced the benefits of no booze? Share your story in the comment section 💬

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MINDFUL PRACTICE 🧠 

URGE SURFING 🏄

Urge Surfing is a technique for managing cravings, such as the urge to drink, by riding them out instead of reacting. Think of an urge like a wave: it rises, peaks, and eventually falls. By learning to surf it, you’ll stay in control without giving in. Click the player below to listen 👂

Benefits of Urge Surfing:

✅ Build resilience: Each time you surf the urge, you become stronger at resisting cravings.

✅ Reduces the power of urges: Over time, cravings will lose their intensity and control over you.

✅ Increases mindfulness: You make healthier, more conscious decisions by staying aware and present.

✅ Improves emotional control: This practice helps you manage discomfort and emotions without turning to alcohol or other habits.

Keep Surfing: 🌊 Bookmark this meditation and return to it anytime you need support riding the wave of a craving! 🔖

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MICRO-WORKOUT
BACK & CORE

Micro workouts involve short bursts of exercise that you can fit into your daily routine without requiring a full gym workout. Session #3 focuses on the back and core using your body weight.

DURATION: 16 mins INTENSITY: Moderate
TARGET CALORIES: 150 kcals TARGET HEART RATE: 100-150 bpm

Download a copy of this week’s workout below 👇

_{A BRIEF HISTORY OF}
ALCOHOL🍺 

Alcohol dates back thousands of years:

• 🍇 Ancient Beginnings (circa 7000 BCE): Early evidence of fermented drinks was found in China. Wine emerged in Mesopotamia and Egypt around 4000 BCE.
  

• 🏺 Classical Antiquity: Greeks and Romans valued wine socially and religiously, often mixing it with water for safety.
  

• 🍻 Medieval Europe: Distillation advanced, creating stronger spirits like brandy. Europeans often drank alcohol, such as beer and wine, because it was safer than contaminated water. Monasteries brewed beer and wine for religious and medicinal purposes.
  

• ⚓ Colonial Era: Alcohol was central to trade, especially rum, which played a major role in the Atlantic slave trade. Beer became popular in both Europe and colonial America.
  

• 🚫 Prohibition (20th Century): Alcohol bans, such as in the U.S. (1920–1933), failed, leading to regulation instead. Today, many countries regulate alcohol consumption, especially for minors. For example, the legal drinking age is 21 in the United States, 19 in Canada, 18 in the UK, and 20 in Japan, ensuring that young people avoid alcohol until reaching legal age.

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