Well it has been a while, bit of an epic fail with my previous attempt at being healthier.

But back in the saddle now. I decided I needed a challenge to help me, so I decided to sign up for Sober for October, yay, go me!!!

I’m embarrassed to admit that I am that mummy who cracks open the wine or gin at 7pm each night as soon as the kids are packed off to bed. Sometimes just one, quite often two. I don’t get drunk, I enjoy it, I unwind. But if I’m honest with myself it is just habit and empty calories, more of a sugar lull that makes me reach for the booze. Then after a glass or two I start craving sugary snacks and end up munching sweets, chocolate, ice cream etc. It is a vicious circle.

So I’m breaking the cycle. I actually stopped drinking from Monday, I had a test few days to make sure I could do this! I’m also trying to drink 2 litres of water a day. I have to say, by yesterday (day 4), I was starting to feel dramatic changes. I had bags more energy, I didn’t feel so puffy and bloated round the middle, I wasn’t hungry or craving snacks, my eyes and skin look a little brighter.

I’m actually quite excited to see the change by the end of October!

So for the next few weeks this is going to track how I feel undertaking this challenge! New Orleans beckons in early November, I would love took bright, fresh and lively (and a bit trimmer) by then!

I might squirrel away the money I would spend on booze for a special treat when I get there!!

Wish me luck!!!!