“The morning after the night before” - it’s a familiar saying. Waking up after a heavy night and swearing to never drink again, but sticking to that vow can be easier said than done.
However, Myprotein ambassador Ben Haldon, AKA MyCoachBenji, vowed to ditch any form of alcohol for 120 days and has shared his sobering experience.
Why Ben Stopped Drinking
Ben decided to stop drinking “a week or two” after his bachelor party. The hangxiety was strong, Ben described it as “overwhelming anxiety and it wasn’t just the morning after, it was days and days following it too”.
Ben explained how it impacted his content: “[I] put on a brave face because I felt so anxious and not myself from the effects of alcohol continuing over the next few days.”
Benefits Ben Experienced
The good news for Ben was he experienced positive results while sober.
Confidence
“I’ve gotten in better shape than I ever have done and because of that I feel more confident, I feel more myself. Instead of lying in bed all Sunday, I can get an extra training session in.”
Productivity
“My productivity has been a hell of a lot better, and it has also benefited my business, I’ve also managed to plan out more of my 2024 and I have way more clarity in my decisions.”
Improved Fitness & No Hangovers
Ben mentioned that his physique had improved, but so had his fitness levels, “I ran my first 10k in under 40 minutes which I’ve never done before, I did it on a Sunday in the AM which I would’ve usually been in bed during feeling sorry for myself.”
Take Home Message
Ben isn’t suggesting everyone should be teetotal, he’s just sharing his experience after trying something new for him.
And there were certainly benefits to him personally, in the form of confidence, productivity, fitness, and reduced anxiety.
As Ben said himself: “If alcohol isn’t serving you anymore... consider if there is another way.”
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