A beer or a glass of wine is often a matter of course at social occasions, but alcohol consumption has quite a few negative sides. Would you like to feel as fit, energetic, and healthy as possible? Then take a closer look at your alcohol consumption! Drinking less alcohol has positive consequences not only for your health but also for your wallet. We would like to list a number of benefits for you:
You have more energy
After a drink or a night out, that familiar morning always arrives: you are unproductive and have little energy. Of course, you can 'plan' your hangover by ensuring you don't have to train or work the next day. Is this the case for you too? Does your week actually only have six days? By quitting drinking, all days of the week suddenly count again: getting up on time, full of energy, and ready to be active. That way, you can train six times a week effortlessly!
You sleep better
It might seem like you sleep better after a drink, but the quality of your sleep is lower. Although science hasn't yet unraveled everything about sleep, research seems to indicate that you wake up feeling less rested. You might recognize this feeling: after a night of heavy drinking, you fall asleep like a log, but you sleep restlessly or wake up much too early, when you would have preferred to sleep in to ease the hangover. That's a shame, because a good night's rest is important for your recovery.
You save money
Are you saving for a new pair of shoes, or would you like a midweek trip to Spain? A lot of money can fly away without you even noticing during a night out. A glass of wine easily costs €3.50, meaning you can quickly spend €100 on alcohol per month. You will likely save a considerable amount if you cut out alcohol. You can then spend that money on other fun things.
It is just as cozy
The biggest obstacle for many is the fear that an evening with friends will no longer be fun. During the day and at work, people can have a great time together without a glass of wine, so why shouldn't that be possible in the evening? A little confidence in your own ability to be sociable works wonders. One tip is not to constantly talk about your new challenge. It helps if you focus your attention on other things. Perhaps an alcohol-free beer will help you forget about your experiment for a moment as well.
Physical health
You often hear the argument that red wine is good for you. This stems primarily from the idea that the antioxidants present in wine have positive effects on your health. However, recent extensive research contradicts this health effect. It is best to drink little to none (1 to 2 glasses per week) (maximum 100 grams of alcohol per week). This gives you the lowest risk of disease and keeps you healthy the longest.
Assignment:
Keep a record of your alcohol consumption for the next two weeks and halve this amount in the following four weeks.
Before you know it, you'll be used to a new habit! For some extra motivation, you can already start thinking about what you're going to do with the money you've saved.
Success!
Do you find it difficult to drink less alcohol? On this website, you will find more information and tips: https://minderdrinken.nl/
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