Go sober for a month
Take on the Bupa challenge and go alcohol-free for a month
Why not cut back on the booze and go sober for the month? From losing weight to improving your liver, there are lots of reasons to take the challenge. Below our experts share their top tips and advice on cutting back and avoiding giving into temptation throughout the month.
Why should you go sober for a month?
Embracing an alcohol-free month has lots of health benefits. Alcohol is higher in calories than most of us realise , so cutting back or going tee-total for a month may be all you need to shed any unwanted pounds. Regularly drinking too much can cause fat to build up in your liver too, which can lead to health problems. But if you stop drinking for a few weeks, your liver can repair itself and get rid of the excess fat. It can also lead to improved sleep and a better sport performance.
Our experts share their top tips and advice to help you cut back on alcohol:
How to survive a night out and stay sober
Behaviour Change Adviser Juliet Hodges shares her top tips on enjoying a night out and resisting the urge to have a pint or glass of wine.
Five mocktail recipes to try throughout the month
Mixing up a mocktail is a fun way to enjoy a special drink without the alcohol. Check out our top five tasty alternatives to try here.
What are the risks of regular drinking?
It’s common knowledge that drinking too much is bad for us. Clinical Director Dr Luke Powles outlines some of the risks of regular drinking and shares ways on regulating the amount of alcohol you drink.
How to avoid giving in when you’re on a drinking detox
Keeping yourself motivated throughout the month may be difficult. Here our expert shares their tips for avoiding slip-ups and what to do if you find yourself giving into temptation!
The effect of alcohol on mental health
Alcohol has both short and long term effects on your mental health. Specialist Nurse Adviser Fatmata Kamara explains how alcohol can affect your stress and anxiety and shares some healthier ways to relax.
Maintaining a healthy relationship with alcohol
Although it’s nice to enjoy a tipple or two, too much alcohol is bad for your health. So if you’re worried about how much you’re drinking, a good starting point is working out whether you need to cut back.
Write down how much you drink on average and compare it to the recommended guidelines. We’re advised not to exceed 14 units per week on a regular basis. For example, 1 small bottle of lager is 1.7 units and 2 medium glasses of red wine equates to 4.7 units.
