Ok, now I know where I am health wise, it's time to move on to the next stage. My first goal is going to be the hardest for me, which is why I put it high on the list. I want to reduce my drinking. I've already reduced the amount I drink by half but I need to drink even less to stay within a healthy limit.
Next stop....NZ Alcohol Advisory Website.
According to ALAC, a safe limit for me is 14 standard drinks per week, with a couple of days alcohol free each week and no more than four standard drinks per drinking occasion. Sounds reasonable until I looked up how much a standard drink is - a very small glass of wine. Yikes, I spit out more mouthwash than that when I brush my teeth.. Oh well, I'll give it a try and see how I go.
So, what have I learnt?
No more than 2 bottles of wine per week.
2-3 alcohol free days a week...nightmare!
No more than 1/2 bottle of wine in one sitting.
By the way, the limits are different for men, lucky buggers.
It's not exactly the best time with holidays, a special birthday and Christmas coming up but I've gotta start sometime...right? Me thinks I'll start when Whitesnake goes back to work, so that's this Thursday. Wonder how many drinks I can get in before then? Hehe.
Wish me luck..I think I'm gonna need it.
See you tomorrow,
Love KB
xxx
See more of my 30 days to a happier, healthier me, here.
