Hello Steemian I will already hold my hands up and say that the chances of me not drinking personally wont happen, well atleast not during the month of December.
There are too many family gatherings, parties a glass of wine after work, beers with mates, champagne to celebrate and yes all without even mentioning new years night!

But for some I know so far this is pretty normal right? Yes it's just surprising sometimes how easy it can be to slip into a habit of drinking more than you had firstly intended this is especially true when out with friends right?
I see it happening all the time and I often had to take people home because they got too drunk.

The recommended weekly allowance of 14 units a week is the equivalent of six medium glasses of wine or seven pints of beer.

Has you may know some were trying to "Go Sober for October" or basically giving up alcohol for a month or longer which for me was pretty easy I am not a alcoholic but it did go out the window during Steemfest lol.

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Apparently if you dont drink for one full month it can lead to the long term drop in the feeling of that need for alcohol consumption.

But there are also some other benefits for example more money 79% participants said they saved more money after taking a month off from drinking so if you typically spend just $30 a week on a bottle or a night of beers with friends you'll save $1,560 in a year, if this was me I could afford my computer lol but for others it could be even enough for a dream holiday!

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Weight loss is another there could be hidden calories in that glass of wine or cocktail that are actually significant.
There is apparently an average of over 300 calories in half a bottle of wine and its not just calories you need to be weary on because whilst drinking alcohol it reduces your metabolism.
Reducing your metabolism means your body will burns off the alcohol first taking priority over absorbing nutrients and burning that fat you dont want.
So if you cut the drinking and don't replace it with cake you will lose some weight.

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If your a regular drinker it can disrupt your sleep, now I know what your thinking because I also thought the same you know that ol night bottle trick might help drift me off to sleep quicker..
Well you would be right it does help you fall asleep quicker (BUT!)

But there is downside to going about trying to go fall asleep this way as the night goes on you'll spend more time in a less restful state.
This one in particular consists of REM which stands for (Rapid Eye Movement) while you sleep and this my Steemians is whats making you feel strangely tired in the morning even after many hours of sleep.
So basically cutting out alcohol increases the time you'll spend in what they call a deep sleep.

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Lastly better skin because there are the dehydrating effects from consuming alcohol it means your body can absorb more vitamin A increasing its cell turnover and keeping your skin looking healthier and younger.

I am not saying dont drink this December while I know personally of some who wont touch alcohol even during the festive season but atleast be mindful of not overly drinking during the "holidays" coming up.