Alcohol Free Living: 5 Things that Helped in my 1st Year

[@CoolDaysEnd]

The #1 reason to not use alcohol is that it has no benefit. Once you really embrace that mindset, you will not need anything else to stop.

[@chelseyarmfield]

That’s a good way to look at it. I definitely didn’t benefit much from drinking. Mostly a hindrance in my life.

[@helpfulcommenter]

if only it was that easy

[@jigilous]

The benefit is that is temporarily makes everything great

[@justinmitchell2164]

​@@jigilous yep! I'm an anxious person, and I love how I feel with a nice buzz. I like the person I am at that point. Not drunk, but not so stressed with so many inhibitions. Makes it hard to stop when I hate the person I am without alcohol's assistance. 😅

[@deborahtaylor7902]

It’s true. I changed my mindset and have zero desire to drink again. It’s a miracle to me. Feel so much better!

[@sharkbaitblu]

Day 11 of sobriety after 41 years of heavy drinking. I suffer from CPTSD and depression but I could not feel any better about myself than today. My mood has improved and Im getting healthy. One day at a time for now but I know I can do it.

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 11 days!! I’m so glad you’re feeling better about yourself, and overall feeling more healthy. I’m rooting for you 👏 it’s such a worthwhile journey.

[@mishka1318]

Go get em tiger, cut that crap put of your life!

[@dianemcmahan5159]

I have been alcohol free for 6 years, lost my husband of 52 years to this chemical, he was a Vietnam war veteran, and I believe used to NUM. God rest his soul👣🙏🏼 So wonderful to know young folks are finding sobriety while they still have many years to enjoy freedom from a chemical dependency. God bless you and keep you in his care. Thank you for your honesty. 🤝

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 6 years, and I’m very sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. ❤️‍🩹 Thank you for all the kind words. 🫶

[@UplandPiper]

44 days Alcohol free I'm starting to feel better each day I refrain from Alcohol. Keep making these great inspirational videos. You rock 🤟

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 44 days!! That’s amazing to hear 🥰 and thanks for the kind words!

[@Bicyclesidewalk]

I will hit two years 100% sober in June. I agree with you about the non-alcoholic beer comment. I stopped after twenty-five years of beer drinking. I gave it up on my 45th b-day. The first year was tough, actually first 90 days was a real challenge - but trust me, if you are reading this - it gets so much easier. Smooth sailing these days. Great video, I have subscrided.

[@chelseyarmfield]

That’s amazing! Congrats on almost 2 years 👏 I completely agree about how much easier it gets with time-becomes second nature.

[@OsitoTejano]

Congratulations, Chelsey! My wife and I quit alcohol 11 months ago and it was the best decision we've ever made. It seems to us that the key is realizing that life is enjoyable without alcohol. There is a fear that life will be boring without alcohol, but it's really the opposite. Life is much better without it. Glad you're back making videos. You're really good! Keep it up! Abrazos from Texas.

[@chelseyarmfield]

Thank you! And I completely agree that life can be so much more enjoyable without it. I definitely feel that way and never thought I would - Congrats to you and your wife on celebrating 11 months alcohol free! That’s awesome to hear.

[@mishka1318]

That's a great comment thankyou

[@philaskey8966]

Good video. I gave up my love affair with white wine on Sept 26. I twisted the knob on my wine box around 5 pm most every night to let in the good feelings of another day worth living. I perfected my drinking style over 50 yrs as I started at 17 1/2 yrs old and justed turned 68. The white wine, mainly the Chardonnay variety, was my preferred drink the last 20 yrs. I did have occasional 'look in the mirror' conversations about my health but my desire to drink was too passionate. I had a big heart attack on Sept 26 and that settled the nightly drinking. My desire for drinking went away and the wine box went in the recycle bin. My health is improving everyday. Not drinking has been a delight as it's opened up my mornings and made me a better social person. I was surprised that my drinking secluded me to others. I really like my life and my attitude to living since I quit. I can't see any reason to drink again.

[@chelseyarmfield]

Thank you for sharing your story! I’m so glad you are getting to experience the wide array of benefits that come from quitting alcohol. (And that you are in better health now too). Proud of you 👏

[@davidp6780]

Good for you to be brave enough to post such an open and honest message. I’ve been on again off again for about one year. No drinks for a week tomorrow. I think this time for good. Can’t tell you how helpful and uplifting KZbin sober videos have been/are. Thank you, Dave

[@chelseyarmfield]

Thank you for the kind words! I’m so glad videos like these are helpful for you. Congrats on one week! I’m rooting for you.

[@jamescolbert1]

Keep up the good work Chelsey! One thing I've learned is that getting sober doesn't so much open up the gates of heaven and let you in, but it sure can open up the gates of hell and let you out.

[@chelseyarmfield]

Thank you! And well said 👏

[@hbright123]

Iv quit and today marks day 14! So pleased I have finally made the change. Looking forward to getting further in to my sobriety. Thanks for the tips. Please keep them coming 🙏🏻 xxx

[@chelseyarmfield]

Ahhh! That’s so great to here 🥰 congrats on two weeks & many more to come!

[@kathynewkirk683]

I found what helped me, I’m pretty health conscious, I studied up on exactly what alcohol is and what it does to your body. It’s a serious neurotoxin that crosses the blood brain barrier as well as a carcinogen... 😮

[@tamarajay7676]

Im on day 9, finally in a groove. Working out, eating right and I have energy finally. However , Im worried im going to drink again under stress or being emotional. I do have lots of grief to deal with too. Probably bcuz i haven't made it past 50 days the past few yrs. I love your suggestions, I agree. Sometimes food and sweets is ok in the beginning. Finding a good beverage you love is a must..mine is ice sparkling water and so many flavors.

[@Mobsy-bw7yj]

Thank you for the reminder to journal!! Can’t afford therapy and it’s definitely the next best thing. Sober for 5.5 months now and I’m feeling good. I lost myself in all the drinks and getting back to me has been so, so nice. Journaling will help sort out all the previously ignored feelings.

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 5.5 months! 💗 Journaling is such a helpful tool, I hope it helps you on your journey! It definitely has so many therapeutic benefits :)

[@reneenunez4627]

3 months sober. I thank Jesus for being able to overcome my addiction and sparkling water💕

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 3 months!! That’s amazing. Sparkling water cheers to you 🤍

[@Broker-in-Maine]

Great topic and ideas. I am on day 140 or so. I have been drinking socially for 35 years and tried a 60 day sober journey a few times. I liked how I felt. Sleep, focus, energy, joint pain, and much more improved. I also hated the hangovers and that feeling of regret the following day. My relationship has improved with being sober. I am fine going out and having a nonalcoholic IPA. Many of my friends ask why I am not drinking…and I just say I am taking a break. I did 2 social trips to Florida with big party friends and never drank and they didn’t notice much….or pressure me. My productivity at work and in my second job is much better as well. I am shooting for a one year goal, but may continue for longer too. I don’t miss much other than the taste of an IPA or margarita…. But I wake up happy. Good luck on your journey. 😎

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 140 days or so and feeling your best! Sounds like the alcohol free lifestyle suits you pretty well!

[@Mario88881000]

I have been sober for 5 months solid. I feel the best I have in years. Number one thing: I am re-building my self esteem day by day. I even started liking myself again. Thank you for all your great advice. Just subscribed to your channel. 🤜🏽

[@chelseyarmfield]

That’s amazing to hear! Congrats on 5 months! 👏 The part you shared about rebuilding your self esteem is so relatable!

[@teddroessler8566]

Off and on sober, gettin the hang of it! Tiered of waking up feeling like shit. I have way more self confidence when I'm sober! Good video! Thnx, Ted

[@chelseyarmfield]

So glad you liked it! Happy to hear you’re getting the hang of it and seeing the benefits that come with not drinking. ✨

[@steveconnolly7129]

When sober,toss the booze and get a a.a.meeting,or you well be inside the bottle again

[@CC-mx7rd]

I’ve been sober curious for a few years now and have quit multiple times. On day 3 this time. These videos really do help a lot. My stepdaughter quit this summer and I quit with her for a while. She’s been my inspiration to keep going. ❤

[@chelseyarmfield]

Proud of you both! 👏💗

[@chocolatecurls94]

I’m alcohol free for a little over 2 months today and although it’s been challenging for sure, it has given me so many positive changes back! I feel a lot more confident and happy, sleep better and all my relationships have improved. Videos like these help me keeping motivated, so thank you for making them❤️ xx love from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 2 months! I know it can be pretty tough in those first couple of months but I’m so glad you’re already reaping the benefits! ✨ Thank you for your comment ♥️

[@robertchantry1981]

I'm 6 months alcohol free. Love how good I feel. I really can relate to your suggestions. Right on point! You are an inspiration!

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 6 months! I’m so glad you’re feeling so good from quitting. ☺️ Thank you for the kind words!

[@edwardduarte7393]

9 years I also lost all my family members from dementia to cancer and still didn't drink through the whole process.

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats, that’s impressive! And I’m very sorry for your losses.

[@justrosie9347]

I stopped drinking 7 days ago. I have watched two of your videos. They are helpful and I love all of your five things that helped most. Thanks! ❤️

[@chelseyarmfield]

Huge congrats on 1 week alcohol free! That’s amazing to hear ♥️ and so happy my videos were helpful ☺️

[@mollieholiday3379]

Thank you for publishing this. Someone I love is fighting alcohol addiction. I hope this will help him and many others.

[@chelseyarmfield]

Of course! I hope this is helpful for him 🤍 I also have a couple other alcohol related videos too if you ever need more to send.

[@harbortearooms]

Inspiring Chelsey, thanks for sharing, currently taking a break myself, keeping an open mind to see where it takes me!

[@chelseyarmfield]

That’s awesome! Good luck to you on your sober curious journey :)

[@ssmith8758]

Day 33! It’s all about better sleep, better skin, and a better mind! 👍😎🙏

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 33 days! ☺️🫶

[@ssmith8758]

@@chelseyarmfield Thanks for the kind words and putting out authentic content. I should of quit drinking twenty years ago (or never started!). However, everyday is a new day to make better decisions and improve yourself! ✌️😎🙏👍

[@chelseyarmfield]

@@ssmith8758 better late than never! ✨ and thank you! ☺️

[@LC-12]

One week without alcohol mostly wine after cutting down over a period of a year. Have tried to completely eliminate alcohol several times and I am determined to stop altogether. These videos do help. My sleep has already improved. I went to two Mother’s Day events yesterday and politely refused a glass of wine. It was easier than I expected. No pressure from anyone. Thanks for your video and congratulations on your journey. 🎉

[@chelseyarmfield]

Thank you! And congrats on one week alcohol free! ✨ I’m so happy to hear you’re already reaping some of the benefits

[@LoriKahan]

Stopped drinking 6 days ago. I’m a “one is too many and a thousand is never too much” type of person. I’m this way with food and of the last 2 years the same way with alcohol. I did stop drinking for 9 months in 2022. But then thought I could have one drink on special occasions or when going out to dinner. As you know that just keeps evolving until I was drinking daily. I rarely had a hangover but I just felt like I was poisoning my body. So at almost 63 years old I’m going to stop drinking for good. I really love this video and your 5 suggestions. 10:00 am est.

[@chelseyarmfield]

I’m proud of you for making that decision! Congrats on 6 days 👏 Happy to hear this video was helpful to you!

[@thadstuart8544]

"while being sober might be less conventional, that's okay... that's just more reason to be proud of yourself" I loved that comment. I am 9 months sober after 3 decades of partying pretty hard, and it's the best decision i ever made. Allen Carr's book is what changed it all for me. I'm 52 years old. Now, i don't even desire alcohol, which is amazing because I drank most days during those 30+ years. It was truly a lifestyle for me. Congratulations on your journey! great video

[@chelseyarmfield]

Thank you! And congrats on 9 months!! That’s incredible, I’m so happy for you. The alcohol free journey is such a rewarding path to take :)

[@6914NJ]

Thanks so much for the video! I started journaling, therapy but I never thought of Dover meet ups. Good one ☝️ it’s been 28 days now for, but I drank once during that time

[@louisetooze6076]

69 days today alcohol free 🥰

[@chelseyarmfield]

That’s incredible! Congratulations on 69 days! 🥳🧡

[@nick_aheh]

6 months here and life is completely different. Love itttt!

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 6 months!! I’m so glad you love it-it’s seriously such a game changer. 👏

[@Brianna27-27]

2 1/2 weeks sober! ❤One day I just asked myself why do I drink and then I couldn’t think of a valid reason, so then my mind thought of the benefits of quitting, and there were tons 😊

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 2 1/2 weeks! 🎉 I love that you reflected on the pros and cons and realized how worthwhile quitting is 🫶

[@JanineHyslop]

I've done a 15 month abstenance before like 10 years ago but quit 5 weeks ago quite happy to stay the course this time.

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 5 weeks! 👏🧡

[@juliagarrett3945]

5 weeks here. I am using the indulge advice! Cooking my favorite meals and desserts, and drinking virgin drinks when my husband and I go out.

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 5 weeks! I love that, indulging helps so much to aid the transition 🤍

[@juliachristina1013]

Thank you very much for the Open Path suggestion. That is a resource I will more than likely be taking advantage of in the future.

[@tedwaayers3873]

Seltzer water, sometimes with lemon juice, has been a nice thing to replace alcohol when I crave a drink. At the end of a long day, when I would usually drink alcohol, I can chug some Seltzer water and feel satiated.

[@chelseyarmfield]

That sounds refreshing!

[@Fit-s5j]

Same here. Plain, unflavored sparkling water with a lemon or lime slice. I drink it all day. I don’t do non-alcoholic beverages. If you don’t want to gain weight, don’t drink those high carb drinks they are trying to sell.

[@stephenjones5282]

I’ve just started my sobriety journey and so I have gone 15 days without drinking alcohol. A lot of what you said I will use

[@chelseyarmfield]

I love to hear that! Congrats on 15 days-you got this 👏

[@gordonmiller1]

16 days today! Thanks for sharing, and congratulations!

[@chelseyarmfield]

Thank you! Congrats on 16 days!

[@georgemain889]

Great video! I have been slowly tapering off since December and it has been 19 days since full stop. The only craving I've had is when my inlaws came to visit last weekend lol! but I made it through it. If I can get past St. Patrick's day without any Guinness, I think I will be ok! Thank you for the added inspiration!

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats! Hope you make it through the day (since today is st pattys, as you mentioned ). Non alcoholic beer always helps me through :)☘️

[@georgemain889]

@@chelseyarmfield Thank you! I did make it through the day. It was the first St. Patrick's day sober in 25 or so years or so. It felt ok, no cravings at all. I did discover Guinness zero, and it filled in nicely as a replacement.

[@chelseyarmfield]

@@georgemain889 love to hear it! I haven’t tried the Guinness Zero yet, I’ll definitely have to give it a try sometime!

[@JazzyArtKL]

I've started my sobriety journey 4 days ago. I'm an emotional drinker (emotional neglect as a child) and sought out 'friends' who are alcoholics. My mate died two weeks ago. This was my turning point and I decided to completely quit. Thanks for your insights.

[@chelseyarmfield]

I’m very sorry for your loss. I think you made a great decision and I applaud you for quitting in the midst of your grief. Sometimes these deeply painful moments are the best catalyst for a major life change. My Dad’s passing was what inspired me to quit it as well.

[@JazzyArtKL]

Thanks@@chelseyarmfield ! My dad was a quiet, sad drinker too. He never talked, he was always sad and drank. He died 5 years ago. I was try to please him by drinking too. Like him. Profound insight.

[@chelseyarmfield]

@@JazzyArtKL proud of you for quitting and breaking the cycle! ☺️

[@recklessrioux8208]

Thank you so much for suggesting open path! I finally decided that it's ok to ask for help and I looked into therapists in my area. I found a therapist that I liked but the sessions were $150 an hour 😭 but $60 a session is extremely doable. Especially since I'd like to go weekly at least at first. I love your videos ❤️

[@chelseyarmfield]

Aww, of course! I hope it works out well for you! It’s such an awesome resource. ☺️ And thank you ♥️

[@manueljesuslizarraga5552]

You are definitely on the right path. Keep it up, u will certainly see more and more benefits day by day, year by year, as you stay away completely from alcoholic beverages. Believe I stopped drinking alcoholic beverages since July 1996, and I continue seeing benefits of that wonderful decision to quit drinking alcoholic beverages. I am proud of myself and I am also proud of anyone who has also made that magnificent decision to quit drinking alcoholic beverages forever. I love you for your great decision ❤

[@jillwallace8921]

This is a wonderful video, thank you for sharing :) I'm on my 3rd day and all this content is giving so much motivation x

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congratulations on your 3rd day! That’s so amazing to hear. 👏🧡 I’m very happy this content is helpful to you.

[@nicoleanagnostou7719]

I celebrated one year on Sept 12. 🎉 A health issue I dealt with for 30+ years has decreased significantly. Thanks for the video.

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on over a year!! And that’s incredible to hear. Sounds like your body is happy with the change ☺️

[@thrasherP229]

Hi Chelsey, just finished watching your video, thank you for posting, it was very insirational. I am going through 'Dry January' now, and although it's only been 17 days, I feel so much better. I believe I am going to try to quit altogether and go beyond January as I really don't miss it. Well, I DO have had days where I get 'weak' (Sunday football... Haha), but perservere through it. Noticable changes? I am sleeping better, my mind is much clearer, and basically just feel more in control of my life. Anyhow, maybe on Jan 17 2025 I'll check back in with you and say.... "It's been a year Chelsey"! Thanks again for the video, its people like you that I can come in and listen to to give me that 'hope'... You're doing a great service to people like me.

[@chelseyarmfield]

That’s amazing to hear! I’m happy you’re leaning further into the alcohol free lifestyle-it really does come with so many more benefits than downsides. Things like football game temptation, etc. will get so much easier with time-and how cool that would be to see your comment a year from now 👏🎉

[@rosiebangs7750]

I was a year sober, I'm now struggling to have 'fun' or connecting moments with people around me & have a sense of 'boredom'. I had a few drinks last night, regretting it and planning on getting sober again, but I just don't know how to find people who are happy and fun and don't need alcohol to have fun. I'm 20, at uni, and everyone drinks.

[@chelseyarmfield]

I know what you mean, it can be hard to find that balance and find new ways of unwinding and having fun (especially if you’re surrounded by people who tend to equate fun with drinking). My version of fun these days looks a lot different than when I drank alcohol. Wishing you the best of luck on your alcohol free journey 🫶

[@JohnnyCrepe]

She’s so gorgeous and this video was great. So many people including myself are trying to cut this poison out. Much love

[@chelseyarmfield]

Thank you for the kind words 🤍 and best of luck on your alcohol free journey!

[@fg-df7eh]

Welcome Back to the tube😄. Congratulations! Keep going forward!

[@chelseyarmfield]

Thank you! ☺️🧡

[@LevelUp999-vicario]

Thank you for this vidéo ! Im in my second month 0 alcohol and definitely agree with the first point : i treat myself with some chocolate or pizza , as long as im losing the drinking habit its OK ! ❤

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on being in your second month! 🎉 Treats are pretty harmless when you’re quitting such a big habit

[@brittanyweippert9158]

I made a decision not to drink at least until my birthday (July 16), as I've been sober curious for at the last year or so. I'm only 1 week in but videos like these help a lot :) I came across your channel last year. So glad you've posted again!!

[@chelseyarmfield]

That’s so great to hear! Congrats on 1 week alc free! I’m happy these videos help you🧡

[@michellelea8511]

It’s been a month; thank you for the tips. I will think on the journaling… May have to get that shredder you spoke of! 😊. I feel good, my body is healing and I’m glad I made the choice to stop. Congrats on your sobriety as well! It ain’t easy and I am relearning a ton. I’ve been treating myself as well… bought my favorite apple soda and will enjoy on a Friday night instead of my normal 2-3 glasses of wine . And did I mention I’ve lost 6 pounds? Even during the holidays??! Yeah!

[@chelseyarmfield]

Thank you! And congrats on 1 month! That’s so exciting! Wishing you the best of luck on this new chapter in your life. It’s really such a good feeling, and it just gets better and better with time. Enjoy your apple soda and feeling hangover free in the am 🥰

[@BigChiillin]

This was all great advice. Your soft voice makes for incredibly easy listening , thanks 🙂

[@chelseyarmfield]

Thank you! I’m so glad you found this info helpful ☺️

[@JumpRopeVeteran]

Thanks for sharing your strategies. This is an excellent video. I've been alcohol-free since 25 November 2022.

[@chelseyarmfield]

Thank you! And Congrats on your alcohol free journey! So glad you found these strategies helpful. ☺️

[@Cali8842]

Great job! I’m 21 days tomorrow. Getting healthy and fit and this had to go.

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats!! 💗

[@BillNobcheese]

My non-alcolholic substitute actually gets me slightly tipsy . It says zero on the front but then 0.5 percent on the bk , because my tolerance dropped so low the 0.5 percent has an effect . But it was the only brand I liked so just tea from now on ..

[@chelseyarmfield]

Aww, yeah that’s tough! But tea is always a good choice

[@BillNobcheese]

@@chelseyarmfield Indeed , I'm on redbush caffeine free it's really nice . After the experience with the beer I'm now reading the labels , and ingredients. I'm really shocked to find my nutritional yeast flakes contain synthetic b 12 called cyanocobalamin which is made from the throth of raw human sewage , no joke . And my favourite soft drink tropical Rio contains artificial sweetners that are nero toxins , literally destroy the brain . And I'm very concerned about an organic broccoli I have in the fridge it's 3 wks past its sale by date and still looks fresh ( keeping as an experiment ) Seems like home grown is the best bet . Looking forward to more videos soon 😀

[@acollins319]

Number 1000 sub! Next up 2K!

[@Kdiamondporter]

Congrats! You look amazing. AF looks good on you! 🎉

[@chelseyarmfield]

Aww 🥹 thank you for the kind words! 💗

[@RetreatHell518]

I'm 28 years old and I never been drunk.

[@heatharley]

Hey Chelsey, thanks for the video and tips! I live close to Seattle! I have 40 days and on the search for all the best places in Western WA that offer NA drinks so I can suggest those places when meeting up with friends.

[@chelseyarmfield]

Hi, Heather! That’s amazing :) the two that come to mind is cactus & Joey’s for fun n/a drinks. My fav is the Mexican lemonade from cactus, tastes like a jalapeño margarita. (But I’m sure Seattle has sooo much more to offer than just that)

[@heatharley]

@@chelseyarmfield thank you so much for the suggestions! Good to hear Joey's has NA drinks as well( Love that place). If I find any more gems in the area for NA drinks I will definitely share with you as well. Thanks again for the great videos!

[@chelseyarmfield]

@@heatharley I would love that! 🥰

[@jeffwright9536]

I’m 57 and been a heavy drinker for 30 years. Today marks 50 days alcohol free and never felt better. No more puffy face and clothes getting loose. Brain fog gone and my energy level is high. A little treat like a coke does help

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 50 days alcohol free!🎉 That’s amazing, and I’m so glad you’re already enjoying the many benefits that come with it.

[@The_Professor26]

I quit at 3am on January 1st. I'm just worried how I'm going to cope. I've been a regular binge drinker for about 10 years. It's taken a toll on my body and health and I really want to do this. I'm just worried I will fail :(

[@chelseyarmfield]

I’m so proud of you for making that tough decision to quit. I hope you are able to stay strong and take this one day at a time. It’s hard habit to break but it does get so much easier with time.

[@The_Professor26]

@@chelseyarmfield Thanks Chelsey. I hope so too. Whilst I sit here and type this, I'm now over my NYE hangover and feeling like beer again. I haven't drank anything and am not going to either, I'm just thinking if I'm feeling like this now (2 days in) then how will I manage even a week :(

[@chelseyarmfield]

@@The_Professor26 In my opinion the first few days/ the first week are the hardest and you just have to do everything in your power to stick to it and take good care of yourself. You gotta remind yourself why you quit in the first place in those tough moments of temptation.

[@The_Professor26]

@@chelseyarmfield Thanks, I will do my best.

[@DominikaDonchinka]

Yeaaa.. A new video.. Ive been waiting for ages.. To the topic... I can totally relate... Once you get over that period you will don't need a single drops.. Keep it up Chels 💚😘

[@chelseyarmfield]

I know, right? It’s been forever! Thanks for your patience 🥰 and I appreciate the kind words, Dominika 🧡

[@DominikaDonchinka]

@@chelseyarmfield i missed you.. Nice to have back 💚 you're welcome.. Just being honest 😉

[@chelseyarmfield]

@@DominikaDonchinka Appreciate you 🫶🧡

[@DJV94022]

If you cut alcohol be prepared for a divorce if youre married.or a breakup if your not married..some people are together because of the sexlife alcohol brings.once you cut it off the other person will eventually say having sex is not fun no more.. alot of people fail on being clean because of sex or cronic masturbators (releasing sperm)

[@ginniescroggins3347]

97 days today!

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congratulations! Such a milestone! 👏🧡

[@rayhughes5643]

11month off beer Health, sleep, confidence, better All good

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 11 months! 👏 so happy to hear that your life has improved!

[@jamesbennett761]

You are an inspiration thank you!

[@chelseyarmfield]

Thank you! Happy you liked the video!

[@immhepp638]

love your video! 5 weeks in and happy but wondering when did you feel … ok, never again and really happy with that choice? Thanks for caring enough to share❤😊

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on almost 2 months! 💗 hmm, that’s a good question. Throughout the first year I was happy with my choice and saw benefits but I would say after the 1 year mark is where it just really felt like second nature/ and I had zero doubts.

[@MrJerOrt72]

I know this video is older but I did still want to pop in and say thank u for the tips. I'm only 9 days in but want to commit to a lifetime. I've tried a couple alcohol free "placeholder" beers but just terrible aftertaste. Anyone know of some good hoppy decent IBU ones?

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 9 days! 👏 have you tried the non alcoholic Athletic Brewing Co IPA? (Comes in a blue can). I think you might like it, it has a pretty strong taste to it.

[@chelseyarmfield]

athleticbrewing.com/products/run-wild

[@MrJerOrt72]

@chelseyarmfield thanks for the recommendation. I tried and liked that one last night. Also, one called "Free Time" is good, I think from American Brewery.

[@mateuszmazurek7991]

You're gonna age good! Look at Kate Beckinsale, always thought she's drop dead gorgeous, more than girls 20 years younger, and what? she's a teetotaller I learnt today!

[@chelseyarmfield]

I like those odds! She’s stunning 💕

[@paulhamrick3943]

To anyone who’s watching, the non-alcoholic beer brand called Partake is amazing and it will 100% kill your desire to drink a “real” bet if you drink a Partake. I think you could easily reduce your drinking to a fraction of what it is/was by drinking Partake.

[@DJV94022]

That sounds like edging (which is hard to rid of btw)

[@djdoolittle1315]

Well done. I feel incredible after a month clean 🤘💚😉

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on one month!! 🫶

[@djdoolittle1315]

@@chelseyarmfield thank you. I’m trying for a year. Weed free too. First few weeks were tough, bad headaches and lethargic. I feel amazing now. The energy is fantastic!! 😉🤘

[@chelseyarmfield]

@@djdoolittle1315 that’s amazing! 👏 it’s so nice when you start to feel better and get to experience the benefits ✨

[@djdoolittle1315]

@@chelseyarmfield thank you for the reply’s 😊🤘

[@trevorthompson5776]

Congratulations and wow what a pretty girl 😍

[@helpfulcommenter]

Your journaling sounds like "morning pages" from artists way - where you're less trying to keep a record of your life and more using automatic writing as a tool to dump all the brain and soul clutter onto the page so you can think a little more clearly throughout the day. it's hard for a lot of men to journal for many reasons, but the automatic writing dump seems to work well. thanks for your video.

[@chelseyarmfield]

Yeah, that sounds a lot like what I do! Great description. It’s so cathartic and definitely helps declutter the mind.

[@daniellesomers7481]

When you say non-alcoholic beer..dud you ever drink the 0.5% ones or did you only drink the 0.0% ?

[@chelseyarmfield]

For me I don’t mind if it has 0.5% because it doesn’t impact me (but I know it isn’t like that for everyone). I also enjoy Kombucha on special occasions.

[@louisetooze6076]

Great timing xxx

[@chelseyarmfield]

Happy to hear it 🥰♥️

[@thek-man5079]

I think you are awesome. Keep going strong.

[@chelseyarmfield]

Appreciate the kind words 🧡

[@michelefiorindo]

60 days alcohol free, after some 40 years of culturally accepted drinking. Thanks for the tips and congrats for realizing the danger of booze early in life, it is more difficult as you age

[@chelseyarmfield]

Thank you! And congrats on 60 days, that’s amazing and you should be very proud! It’s so hard to see the many benefits of an alcohol free lifestyle when it’s such a cultural norm to drink.

[@deborahtaylor7902]

Chelsey- Hi ,,new here - really appreciated your video and info...im in the process of quitting alcohol...its just not doing me any good...can you share one of the online sobriety groups that you like? thanks!

[@chelseyarmfield]

Hi Deborah! Wishing you the best of luck on your alcohol free journey. I really like @sobergirlsociety on Instagram 💗

[@deborahtaylor7902]

@@chelseyarmfield thanks so much!

[@amyleah2352]

What made you go sober? I’m not an alchoholic but every time I do drink i take it Too far and have a lot of regrets. I’m nearly 8 weeks sober!

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 8 weeks! 🫶 I completely relate to what you said, my drinking was starting to feel problematic and it just felt like it would feel so freeing to finally quit. I came across the term “grey area drinking” and that summed it up for me.

[@kiwi8476]

If you want to quit and truly understand the trap itself. Invest into the author, “Allen Carr” you won’t have any withdrawal symptoms and it won’t be hard to do.

[@immhepp638]

That worked for me also. It was so easy that I slowly started drinking beer when golf season started last year. We did dry January. This time we did damp January🤓 but I am at 5 weeks today totally dry(mar 5th 2023) and wondering if I am ever going to drink again. I am not sure to be honest. I don’t have cravings now but I am questioning again if I should just say enough poison and move on with my life☺️ The first week both times was easy but the 2nd and 3rd was boring and a little melancholy. I am cruising along a bit now except that thought of am I really not ever going to drink again🤷‍♂️ I found this channel today and she has been helpful and her commenters are also, thanks!

[@mattchurchill]

Best decision I ever made was to stop putting that poison in my body. Nearly a year sober and life just keeps getting better. Great vid👍

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on almost a year! That’s amazing to hear 🎉

[@emilwilczewski]

Amazing you quit drinking at such a young age. I was 45 when I finally realised I had to stop drinking or else I'd die.

[@danielius6863]

i cold turkeyed cigs, weed, porn , and alcohol after new years. surprisingly it's been easy but i keep thinking ill be boring to everyone. then i remind myself im not living for everyone.

[@chelseyarmfield]

Good for you! I don’t think that’s boring at all. Plus the people that truly care about you will stick around anyways.

[@DiariesofanAddict]

nice vid :)

[@chelseyarmfield]

Thank you!

[@PAE47]

Well done,excellent 😊

[@startover125]

Listening to you! Has given me hope! And my brother as well,,, we are both under the influence, daily ,,,thank you so much for the positive information,, God bless you, !!I hope we can stop this nonsense lol

[@chelseyarmfield]

I’m so happy this video gave you some hope! An alcohol free lifestyle is 100% worth it 🧡 and I believe you can totally do it if you set your mind to it! There are so many benefits in this journey that outweigh drinking.

[@alexanderespinoza6753]

im 6 months sorber

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 6 months! 👏☺️

[@zensouls8901]

3 weeks sober!🎉

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 3 weeks!! 👏✨ and welcome to the alcohol free lifestyle 🥰

[@andrewseeker6970]

Helpful 🙏

[@chelseyarmfield]

Glad you think so!

[@stevenpaulforrer9067]

After 27 years of drinking I'm 6 months soder and

[@nationofisrael12tribes81]

Today is day 29 of no alcohol 🍻🍷

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 29 days! That’s amazing 🥰👏

[@belwynne1386]

Two weeks!

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on two weeks! 👏💗

[@melemakani]

I’ve quit 1amd 1/2 months

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats!! 💛

[@yogeshdarne8846]

41 days

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 41 days!

[@Hollysays]

828 days!!

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 828 days!!! 🎉 that’s incredible 👏

[@BEACHDUDE71]

Over 5 months of no alcohol for me

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 5 months! 🎉

[@sallgal]

30 Days Alcohol Free!

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 30 days!! ❤

[@1019alisia]

12 days alcohol free

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 12 days! I’m so happy for you ☺️

[@tommoran236]

36 years ago.

[@chelseyarmfield]

Incredible! Congrats on 36 years!

[@helpfulcommenter]

It appears you haven't made a video in quite a while and I was wondering why not

[@chelseyarmfield]

I plan to make more videos in 2023, I’ve just been busy writing, publishing books on Amazon, and making short form videos on TikTok. - I’m a little torn on what to make of this channel. People tend to really like the alcohol free content, so I’m not sure if I should stick to that theme or keep it a little more broad like I was before. I have to think about it more.

[@veronicacann7109]

65 days

[@chelseyarmfield]

Congrats on 65 days! 👏✨ that’s a big accomplishment