I Didn't Drink Alcohol For 6 Months

[@mrgeek434]

Regardless of how they try to justify it, the reason that most people drink (and use recreational drugs) is to escape the drudgery and monotony of their day-to-day existence. When you create a life for yourself that you don't feel any need to get away from, these substances lose their appeal.

[@joelevans3342]

Class analogy!

[@thescope7079]

@@joelevans3342 @Symplectic X - it Jordan Peterson'ening !

[@thescope7079]

@@Happyswe you mean you have the job of looking after your kids yourself in-person (no nanny, no mother of the kids), or having to work a 9-5 job so you can earn money to provide for your kids?

[@Starz401]

This👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Mr_Penguins_Pet_Human]

That was exactly why I drank. But of course, the drink is an impediment to making changes which would improve life so it's a vicious circle. I gave up drink for a year and it changed my life for the better.

[@mitchellmartin9242]

Going long periods of time without drinking really makes you realize you don't actually need it to have fun

[@user-rp2tz9lr1m]

Mitchell Martin don’t need a car to get somewhere, but it helps

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

@Yianni Biris Of course it is. Look at this world in 2020.

[@Amr_D]

@@user-rp2tz9lr1m can't argue with people with low mentality mate. Always trying to bring others down towards your level.

[@user-rp2tz9lr1m]

Amr D Drinking doesn’t mean you have a low mentality. Every Friday or Saturday I go out with my friends and we get fucked, it’s fun. I don’t have a cheat meal and I still train that day and the day after. You only live once and it’s good caring about your health and fitness but if you make that your only care in life your missing out. I still hit PR’s, loose fat gain muscle whatever I’m trying to do I still hit my goals. I just have fun as well. Your only young once I’m not going to waste my teens and 20’s over gym.

[@Marinko2910.]

People actually dont belive that but its true.. , i dont drink for 5months , i saved tons of money and always had fun sometimes more than beeing drunk

[@vidDunk]

Peer pressure is actually quite a topic. Lot of you can change your drinking habits by changing people around you.

[@pman3293]

💯💯💯

[@CRGB-ec3vu]

Yes peer pressure works both ways, surround yourself by highly successful people and you will become successful too

[@lukehoitman4279]

*beer* pressure

[@Huhlistic]

Congrats Mike - that’s no easy feat. I used to drink daily because such was the culture living in NYC. Since moving to the countryside due to the pandemic, I still drink daily and realized the trigger you speak of is mostly to not confront my problems/stresses and drank to escape reality. I’ll get there, one day

[@jccmm]

If you’ve got to change your entire social circle to stop drinking or smoking etc... you’re weak.

[@maxxchewning]

Says trigger is being with certain people, uses clips of me. Seems about right tbh

[@thisishowwedoit5690]

Was literally gonna comment “can’t wait until maxx sees this clip selection” 😂

[@apollo4657]

Was looking for this comment. Lol

[@michaelgeraghty7132]

Margarita Maxx

[@Steven-vh6fg]

everyone who lifts needs a friend that's skinnier than them.

[@WobbleKun]

😂😂😂

[@bexblah]

I recently made the decision not to drink anymore, as an Irish girl it's a big shocker to people and I feel like you are seen as no craic if you don't drink. But the points you've made in this are so so valid. I don't really like drinking, I hate what it does to my mindset and my skin. Loved this video!

[@niallcahill76]

Same here. Aussies couldn't get their little heads around it that an irish man didn't really drink 🤯🤦‍♂️

[@bexblah]

Going on a girls weekend this weekend and 99.9% of the plans revolve around pubs so should be interesting to say the least - might vlog it! 😂🙌🏼

[@apollo4657]

Nice! 👊🏻👌🏻

[@andremachado6453]

If you write "alcoholic" on Google, there will be a picture of Irishs holding pints 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Charliechorizo]

An Irish person that doesn't drink? 🤯

[@mariesymcewan7737]

The only drug you have to apologise for not taking

[@ElPionero447]

he is not apolegiseing, he is explaning

[@hardlYIncognito]

@@ElPionero447 *whoosh* Seems you missed the point. When you go out with friends, or even alone and make friends while at a bar, you have to... wait for it... APOLOGIZE to people when you decline a shot, drink, etc.

[@mariesymcewan7737]

💯

[@jeremykemp3782]

Very true , and very sad!! Peer pressure is not nice situation to be in

[@x97s]

Its backwards right ?

[@AlexBonesJones]

Now you should drink everyday for 6 months straight see where we end up 👍🏻

[@Rien--]

ive been doing that since quarantine dont recommend it

[@HaMaNezam]

Testertrone goes done , stomach ulcer , damaging kidneys and liver , obesity , shitty skin , lack of strength and many other things 😂

[@nathan9048]

Never hurt no one

[@Rien--]

@muay thai23 mmmmmmkayyyy

[@AlexBonesJones]

muay thai23 Get out of here Thai your making me look uncool in front of all the cool kids

[@rollinas1]

I'm turning 32 today and I can confirm that waking up in the morning and not feeling shitty is literally the best. Sober for 2 weeks :)

[@jordand8544]

The lessons you learned from the 6 months of being sober are exactly the ones I learned when I've went sober for a while. One night of heavy drinking and feels like you're taking 3 steps backwards and need a week to get back to where you were mentally and physically for a few hours of fun you could have sober.

[@ronaldomatos8252]

Literally just told myself a couple days ago im going to stop drinking because I'm putting 100% effort into my health and physique. 5 days sober now wish me luck!!

[@joebloggs4807]

“May God defend me from my friends: I can defend myself from my enemies.” Voltaire - Peer pressure is often the biggest challenge we face when looking to stop drinking. Be your own man, sobriety is actually the natural state of a human being, after all let’s not forget alcohol is actually a carcinogen, as Mike says look after yourself people.

[@highpsi7463]

3 years alcohol free. Best thing ive done. Well done mate. Dont go back.

[@unknown81360]

1 month here, easier than expected

[@anthonyharty1732]

Thurston talks like an alcoholic but he’ll never admit that, he’s that far up his own ass. I’m a recovering alcoholic been off it 24 years, I will never ever drink again, one sip and it’s a disaster it will never happen.

[@tiko545]

@@unknown81360 1 month as well, tempted to start drinking again because life isn't more bearable without it. even sober - the moment I fix some psychological issues, new ones pop up or are uncovered. it's a battle not everyone can win

[@luislopez8085]

Over a year now in 2024👍

[@destine1547]

I stopped binge drinking for about 6 months and here’s what I noticed -I was holding on to bad friendships and relationships. Alcohol really buffers people’s personalities. -I saved a fuck ton of money between drinks, Ubers, and drunk spending. -I didn’t feel like shit on the weekends. -I slept better -I became naturally more happy. Alcohol is a depressant. The shit made me kind of sad (particularly the day after) - I started new hobbies -lifts and body comp became better because I was working out more.

[@engrmichaelcarranza]

This is what I like about Mike Thurston. He is so transparent about what he feels and other things. This is the reason why I subscribed to his channel. Its like I have an older brother with him (I am the only son in the family). I really learned a lot from him. More power and cn't wait for your another video upload. Regards from Dubai.

[@amin7866]

Shout to Mike man, probably one of the most down to earth people on KZbin

[@MrZaqsr]

Facts

[@frameofmind229]

plot twist - 6 months sober from alcohol but popped molly every other weekend

[@TheIvyLens]

Yasss

[@bbb37877]

Wise words from Mr Thurston there! Two known facts that should put anyone serious about training off alcohol : 1. Alcohol weakens the immune system. 2. Alcohol converts testosterone into estrogen. ( Think of the typical English heavy beer drinker- man boobs and huge gut ).

[@georgecarlossampleton9260]

That's some of the realest things I've seen and heard from your content thus far. I've been a subscriber to your channel for months and I think it's great that you mix it up a bit with some real-life subject such as alcoholism. I have recently eliminated alcohol from my daily regime as well for about 3 months and counting and I find everything correlated with daily consumption was holding me back as a productive human being, i.e. getting in shape, achieving goals, sleeping, and diet to name a few. I think you talking about real-life scenarios and subjects like this will keep me watching for sure. Also, congrats on the 1 million subs! I am proud to say I have been apart of your journey and will continue to keep watching! Big ups Mike!

[@R4INIVI4N]

When you prepare to say to a group of friends that you do not want to drink, pay attention to those who are fully supportive and accept your choice. These are your real friends who cherish and accept you for you. The ones who complain and persistently try to guilt trip / peer pressure you further, cut them out.

[@EEDad401]

Good for you Mike. I lost a buddy a few years ago who was driving drunk on a motorcycle. He had a drinking habit that started 20 years ago in college and he never beat it. Finally cost him his life. For me personally, I agree with everything you said about how drinking made you feel in the gym the next day and how you would get physically sick from a lowered immune system. I don't drink either, except on a rare occasion. Stay strong.

[@LouveniaMusic]

An in-law got a DUI about a month after I quit drinking and I took it as a sign it was the right move. Too many careless nights. I know so many people that are guilty of drinking and driving. So glad I cut it out.

[@Mr_Penguins_Pet_Human]

I gave up alcohol for a year, and it was a game changer for me. Now in the evenings and weekends I am so much more productive. Not because I used to be hungover as I am one of the lucky ones which never got them, I was more productive because not drinking gave me more time to do other things I couldn't do when drinking.

[@alangaurav]

Did a year and a half, lost a lot of people that I called my friends. I couldn't have come out happier.

[@9shazad]

If your friends don’t support you there not your mates bro find ones that will appreciate your opinions

[@metalissocool]

Not drinking for 7 years now. Doing a lot better since 💪🏻

[@jaywalkercrew4446]

Are you a recovering alcoholic, I am, 5yrs next month...been in AA to get to this place. ✌️

[@metalissocool]

Jay Walker crew never had a serious issue, but figured it‘d be better this way. Congrats for your achievement and all the best!

[@jaywalkercrew4446]

_DaRaLe_ thanks, didn’t mean to imply you was like how I was...thanks

[@metalissocool]

Jay Walker crew ah no worries mate 👍🏻

[@mrgeek434]

I haven't drank for the whole of 2020, and it's been easy, because I never really drank to begin with. Whereas quitting porn (something I've used basically every day since my early teens) has been significantly harder for me.

[@blakewilkins63]

man mike really does have a way of communicating where it’s just super easy to listen to and understand what he is saying. definitely a goal for me to be as well spoken as this lad.

[@RhodesW]

As a student, these 3 months of lockdown have been the longest alcohol-free period of my adult life... and ngl it feels good

[@lancewebb8671]

Keep the streak going Mike! Im going on 8 months sober. I feel great.

[@itstheprankhouse]

You really feel amazing whenever you quit any bad addictions. You feel much more in control 🙂🙂🙂 Nice Job Man 😄👍

[@omar16071]

U mean habits

[@Kenny_Edmonton]

Congrats on the 6 months. I also don’t drink and your right, it feels so good to wake up feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the day!

[@gbin21]

You should be able to be cool and relaxed without alcohol. Alcohol, while having some benefits, is overall a net negative for you. I'm not drinking it anymore as well.

[@ramidp]

The actual idea of drinking alcohol to me is to enjoy a good glass of wine or a cold beer .. I've stopped drinking alcohol to be "cool" or drunk to get its "benefits" long ago ..

[@CompletedReview]

Alcohol does more than make you "cool and relaxed" though

[@rogermoore3991]

In my early 20’s used to drink shit loads. 1 bottle of vodka 0.7l and maybe 6 beers out. Stopped that because i could sense addiction. Now im just enjoying 3-4 beers on occasion. That said im more of a weed guy. But i quit that habit aswell. Life is better sober tbh.

[@Trthseek]

That’s the exact verse in the Quran about alcohol. That is has its benefits but the harm of it is greater than the benefit

[@Peaks2Palms_]

I'm on just over 10 months without a drink. I don't miss it. I spent a week camping on a remote Yemeni Island (Socotra) where I was with 7 strangers and no alcohol, internet, etc. It was amazing to truly connect with them and not be distracted. It reminded me of the times/friendships I formed as a kid...and we are all still friends to this day. Also, I subscribed after watching this video. Cheers.

[@reclawekaj]

I'm 22 and currently 5 months into a 6 month sober period, relate to all the points Mike makes and more, health is much better and my want for a drink has vanished!

[@DrMo-89]

I’m a medical graduate not yet employed !! This man here Mike Thurston has already managed to very subconsciously inspire me to finally make a career defining leap to pursue Personal Trainer Certification because I’ve always envied how the fitness community might actually have much more of an impact on population health compared to doctors who’ve unfortunately become more a dispensary for meds than heath advocates !! THANK YOU MIKE

[@TorvestaRS]

That’s exactly what I do. Moderation, drink on occasions on a big night or whatever

[@makkm322]

TorvestaRS Whoa it’s nesty, 2 of my worlds combined into one

[@wamxfl1p653]

Lmfao never would have thought to see you here

[@masonmillevoi4485]

Pretending to buy the boys a beer little did they know i have claws

[@TugeyeRezGuy]

its easy not to drink when you're on that Runescape grind. 99 mining or spending $100+ on a night out.

[@RustyGames777]

Hey Mike, this is probably the best video I’ve seen so far. Very interesting and it’s basically what I have done for the past few years now. I’m 38 and have 2 young kids so hangovers are no fun. It also only takes me 2 or 3 drinks to notice it the next day. I have been training for 20 years and I am more serious now that I ever have been and no binge drinking is a huge deal for me with regards to seeing improvement. I sometimes go weeks without a drink but I don’t feel guilty if I have 2 drinks when meeting a friend I haven’t seen for a while. No big deal. Keep up the great vids, I’m not much of a commenter, more of a silent fan. Good work.

[@redbloodedscotsman2637]

Strange coincidence I’ve just cracked a beer.

[@samuelprinsen]

And people say coincidences don't exist...

[@ScotsmanJ]

Put it down and pick up the weights mate lol

[@TacticalPecans]

I’m 10 months sober this month and one of the biggest factors to maintain that has been recognizing my triggers (namely in other people), and reacting /before/ I end up in a position I can’t talk myself out of. Preventative measures. In one video you made, you said something along the lines of “seek out people who are where you want to be, not where you have been” and that stuck with me hard.

[@M.B.o.D]

Lockdown because of Corona made me realize that I only got the urge to drink when I went out with my friends. I didn't even think about drinking during thee lockdown.

[@markpatricktame4962]

Thanks for sharing Mike. Another great video. I stopped drinking on January 20th, 2020, which resulted in losing more than 20 lbs and feeling great. No alcohol cravings, no more brain fog, no illness or aches and pains, just all around a much better version of me!

[@j-t4436]

The post drink illness is definitely a thing. I rarely drink - maybe a couple times a year, but after most big nights out, I get the initial hangover, then a couple days later I get hit with some sort of flu.

[@felipewest171]

Mike you are spot on... those heavy drinking nights are long gone, you hit the nail on the head, the body dont recover for at least a week, the strength diminishes feels like you go 10 steps back. Guilty pleasure I know but it ain't worth going backwards just because of a few extra drinks. Keep up the great work bud💪💪

[@olliejamescave2882]

“These triggers are due to a certain environment” *shows rob lipsett* hahah

[@leegmann2282]

Thank you for sharing, Mike. In my teens and twenties, I remember being ridiculed for not drinking. The first time I noticed the effects of drinking was at my ten year high school reunion. Several of my classmates had already developed complications from years of heavy drinking. Many commented that they had wished that they had heeded my advice. I'm 51 now and rarely get sick; I attribute much of that to not drinking.

[@leegmann2282]

@ocelot. as Mike mentioned in his video, he learned to socialize with his friends without the need for alcohol; that's the key. Drinking alcohol thwarts that learning process; it becomes a crutch. People need to see that you can still "live life to its fullest" without booze. Believe me, at my age, the friends who are "missing out on life" are those who chose to "live life" with alcohol when they were younger. It's a Faustian bargain.

[@BluePlayer77]

That second point is spot on! I’m 28 and waking up hungover is actually unbearable now, I can’t cope lol! Them fresh Sunday mornings where you can be productive are the ones!

[@Fixajo]

I have been following you since you had hair, lost it, tried to convince yourself and us that going bald was the right thing to do, and then doing the hair transplant with the explanation video... You are an amazing soul who struggle to say "No", but you're ALWAYS learning and working to be the best version of Mike that you can possibly be. So for that, you should be very proud of yourself for the message and energy your spreading in this fitness-crazy internet. And also for reaching 1 million subs. Now who's the (hugo) Boss!? Longest comment in a while, but guess who else is proud of you... ME and most of your subscribers!! Time to go out and celebrate!!! 🍻🥂 I also think the corona-situation has led to many people coming to the same realization about drinking... I did it two weeks ago when I said no to alcohol for the first time in maybe... 8 years! Wish you the best for all your future plans!!

[@JackDOTNorm]

Haven’t had a drop in 14 weeks. Mindset has changed massively. Social life’s taken on a new kind of enjoyment. Can’t even be tempted.

[@scottjohnson5828]

I have stopped drinking for 6 months and I haven’t looked back. I don’t like waking up hung over and pushing through my workouts. I feel like my thoughts are more clearer and my mind is in a better place. I have went to a huge part school at Central Michigan and I am glad I stopped because my life hasn’t been going my way. So I need to clear my head. I feel like if I have one drink later on it will spiral out of hand but I’m proud. Invest in yourself before drinking. You spend tons of money on alcohol I invested that money with gym equipment and I will never look back. At the end of the day do things you love. Learn something new. I love your channel thank you 🙏 for your content it’s amazing and I look forward to your videos!

[@Deerky23]

For me, it was having kids that made made me not wanting to drink, either in the house or socially with friends. The hangover and kids the next day just aint worth it lol. But 100% agree, waking up fresh and not wasting a day is the best feeling!

[@pullywullypirate]

Well done mate! I did 2 months last year everything improved. Sleep, energy levels, mood, cardio, strength, mental clarity, focus, diet. It’s good stuff. And your right life’s all about balance and moderation. It can just be very tricky when our cultures can be so wrapped up around drinking sometimes. Need to be able to tap into that discipline and will power

[@webbike]

At some point stayed from alcohol for almost a year or so and when I finally had a drink, the best part of it was: it took only 1 glass of wine to get the condition, that would normally require me to drink the whole bottle, and I could appreciate the taste of the drink, rather than binge drinking for the sake of... drinking.

[@tjair6379]

Just had 7 Months finished! Last week, we meet up with some old friends and I broke my run. Had 2-3 beers and what can I say.. I don’t regret it but I definitely will go for another 7 months. Respect for you my man ❤️ I know how hard it can be at the beginning..

[@actionms8566]

And here I am, coming home drunk and unable to sleep because the room's just spinning around. I turn on some KZbin, see this and all I can say is: not drinking for 6 months? I'm on board.

[@ronnie4661]

A ctionMS stfu karen

[@fireblade8905]

That's what drink does

[@ClintonSiegel]

"waking up and feeling fresh" - priceless! Awareness is key! Congrats Mike

[@nhilal94]

Uncle Mike back at it dropping some wisdom!

[@Marcus3415]

Love the final words. Moderation and balance are KEY.

[@sam2971]

Since lockdown I've done it for 3 months. I can honestly say that the benefits are huge! But from time to time a drink will happen and that's just part of life imo

[@MrZaqsr]

Great work brother, i’m 20 and have just hit the 2 month mark. for me the worst things about drinking are wasting the day after and losing my momentum build during the week, im an entrepreneur so alchohol is very negative

[@f_r_e_d]

I hit a year in May and no bull, I feel more alert, focused, and have improved my running to an average of a 7 min pace. Insane gains, I highly recommend this. I will say though, your social life will be shit for the most part in the beginning. Fight the urge to cave in and you will also gain a lot of discipline which goes hand in hand with a good workout plan. Good luck all!

[@kimberlydeprey]

Coincidence today marks six months for me without a drink.

[@sunshinething]

Uncle Mike... inspiring folk since 1990. Can’t express enough how much I appreciate your content which helps me become a better man every day. Role model for days. Keep it up brother. 👊🏼

[@benyaminpinto6223]

I’ve been watching Mike a lot lately and he made me make the step to move to the UAE for a few months. I’ve been thinking about it on and off for years now , but after watching your videos i made up my mind. Thanks mate, gym sessions in Dubai soon (Go easy on me) 💯💪🏽

[@Matthewcr7]

That’s dope man! I’ve been thinking about it aswell. Got any tips I could use? Like which area etc?✌🏼

[@benyaminpinto6223]

Matthew Cr7 do it ! Barsha Heights, JVC , Bur Dubai, Business Bay there you can find affordable places. I’m going to take a hotel apartment, big hotel chains offer short term apartments to lease out. The benefit of that is that everything is included in the price approximately £700-£900 monthly wifi,water,electricity,maid so you don’t have to apply for those things separately. And you can stay 3 months just with a tourism visa , that should give you an idea if Dubai is something for you or not. There are two websites bayut & Dubizzle check it out short term lease. 👍🏽

[@fabiomachado8432]

dá-lhe bro!

[@ryanbaldwin6457]

Mikes not in Dubai anymore mate

[@hasanmatar9017]

@@Matthewcr7 give it a try on winter months and you better have a good job or investment cause Dubai isn't that good without the right amount of money. Good luck

[@joseantonioborges5054]

3 years for me and its been great...have gotten i to the best shape, most strength, and in my 40s. Save it for a a big celebration.

[@viktorviktorelius4032]

Are we speaking enough about how much more of a cool human being mike has become? I mean the personal growth is 👌🏻

[@MrZaqsr]

I know bro its fucking awesome, he’s an inspiration to all of us 🙏🏻

[@williambolger3877]

Two years for me but fair play to you still mixing with your mates and going to places we’re drink is on offer and staying sober is a big achievement I’ve had to cut my drinking circle out of my life and don’t put myself in places we’re booze is on offer can’t do the hangovers anymore get more pleasure training than drinking

[@pmalley03]

Moderation: "Everything should be done in moderation - including moderation itself", said a friend.

[@SirNigelFarage]

Well done mate, big achievement. I did 100 days back in 2018 after having gone at least 9 years without ever even being sober for two weeks in a row. You're right, the main thing is that you seem to have so much more time - sometimes it can take me as long as 3 days to feel motivated and productive again after a big night out or prolonged session. I had been toying with the idea of giving it up for another prolonged period and after watching this, I think I will, so thanks.

[@thisishowwedoit5690]

This will kill Louis 😂 alcoholics love having drinking pals and hate when they are made to drink solo!

[@VoIPPortland]

Yes!

[@Mattkayina]

When you tell people you don't drink snd they get annoyed, call you boring and try and peer pressure you; its because: by you making the decision not to they feel that you are judging them for doing it and they are wrong. And they get defensive and weird about it. Its a strange thing but it happens, I've been off booze for long enough that my mates don't bother asking me anymore. You just have to stay true. They will eventually get it

[@leegorton7226]

Kinda in the same mind set myself! Hit my 30’s and takes 4 days to be normal again! Not fun at all!

[@kramerngaata3710]

I absolutely concur Mr Thurston as you mentioned throughout this video About the negatives of excessive drinking I too feel both physically and mentally uplifted and better off with the benefits of not drinking and I love my life now thanks for sharing your views and I wish you well on your future endeavors. Mr Kramer from New Zealand.

[@davidjohnmalone6986]

Haven't drank in 7 months. No plans to ever again!

[@mrobby1823]

I love this, exact same party/social drinker with friends but I’m sick of the hangovers and shit decisions, plus negative health affects. A sober life seems amazing, especially at only 27 there’s a beautiful life ahead ☀️

[@vlado.kotevski]

When Mike talks about triggers, suddenly Maxx and Rob appeared on video 🤣

[@marsvai2410]

Recently this sunmer i fell in the spiral of going out and drinking regularly again after a time of very minimal drinking. Very quickly have things started to fall apart in my life. Bad sleep, unproductive, wasted hangover days, missing gym sessions etc. Going back to not drinking again too.

[@mastajaymhlongo6094]

Definitely need to give it a try, especially when gym is back up and running again. I don’t know how far I’ll go without drinking though lol. But it’s definitely worth a try

[@jeffreynanatakyicollins101]

One question? Why do you drink?

[@mastajaymhlongo6094]

J NANA TAKYI TAKYI COLLINS so I can wake up the sleeping beast in me😂

[@ronanbuchanan3265]

Mastajay Mhlongo do it without being dependant on a liquid full of shit

[@user-rp2tz9lr1m]

J NANA TAKYI TAKYI COLLINS because it’s fun

[@mastajaymhlongo6094]

Ronan Buchanan Definitely worth a try

[@blakesooly2722]

Have drank alcohol twice in the last 14 months. I was sitting around 56kg at 168cm then with a poor training schedule. I’m now around the 78kg mark and haven’t looked back. Mike you’re a big inspiration for all of that 👊👊💙

[@bobb3261]

I totally get it and we’ll done. Stopped drinking myself for 3 months and feel better for it.

[@MrZaqsr]

Nice work brother keep it up! 2 months myself here

[@peterstockmann7526]

You got it! Basically cut out alcohol myself for the majority of the time, because of the training, and don’t really miss it. In stead I joined a champagne club and have great champagne when I do drink - just doing what I think really matters no matter how much people push because they can’t do the same thing!

[@jameslongstaff2762]

I've never had a drink, so there's a lot I can't relate with, but I'm glad that you did something difficult to improve your health. I'm encouraged by watching your vlogs to do hard things myself. I like watching your videos, keep it up.

[@poul]

Drinking is fine at the right amount. People have the impression that without alcohol they cant have fun and they can actually go crazy about it. It becomes an addiction

[@erads2185]

@Troy Being tipsy/feeling wavy is the best type, it's when you're still in a fair amount of control, you feel confident and you're enjoying yourself, it's when you get so drunk you don't have a clue what you're saying and you're just making a dick of yourself that it becomes a burden

[@erads2185]

Also I hate getting full on drunk now I just feel like my stomachs a swimming pool of alcohol and my head is all over the place, the morning after is a nightmare too

[@julianhawkins9423]

Well said Mike - respect to you as peer pressure on not drinking and sticking to it… great video 👍

[@bazlington123]

😂 “I’m only going to have 1 or 2 drinks” 👍🏻

[@IsaacNatoli]

I definitely resonate with you on this vid man, been sober for around 5 months as well. Feel many of us are conditioned to drink/do drugs throughout society, personally I'm finding alcohol and drugs purely numbs the mind to allow your true self to come through. The real challenge is how to get to a state of happiness, joy and being your true self completely sober...well because naturally this how we should be in the first place.

[@davehall17]

Best quote I've heard regarding alcohol is "When you drink, you're just borrowing happiness from tomorrow". I've been sober for over 2 years now, mainly because I think the drawbacks outweigh the benefits. Also helps that I despise everyone I ever meet.

[@AlbaraDatAcekid]

Amen to that. I’ve been sober coming up to 3 years. Completely changed my life. Feel healthier, happier, more cognitively competent and my finances took an upward trajectory. Overall, I feel more content with the life I’ve built.

[@farhangoh2926]

well there's a reason why many top athletes don't drink during season.. some don't even drink at all while still playing...

[@VwapTrader]

Alcohol is no better a fun poison than sugar is. Cut both from your diet and you'll see tremendous improvements across the board. This comment is for YOU, reader.

[@VwapTrader]

Jerren Brewster Respect, brother.

[@JSL2000]

I agree with you. I always have a coffee when I am in a restaurant and the menu comes around for desserts. I look at other people's plates with stick toffee pudding etc and I imagine how much I would hate the feeling of having had that myself.

[@mvd3804]

Vwap Trader2019 sugar makes me feel like shit and its not even fun

[@AverageAlien]

You need sugar

[@barrymcokiner69]

@@AverageAlien no you don't lol like at all

[@Harrythehun]

Thanks for your sharing a great message! I’ve been sober for 4 years almost for same reasons..Felt like the days and years was slipping through my fingers due to drinking. Everything was on hold and about recovery / survival until next weekend. My wife does drink and I’m okay with that, it doesn’t really affect my kids, my dog and my training in any bad way.

[@BsxminTruss]

8:06. mikeys been on the bag

[@flareon85]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@GG-me7gk]

In my eyes this type of videos are very important. I learn from your experience You should keep on doing them

[@Pianistos]

And I didn't drink my entire life while everyone around me was drinking. I never had a problem because of that.

[@gricius]

Man, thank you for this video you opened my eyes. I’m gonna go to a festival soon and you made a very good point about over partying and catching viruses. I remembered this happened to me once in a nightclub in London. I was pushing my limits and got myself a nasty chest infection, it was the worst thing, and I remember telling myself that I will never do this again and will look after my body. Great man Mike

[@slartibartfast-42]

Why is there an angry spanish woman that can be heard shouting in the background?😅

[@leabeauty837]

Sounds like the TV

[@rafal6441]

Its Mikes Spanish side chick, hope the Dubai side chick not gonna see this comment.

[@kuukuyankson2033]

@Jim The Boomer Lol

[@Sebbz]

Good to see you bring this up. So many people shame people for not drinking. It's not their business if you drink or not. Do things your way, not their way

[@fifieuskadi]

If I got £1 every time Mike said the word "drink", I would actually be able to afford Mike's lifestyle.

[@Guy_LastName]

no one peer pressures you to do good/productive things, they know what theyre doing is bad and want you to suffer with them so theyre not alone

[@noahs1604]

Mike where do you get your plain black t-shirts from they look really nice.

[@hallowiegehts9227]

They look good because he fills them out good hahaha. If u wear them u wont look that good. If u have a good body u can buy those 2 dollar T-Shirts from whatever shop and it will look good

[@Stexxbax]

@@hallowiegehts9227 facts

[@kjjviii1735]

Looks like a standard black tshirt😂

[@marcellkovacs5452]

I kinda did the same, decided to stop and see how it goes. It's been over 2 years now and at this point I really don't see myself going back to drinking.

[@megaollie98]

Just avoid the harrisons, lipsetti, Wayne Lineker and ocean beach. Sober for life 😂

[@waelalhajj3738]

I used to drink a lot when id go out with my friends. the first time I told them that I wanted to stop they didn't really believe me and they still don't. Tbh it's hard to stop but you inspired me,Mike! Thanks!

[@gregpell4688]

Not to mention the enormous spiritual gains when you choose to make choices that benefit you. Loving yourself is the best payoff. Strong physically, mentally and spiritually. Like others have mentioned, a lot of us drinkers (drug users) were just looking to evade, especially in social situations; the need to evade awkwardness, timidity, or even evade your so called friends is widely popular and accepted as normal in society. Don’t be normal, be great 👍🏻

[@dominatorrex18]

For me it was exactly the same. After quitting drinking for 3 months during quarantine I didn't even want to drink anymore. I just drink 1 or 2 drinks on a night out or be the driver now and I'm a lot happier now. No hangovers, no shame, no poor performance in the gym the next day. Anyways keep that great content up!

[@samro1206]

But this is serious issue, drinking is affecting bodies badly and it’s really harmful, I didn’t drink for 7 months now and i will never drink again👍🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@samuelvijayapathyj2668]

thanks mate for posting this video. I am having issue with alcohol. Going out with friends and drinking like as if it is the last day on earth. I saw your video at the rite time and it is motivating. i wish you very all the best for staying sober for ever and a healthy life. God bless.