My First 100 Days Without Drinking

[@wesm9750]

Good work, man. I'm right there with you - turning 40, been binge drinking like a teenager for 20 years. Did way too much drinking alone and also exacerbated my anxiety and depression. Time to cut it out to make room for all the great things I have in my life. All the best.

[@jackmehoff3651]

Wes M congrats bud...did you notice a big improvement with your anxiety and depression being alleviated after a few months of cutting out the hard boozing? I’m hoping it helps

[@Alycanj]

I haven't had a drink in 14 years and I can say I do not miss it at all. Keep going Jason and as more and more time goes by you physically and mentally get stronger and stronger.

[@AreaS4channel]

The anxiety got brutal for me - panic attacks even. Usually happened the day after, after the hangover had subsided and right after I would eat - bam. Brutal, scared to even drive. Sad thing is I quit drinking for over 2 years, 3 years ago and my life catapulted into being great. Once I started again, purely due to dating, my life slowly unraveled again. I am on day 5 and already feel 100% better. Props on the video, the real ones are the best.

[@Kholdie]

I empathize with you completely, man. Congrats not on the days you've been without a drink, but the number of drinks you have not picked up.

[@bartstarr2371]

O shit man, if I one or two days after I try to stop driving is the worst anxeity.

[@AndyGinny1]

This is a mirror imagine of what I have been doing. Don't drink or smoke all week - then Friday night I'm out drinking anything I can get my hands on until about 2am. Come home with beers and continue on my own - whilst smoking about a pack of cigarettes. Then it takes me until about Wednesday to get my head straight and out of the pit of confusion and foggy then do it all again on Friday or Saturday. I'm determined to quit for at Least six months. It's sad that I'm 36 years old and don't k ow what I am actually like as a person as I've always been influenced in some way by alcohol. Either trying to drag myself back to 'normal' or looking forward to getting drunk. Thanks for the video - hope you're keeping going!

[@JasonBolte]

Andrew McGuinness I'm still sober, thanks. 450 some days or something now. Andrew, it is completely possible for you to get sober and stay that way. The thing I did was get help. I used my works employee assistance program and got 3 visits to an addition counselor, that helped a ton. I also started going to an addiction group on Friday evenings. There, I'm also able to help others, which In turn, helps keep me accountable. Bottom line is you need to get some help outside of yourself, that's what did it for me. You can do it. Feel free to contact me with any questions or requests. God bless you.

[@AndyGinny1]

Good man. Thats great to hear. I'm coming up to two weeks without alcohol and already i can feel a change in my thinking. Just feel a lot more clear and positive - plus this weekend was the first in a while that i didn't binge drink. I seem to have so much time i don't know what to do with it. I have started to attend some AA meetings which i found helpful. Hope you are keeping good and thanks again. Andy

[@JasonBolte]

Andrew McGuinness good job Andy. Them meetings will help you a ton. Your going to continuo to feel better and better all the time, even my months into your sobriety your going to be surprised that every aspect of life will improve, a lot. That extra time on your hands is a gift, at first you don't know what to do with it, but you'll discover new, positive thinks to fill it with. Keep it up and God bless you.

[@djhonz45]

How are you doing now?

[@nickw22689]

I'm on day 27. Already feeling so much better in every way. Mood, fitness, everything. Thanks for the inspiration to make it to 100 and beyond!

[@ktreznin5538]

This is by far the most helpful quitting alcohol video. I'm 32, and your story is exactly the same as mine. I have ruined my life with alcohol. I'm on day 3 now in detox. I actually went to a facility a few days ago to begin my detox but got absolutely no sleep because of the snoring of my roommates and the noisiness of the receptionists (I was in the observation room because it was my first night and was extremely intoxicated. So, when I woke up, I felt even more tired and hung over than usual, so I checked myself out. I've been home, and have been taking my diazepam and and watching these inspirational videos. Thank you so much for the story.

[@JasonBolte]

KT Reznin don't stop. Find a support group it will help a ton. I'm about 1 week away from 1 year sober... It is possible. PM me if you need to chat or anything. It keeps on getting better.

[@Rush23]

keep going brother 106 days today for me

[@JasonBolte]

Brendan Oleary Great job Brendan! You should be proud of that.

[@rafsoto6760]

Second day sober and I am ready to cut this habit out completely. I'm 28 I've been binge drinking since 14 and it's making my life complicated. Thanks for the inspiration man I don't smoke cigs but when I drink I smoke like a chimney. I can't wait till I'm completely clear of alcohol, anxiety, depression and guilt thank u!

[@goddog47]

I thought it would be harder than it has been for myself, I'm only 73 days in my sobriety but it's been allot easier than I expected. I'm aware that I would be in the same or worse situation if I start drinking again but I'm enjoying the lack of all the negative things of drinking, which far out way the positives. Wish I had done this sooner as I would be that little more healthier and wealthier than I am now.

[@ClownTRON777]

I love videos like this where men get in front of the camera and get real. I can relate so much with this brother except what I need to quit is over eating. God bless you brother just found your channel randomly when I was looking for chicken salad sandwich videos and now I’m binge watching lol

[@bigdog3368]

real honest video. great video; well done from the UK. im on my journey now; 2 weeks no drink.

[@acs197]

Keep it up, friend! :)

[@michaelreyes1129]

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[@christianhafferty1652]

You're not sharing a weakness what you've done is strength something that a lot of people can't or refuse to do. Doing awesome keep it up

[@Frdzed]

Smart choice. , Well done. And don't believe for one moment that one can drink "moderately".

[@mikeb9659]

Jason it takes courage to do what you have done. I appreciate your candor and your willingness to share your journey with us. I wish you all the best in your new life.

[@JasonBolte]

Thank you! It's been good but still challenging. I'm approaching 200 days.

[@noor-al-deenp8439]

I started smoking before I turned 13 when I was staying in Greece that summer with family. I came back after that summer and continued. I started to binge drink when I was around 15 and I had an episode before turning 19 where I was on a glass patio table and it shattered right below me I fell down and hit my head hard and woke up in the hospital with stitches to a doctor with an eye patch on and thought I was being harvested for body parts. I gave up booze for a while and started again sometime later, and one night I was at a party where I had to be sober as I was designated driver this time and got put off by being around everyone that was drunk, and even seeing my buddy and his girlfriend getting into a fight and fooling around with other people right in front of each other. Finally, the last straw was a phone call the next morning where I heard some terrible news that a friend of mine who had been married for a couple of years by that point with a child on the way had been killed by a drunk driver. I am now 31 and haven't touched alcohol ever since. I eventually managed to quit smoking as well at 23 (though I do smoke a Cuban cigar a couple of times a year when there's an occasion worth celebrating). I stopped drinking pop and juice at around 24-25 and have been drinking tons of water ever since, and many times exceed 4 liters a day. Despite not being very active I am actually healthier than most of my peers in my age range and even those that are younger. I also get mistaken for being in my early 20's on frequent occasions. Congratulations on this life choice, as you progress you will see a big difference! Good luck! :)

[@JasonBolte]

+Noor-Al-Deen P Thank you very much and congrats on all of the positive changes you've made! Keep up the great work!

[@aadbam131]

Good stuff men

[@williamconnor5839]

Geez..I'm terrible longest I've gone is 9 days in the last 12 years I'm 30. Hate work, depressed 24/7 just on pilot mode when I have my daughter. Bankrupt still in debt bout to lose my business. Don't want to work anymore. Hate life. No interest in girls. I swear my life would make a really good book. Like the vid you speak the truth

[@AreaS4channel]

Put the bottle down and everything slowly gets better - that I can attest to.

[@djhonz45]

I'm just so glad you said that 4 to 5 weeks in was quite hard because I am on week 3 and I feel so irritated after a day a work and a bit snappy. I am a weekender also. The hardest thing is that I am a DJ on the weekends! Doing it all for all your said reasons. I am seeing the benefits of those Saturday/Sunday mornings of not feeling terrible. Well done dude.

[@adycolligan]

Fair play to you.im on 46 days aiming for 100 now.god bless you.

[@acs197]

I'm really looking forward to reading books a lot more, being sober. That and other hobbies/activities like exercising will help. Hope you are still sober :)

[@MrJasenH]

You are sharing a journey with so many people. I love your cooking videos, but this is my favorite.

[@celesteenglish4924]

Soooo proud of you. "PLEASE" focus and keep the faith. I'm praying for you. God will see you thru.

[@collbunny7806]

Kudos on ya man, my parents ignored us at night, and were crabby in the morning... We didn't know why, it became the norm. My mom quit it at your age, we were nearly grown up and out. It was when mom got sober, that we realized the difference. Your kids deserve to have the real you. You deserve to be proud and happy. My sister and I cared for my dad in his eighties, he was drinking and calling emergency in the middle of the night for us to come pick up the pieces. He got sober at 88, ans is now 91. Keep filling your time with better stuff. Amazing honesty.

[@JasonBolte]

CollBunny that is some awesome feedback. I knew my behavior had to have some impact on my kids, I stopped being alright with that and asked for help. I'm happy your mom decided to get sober. I have memories of my dad not being around and distant When he was. Thanks for the great comment and God Bless You.

[@JoKacX]

Back when I drank I wouldn’t drink at all in the week then go out Fridays and the occasional Saturday and just drink to excess. Some months could spend £300-400+ on alcohol because once I had a few, I just could not stop no matter how much I wanted to. It just felt too good but one night isn’t worth hating the rest of the week

[@JM-co6rf]

Starting week 3 sober tomorrow. All your comments resonate with me. North Dakota? Crazy, I'm from South Dakota.

[@JasonBolte]

That's cool. I actually graduated from Lemmon SD which is in the North West corner. Good job on 3 weeks by the way!

[@Richards.A.]

This is a wonderful testimony! Good for you Jason. Bless you! New normal's are wonderful!

[@Keithmurray23]

It’s not weak to admit you have a problem. Keep strong. Hope you’re still sober!

[@kevinwhite5506]

Turned 40 this year also been binge drinker for as lon as I remember have two girls now need to stop and be a better dad and husband.thanks for sharing your story man 👍

[@JasonBolte]

You're very welcome. Good luck on your journey. You're doing it for the right reasons!

[@kevinwhite5506]

@@JasonBolte thanks Jason and thanks again for your story v similar to mine 👍

[@JM-co6rf]

Wish my dad had come around like this guy. I got pretty tired of carrying him to bed.

[@Larryd1001]

Jason I am glad for you and you family. God bless you. I was much worse than you. God delivered me from the desire to drink. it was destroying me and my family. It gets better with time. Hope to see some more good cooking video's from you. Thumbs up!!!

[@gamerlady1860]

I'm also a binge drinker. I've been sober since New Year's Eve (I didn't drink at all that day so that's my day 1) and I'm liking the feeling of going to sleep sober and waking up not hungover or without those guilt feelings u speak of. How are you doing now?

[@JasonBolte]

Margarita Polanco I'm still sober! It keeps on getting better. It's improved mylife more than I can even explain. Keep going and join a support group is my advice to you, I couldn't do it one my own, having a support group that you can relate to is huge, at least for me. Great job and keep up the great work!

[@ananda_miaoyin]

Good shit, dog. You sound a lot like me. Not a terribly heavy drinker, but consistent for 20 years or so. I kicked it at 40 as well. Decided to fill the boredom with learning guitar and singing and finally performing live. Keep going!

[@autumnmeadows4079]

Hey there, I have a very close family member who got out of control.It has been rough on him, it has been rough on us.It may have been a week at this time that he has not drank, but I do not know for sure.The heartache it has caused him, the financial DUI, pending still, the stress and heartache it has caused us cannot be measured. We are not out of the woods yet. I do not know if I will every trust again. I miss him.I commend you for stopping.

[@jayyoung5423]

Good on you bro....hope all is still well with you and the family, peace.

[@biggbellylove]

Jason! I too quit drinking and smoking weed, I was just like you binger ....I've been clean 3 yrs 11 mnths 18 days....p.s. your AWARD WINNING chili brought me too you. I'm a happy subscriber now. love your vids so far. thanks your good ol Arkansas friend Bigg Kris.

[@JasonBolte]

B.K. Perry that's awesome! Great job staying sober. I had my 1 year mark just a few days ago. I feel like a totally different person today. Glad u like the vids, I need to get some more vids out, it's been quite a while. Take care man!

[@joeysbestfriend2614]

Today 3-27-2018 is my 40th day without alcohol!

[@JasonBolte]

Very cool, keep it up. One day at a time.

[@joeysbestfriend2614]

Jason Bolte thanks!

[@4208jason]

You still holding up?

[@4208jason]

Its my 4th day no drinking.

[@sixtoemoraelz]

Great video Jason! May you continue to prosper throughout your life and enjoy the time with your family. By the way, great chili recipe. I tried and it's fantastic!

[@GPSingh19-05]

Well done dude you just earned a subscriber

[@JasonBolte]

Thanks man. I appreciate that!

[@rajdejeet8053]

Are you still sober? Had any relapses? Great video! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@JasonBolte]

Unfortunately I’ve had several relapses. Since then. I’m currently at 3+ months sober now. It’s a journey and it’s not always easy but it’s so worth it. I love sober life and the grace that Christ gives us.

[@elmerindagill2386]

Good job, praying for you and your family.

[@robertm1493]

Today is day one for me..last night was my 38th birthday and yes I had my usual Coors lights while watching the Dodgers game. I have decided to take a break from drinking and smoking weed. I would like a year sobriety that's my goal. The most I ever did was 6 months and that was in 1999 I was 19 ..so its time for a change. Wish me luck! 😁 And good luck to anyone else that is doing the same!

[@warringalice3980]

Thanks for being brave and putting your story out there. Drugs seem to always win. It takes a good fight to make sure we win.

[@mrjdmzombiegarcia5633]

Good job bro! I used to drink a 12 pack of Pacifico and a bottle of Hennessy a night!! I’m 7 months sober :) and yep, anxiety is a biiiiii... still going thru it. Hopefully by the year mark it’ll be less. God bless.

[@JasonBolte]

Keep up the sobriety. It get's better as you go. Thanks for the comment.

[@mrjdmzombiegarcia5633]

Jason Bolte I sure hope so, it’s been a week of having some insomnia. Currently 2:17am 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@JasonBolte]

@@mrjdmzombiegarcia5633 One day at a time. you got this. It's not easy, but it's worth it.

[@mrjdmzombiegarcia5633]

Jason Bolte I think I’m on my second stage, just last night I was reading there are 2 stages.

[@ChefJohnPolitteItsOnlyFood]

One day at a time my friend.

[@tessarabennett3951]

Thank you For sharing

[@paradigm5084]

How many days or years is it now for you? Please update us and respond.

[@JasonBolte]

I just hit 2 years. I obviously relapsed since I posted this. I planned on posting an update on my 2 year sober birthday. Thanks for asking!

[@paradigm5084]

@@JasonBolte Congrats! Onwards and upwards!

[@neilkerou2203]

wow. im 39 and stopped drinking 22 days ago. since 18 thats the longest ive gone without getting drunk or high(just weed). so many points you made were my exact experience. unfortunately my wife thinks I'm doing a dryuary month off. i havent told her i think my drinking days are over.

[@JasonBolte]

Neil Jack good for you man. Keep it up. You'll continuously feel better and better the longer you go. You'll never regret quitting. I'd suggest finding a support group. It helps a ton.

[@chrisgreen3797]

You did not have withdrawals the first week?

[@dittobella]

Good for you! I hope this video helps people.

[@93maverick]

Very relatable

[@brianavichouser8703]

thanks for the hope I told myself today I was going to quit I can relate to your story thanks I hope you're doing well today

[@middyonexx]

Did you quit, I am struggling staying sober

[@rickm.8303]

THANKS FOR THE VIDEO! I SEE ME THROUGH YOU.

[@mattc9412]

+Jason Bolte Hi Jason, its been over a year now and I didn't see any update in your videos. How are things going for you at this point?

[@OverlandingJoy]

How is your sobriety today? Hope all is well for you.

[@JasonBolte]

Man Living Naturally It's awesome! Over 1 year now!

[@OverlandingJoy]

encouraging! hope for the same success myself.

[@JasonBolte]

Man Living Naturally you can do it, message me any time if you need help.

[@warringalice3980]

hope you are hanging in there. it is the good fight.

[@melissas7821]

Just turned 40. Oldest of 6 kids also. Found myself finishing your sentences! I'm 3 days into not drinking after 20 years. Thanks for this video :-)

[@JasonBolte]

You're very welcome. You can do it. Thanks for the comment.

[@leedemarco7384]

Thank for sharing I’m on day 5 and u have inspired me

[@JasonBolte]

Great job! One day at a time and find some meetings to attend. Reach out if there’s anything I can do.

[@febshowers]

Spectacular video

[@JasonBolte]

Thank you Marie, I've hit a year sober about a month ago. I'm thinking of doing a vid for that also....

[@febshowers]

Jason Bolte Congratulations! You should!

[@egl2004]

Thanks for this video. Very "real".... which, for me, is really great. Much more effective and honest. Not some weird, hyped up video. I need to do this...

[@JasonBolte]

egl2004 it can be done. I am a little over a year w/o a drink.., I never would have thought it was possible, but it is.

[@niall441]

The first 20yrs is very hard then it gets harder!!

[@GS300pusha]

Thank you for this!

[@JasonBolte]

Rich you're very welcome.

[@bradderschan6411]

nice job!! congratulations!!

[@JasonBolte]

+Brad Derschan Thank you very much Brad!

[@collbunny7806]

By the by, I found you on pizza search, tee hee. Kudos on that, too...

[@Cleat64714]

great job!!!!!

[@MrPittsbrother]

What work do you do?

[@davetheammopsycho3793]

Good job!

[@JasonBolte]

Thanks!

[@Lovestea123]

Thanks so much

[@JasonBolte]

You're very welcome.

[@croplaya]

I'm still problem drinking. This is not good.

[@truckertrow]

Jesus...thats me still to this day...drinkin 40 beers over the weekend...then monday sayin the same old bullshit....im gona stop drinkin bla bla...then back onit again friday....starting to piss me off now an i cant get off the dam train haha

[@nathannathan2346]

Thanks

[@JasonBolte]

Nathan Nathan your welcome dude. Stay strong!

[@ferram6268]

3 days SOBER....

[@owenmiller5964]

At first for some reason my dumb ass thought he was never going to drink anything ever again.

[@panda59043]

children don't need a drink to have fun.

[@tommygun6028]

👍😎

[@luce8199]

wow you don't seem at all like a guy that would smoke or drink... glad you stopped good for you :)

[@JasonBolte]

Aj Eudy I'm glad too, thanks!

[@luce8199]

love your videos,I first came across them when I was searching for a recipe for a cheese ball!

[@JasonBolte]

Aj Eudy thank you! I'm going to start again, it's been a while since I've done my last one.

[@luce8199]

Wich was your last?

[@luce8199]

Jason Bolte I love cooking, and my twin daughters always say I should post videos on KZbin but,that's not for me,I'm too shy for the camera... lol

[@specialed_614]

Im @ day 8

[@JasonBolte]

SpEcIaL ED Great Job! Keep going. Join a group, there are others just like you that will help, and you'll help.

[@bundoavfc2233]

For someone that should be happy about quitting drinking, this dude looks miserable. I’m 35 days in btw. Moderation is key. When I do drink again...if I can’t practice it, I am out. A pint with wings...a nice red with steak kinda thing. And a celebratory drink on special occasions.

[@JasonBolte]

Bundo AVFC I wasn’t miserable, just in a serious mood about what I was going through.

[@MP-on1xf]

Some people just cannot control it. I don't think moderation is a fits-all-sizes thing. Everything must be taken into moderation, including moderation. But if it works for you, I'm glad it does. A pint with wings is nice :D

[@markg.4246]

Bundo AVFC People who can drink in moderation, never think about quitting. You’re whistling in the dark.