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Cleaned up…and on!
My environment no longer recognizes me. I used to be always tired, or on the go. Drinking too much for too long is simply not good for your body. When I stopped…
The weekend drinker
We regularly receive messages from participants who would like to 'become' a weekend drinker. Because then you don't drink at least during the week. Jan (58), if he doesn't take a break, is a weekend drinker,…
Getting easier
It was a nice busy week. Son turned 10 years old. Last year on his birthday, the schools closed and he couldn't get a treat. This year he was overjoyed with…
Something different with Teastreet
In China and Japan they have been doing it for quite some time. More and more Dutch restaurants are also embracing the trend of tea pairing; combining tea and food. Besides wine…
Taking a break all winter
David (41) and Marjolein (51) have a good taste for pausing. Like several participants, they participated in Dry January, the bridging challenge and they are still participating…
Rethinking and temptations
I participated in the 30 day challenge in January and now I am almost 29 days in the 40 day challenge. 11 more days and then...
Pause and make another healthy choice
Some do it all at once. A lock on the drinks cabinet? Then get rid of those cigarettes. Or put on the sneakers. And eat healthier. Anna and Anita limit their new…
Seed
I stand at the counter preparing my breakfast. Around me a busy back and forth of gentlemen with sandwiches. I'll try some of the…
The daily drinker
The Daily Drinker Drink every day. Because it is tasty. Because that's what you do. Because it gets you through the day. Because there is always a reason…
After the break
I hear myself say: “Yeah, nice! Then I'll come and stay with you for the night and then we'll have a nice glass of wine together." Shit why am I saying that?! There…
Hidden flaws
Everyone knows that drinking too much in the long run causes a lot of 'internal damage'. Liver, heart, pancreas, kidneys, intestines: alcohol is bad for many organs. But there are also complaints…
Everything or nothing
A social gathering with friends usually ended in a drinking fest for me. I was usually the one who went all the way. The first glass is still calm, but the more, the better…
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