Wasn't really planning on it, but I had a bunch of drinkypoos on New Years Eve with friends and was so goddamned miserable the next day. Hangovers at 35 are no joke.
Didn't really decide to stop or anything, it's just that I haven't drank since, nor do I feel like it. I've got 3 Moretti's in the fridge and not once have I felt the need to drink one. And Lord knows I love me some ice-cold Moretti's.
Since that party I've only smoked weed once also, and it was one tiny bowl two days ago that got me so fucking high I almost had a panic attack in my own living room. For reference, I've been a daily smoker for 20 years and LOVE exotic sativa's that are usually too potent for most people. Didn't think stopping for only 8 days would have that much of an effect on my tolerance. This was no fun at all.
I had a super mellow work schedule in 2023, so I was drinking more beer than usual (4-6 almost everyday) and smoking more weed than I should have. I was starting to feel all of this when I trained and it sucked. I want to get in the best shape of my life this year, so partying seems like the obvious thing to cut out.
So all in all, wasn't planning on stopping, it ended up happening on its own thanks to that abhorrent hangover. Have I stopped or is this just a break ? I don't even know myself, all I know is I feel amazing even if it's only been 10 days and I don't feel like drinking/smoking at all.
It's worth it just for the sleep quality alone (the dreams are back something fierce, holy shit) and not waking up groggy in the morning.
Let's see how far I can go with this.