Quitting alcohol. Giving up the booze. On the wagon. Stop drinking. Been binge drinking for 36 years, I've quit drinking this is my story. Alcohol addiction update.
Get rid of the non alcoholic lager. You're wasting money and you're lying to yourself Gareth. It's pointless going through the motions because you've got to change how you live your life. This is coming from an alcoholic that hasn't touched alcohol in 15 years. You've got to stop it DEAD The only way yo do that is by replacing the addiction with something you love more. We're all here for you mate and in 12 months this will all seem like a bad dream. I promise. God bless you my friend
Agreed on that there’s no point and it will only make you crave real lager. My good friend asked me if I wanted a case he was only trying to help I said no mate it will make me want the real thing. Theres millions of soft drinks that taste nicer imo
Zero alcohol beer, setting up for failure. Counting the days and hours, setting yourself up for failure. Your brain will play tricks on you if you give it these constant reminders that you have GIVEN SOMETHING UP (the wrong wording mate, you're getting the REAL you back) and you'll convince yourself in a month that "hey, falling over and breaking your jaw and ending up wasting the time and resources of the NHS, scaring your family and friends was just a bit of fun, high jinx, and that these are just very random events, and look at all the great times you've had on drink they far outweigh the bad....?" Been there, done it. As the OP says find something to do with your time that replaces the booze, sod the football, and steer clear of your mates that will try and derail you (because I'll wager most also have an underlying problem and you getting sober holds a mirror up to them and their behaviour, they will not like that).... Hold steady, go away for the weekends- camping or something with the family, you need to break the mental routines that revolve around drinking, and places like pubs...You will lose "friends", I lost them all it had got that bad with the drink these boozing acquaintances were not real friends anyway... Best of luck it's all in your hands!
I quit my 40 a day smoking habit over 10 years ago. I knew it would be difficult, it was a drug. Not a day passes without me pausing and remembering. That will never pass for me. It was a choice and decision that I made due to health. You are the only one responsible for your health!
Good on you for stopping. I smoked for 45 years and only really stopped because of being diagnosed with stage 2 COPD. I last smoked a cigarette 7/2/2018, I could easily still light one up today but I won't. My Brother died of lung cancer (Because of smoking) 15 years ago today. In his youth he'd been a heroin addict but with help eventually got off it, but he couldn't get off the cigarettes. He told me that nicotine is a far worse drug than heroin. Yet some claim that nicotine isn't addictive!!!!! Anyway once again, well done for quitting.
Keep it up! Like quitting smoking, once your body gets used to not having what you supply it with then it will quickly subside. Forget the no alcohol beer because it will just remind you of the difference, as well as people who vape. Stay strong mate. I am happy to hear your updates on this so keep strong.
I used to dread the weekends growing up as a young child until I left home at the age of 19. My dad was a drinker. I hated seeing him drunk. He would make my mothers life hell & I would be in my room with my siblings, trying to get to sleep. The next door neighbours were drinkers. The arguing & shouting that was heard made my childhood a misery. Be kind to yourself Gareth. You're a good man & you're doing your absolute best to get through this. You have all the support from us watching. Stay strong 👍
Gareth I'm ex forces and have done the same as you. I now have a Friday as my beer day. You need something to look forward too. You can't just quit. Mentally it has an effect. Stay at home and have three or four bottles of beer. Total denial will lead to problems.
I get what Ur saying but a Friday will lead to Saturday & a Saturday will lead to a Sunday,he's said he's a binge drinker and I was I used to like a drink of a weekend it's best to just cut it out completely if you don't know when to stop
You’ve just got to do it ❤. My daughter used to binge drink until she blacked out! She lives in Bulgaria where alcohol is cheap, but she is now 6 years without alcohol and she is loving life. ❤❤
I lost my husband to drink and he died of liver damage. We tried everything to help and support him but he blamed everyone but himself and that's a usual thing. I never married again and I am mum and dad to our wonderful son .. I send you love and support and yes you CAN DO IT !!
Gareth, I’m 72 now and have struggled with alcoholism since my 20’s. To solve a problem you first have to admit to yourself that you have a problem. I’ve watched 2 of your videos now and you keep saying “I only drink on the weekend “. I apologize in advance but I think that you’re fooling yourself. I’ve just quit, June 19 at midnight, for the umpteenth time, but what’s different this time is that I’ve finally admitted to myself that I have a problem and I’ve also reached out to my God and asked for his help on this journey of sobriety by walking with me each and every day and to help me stay strong. I thank my God every morning now when I wake up sober and will continue to offer Him my thanks and prayers every morning for sticking with me. Get rid of the fake beers. Stay strong brother, Cheers, Ewan.
If he does only drink at weekend then how can it be a problem? It's a problem if he's getting so drunk he's trying to run down a hill and end up in hospital, but I mean the drinking habits aren't that of an alcoholic. They need to drink every day.
Oh, here come the AA boys. Look to the higher power and all that malarkey. But with respect guys, each to their own. Strength and Willpower... Dedications what you need. ☆♡
@56ty78ui lost my mam to alcoholism. Unless he's absolutely dependant on alchohol, and drinks in excess every single day, he's not alcoholic. Drinking on the weekend is fine, like others are saying, just don't get blind drunk and do stupid shit
You have got this. As others have said, ditch the non alcoholic beer. These are the hardest weeks, soon you will be wondering why the hell you ever drank. Don't forget to treat yourself in other ways, a nice meal with family, a few days away somewhere, a new BBQ so you can have nice weekends out in the garden etc. You have this covered.
I would suggest cutting the none alcoholic beers, it's a constant reminder. I found distraction to be a great help. Spend more time with your loved ones, dust off an old Hobby or start a new one. You will find what works for you. You are doing well so keep up the good work. ( I started Candle Making, power cuts don't frighten me lol. )
I agree! Get over the non alcoholic stuff it's just a reminder. The best thing is to find something to do to replace it. I know it sounds lame but I got into airfix models 😂 being middle aged with disposable income I got to splurge on all the gizmos and gadgets and it gave a thing to do. It really helped me. Keep at it....😊
I'm all or nothing when it comes to drinking, exactly like Baldy said in a recent video. If I drink one then I'm drinking 5 or 6 more. I also wouldn't bother drinking non-alcoholic beer. It would just set me off and I'd have to drink a "real" one (then 5 or 6 more). I've been like that all my life with it and did about 12 years sober at one point.
I used to be a binge drinker for years lost everything through it friends, partner, only realised once I'd quit that it was the reason I lost everything. Just gone 10 years now since i decided to stop it,I still have the odd pint here and there it's all about moderation and educating yourself on the negative side effects of alcohol. Worst thing is how accessible it is and how much a part of our culture it is, nearly every social event involves it! You hit the nail on the head with if you don't have a drink it's a weekend wasted, find yourself a hobby to take over from the drinking on a weekend, I personally started cooking my own fakeaways etc spend a full evening in the kitchen and a big feast at the end! All the best mate, your videos are class, can tell your genuinely a nice bloke who wants to be better
I'm with you brother signed up to AA today- Going sober with abstinence and exercise. If you don't know them by now it's well worth having a look. They offer in person and online meetings- very helpful people-. I'm wishing you the best-
I think he's being hard on himself though. Unless he was drinking every single day and night then what he was doing wasn't alcoholism. I'd describe it more like having a drink with the lads at weekend, where the craving to get drunk can be similar to an alcoholic or someone with a problem, but if he could control it and not drink from Monday to Friday then he didn't have an alcohol problem.
@yutehube4468 I understand where you are coming from with that observation. But from my own experience, I think there is a problem when you need to drink, and once you do, you can't stop until you're bladdered... That was my issue until my liver packed up..
Keep going Gareth, no one said it would be easy. You are doing the right thing. You want to be around for your girls, wife and family. They need you. Love Debra xxx
I quit smoking in November 2009. I had one cig left, and had to drop the car off at the garage for new brakes, and was running late. Didn't have enough time to divert past a shop, get cigs, get to the garage and then get to work. So i decided I'd give it a shot at giving up. That was the last cig I ever smoked. What I realised was... that unless you have an addiction where your body craves something to survive / keep going, what kept me smoking (30 plus a day), was routine. Get up, let the dog out and have a cig while the kettle boiled, took the dog for a walk and had a cig, drove to work and had two cigs.. break time at work - two cigs.. lunch - more smoking, drive home.. yep another cig. get home and let the dog out, another cig.. because I had the taste in my mouth - even though I hated it, I wanted another. and it's the same with drinking. Nobody has 12 pints of orange cordial at night, you wouldn't even think of doing it. Get rid of the none alcoholic stuff as that's just pretending to drink, just replace it with a brew or a soft drink instead.. and then change your routine so you're replacing the 'sitting down with your first beer', with something else. Go out with the family, start a new hobby or expand the channel a bit; so instead of it hitting 7pm on a Saturday and you're thinking that you should be cracking open that first beer, it's 7pm and you're about to start doing your new 7pm routine... even if it's a live cooking show.
Very relatable ….. used to park the car at work in the furthest away space so I had time for a cig before starting. Had my last cigarette when I was having a heart attack. (Didn’t know I was having a HA but didn’t feel well …. Hour or so later I was in an ambulance). Stopping was the best decision I’ve ever made.
so how long would you like to live to, cigarettes are poison you might be the lucky one who doesn't get copd, lung cancer emphysema but that is the roulette of life are you a gambler happy to gamble away your future sorry ,I don't want to lecture it's your life but when you have seen someone die from lung cancer it is a trigger
Always remember an Uncle of mine who gave up drinking after driving his motorbike in to a wall whilst drunk quite a few years later was having a chat with him and he told me if he had known how good life could be without the drink he would have given up years before he did. Stay strong mate.
I was the same, a weekend/social drinker that would binge drink until I was wasted. In 2007 I had a traumatic brain injury from getting wasted that I'm lucky to have recovered from. In 2013 I got a DUI (driving under the influence in the states) and was arrested. In 2022 I broke my arm while arm wrestling while wasted and suffered nerve damage due to that injury called radial nerve palsy, it took 18 months to heal from the nerve damage. I haven't had a drop to drink since that injury on 4/23/22, be thankful you haven't had a horrible life changing injury. Quitting is the right choice and you'll be a better person for it as things can get much worse. I wish you the best, stay sober.
Yep. 8 months in now without a drink. Ended up at hospital loads of tests. My case stomach ulcers and bowel inflammation. Could barely eat it got so bad. Everything is healing now but I did love drinking. At weekends it is still difficult. The amount of times I kid myself well maybe if I have just one drink. Which I would never stick to. But I just remind myself of the awful sickness and struggle I went through. Thank you.
Nice to see you're looking much better and congratulations on 16 days! Major relapse for me these past few days so back to square one. Good luck to everyone here trying to kick the habit.
I have SO MUCH RESPECT for what you are doing (I am now over 10 years sober). Get rid of the non alcoholic lager as its a "trigger". I feel you are coming out the "Honeymoon Period" where the euphoria of first being sober is wearing off so keep your guard high. Remember every day without a drink is a day to celebrate.
I can't grasp any of this though. How was he managing to not drink from Monday to Friday? Weekend drinkers don't have "an issue" etc. An issue is when you're drunk every waking hour.
We're creatures of habit, cliche or not, so the trick is to find better habits. If there's anything you've always wanted to do, but couldn't feel the commitment, now's the time to feel it. Could be working out, could be something creative, could be building relationships, could be pure learning. Just about anything will do, as long as it satisfies a part of your body or mind, without damaging your health. Seek it out.
Gaz, you're doing great. A 36 year history can't be changed overnight. Your body has to adjust and that takes time. Start to look at the positives here. You've made the decision to stop, so major ☑️. A couple of weeks behind you ☑️. You have good support ☑️. You have all of us willing you on (and all the others who are trying to stop too) ☑️. You have fitness equipment, so build yourself a workout routine. Keep doing the updates as it keeps you accountable. Enjoy good family time. If you need to, find an AA group or book an appointment with the GP. You've got the this love. Lin ❤
Keep positive Gareth. I personally wouldn't touch the non alcoholic stuff because it will give you the taste and that's what you don't want. I know it won't be easy for you but just try you're best
Great to see your face looking so much better- I was pleased to watch your video. Well done you👍 Keep up the good work Gareth. We have all gone through something similar in our lives 🤔
gaming is perfect for distraction while breaking an addiction/habit its the interactive nature that is far more fun than just watching tv and the fact your playing not just left to your thoughts helps me a lot and i used to drink EVERY day without fail
Every single bachelor I know is an alkie , like myself , with no exceptions . Gareth’s lucky in that he’s got a family to keep him distracted . I go to the gym 5 days a week , swimming etc , but eventually you’ve got to come home , and that’s when the temptation kicks in . “The devil makes work for idle hands” ..
yep, but I just started doing other stuff then like going to the gym, cycling, running,... other sports,... or watching interesting stuff, for example how to quit drinking, on youtube!
I feel for you mate, it's not easy but you're doing great. I'm 40 now and I've been a binge drinker all my life as well so know what it's like. 16 days is a hell of an effort! We are all behind you fella.
First off - good on you! You don't need a random stranger to tell you that you've made the right decision - you know it. I've never had an alcohol addiction but for many years I over ate and from my experience with that the first 4 weeks were the worst - and then the next 4 weeks (at the time) felt just as bad... but looking back they weren't. The next 4 was easier again - the next 4 easier again. I'm not sure what it is about the 4 week period but for my body it seems to take that long for anything to 'have an effect'. What I'm saying is - just be strong for 4 weeks - and then end of the next 4 you'll look back and think 'that wasn't as bad as the first 4' and so on. The key, I believe, is consistency - don't slip, even once. If you do, you might be able to claw it back - but it will be a million times harder than if you didn't slip. I won't say 'best of luck' as it's not luck - its will power and stubbornness - but you know what I mean 💪
Well done brother. You found strength to stop something my mother couldn't. Turned her evil. My teenage memories of abuse was awful soo i took that as a positive and never touched alcohol. I'm 34 now with a beautiful family and used her weakness to my strength. What you are doing in incredible and you should be proud. 16mins,16 days,16 months it doesn't matter quitting is quitting and you're a lot stronger than most people for doing that. Keep your head up, and remember you have a loving family for support and loads of fans here to guide and support you on your journey. Remember all good things in life don't come easy :)
Well done Gaz, you are doing well. I found boredom didn't help me, I found getting some new hobbies and interests and new friends who didn't drink helped me enormously. I also took up bush walking and wild camping with a couple of friends and we found the outdoors gave us all a new view of life. Cooking for others and sharing cooking tips can be a lot of fun
Having non alcoholic beers is not a good idea. They only serve to remind you that you're craving "real" alcoholic drinks. The aim really is to say that I don't drink at all and I do other things instead. Put the money away that you'd be spending on a drink and do something nice with the wife and kids. It's breaking the routine that's the hardest part of giving up. Keep it up Gareth, it does get easier with time.
I disagree, it got me through the weekends during the first few weeks. its been 3 years from me. i might buy n/a for a picnic or party sometimes, otherwise, i think it was helpful.
@@cerra71 yep, that was the same for me... the first 3 months I still had a few evenings "binge drinking 0%s" which was actually great....especially the next morning.... after a few months the craving was gone, haven't touched any alcohol for 2 years now, but I still enjoy the occasional Asahi zero when at Japanese restaurant without any danger or temptation to start with any real ones again.... So for me the great tasting zeros have been a great help and are also great to have them around for the occasional enjoyment.... Also I drink some occasional other brand 0%s once in a while when I end up in a pub or other social events... it seems totally normal these days that many people drink the zeros and they are pretty much available everywhere now...
The weekends are your down time and it’s what you’ve known for years so don’t be too hard on yourself right now! You’ve done a hard swap, no soft introduction to a new habit so be proud of yourself! You’re an interesting man so you could do videos on anything and we’ll still be here 👍
It gets easier brother, trust me. Took me well over a year to start feeling normal. Hang in and it will come. Don’t feel intimidated by the passage of time. You’ll be 1 year sober before you know it. Enjoy the journey, trust the process and struggle. It’s tough, but a beautiful journey of self discovery, and discovering the world in a whole new light. For me personally anyway. All the best brother 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
16 days, well done!!!!!! I agree, don't substitute non alcohol or anything like that. OK, there is one thing about this which is a shame but you MUST do it; you must give some people the ARSE!!! They want the old you, not the fixed you. When the foot ball is on go to movies or something else. At the most you will only need to do it a few times. I reckon you have done the hard part, just let the days roll into weeks and weeks roll into months and months roll into years. You have tens of thousands of people with you! Anyone not 100% with you, just cut them loose!
Day 16 turns into day 17… 18 just keep going, I feel your pain because in still struggling but will never give up trying to quit, you are an inspiration ✊👊🏼
I never found non alcoholic beer to be helpful because it was actually delaying me breaking the habit aspect of binge drinking. You're doing well, Gareth, keep at it. Think of all the things you've thought you'd like to do over the years but never got round to.... now's the time to start filling your 'old-habit time' with other things to do, new experiences and things that you'll enjoy. You're doing really well and you're looking loads better.
Despite the obvious challenges you're facing, I for one find these types of videos very inspiring. I do hope that with the support from all your lovely viewers that you'll find new motivation with every obstacle you face on your journey to better health. All the best to you. Enjoy the lovely weather and everything else your part of the country has to offer. You're a very fortunate man to have such a lovely family in such lovely geography. Try not to dwell on what you can't have and make time for all those things you can have and enjoy whilst your body heals. If only it were that easy, eh? You're doing fantasticly mate. Well done! All the best.
Hello, big fella. Keep going. Think of your good lady, and do it for the pair of you....and especially for the youngsters. Be their roll model. Let them be proud of their dad. Your big family is always here for you.😊😊
You are doing really well and weekends can be a strain.I' m 17 years sober and was a weekend drinker(to excess).I had to stop all drink,non alchohlic etc.Still don't walk down the booze isle even now,but life without the drink is SO much better .Keep strong👍
Binge drinking cost me my family and only I have myself to blame. Recognising the problem and dealing with it now will certainly be beneficial for you. 16 days without drink and you're doing fantastic. Progress ..not perfection. Focus on your health and most of all the people you love and these will serve as a timely reminder of why you are doing this. Stay strong, focused and as soon as that jaw is back to it's 100% best we'll be glad to see more food videos. ❤
You are a genuine person and God bless you for been truthful, that is your starting point . You will be OK don't worry about weekends take it out of your mind. If you put in on your mind you will start to cause anxiety. Keep going, be strong and do it for yourself and your family. You can overcome your mind every time you have a negative thought change it with a positive. Eventually, you will only think positive thoughts. GOOD LUCK MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND WALK WITH YOU AND GIVE YOU HIS PEACE.
You are showing good courage Gareth. Little by little, it WILL get easier for you old friend. Not all days will feel like a struggle. You CAN do it !! . . Just keep on going my friend, and believe in yourself. . I believe in you bonny lad.
All I can say as a child of someone who drank is, thank you. The peace you are giving your wife and children is worth it. That in turn will give you so much. Yes, it’s hard! I agree with others. Find something else that will give you that natural high. You are worth it. ❤
The longer you go without, the easier it will become, and it will become second nature not to drink. Just need to take it a day at a time. Wishing you all the best pal. 👍
Like most addictions food, alcohol drugs all the usual culprits we all need to support each other when we all get a wake up call. It’s too easy to fall back into the usual routine but it’s hard to keep on the straighten narrow Keep going, man of steel you’ll get there in the end
Proud of you mate , keep it going you will appreciate it at a later date as it is hard now. I stopped drinking 2 years ago and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done ❤
103,000😊. Hard stage, Gareth, very hard but as the rest of the really great people who subscibe , and who have joined say - it is so worth it. Bet you are helping thousands of folk in your position. ❤
Nice work . I'm 175 days alcohol free" it's amazing how your body changes.. if you qwit the drink 1 thing , you benefit 10 things" your saving your body at the end of the day.. no more poison for you" keep it up" 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🤙🤙🤙❤️
Hiya mate, like you I was a binge drinker, q0 years ago I quit just stopped cold turkey. Don't drink alcohol free beer, it will just make you want the real deal. Think of your family and how proud they are of you. Good luck mate.
Good luck Gareth, keep your head up. I know what you are going through, I have the same history. Last year I stopped drinking from end of may till december. I went to a concert, and they didn't sell alcohol free beer, so I thought, well, just 2 or 3 beers won't break me. I ended up drinking every single day after that. This year I stopped again on 6th of may until this day. I do miss the buzz after 4 or 5 beers, but certainly not the mess I get into after shiploafs of beer, the bad sleep pattern, the physical misery, and soforth. For me, it is all about discipline, changing my routines. I go to bed early, wake up early, and when I feel like having a beer, I focus on something else. All the best Gareth, you are certainly not alone in this 🥳
I struggled with addiction for a long time, every now and then I'd sober up and get clean and always slip back, those sober spells were horrendous. I was miserable life wasn't good because i still wanted the naughty stuff. After many years i finally had enough and ive been clean and sober 8 years and haven't looked back. I found sobriety far easier when it's what you truly want. Stay strong bro and if you're ever struggling just reach out for some support. I've no doubt you will succeed 😉👍
Well done on those 16 days and good luck on facing the next day. Stay strong and committed with the love and support of those around you. Best wishes from one who who has never done alcohol thanks to seeing it destroy my brother. Hugs.
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My advice would be fill your weekends with fun family activities or going for a scenic walk or something that brings you joy that arent centred around alcohol. All the best on your recovery journey and well done on 16 days sober 👏 we all start somewhere
It will all be worth it. Stay strong. I quit drinking first and then I even quit smoking. It was rough, but sooooooooooooo worth it! I know you are fine today. We are ALL so excited to see such a good person do something for themselves. You wait and see what your life looks like later. Your rewards are already beginning!
I am no expert on any of these things. But the fact that you are talking about how hard it's going to be is a good sign. You're not going into this blind and you are acknowledging the difficulties ahead. Keep up the good work. I've been at Barrow Raiders a couple of times (hot vimto, yum!) and stayed overnight but never discovered your nice beach!
I admire your honesty Gareth, that's the hardest part for many owning it, and realising you have to do something about it, and you are, step by step you will get there, good luck, take care, remember all your followers are with you all the way, you are never alone, all the best 👍
Yes Gareth, it's the mindset and getting out of associating weekends and other events with booze. It's not easy, I know, but once you've got out of that way of thinking and replacing that routine, then it starts to be a little bit easier. You are fortunate to have you family helping you, I got to 8 months no alcohol now on my own. You have the conviction to stop mate. Non alcoholic beer is just a load of chemicals that just mess your head up and doesn't really help. Thanks for the update Gareth. Take care.
Binge drinking is alcohol addiction. Don’t call it something else to make yourself feel better about it. Non alcoholic beer will not help, in fact, it will make your task harder. Stay strong, we are all with you, many of us have been where you are.
I don't agree. If he was or is an alcoholic, then how was he managing to not drink from Monday to Friday? Alcoholics don't have this luxury. Take for example a pro footballer like Paul Gascoigne who is clearly an alcoholic - he used to turn up to training drunk and he was just so talented and hid it well, people didn't even know he was drunk. That's an alcoholic - they hide spirits in secret cupboards and so on.
@@yutehube4468he did drink on Fridays. The streams are still available. Also it’s worth noting that in studies, people *hugely* underestimate how much they drink. Just like how people underestimate how much they eat. Sometimes by as much as 200%. I’ve had relatives say that they only drank on weekends, and I knew that it just wasn’t true as I’d seen it with my own eyes. They weren’t trying to lie, but they were forgetting things that didn’t fit their own mental image of their behaviour. Not moralising about Gareth (I drink 100-200 units a week, and maybe he really did only drink Friday to Sunday), but the human brain is very, very good at tricking itself.
Keep going,it's been over 2 weeks, every day that goes by is an achievement. Looking forward to when you will be able to say, it's been a year since I had a drink. I've never had any sort of addiction so don't know how hard it is to quit but we are all wishing you well.
Come on Gareth you can do this we are behind you all the way. I don’t drink or smoke so I don’t know how it feels to give up something like that. If you achieve this and you have helped even one person stop drinking and remember they might have a bigger problem than yourself, be proud and give yourself a pat on the back 👍🤞🙏
Your doing just great we are all rooting for you. Its a long hard road but worth it at the end. We are all proud of you pal stay strong love to you and your good family.❤
Outstanding effort. I binge too, or I used to. The thing was, I'd get 6 shorts (my measures, not pub measures) down me in 20 minutes when cooking of a weekend or holiday. Bloody ridiculous. I keep booze out of the kitchen now. It helps. You have all the support you need and more. Keep it up mate.
Man I truly hope & pray for your resolve on this. The first video I saw was your "I'll lose everything" video a couple of weeks ago & it makes me happy to see you solid after 16 days. A lot of people will try to claim that's not long but they have no ******* idea how long that really is in this type of situation. Please stay strong for your kids sake. This is coming from someone who grew up with alcoholism. Booze isn't worth the money you pay for it.
Here for you, Gareth. ❤ We're all human. You're fantastic. Me and my husband appreciate your journey. He's a big family man like you. I feel the struggle from both sides here, thank God for the fellas like you that address it. Love to the missus from me, and love to you and all your family from all of mine. We are here for the duration and will be joining and doing the monthy £10 subscription now to show our support mate. We wouldn't have done that before. One in n one out, you'll be fine mate. Life first. We've got your back. Spot on mate xxxx
You're such a brave man to admit your downfall Gareth and you've still got your lovely smile so keep strong and make the most of your non alcoholic beers.😇x
You are doing well, giving up a habit that has been part of your life for many years is not easy. I overspent on credit cards buying items that i didn't need and couldn't afford and have another 3 years before i am debt free. You will get there Gareth, it takes determination, we will support you all the way.
I relate to this. I went through a stage of spending vast amounts of money buying things to make me happy, during a period of depression. I was convincing myself that I needed certain things to fill a void, and they never did. So I just kept buying more, in some kind of twisted cycle.
Yeah agreed Gaz summer is where your challenged the most but you have to keep your head down and keep grinding honestly your doing great because the more resilient you are the more doors will open for you keep going Gaz and Tysm for a follow up video it’s always important to check in and see what’s happening with you Gaz Have a fantastic summer Gaz
Try to find something to fill your weekends mate. Going out with the family,tidying up the garden etc...anything to fill the space. Probably a bit tricky while the footballs on as that's connected in yr head to having a drink. You can do it day by day,try to have a bit of structure to your day. It kinda helps to have things you have to do each day. Stay strong dude,no more face planting.
I think you may have helped a few people on here to make the jump ,thats gotta feel good mate , full respect, once the "muscle memory " Association of weekends and drinking fade into weekends doing other things I hope it gets easier for you and everyone on this journey.
When I stopped I found getting a mix of fizzy cans / real fruit juices helped having a nice cold selection of them, got myself back into gaming which really helped the boredom , probably many ideas in the comments, best of luck finding your new comfort zone is a big job trying to change our habits
Good luck on your journey, got so much respect from me, i'm struggling with alcohol and have for a while, hope i can get strength you have a do it one day. Truly an inspiration to me, you do amazing videos as well keep it up!
I'm a non-drinker and have never understood the attraction of getting absolutely blatted at the weekends. However, I was a heavy smoker and feared what life would be like without any cigarettes but I managed to give it up 25 years ago and I'm so glad I did. I wish you all the best in giving up alcohol. Lean on your support circle. Try to find other things to do, to break the habit. Associating drink with football will be the hardest one to break. I took up crochet to keep my hands busy. and started learning new skills to divert my brain from the cravings. Good luck on your journey.
Get rid of the non alcoholic lager.
You're wasting money and you're lying to yourself Gareth.
It's pointless going through the motions because you've got to change how you live your life.
This is coming from an alcoholic that hasn't touched alcohol in 15 years. You've got to stop it DEAD
The only way yo do that is by replacing the addiction with something you love more.
We're all here for you mate and in 12 months this will all seem like a bad dream. I promise.
God bless you my friend
15 years sober here too. I completely agree.
Agreed on that there’s no point and it will only make you crave real lager. My good friend asked me if I wanted a case he was only trying to help I said no mate it will make me want the real thing. Theres millions of soft drinks that taste nicer imo
Yes it's not good to be honest. Thank you 😊
Zero alcohol beer, setting up for failure. Counting the days and hours, setting yourself up for failure. Your brain will play tricks on you if you give it these constant reminders that you have GIVEN SOMETHING UP (the wrong wording mate, you're getting the REAL you back) and you'll convince yourself in a month that "hey, falling over and breaking your jaw and ending up wasting the time and resources of the NHS, scaring your family and friends was just a bit of fun, high jinx, and that these are just very random events, and look at all the great times you've had on drink they far outweigh the bad....?" Been there, done it.
As the OP says find something to do with your time that replaces the booze, sod the football, and steer clear of your mates that will try and derail you (because I'll wager most also have an underlying problem and you getting sober holds a mirror up to them and their behaviour, they will not like that).... Hold steady, go away for the weekends- camping or something with the family, you need to break the mental routines that revolve around drinking, and places like pubs...You will lose "friends", I lost them all it had got that bad with the drink these boozing acquaintances were not real friends anyway... Best of luck it's all in your hands!
@@ArdGeal Absolutely.
Gareth will not only find out he's capable of more than he ever imagined, he'll find out who his true friends are.
I quit my 40 a day smoking habit over 10 years ago. I knew it would be difficult, it was a drug. Not a day passes without me pausing and remembering. That will never pass for me. It was a choice and decision that I made due to health. You are the only one responsible for your health!
Good on you for stopping. I smoked for 45 years and only really stopped because of being diagnosed with stage 2 COPD. I last smoked a cigarette 7/2/2018, I could easily still light one up today but I won't. My Brother died of lung cancer (Because of smoking) 15 years ago today. In his youth he'd been a heroin addict but with help eventually got off it, but he couldn't get off the cigarettes. He told me that nicotine is a far worse drug than heroin. Yet some claim that nicotine isn't addictive!!!!! Anyway once again, well done for quitting.
I give up smoking 3 years ago best thing I done it's hard but does get easier
I gave up four years ago. It only takes something stressful and I have to really stop myself going to buy a packet.
Brilliant comment. Congratulations on quitting guy's 👏
Keep it up! Like quitting smoking, once your body gets used to not having what you supply it with then it will quickly subside. Forget the no alcohol beer because it will just remind you of the difference, as well as people who vape. Stay strong mate. I am happy to hear your updates on this so keep strong.
I used to dread the weekends growing up as a young child until I left home at the age of 19. My dad was a drinker. I hated seeing him drunk. He would make my mothers life hell & I would be in my room with my siblings, trying to get to sleep. The next door neighbours were drinkers. The arguing & shouting that was heard made my childhood a misery. Be kind to yourself Gareth. You're a good man & you're doing your absolute best to get through this. You have all the support from us watching. Stay strong 👍
Gareth I'm ex forces and have done the same as you. I now
have a Friday as my beer day. You need something to look forward too.
You can't just quit. Mentally it has an effect. Stay at home and have
three or four bottles of beer. Total denial will lead to problems.
Cheers brother
I get what Ur saying but a Friday will lead to Saturday & a Saturday will lead to a Sunday,he's said he's a binge drinker and I was I used to like a drink of a weekend it's best to just cut it out completely if you don't know when to stop
You’ve just got to do it ❤. My daughter used to binge drink until she blacked out! She lives in Bulgaria where alcohol is cheap, but she is now 6 years without alcohol and she is loving life. ❤❤
I lost my husband to drink and he died of liver damage. We tried everything to help and support him but he blamed everyone but himself and that's a usual thing. I never married again and I am mum and dad to our wonderful son .. I send you love and support and yes you CAN DO IT !!
Sorry for you're loss 😢
So sorry to hear that. My late father was a heavy drinker, ten years after he quit his liver was back to normal.
Very sorry 2 hear the loss you’ve had Jennie
Gareth, I’m 72 now and have struggled with alcoholism since my 20’s. To solve a problem you first have to admit to yourself that you have a problem. I’ve watched 2 of your videos now and you keep saying “I only drink on the weekend “. I apologize in advance but I think that you’re fooling yourself. I’ve just quit, June 19 at midnight, for the umpteenth time, but what’s different this time is that I’ve finally admitted to myself that I have a problem and I’ve also reached out to my God and asked for his help on this journey of sobriety by walking with me each and every day and to help me stay strong. I thank my God every morning now when I wake up sober and will continue to offer Him my thanks and prayers every morning for sticking with me.
Get rid of the fake beers.
Stay strong brother,
Cheers, Ewan.
god is good 🙏
If he does only drink at weekend then how can it be a problem? It's a problem if he's getting so drunk he's trying to run down a hill and end up in hospital, but I mean the drinking habits aren't that of an alcoholic. They need to drink every day.
@@yutehube4468 you clearly do not know the difference.
Oh, here come the AA boys.
Look to the higher power and all that malarkey.
But with respect guys, each to their own.
Strength and Willpower...
Dedications what you need. ☆♡
@56ty78ui lost my mam to alcoholism. Unless he's absolutely dependant on alchohol, and drinks in excess every single day, he's not alcoholic. Drinking on the weekend is fine, like others are saying, just don't get blind drunk and do stupid shit
You have got this. As others have said, ditch the non alcoholic beer. These are the hardest weeks, soon you will be wondering why the hell you ever drank. Don't forget to treat yourself in other ways, a nice meal with family, a few days away somewhere, a new BBQ so you can have nice weekends out in the garden etc. You have this covered.
Stay strong mate, put all the money you save from not poisoning yourself ,and take the family on holiday.
I would suggest cutting the none alcoholic beers, it's a constant reminder. I found distraction to be a great help. Spend more time with your loved ones, dust off an old Hobby or start a new one. You will find what works for you. You are doing well so keep up the good work. ( I started Candle Making, power cuts don't frighten me lol. )
I agree! Get over the non alcoholic stuff it's just a reminder. The best thing is to find something to do to replace it. I know it sounds lame but I got into airfix models 😂 being middle aged with disposable income I got to splurge on all the gizmos and gadgets and it gave a thing to do. It really helped me. Keep at it....😊
I'm all or nothing when it comes to drinking, exactly like Baldy said in a recent video. If I drink one then I'm drinking 5 or 6 more. I also wouldn't bother drinking non-alcoholic beer. It would just set me off and I'd have to drink a "real" one (then 5 or 6 more). I've been like that all my life with it and did about 12 years sober at one point.
I concur. XXOO
You're right, Nick. The LA beers are a bridge to the past.
I used to be a binge drinker for years lost everything through it friends, partner, only realised once I'd quit that it was the reason I lost everything. Just gone 10 years now since i decided to stop it,I still have the odd pint here and there it's all about moderation and educating yourself on the negative side effects of alcohol. Worst thing is how accessible it is and how much a part of our culture it is, nearly every social event involves it! You hit the nail on the head with if you don't have a drink it's a weekend wasted, find yourself a hobby to take over from the drinking on a weekend, I personally started cooking my own fakeaways etc spend a full evening in the kitchen and a big feast at the end! All the best mate, your videos are class, can tell your genuinely a nice bloke who wants to be better
Well done pal
I'm with you brother signed up to AA today- Going sober with abstinence and exercise. If you don't know them by now it's well worth having a look. They offer in person and online meetings- very helpful people-. I'm wishing you the best-
You're admitting that you have a problem, that is the hardest part.!! Stick with it ..All rooting for you mate.😊
Thanks 👍
Very good gets 10 😊
I think he's being hard on himself though. Unless he was drinking every single day and night then what he was doing wasn't alcoholism. I'd describe it more like having a drink with the lads at weekend, where the craving to get drunk can be similar to an alcoholic or someone with a problem, but if he could control it and not drink from Monday to Friday then he didn't have an alcohol problem.
@yutehube4468 I understand where you are coming from with that observation. But from my own experience, I think there is a problem when you need to drink, and once you do, you can't stop until you're bladdered... That was my issue until my liver packed up..
Keep going Gareth, no one said it would be easy. You are doing the right thing. You want to be around for your girls, wife and family. They need you. Love Debra xxx
I quit smoking in November 2009. I had one cig left, and had to drop the car off at the garage for new brakes, and was running late. Didn't have enough time to divert past a shop, get cigs, get to the garage and then get to work. So i decided I'd give it a shot at giving up. That was the last cig I ever smoked.
What I realised was... that unless you have an addiction where your body craves something to survive / keep going, what kept me smoking (30 plus a day), was routine. Get up, let the dog out and have a cig while the kettle boiled, took the dog for a walk and had a cig, drove to work and had two cigs.. break time at work - two cigs.. lunch - more smoking, drive home.. yep another cig. get home and let the dog out, another cig.. because I had the taste in my mouth - even though I hated it, I wanted another. and it's the same with drinking. Nobody has 12 pints of orange cordial at night, you wouldn't even think of doing it.
Get rid of the none alcoholic stuff as that's just pretending to drink, just replace it with a brew or a soft drink instead.. and then change your routine so you're replacing the 'sitting down with your first beer', with something else. Go out with the family, start a new hobby or expand the channel a bit; so instead of it hitting 7pm on a Saturday and you're thinking that you should be cracking open that first beer, it's 7pm and you're about to start doing your new 7pm routine... even if it's a live cooking show.
Very relatable ….. used to park the car at work in the furthest away space so I had time for a cig before starting. Had my last cigarette when I was having a heart attack. (Didn’t know I was having a HA but didn’t feel well …. Hour or so later I was in an ambulance). Stopping was the best decision I’ve ever made.
@@FF04RDFcigs don’t ruin your health it’s a myth been smoking since I was 16 I’m 28 this year I’m still healthy ish well perfectly fit and well
@@ryanfoxley6756 I think potentially dying from lung cancer could be classed as ruining your health.
so how long would you like to live to, cigarettes are poison you might be the lucky one who doesn't get copd, lung cancer emphysema but that is the roulette of life are you a gambler happy to gamble away your future sorry ,I don't want to lecture it's your life but when you have seen someone die from lung cancer it is a trigger
Great advice. I found the that 7pm Saturday night feeling just disappeared with time. Was well over a year. But eventually it just went.
Always remember an Uncle of mine who gave up drinking after driving his motorbike in to a wall whilst drunk quite a few years later was having a chat with him and he told me if he had known how good life could be without the drink he would have given up years before he did. Stay strong mate.
Keep being strong. There are loads of people quietly cheering you on. Send you loads of emotional strength.
I was the same, a weekend/social drinker that would binge drink until I was wasted. In 2007 I had a traumatic brain injury from getting wasted that I'm lucky to have recovered from. In 2013 I got a DUI (driving under the influence in the states) and was arrested. In 2022 I broke my arm while arm wrestling while wasted and suffered nerve damage due to that injury called radial nerve palsy, it took 18 months to heal from the nerve damage.
I haven't had a drop to drink since that injury on 4/23/22, be thankful you haven't had a horrible life changing injury.
Quitting is the right choice and you'll be a better person for it as things can get much worse. I wish you the best, stay sober.
Well done
Yep. 8 months in now without a drink. Ended up at hospital loads of tests. My case stomach ulcers and bowel inflammation. Could barely eat it got so bad. Everything is healing now but I did love drinking. At weekends it is still difficult. The amount of times I kid myself well maybe if I have just one drink. Which I would never stick to. But I just remind myself of the awful sickness and struggle I went through.
Thank you.
Stay strong buddy were all with you, best wishes
Stay strong , we're all behind you ✌🏽
Cheers pal 👍
You’ve made it through the first couple of weeks, small steps lead to giant steps. Keep well 🥰
Thank you!! 😊
Nice to see you're looking much better and congratulations on 16 days! Major relapse for me these past few days so back to square one. Good luck to everyone here trying to kick the habit.
I have SO MUCH RESPECT for what you are doing (I am now over 10 years sober). Get rid of the non alcoholic lager as its a "trigger". I feel you are coming out the "Honeymoon Period" where the euphoria of first being sober is wearing off so keep your guard high. Remember every day without a drink is a day to celebrate.
I can't grasp any of this though. How was he managing to not drink from Monday to Friday? Weekend drinkers don't have "an issue" etc. An issue is when you're drunk every waking hour.
We're creatures of habit, cliche or not, so the trick is to find better habits. If there's anything you've always wanted to do, but couldn't feel the commitment, now's the time to feel it. Could be working out, could be something creative, could be building relationships, could be pure learning. Just about anything will do, as long as it satisfies a part of your body or mind, without damaging your health. Seek it out.
Gaz, you're doing great. A 36 year history can't be changed overnight. Your body has to adjust and that takes time. Start to look at the positives here. You've made the decision to stop, so major ☑️. A couple of weeks behind you ☑️. You have good support ☑️. You have all of us willing you on (and all the others who are trying to stop too) ☑️. You have fitness equipment, so build yourself a workout routine. Keep doing the updates as it keeps you accountable. Enjoy good family time. If you need to, find an AA group or book an appointment with the GP. You've got the this love. Lin ❤
Keep positive Gareth. I personally wouldn't touch the non alcoholic stuff because it will give you the taste and that's what you don't want. I know it won't be easy for you but just try you're best
I agree.
Great to see your face looking so much better- I was pleased to watch your video. Well done you👍
Keep up the good work Gareth. We have all gone through something similar in our lives 🤔
Thank you! Will do!
You are a great person, your family Loves you and your utube community also loves whatever content you post 👌
Big thanks for your positive vibes 👍
So nice of you
You are doing great.
You will have ups and down times.
Never give up giving up.
The day will come You will not be counting the day 💜
hardest for me was and still is boredom. that's when I want a drink. best of luck brother
Yeah, the "Am I really just gonna watch tv or read again tonight", that is the part that always gets me.
gaming is perfect for distraction while breaking an addiction/habit its the interactive nature that is far more fun than just watching tv and the fact your playing not just left to your thoughts helps me a lot and i used to drink EVERY day without fail
Every single bachelor I know is an alkie , like myself , with no exceptions . Gareth’s lucky in that he’s got a family to keep him distracted . I go to the gym 5 days a week , swimming etc , but eventually you’ve got to come home , and that’s when the temptation kicks in . “The devil makes work for idle hands” ..
yep, but I just started doing other stuff then like going to the gym, cycling, running,... other sports,... or watching interesting stuff, for example how to quit drinking, on youtube!
@@andymehmet8206 That's what I did back in 2001. I bought the OG Xbox to distract myself.
I feel for you mate, it's not easy but you're doing great. I'm 40 now and I've been a binge drinker all my life as well so know what it's like. 16 days is a hell of an effort! We are all behind you fella.
First off - good on you! You don't need a random stranger to tell you that you've made the right decision - you know it. I've never had an alcohol addiction but for many years I over ate and from my experience with that the first 4 weeks were the worst - and then the next 4 weeks (at the time) felt just as bad... but looking back they weren't. The next 4 was easier again - the next 4 easier again. I'm not sure what it is about the 4 week period but for my body it seems to take that long for anything to 'have an effect'. What I'm saying is - just be strong for 4 weeks - and then end of the next 4 you'll look back and think 'that wasn't as bad as the first 4' and so on.
The key, I believe, is consistency - don't slip, even once. If you do, you might be able to claw it back - but it will be a million times harder than if you didn't slip.
I won't say 'best of luck' as it's not luck - its will power and stubbornness - but you know what I mean 💪
Well done brother. You found strength to stop something my mother couldn't. Turned her evil. My teenage memories of abuse was awful soo i took that as a positive and never touched alcohol. I'm 34 now with a beautiful family and used her weakness to my strength. What you are doing in incredible and you should be proud. 16mins,16 days,16 months it doesn't matter quitting is quitting and you're a lot stronger than most people for doing that. Keep your head up, and remember you have a loving family for support and loads of fans here to guide and support you on your journey. Remember all good things in life don't come easy :)
I’m not gonna lie here I’m struggling like hell I Thankyou for your honesty gaz you are a great help ! 🙏🏼
It is a struggle, I'm 47 days sober and today is a struggle but we can only keep trying. Stay strong.❤
Stay strong love, you can do this - one day at time ❤️
Well done Gaz, you are doing well. I found boredom didn't help me, I found getting some new hobbies and interests and new friends who didn't drink helped me enormously. I also took up bush walking and wild camping with a couple of friends and we found the outdoors gave us all a new view of life. Cooking for others and sharing cooking tips can be a lot of fun
You are brave and I admire your resolve. Keep going, it is day by day.
Guess things have to get worse before they get better Gareth. But you are smashing this,in the nicest possible way
Appreciate the follow ups. The honesty is powerful and strong! The weekends are indeed the hardest. Have compassion for yourself and stay strong
I appreciate that
Hey Gareth ..You are doing great ❤ we are here for you always ,keep strong lovely ❤
Sending you lots of hugs xx
Thanks for the update! Sorry to hear that weekends are tough. 😢 keep going 👍👍
Congratulations on your 16 days of sobriety and wishing you well for the future. Keep up the good work!
Thank you
Having non alcoholic beers is not a good idea. They only serve to remind you that you're craving "real" alcoholic drinks. The aim really is to say that I don't drink at all and I do other things instead. Put the money away that you'd be spending on a drink and do something nice with the wife and kids. It's breaking the routine that's the hardest part of giving up. Keep it up Gareth, it does get easier with time.
Yes will not get them anymore
I disagree, it got me through the weekends during the first few weeks. its been 3 years from me. i might buy n/a for a picnic or party sometimes, otherwise, i think it was helpful.
All down to the individual
@@cerra71 yep, that was the same for me... the first 3 months I still had a few evenings "binge drinking 0%s" which was actually great....especially the next morning.... after a few months the craving was gone, haven't touched any alcohol for 2 years now, but I still enjoy the occasional Asahi zero when at Japanese restaurant without any danger or temptation to start with any real ones again.... So for me the great tasting zeros have been a great help and are also great to have them around for the occasional enjoyment.... Also I drink some occasional other brand 0%s once in a while when I end up in a pub or other social events... it seems totally normal these days that many people drink the zeros and they are pretty much available everywhere now...
I completely disagree with the above comment also. However, ts what works best for you. Keep going 💪
The weekends are your down time and it’s what you’ve known for years so don’t be too hard on yourself right now! You’ve done a hard swap, no soft introduction to a new habit so be proud of yourself! You’re an interesting man so you could do videos on anything and we’ll still be here 👍
It gets easier brother, trust me. Took me well over a year to start feeling normal. Hang in and it will come. Don’t feel intimidated by the passage of time. You’ll be 1 year sober before you know it. Enjoy the journey, trust the process and struggle. It’s tough, but a beautiful journey of self discovery, and discovering the world in a whole new light. For me personally anyway. All the best brother 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Day 8 for me. God bless you friend. Stay strong and never go back.
Wishing you well, you can do it 🙂
Well done Brian 👏
You're doing great Gareth, it's really hard to give up something you like doing isn't it? Tom.
Cheers Tom
16 days, well done!!!!!! I agree, don't substitute non alcohol or anything like that. OK, there is one thing about this which is a shame but you MUST do it; you must give some people the ARSE!!! They want the old you, not the fixed you. When the foot ball is on go to movies or something else. At the most you will only need to do it a few times. I reckon you have done the hard part, just let the days roll into weeks and weeks roll into months and months roll into years. You have tens of thousands of people with you! Anyone not 100% with you, just cut them loose!
Day 16 turns into day 17… 18 just keep going, I feel your pain because in still struggling but will never give up trying to quit, you are an inspiration ✊👊🏼
We all support you Gareth
Hi Gareth you are doing very well keep up the good work we are with you all the way best wishes Sheila and family
Thanks so much
Gareth it's takes time to get over alcohol you stick to it not drinking you will get over it as time passes. God bless you from Australia 🇦🇺 🙏
I never found non alcoholic beer to be helpful because it was actually delaying me breaking the habit aspect of binge drinking. You're doing well, Gareth, keep at it. Think of all the things you've thought you'd like to do over the years but never got round to.... now's the time to start filling your 'old-habit time' with other things to do, new experiences and things that you'll enjoy. You're doing really well and you're looking loads better.
Despite the obvious challenges you're facing, I for one find these types of videos very inspiring. I do hope that with the support from all your lovely viewers that you'll find new motivation with every obstacle you face on your journey to better health.
All the best to you. Enjoy the lovely weather and everything else your part of the country has to offer. You're a very fortunate man to have such a lovely family in such lovely geography. Try not to dwell on what you can't have and make time for all those things you can have and enjoy whilst your body heals. If only it were that easy, eh? You're doing fantasticly mate. Well done!
All the best.
Hello, big fella. Keep going. Think of your good lady, and do it for the pair of you....and especially for the youngsters. Be their roll model. Let them be proud of their dad. Your big family is always here for you.😊😊
You are doing really well and weekends can be a strain.I' m 17 years sober and was a weekend drinker(to excess).I had to stop all drink,non alchohlic etc.Still don't walk down the booze isle even now,but life without the drink is SO much better .Keep strong👍
Binge drinking cost me my family and only I have myself to blame. Recognising the problem and dealing with it now will certainly be beneficial for you. 16 days without drink and you're doing fantastic. Progress ..not perfection. Focus on your health and most of all the people you love and these will serve as a timely reminder of why you are doing this. Stay strong, focused and as soon as that jaw is back to it's 100% best we'll be glad to see more food videos. ❤
You are a genuine person and God bless you for been truthful, that is your starting point . You will be OK don't worry about weekends take it out of your mind. If you put in on your mind you will start to cause anxiety. Keep going, be strong and do it for yourself and your family. You can overcome your mind every time you have a negative thought change it with a positive. Eventually, you will only think positive thoughts. GOOD LUCK MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND WALK WITH YOU AND GIVE YOU HIS PEACE.
Your a brave man, find the strength inside and keep looking forward as soon as you can eat make that you’re new habit xx
Hello from Scotland, My hubby stopped drinking after he was half dead. Good on you for doing it while it makes a difference.
God Bless
You are showing good courage Gareth. Little by little, it WILL get easier for you old friend.
Not all days will feel like a struggle.
You CAN do it !! . .
Just keep on going my friend, and believe in yourself. . I believe in you bonny lad.
Cheers Keith
All I can say as a child of someone who drank is, thank you. The peace you are giving your wife and children is worth it. That in turn will give you so much. Yes, it’s hard! I agree with others. Find something else that will give you that natural high. You are worth it. ❤
The longer you go without, the easier it will become, and it will become second nature not to drink. Just need to take it a day at a time. Wishing you all the best pal. 👍
Well done, keep it up. People admire your courage and honesty.
Like most addictions food, alcohol drugs all the usual culprits we all need to support each other when we all get a wake up call. It’s too easy to fall back into the usual routine but it’s hard to keep on the straighten narrow Keep going, man of steel you’ll get there in the end
My dad stopped drinking fifteen years ago he made a promise to his girlfriend who passed andhe hasn't touched it since so i know how hard it can be
Proud of you mate , keep it going you will appreciate it at a later date as it is hard now.
I stopped drinking 2 years ago and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done ❤
103,000😊. Hard stage, Gareth, very hard but as the rest of the really great people who subscibe , and who have joined say - it is so worth it. Bet you are helping thousands of folk in your position. ❤
Nice work . I'm 175 days alcohol free" it's amazing how your body changes.. if you qwit the drink 1 thing , you benefit 10 things" your saving your body at the end of the day.. no more poison for you" keep it up" 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🤙🤙🤙❤️
Well done 👏
You can do this... Lots of people have their own challenges to face and by doing this publically, you are a source or inspiration to so many people...
Hiya mate, like you I was a binge drinker, q0 years ago I quit just stopped cold turkey. Don't drink alcohol free beer, it will just make you want the real deal. Think of your family and how proud they are of you. Good luck mate.
Good luck Gareth, keep your head up. I know what you are going through, I have the same history. Last year I stopped drinking from end of may till december. I went to a concert, and they didn't sell alcohol free beer, so I thought, well, just 2 or 3 beers won't break me. I ended up drinking every single day after that. This year I stopped again on 6th of may until this day. I do miss the buzz after 4 or 5 beers, but certainly not the mess I get into after shiploafs of beer, the bad sleep pattern, the physical misery, and soforth. For me, it is all about discipline, changing my routines. I go to bed early, wake up early, and when I feel like having a beer, I focus on something else. All the best Gareth, you are certainly not alone in this 🥳
I struggled with addiction for a long time, every now and then I'd sober up and get clean and always slip back, those sober spells were horrendous. I was miserable life wasn't good because i still wanted the naughty stuff. After many years i finally had enough and ive been clean and sober 8 years and haven't looked back. I found sobriety far easier when it's what you truly want. Stay strong bro and if you're ever struggling just reach out for some support. I've no doubt you will succeed 😉👍
Well done Brother on the 16days. It is always the early days that are the toughest giving up anything. All the best mate.
Well done on those 16 days and good luck on facing the next day. Stay strong and committed with the love and support of those around you. Best wishes from one who who has never done alcohol thanks to seeing it destroy my brother. Hugs.
My advice would be fill your weekends with fun family activities or going for a scenic walk or something that brings you joy that arent centred around alcohol. All the best on your recovery journey and well done on 16 days sober 👏 we all start somewhere
It will all be worth it. Stay strong. I quit drinking first and then I even quit smoking. It was rough, but sooooooooooooo worth it! I know you are fine today. We are ALL so excited to see such a good person do something for themselves. You wait and see what your life looks like later. Your rewards are already beginning!
I am no expert on any of these things. But the fact that you are talking about how hard it's going to be is a good sign. You're not going into this blind and you are acknowledging the difficulties ahead. Keep up the good work. I've been at Barrow Raiders a couple of times (hot vimto, yum!) and stayed overnight but never discovered your nice beach!
I appreciate that!
Well done Gareth, you can do this 👍
I admire your honesty Gareth, that's the hardest part for many owning it, and realising you have to do something about it, and you are, step by step you will get there, good luck, take care, remember all your followers are with you all the way, you are never alone, all the best 👍
Cheers Jean
Yes Gareth, it's the mindset and getting out of associating weekends and other events with booze. It's not easy, I know, but once you've got out of that way of thinking and replacing that routine, then it starts to be a little bit easier. You are fortunate to have you family helping you, I got to 8 months no alcohol now on my own. You have the conviction to stop mate. Non alcoholic beer is just a load of chemicals that just mess your head up and doesn't really help. Thanks for the update Gareth. Take care.
Cheers Richard 👍
Binge drinking is alcohol addiction. Don’t call it something else to make yourself feel better about it. Non alcoholic beer will not help, in fact, it will make your task harder. Stay strong, we are all with you, many of us have been where you are.
I don't agree. If he was or is an alcoholic, then how was he managing to not drink from Monday to Friday? Alcoholics don't have this luxury. Take for example a pro footballer like Paul Gascoigne who is clearly an alcoholic - he used to turn up to training drunk and he was just so talented and hid it well, people didn't even know he was drunk. That's an alcoholic - they hide spirits in secret cupboards and so on.
@@yutehube4468he did drink on Fridays. The streams are still available.
Also it’s worth noting that in studies, people *hugely* underestimate how much they drink. Just like how people underestimate how much they eat. Sometimes by as much as 200%.
I’ve had relatives say that they only drank on weekends, and I knew that it just wasn’t true as I’d seen it with my own eyes. They weren’t trying to lie, but they were forgetting things that didn’t fit their own mental image of their behaviour.
Not moralising about Gareth (I drink 100-200 units a week, and maybe he really did only drink Friday to Sunday), but the human brain is very, very good at tricking itself.
Keep going,it's been over 2 weeks, every day that goes by is an achievement. Looking forward to when you will be able to say, it's been a year since I had a drink. I've never had any sort of addiction so don't know how hard it is to quit but we are all wishing you well.
Come on Gareth you can do this we are behind you all the way. I don’t drink or smoke so I don’t know how it feels to give up something like that. If you achieve this and you have helped even one person stop drinking and remember they might have a bigger problem than yourself, be proud and give yourself a pat on the back 👍🤞🙏
Your doing just great we are all rooting for you. Its a long hard road but worth it at the end. We are all proud of you pal stay strong love to you and your good family.❤
Outstanding effort. I binge too, or I used to. The thing was, I'd get 6 shorts (my measures, not pub measures) down me in 20 minutes when cooking of a weekend or holiday. Bloody ridiculous. I keep booze out of the kitchen now. It helps. You have all the support you need and more. Keep it up mate.
Man I truly hope & pray for your resolve on this. The first video I saw was your "I'll lose everything" video a couple of weeks ago & it makes me happy to see you solid after 16 days. A lot of people will try to claim that's not long but they have no ******* idea how long that really is in this type of situation.
Please stay strong for your kids sake. This is coming from someone who grew up with alcoholism. Booze isn't worth the money you pay for it.
Here for you, Gareth. ❤ We're all human. You're fantastic. Me and my husband appreciate your journey. He's a big family man like you. I feel the struggle from both sides here, thank God for the fellas like you that address it. Love to the missus from me, and love to you and all your family from all of mine. We are here for the duration and will be joining and doing the monthy £10 subscription now to show our support mate. We wouldn't have done that before. One in n one out, you'll be fine mate. Life first. We've got your back. Spot on mate xxxx
Hi Alicea, its going great thank you will be a video update this week. It's 99p for the membership not £10 cheers both x
You're such a brave man to admit your downfall Gareth and you've still got your lovely smile so keep strong and make the most of your non alcoholic beers.😇x
You are doing well, giving up a habit that has been part of your life for many years is not easy.
I overspent on credit cards buying items that i didn't need and couldn't afford and have another
3 years before i am debt free.
You will get there Gareth, it takes determination, we will support you all the way.
I relate to this. I went through a stage of spending vast amounts of money buying things to make me happy, during a period of depression. I was convincing myself that I needed certain things to fill a void, and they never did. So I just kept buying more, in some kind of twisted cycle.
@@SirHilaryManfat It is so easy to do, it is called retail therapy and the only winners
are the shops and banks.
You're doing so well! Good for you. You're a better man than I am.
You do you, and we’ll be here to support you.
Yeah agreed Gaz summer is where your challenged the most but you have to keep your head down and keep grinding honestly your doing great because the more resilient you are the more doors will open for you keep going Gaz and Tysm for a follow up video it’s always important to check in and see what’s happening with you Gaz
Have a fantastic summer Gaz
Stay Strong Gaz 👍 We're All behind you 👍 Well Done to everyone for being & staying Strong 👏👏👏👏👏
Try to find something to fill your weekends mate. Going out with the family,tidying up the garden etc...anything to fill the space. Probably a bit tricky while the footballs on as that's connected in yr head to having a drink. You can do it day by day,try to have a bit of structure to your day. It kinda helps to have things you have to do each day. Stay strong dude,no more face planting.
I think you may have helped a few people on here to make the jump ,thats gotta feel good mate , full respect, once the "muscle memory " Association of weekends and drinking fade into weekends doing other things I hope it gets easier for you and everyone on this journey.
I’ve not had a single alcoholic drink since the video where I pledged to stand with you. We’ve got this lovely man 💪🏻 ❤
Keep it up let's do it together
When I stopped I found getting a mix of fizzy cans / real fruit juices helped having a nice cold selection of them, got myself back into gaming which really helped the boredom , probably many ideas in the comments, best of luck finding your new comfort zone is a big job trying to change our habits
Good luck on your journey, got so much respect from me, i'm struggling with alcohol and have for a while, hope i can get strength you have a do it one day.
Truly an inspiration to me, you do amazing videos as well keep it up!
I'm a non-drinker and have never understood the attraction of getting absolutely blatted at the weekends. However, I was a heavy smoker and feared what life would be like without any cigarettes but I managed to give it up 25 years ago and I'm so glad I did. I wish you all the best in giving up alcohol. Lean on your support circle. Try to find other things to do, to break the habit. Associating drink with football will be the hardest one to break. I took up crochet to keep my hands busy. and started learning new skills to divert my brain from the cravings. Good luck on your journey.
Well done mate 👏🏻 I give up smoking nearly 11 years ago now. Best thing I ever did. Even cut back on my drinking only on a weekend now. Keep going.