You know what happens when you order a coke or an iced tea or whatever while everyone else is drinking? Not a damned thing. If your friends are so far up your butt that they care what you're drinking, you need new friends, cause they're jerks.

I’m 110 days sober today. Best decision I’ve ever made. I look better, feel better, and I feel like I have total control over my actions. My wife likes sober me a lot more, too.

You have no idea how long a year is until you're sober. - Bill Burr He's absolutely correct.

Me: regained regular bowel movements, regular sleep , regular baths, regular eating, regular exercise, regular bill payments, regular non inmate status , here's what happened: I quit drinking.

Not leaving the house for a Month, Here's What Happened

I really appreciate when people who can drink take a break from it and experience the odd “I don’t fit” discomfort, because it’s really hard to understand how much alcohol is a part of our culture until you stop drinking it. I don’t know that I phrased that exactly right, but I think it’s coherent.

It's amazing that we live in a society where not taking a extremely harmful drug for a month is seen as a dramatic thing to do.

I’m 70 days sober from alcohol and cocaine. Did both for 7+ years with the last two consuming out of pure depression and anxiety. I’ve gone through the pink cloud syndrome which was a strange feeling all together. I have sooo much more energy, control and perform better at the gym. My relationship with my immediate family has improved drastically as well. I lost my wife due to my alcoholism and regret so many of my decisions but the one I don’t is putting down the drink and coke. Stay strong guys, it’s totally worth it!

I stopped drinking for a bit and never started again. IDK, everything felt better and nothing for worse 🤷‍♂️

This is the only channel where I actually watch the sponsored ad placement.

Chyna mentioned that she was looking forward to just one glass and it reminded me of my journey - no judgment, just wanted to share my story. :) I "accidentally" became sober by stopping drinking for about a month or so and then having that one glass. I repeated that process a few times until basically, I didn't even want that one glass. The social aspect was hard to overcome but now I actually feel a sense of pride in telling people I don't drink because drinking was a peer pressure thing for me. I fooled myself into believing I liked it and I liked clubs, after a sheltered upbringing where drinking was completely off the cards. To me, drinking was a sign of liberation from my restrictive past. Now, ironically, not-drinking is a sign of liberation and free will to me. I have truly become more of my person.

Be a proud teetotaler! I’m an alcoholic, blessed with multiple years of sobriety. I really look at it now like a gigantic waste of money, and sometimes winds up related to domestic violence, car accidents, and the insane things active alcoholics do to themselves and their family and friends. Glad you guys chose this as a topic.

I don't drink really, so I know how basically everyone will incessantly badger you to drink at parties. It makes people uncomfortable for some reason. So I fill up an empty beer bottle with water all evening. Then people leave you in peace. They also think you're like, so amazing because you can really hold your liquior. Lol.

Wheezy is definitely gonna blog his self isolation

"In the evening, I feel real tired", isn't that how it's supposed to be?

I haven't had alcohol for almost six years, and when I made the decision to live an alcohol free life, I was in the Navy. Additionally, I grew up in an area that is famous for wine making and came from a family with a history of alcoholism. Early on, I did miss it, but as time went on, the cravings for it go away. These days, I do not miss it and I never have thoughts of drinking. I never feel socially awkward because I don't have a beer in hand or anything like that. The way I am, I am a very socially awkward person even without alcohol. Thank goodness for teas, juices, water, and the occasional soda. For anyone out there that is looking to reduce or completely quit, you really are doing yourself a huge favor for your health and your finances, and I hope my experience encourages you to do what is good for you.

Charcoal toothpaste should not be used daily, it is very abrasive and it will cause more harm than good in the long run.

18 Months ago I decided to quit drinking for 30 days. At the time I was drinking too much and too often. A beer before lunch, maybe another with lunch or a glass of wine. Then same thing in the evening. I also travel a lot for work and dinner with colleagues is always a drink before dinner, wine with the meal and then a night cap after. It started to affect my sleep. I would wake up at 4am and not be able to go back to sleep but I was too tired to do anything productive. Plus I was getting chunky. About 5 days into the detox I was sleeping so well throughout the night. Waking feeling refreshed and clear. I had energy all day. I just felt so good. The end of the 30 days detox was my birthday but when the day came I felt so good I didn't want to drink so I extended the detox. It's now been 18 months since I've had a drink and I have never felt better in my life. I've lost more than 30 punds, at least 12 of which were lost just by not drinking alcohol. It's been one of the best things I've ever done. I don't miss it at all. I've actually become quite anti-booze. The way it's so socially acceptable and everywhere. The way you have to explain that you don't drink. The way that I felt so good without it made me think how bad I actually felt when I was drinking and didn't even notice. I no longer drink and my life is a thousand times better for it.

having a beer while watching this

As someone who doesn't drink due to medical reasons, being the sober person can be very isolating. A lot of socialization is built around drinking. And if you are single it's extra isolating.

This comment section is filled with people who don't drink patting each other on the back, like myself.

In my experience one of the easiest best replacements for red wine is pomegranate juice. It's got that slightly astringent quality, it's not eminently chuggable, but very sippable. It's like a sweet red wine.

I really like seeing your parents try the challenges. Not just because of the humor, which is great, but also because it feels really helpful to think about how some of these things can affect you differently based on age. Definitely on board with that.

I drank alcohol every single day (mostly alone at home) last 3 years without losing my life, (i was drinking heavy, always finished the bottle whatever it was : vodka, whisky, or 2-3 bottles of wine) never skipping my office job still getting my money and doing daily chores and taking care of my baby. Yea its possible but i was feeling like shit. At the end of the last year my pancreas started hurting and I started feeling depressed/ suicidal without apparent reason besides alcohol. Anyways, I decided to quit and today is my 1 month mark. Still dont know should i continue staying sober or small alcohol here and there is ok.

As someone who doesn't drink, watching people try to downplay how often and how much they drink and how central it is in their lives is always funny.

I noticed when I quit drinking alcohol that it took me 3 months to get it out of my system. One of the best changes I noticed though was that it changed my personality.

I've been struggling to quit drinking since I was 18. I'm 40 now. It's so hard when you're entire life revolves around meeting up for drinks after work or whatnot. I've gone 2 weeks and just stayed home and was so bored.

Do you guys not have alcohol-free beer in the US? They've recently permeated the Irish market and are brilliant. We have such a social drinking culture, and it's great to be able to participate, have a nice tasting drink to feel part of the group, avoid any queries and drive home!

Drinking really is deep in american culture. When I tell people I don't drink alcohol it is usually followed up by "oh, so you were alcoholic and had to quit, right?" Ever since I turned 21 people look at me like I am trying to be a nun when I tell then I don't drink. I just don't drink, I can't afford it, my bloodline is more likely to being alcoholics, and I actually listened to the whole "don't do drugs or drink alcohol or else your body will get really messed up" in school. I never really seen a reason to drink. Heck, my parents use to tease me that we should all go to the bar for my 21st birthday to get me my first drink but after a while they started to see it turn out badly for their friends and kids I went to school with and support my decision now. For a majority of people though, I just seem like a holier-then-thou party-pooper any time I don't accept a beer.

no alcohol when I'm practicing social distancing is pretty easy it's when you go out and about *_when the real challenge starts_*

I'm currently right in the middle of a "Dry March" and so far, I've experienced EXACTLY the same feelings you did. I also want "just a glass." I do not miss the feeling of multiple glasses. I'm fairly confident I'll finish with the same attitude that you guys have. Cheers!

That point about feeling left out of a cultural norm is spot on. I'm a uni student who doesn't drink. I have other things that widen my social circles beyond classes, of course - but it does make me feel like a party pooper sometimes, because of the number of events I say 'no' to simply because drinking is the primary activity there and so I'll either be bored or stressed, depending on the environment.

Wow I didn’t know how much people depend on alcohol.

I’m doing this for almost 6 years and it’s only frustrating in the beginning when ppl constantly want you to drink alcohol with them. After they understand and get used to it it is easy

Whenever I drink now I'm always reminded of how bad it makes me feel. You don't realize how bad it makes you feel until you don't feel that way for a while.

I quit about a year ago and I like it. I noticed that when I do drink I have terrible sleep. If I feel like having a drink (rarely) I ask myself if I can afford to be tired the next day. It's usually 50/50.

There was a fuckload of wisdom in the interview of the musician, like the craving doesn't go away and you just HAVE to come up and practice new routines. It's rehabilitation, re-hab(it). My trick was to have a goal for my mind, what was the last "checkpoint" when I felt good about myself and that was somewhat being 17 yo when I didn't drink but played a lot of games and guitar. And now a bit more than a year later I enjoy my newly found sparetime with delicious cups of coffee.

As someone who can’t ingest alcomahol anymore, I’m down for some mocktail reviews!

Really like to heard your sister’s feedback. Amazing! And thank you for your fiend who shared his story with alcohol. Gratitude 🙏🏼

Thank you for doing this, it highlights how much this drug is integrated into everyday life and how under-the-radar getting addicted can be.

I don't drink but, I love watching people who drink give up drinking. It's a hoooooooot!

About ten year ago and for three years in a row, I used to drink my way through at least 1, sometimes 2, bottles of wine each Friday night. I liked the tipsy feeling and the numb sensation that came with that. It began to occur to me over time that alcohol is a social lubricant, but it's also literally poison for our bodies and being tipsy or drunk doesn't make your life problems change or go away. Five years ago, I limited my drinking to having a social drink (a beer or 1-2 glasses of wine) with family or friends every couple of weeks, and love being stone cold sober at home on a Friday night watching a good movie. Life is too short to booze it away.

The problem is this kind of "reward-habit". I am in a intermittend fasting and keto with no alcohol and no sugar. It is not that hard but I have to find a way to reward myself in a healthy way.

Living for this wholesome content and the guest was really cool. Did Sober(ish) January (we had a Christmas Party on the 10th and drank red wine) and near the end of the month we stopped caring. But honestly the majority of the time I was sober and I felt like my mind was... clearer. Wouldn’t quit forever but it did make February as a result less boozy for sure.

I quit drinking a few years ago because it was just destroying my sleep! I still drink every blue moon and always regret it because I feel like crap and I sleep like crap! But I'm a slow learner lol

'We realized we are alcoholics' probably

I actually stopped drinking alcohol a couple days before this video was posted and I haven't looked back ever since! It was really eye-opening at first to see how much I was actually consuming (which really wasn't that much compared to many people I know) and also to understand just how embedded in American culture alcohol really is. I have so much more energy, I don't have to deal with those dreadful hangovers, my stress and anxiety levels are at all time lows, and because I have more energy, I have also been able to increase my fitness and run so much more than I ever did before. The benefits of giving up alcohol far outweigh the costs. Thankfully I started my sober journey right at the beginning of quarantine so being able to navigate through life these past 6 months has been a little bit easier since I didn't need alcohol to cope.

Its refreshing to see such an honest account. Usually on such videos the person goes on and on about how amazing they feel, how life is so much better and they will never drink again. Whilst I'm happy for those people its good to see a different point of view.

I liked that you interviewed a recovered alcoholic in the middle. I'm too cheap to drink much. The price really does add up. I just have an interesting beer as a treat occasionally.

Once I started edibles, I completely stopped drinking. Weird. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Brain fog and tiredness are pretty common symptoms of minor/moderate alcohol withdrawal. Unfortunately, the tiredness may take a few months to go away. My dad's family is strongly prone to addictive behaviors - including alcoholism. That means that I've periodically been witness to acohol withdrawal from mild to extreme as various people at various points stopped drinking. It's one of those things that you don't realize how much you're doing it until you stop doing it. Like eating Girl Scout cookies. Additional note: the sugary cravings are because the yeast/candida in your digestive tract want to replace the sugar that you were feeding them with alcohol. It'll get better as you have some yeast die off and it rebalances.

I did this for lent, stopped drinking for 45 days. I did it cause I thought I just always wanted to have drink. Get off of work = have a drink, hang out with friends = have a drink, go out for diner = have a drink, it's my day off = let's have a drink. I was really surprised by how easy it was and my experience was very similar to yours and had a lot of support. I was expecting to feel a dramatic difference but this video does a great job of showing what it's like. When it was over I forgot how much I hate hangovers. I related to that comedy club experience since I too was reluctant to go watch a live band at bar because all they sold was alcohol and I felt weird just standing there having a soda or water and so I didn't go.

Great chat with Matt Fanale - congratulations on 10 years sober! Amazing attitude and outlook, I found it really inspiring 😊

It’s really interesting, the first 10 days sound really similar to how I experience ADHD. Tired, unmotivated & foggy. Also the feeling too full, but still being hungry.

"Try not to wink to loud, baby's sleeping..." Killed me dead.

I drink. I log around 100-200 unique new beers every year. And I gotta say that this video feels really surreal. I can go weeks and months without wanting to drink alcohol. I think what Wheezy is doing here is really healthy. Stopping certain things for a certain amount of time makes you realise how much it affects your daily life. He doesn't have to quit forever, but he can re-evaluate how and why he drinks alcohol.

When I was in my first year at uni my friend (who is completely tee-total) bet me £50 I couldn’t go one month without drinking... but I still had to go out (and I went out a LOT in my first year of uni). I managed it though, the lure of that £50 was more than the lure of the booze for me (plus I SAVED. A bunch of money I would have spent normally)

Tomorrow I will have reached a month sober, I'm glad for it. I realized a couple days ago that it sucks to be sober but I've decided to keep going with sobriety for now. Cheers!!

I quit drinking for January, at the end thought I would quit for another month, since there was the benefit of having way more energy in the evenings. Now, at the end of March, I'm drinking again at social outings and also sometimes at home. I used to drink about 3 evenings a week about 2 to 3 craft beers. More at social outings. And I'm now slipping back to my old habits. I find it difficult to make up my mind about it. There is something so much fun about going on drunk adventures having deep talks about nothing. I did make up my mind about drinking beer and watching a movie at home. That situation is just not special enough for alcohol. But hangovers suck really bad. OK. These were just my thoughts. I have no point to make. Thanks for the entertaining video wheezy waiter!

Hearing that dudes story gives me a lot of energy and hope for people struggling with alcoholism

Charcoal toothpaste can whiten teeth temporarily, but that's because it's rubbing off your enamel. Please reconsider using it!

Quarantine entertainment.

I love all of your ads, really, ALL of your recent videos are just so amazing & funny! & it's ALWAYS a joy to watch your videos! 😃🤯

Really enjoying these videos and hearing about your experiences. Thank you

'The parents' showing up in the video always make my day or..at least an hour. They are a bundle of joy to watch to for a few seconds, no matter the topic. (Don't know if Craig feels the same about them though, since they are his parents :P ).

Wow! I was just talking today with a friend about the fact that we would both like to try to quit drinking for at least a month. Your timing is always on point! 😁👌🏻

Wow this is so awesome! Thank you so much. All the thoughts and everything that I am and was going through with alcohol and taking it one day at a time

I am doing the same thing 3 month in now and i tell you 1'st month is easy sticking with it is another story.Stay strong!

The relationship you and chyna have is ❤️❤️

I quit drinking December through March every year, and the best part is going out to dinner with friends. I watch the calories they consume and see the bills at the end, and my bill is so tiny. Avoiding all of that useless spending is awesome. And then summer comes and it's all over but the booze.

"I feel like I'm not partaking in the main cultural activity of the place I'm in" You're not in the wrong here, don't be afraid to be different!

I’m starting my 15 day challenge today! It really hit me when the lady said that for her it was a Pavlovian response. And it made me realized that that’s how it is for me. When I sign off from work, I tell to myself that I deserve a cold one. And one leads to two. And since I already have two in my, then it is a WTF and for two more. And I want to go back to the time when I didn’t drink as much. I won’t drink today.

thumbed down by the two people who didn't know what fudge is.

The difference in going back being much more noticeable than the difference in stopping is very similar to my experience with cutting out most carbs for me.

My husband is doing the same thing. He is drinking non-alcoholic beer when we go to bars and parties. Doing that has helped him so much! It’s surprising how many companies are making those now.

I used to be drunk basically all the time but these days I just drink every so often. Sometimes I'll have a drink just because it's nice to have a drink. A handful of times a year I'll get properly drunk with close friends. I feel pretty good with that.

quit drinking in 1986 after 15 years of partying , u know like teens early 20's no reason for quitting ,,just did quit weed about 7 years ago

Was a none drinker for 17 years, then decided I would have some but found it really did not add anything to my life so gave up again over 15 years ago. It’s been great seeing the options for none alcoholic drinks increase over the years (esp when out) - long gone are the ‘water/coke/orange juice’ days - 😁 Key thing is to enjoy the choice - do not let the need drive you.

Your sober friend sort of helped me understand that saying people have about always being an alcoholic, even if you're sober for decades. Cause a relapse can happen to anyone. Thanks for making one on this very big topic! Also your editing skills are ALWAYS so on point!

I’m nervous to stop drinking and realize how much of an impact it actually has on me as I’ve started drinking a lot more since corona. I should really try it though

I've never drank, so it always shocks me when people describe their desire for it. I'm happy for people who stop, but sad when they describe not feeling able to go to bars if not drinking alcohol. It's very odd because that's my normal standard, and it feels weird when people drink and they feel like cultural experiences are dependent on them drinking. These are just my thoughts.

I used to drink often and a lot when I was younger. And when I say a lot I mean I wouldn't stop once I'd started. Mostly whiskey and bourbon. I'm 44 now and I drink once every 6 months or less on the rare occasion. I feel much healthier but I'm also much less fun to be around.

almost at a million. Happy for you brother!

Thanks for the video. I really needed to hear this!!

i like how you are walking fast and he struggles to catch you up

"my teeth feel toothier' - best comment ever

What I have been told by ex alcoholics and I finally found out for myself is too stay away completely away from the old crowd and hang outs. You MUST start a completely new way with your self. Start up new activities, outdoor activities,indoor projects. Keep yourself busy and your thoughts on positivity. Look up and not on the ground. Be honest with yourself. This helped me through the troubles with this. When I finally got my self together and on a Ferm path With confidence I went to a few of the old hangouts and saw the old crowd and the first surprise they saw in me is I turned down the offer of drinking. I also started to preach the positive way to life and living. I found out that by doing this I was rejected and not excepted in that environment. I walked out leaving a lot of drinks on the table that MY FRIENDS BOUGHT ME!. As I walked out I had the feeling of power and a achievement. And I didn’t look back. It is our choice as a Individual. The am 56 years of age and going strong and straight. The nice thing about it is that I didn’t crave it and I am not in a uncomfortable feeling when I am in the presence of people and family members who do. The sad part of all of this is that I know what the end of the road is seeing people who have gone over the edge with the alcohol abuse. The day of this Christmas a fellow that was a few years older than I passed away,he was 60 years old and seeing him the last time at the club he was not in good condition sitting at the bar with drink in hand. CWA

CONGRATS TO ALL ! you r doing your body tons of good ! way to go

I use to drink HEAVILY. Once when I quit I had super low motivation, and I would get really tired in the middle of the day. Drinking fks with your dopamine levels, which keep you alert. It's nice to think when you quit something bad you're just automatically going to turn into a genius CrossFit athlete, but just think of it as you have to pay alittle for the bad effects alcohol has on your brain. Through pushing myself to not drink, I stopped for quarantine and am very happy to be fairly productive and not have any side effects... also saves money, less going out. Also easier to lose weight!

I’ll drink alcohol occasionally at social events but that’s it for me. There are so many empty calories in alcohol and the cost adds up over time. I’ll admit it’s fun to have every once in a while but I could never imagine drinking it every day.

Together it's easy when you support each other. When you have nobody it's extra tough.

Well let me tell you my life story. I slowly distanced off from alcohol. It's been about three years and it's opened my eyes about how social gatherings rely on alcohol and drinking. The downside is that it's made me more critical of the culture as well as the people who constantly talk about drinking. I think the current dynamic sees alcoholicism not as seriously as it should be. And honestly this is really only obvious once the person take a break themselves. Thanks for making me feel like you've been there with my journey.

I'm next year 20 and never had alcohol. I get really anxious thinking about drinking it.

Looking forward to "We quit society for a month"

I'm on way of 20 days of sobriety. I love it. My energy level has surged. I use to sleep 10 to 12 hours because all I did was drink most of the time daily. It effected relationship ships. According to family and friends I would repeat myself many times in conversations ECT. Many falls. I had prayed to our Lord to please help me. I was on a train wreck....out of control. God did answer my prayers with a DWI. It's ok. The best I have felt in years. Very expensive bad choice I made however I'm thankful for his blessings. I have no cravings for alcohol at all. I'm on a new journey with my new life. Good friends that are always there for me. No pressure to drink alcohol. I made it clear I'm not interested in being around it. Life is 100 percent better now. Never want the devil poison in me again. I hope this inspires others.

It is interesting to see the perspective of people who were just casual drinkers. I had to stop cause I sucked at drinking. Love your videos, and thank you.

My rule is just that I don't pay for alcohol. It's served me pretty well - I can still have a glass or two at weddings or new years parties, and friends who know this is the rule are suddenly less willing to badger me about it because they know they won't convince me unless they're also willing to buy a drink for me. It's a pretty solid deterrent for most of them most of the time. It definitely stops it from becoming A Drinking Habit, too.

The difference between her and me is that as an alcoholic I would drink the nastiest wine on the planet specifically for the buzz lol

I quit drinking and started intermittent fasting for the month of February and started drinking again In March, we are still fasting. I think I will quit drinking again. I felt better and definitely was losing weight.

Such a good interview! Really inspiring :)