THIS. I failed at dry January the one time I tried it and so never attempted again. Last year was all about intention for me, and this year is the same. So I am doing 17 dry days and the remainder will be damp. Because of travel, but also because I actually love being dry for short stints. I feel great, look better (as does my bank account) but also it makes those walks down to our neighborhood bar or beer on the Acela up to New York that much more special. Alcohol is easy to have most days or every day if you aren’t careful. Realizing it shouldn’t be the norm is so much healthier for myself and others around me.
One thing I have found to make these two-ish dry weeks easier is two-fold: 1) tons of veggies and lean protein, and 2) 10,000 steps + a 20-min workout with four exercises each day. It keeps me energized without feeling overwhelmed. Plus a little sweat (and being outside) releases dopamine!
Cheers to sharper minds and brighter skin! And January 19th!
Good stuff, Noah! Rachael and I are in the midst of our own dry week. It's been good, but I have to agree, a week is plenty, and I hope to do it more often throughout the year...(rather than an unattainable full 30 days at the front of the year).
Also, I'm pretty sure we watched some of those Linsanity games together in Old Town.
Thanks Albert! Yes, much more attainable and useful one week at a time. Definitely try the “Dry Tai,” if you have everything for it. Surprisingly good.
I appreciate the way that you focused on the repercussions of “dry January” on brain chemical makeup. Our Pavlovian response to January 1st sometimes has us thinking with the brain capacity of a dog instead of thinking through our choices like a functioning human being.
Thanks! We definitely blame ourselves and others for a lot of moral failings that can be much better understood through brain chemistry. Also, going to post another recipe in the comments that I made last night.
Bonus recipe that I stumbled upon last night, for a virgin Mai Tai (this one requires some specialty ingredients, but was VERY good):
2 squeezed oranges (we had cara caras)
1 squeezed lime
1/2 ounce orgeat syrup
1/2 ounce grenadine
1/2 ounce banana vinegar (from Rancho Gordo)
Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a highball (with ice) or martini glass (without ice).
THIS. I failed at dry January the one time I tried it and so never attempted again. Last year was all about intention for me, and this year is the same. So I am doing 17 dry days and the remainder will be damp. Because of travel, but also because I actually love being dry for short stints. I feel great, look better (as does my bank account) but also it makes those walks down to our neighborhood bar or beer on the Acela up to New York that much more special. Alcohol is easy to have most days or every day if you aren’t careful. Realizing it shouldn’t be the norm is so much healthier for myself and others around me.
One thing I have found to make these two-ish dry weeks easier is two-fold: 1) tons of veggies and lean protein, and 2) 10,000 steps + a 20-min workout with four exercises each day. It keeps me energized without feeling overwhelmed. Plus a little sweat (and being outside) releases dopamine!
Cheers to sharper minds and brighter skin! And January 19th!
Oh yes, we’ll be diving into exercise next week...
For anyone looking for another dry week bev - these are SO GOOD. https://www.casamaraclub.com/
Good stuff, Noah! Rachael and I are in the midst of our own dry week. It's been good, but I have to agree, a week is plenty, and I hope to do it more often throughout the year...(rather than an unattainable full 30 days at the front of the year).
Also, I'm pretty sure we watched some of those Linsanity games together in Old Town.
Hope you and Micah are well! Recipes look great.
Thanks Albert! Yes, much more attainable and useful one week at a time. Definitely try the “Dry Tai,” if you have everything for it. Surprisingly good.
I appreciate the way that you focused on the repercussions of “dry January” on brain chemical makeup. Our Pavlovian response to January 1st sometimes has us thinking with the brain capacity of a dog instead of thinking through our choices like a functioning human being.
Also, your recipes are always appreciated.
Thanks! We definitely blame ourselves and others for a lot of moral failings that can be much better understood through brain chemistry. Also, going to post another recipe in the comments that I made last night.