So last night I survived an evening at the pub with friends with no alcohol! This was after a particularly tough work week too, and I had a real "thirst" for my usual bottle of wine on Friday night. Luckily the pub had some great NA options and I enjoyed a NA beer, cider and gin. It really helped that my friends didn't encourage me at any point, even when I mentioned I was tempted.

I would normally be the one encouraging others and knocking back the Sauvignon Blanc'! But as soon as the first drink was done I felt no reason to drink. The thing I was most worried about was whether I would be as fun and humorous without the booze and that was no issue whatsoever and really enjoyed my evening. Best thing was that I could drive home and not wake up with a sore head.

I didn't set an alarm as had no plans today and had about 10 hours sleep, completely undisturbed. Felt a bit out of sorts after, but it was what the body needed I think.

Really starting to see the sleep benefits. My skin and stomach are clearly still healing as they're both a bit sore and unpredictable (lol) at the moment, but determined more than ever to see this through.

We've got this!