Moving on. Better without.
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- If someone told you they had the power to make you feel amazing, to not feel so stressed, depressed, anxious. To be fitter and healthier and to lose the constant mind fog from a thousand nights of sleeping badly. Wouldn't you take that?
After a highly stressful year in my professional life and a lifetime (or so it feels) of drinking more than is good for me, I've decided to have a break from the demon drink and go completely sober.
My challenge is to get to 100 days alcohol free. I'm already feeling 100% better and I'm only on day 9.
Join me on the journey, challenge yourself to go 100 days alcohol free.
I will be posting regularly across my social media with updates via the Moto Mogul channel, tips on giving up, staying off the sauce, the best (in my opinion) alcohol free alternatives, and the resources I've used to help me on my alcohol free journey.
I’ve wrestled with alcohol for many years on and off. I’ve quit many times and it isn’t easy but each time I quit it is a bit easier.
You’re right, it is difficult not to drink when you’re on tour with mates but not impossible as long as they are real mates who support you.
I like your idea of helping others with not drinking. I think you might be very busy with that. All the best and well done 👍
Thanks buddy, really appreciate the supportive comments. 👍👍👍
The first step go recovery is knowing and admitting you have a problem. Well done and good luck. I personally only ever drink if I have a bbq and never touch alcohol if I'm going on the bike, my addiction is coffee, cant get enough of it.
I never drank around biking, always rode sober. My problem was the consistency of my addiction. I was being honest with myself, I knew I was alcoholic but it’s a difficult beast to tame. Thanks Gavin 👍👍👍
It’s wonderful to see all the supporting comments Jack. You are building a very good CZcams channel which I continue to enjoy. Like a few others, the only time I indulge is when out with friends and my limit is 2 beers (my internals can’t cope with anymore), and nothing at home. No doubt you will enjoy the benefits of your decision. Wish you well on the Pico’s trip. The riding will be no problems however having watched Richy’s previous tours, the night-time shenanigans might be hard to avoid.
The comments are making me fill up, I can’t believe how supportive everyone has been. I tried making this video about 5 times over the preceding week and binned it every time. Thanks for your support Jeff 👍👍👍👍
Top man Jac. If it works for you, then do it! I’m sure all the subscribers are behind you. And, I think it’s us that should thank you for all the great content. It’s good to see the subscribers going up. Thank you👍
The response has been amazing David. Thanks again buddy 👍👍👍
Hi, Jack, I noticed your post, so I poured a drink ready to watch then reality struck home you make a valid point. I will give it a break but i cannot give up the fish n chips stay strong Jack
We had fish and chips last night. Sorry to put you off your beers! 🫢
Good on you JP, I love your honesty and willingness to embrace your own vulnerability, life throws us all some curved balls at times but realising what’s right for you and doing it is always the best decision you can make and no apologies are necessary to anyone!
Thanks Martin, it needed to be done 👍
Good for you Jack. I stopped drinking fiveteen years ago ! I now love drinking tea .. all the best and don't beat yourself up if you feel the urge , just press the reset button.
I’ve stopped a few times but I always go back to it. I think I’ve got a better strategy this time, using podcasts and some excellent advice I’ve learned from reading on the subject of addiction. I can do this 👍
Well done Jack, that's one hell of an admission! That is a very brave thing to say in public but I'm sure when you travel to the Picos with RV it'll be just fine, when I was in my 20's and 30's I used to play football at the weekends or go watch (then) first division games, there was a big drinking culture but I never wanted to drink more than one or two pints, some twat might say "what's up with you man, can't you take it?" I'd just reply "I don't want any more, I don't need it and don't enjoy it" difficult when everyone else is "getting on it" these days I might have a pint a month.
If anyone takes the piss then they aren't worth bothering with, enjoy the trip for it's marvellous roads and scenery, the craic will be amazing and you'll come back buzzing, so happy to hear that your personal issues seem easier, life is hard enough without that shit hanging over your head and yes there are some nasty people out there, bastards who you need out of your life. Best wishes.
Thanks David, yes it is a big admission and I’ve agonised over making it. I made this video about 5 times and deleted it every time. The way I see it is that, hopefully, people will support me with this battle. It makes it harder to go back to it as my addiction is now in focus.
I know the guys on the Picos trip will be fine with it, that wasn’t really the concern, what they’d say. Rather that if I take myself away from a drinking situation, I don’t want them to think I’m being weird at this early stage. I also felt I had an obligation to speak to Richy about what I’m going through, he’s the tour leader and he should be aware for everyone’s enjoyment. 👍
Good for you, do what is right for you not what you think others might want you to do. Although I am not completely tea total I very rarely drink these days and I feel no pressure to drink just because others are and I don’t miss it at all. If your tour buddies are real friends there will be no pressure on you to drink just because they are.
Hi jack , good for you as we love you and your hard work , keep up your efforts, your going to have a brilliant trip with richy , wow wow so what a trip and I can’t wait to watch this one , ride safe stay safe be safe .
Carl
Thanks Carl, I’m looking forward to making some amazing memories in Picos and sharing them with you all. Thanks so much for your support 👍👍👍
Hi Jack, hope you succeed where I failed. I have admitted the issue to myself and cut down but really could do with quitting longer term. Good luck will watch your progress.
Hi Andy, keep watching the updates on this, hopefully I’ll tempt you to go sober. 👍
Good on you Jack. I'm sure many of us drink too much. Wishing you all the best, stay strong 💪
Thanks Gareth, going well. Day 37 today 👍
Thank the lord! I thought you were quitting CZcams! Phew!!! We all support you in your decision dude!! :D I wouldn't think anyone would think you're weird in the Picos... you can always get on the mocktails haha. Good luck Jack!
Thanks Kate. I knew that’s what you were thinking, no way could I walk away from it. The biking crowd are amazing people, I found that out before and I can’t walk away from them. Thanks for being there, it means a lot 👍👍👍
You know when to call it quits and like you stated "enough is enough". All the best.
Thanks fella 👍👍👍
Good on ya jack, looking forward to seeing your future video
Good luck
Thanks Andrew 👍👍👍
Well done Jack, my wife gave up five years ago and feels far better and I’ve decided to stop drinking at home in an effort to lose weight and feel better myself. Being a publican’s son alcohol has always been there and we don’t need it really, sadly it’s part of our culture but talking to friends many are making the same decision too. Anyway I do love a cup of tea…
Good on you and your wife Ian and you’re right, we don’t need it but it is culturally ingrained.
There are a lot more people leaving the alcohol behind and going sober now. It’s definitely time for me to call time 👍
Keep vlogging fella, people that follow you will support you in any way they can. Those that don’t aren’t worth worrying about. Enjoy your trip picos take plenty of pics and videos. Stay safe.
Will do Martin. Thanks buddy 👍
Good on you for sharing pal. be great to have a few rides with you in the new season, take care Jack.
Thanks Jay. My turn to come to your neck of the woods too 👍
I need to do that too if I'm honest, well done Jack, I'm away this weekend, I'll see if I can do it, all the best 👍
Thanks bud. Keep an eye on the video updates. I’ll be letting people know how I managed to stop again. 👍
I think I could be in Picos at the same time as you lot if what Mr Vida says tallys up with my maths. I'll pop over and have a lemonade with you. Keep up the good work.
The lemonade is on me fella. Looking forward to hopefully meeting you there 👍
Well played, I’m not much of a drinker so that side isn’t an issue with me, being an office worker though I found I wasn’t doing much in the way of steps and exercise so set myself the challenge of walking 1000 miles a year (boots on, ie hill walking, walking the street, forest etc etc) a few years back and while I don’t track as much as I did at the start I’ve managed to keep most of it up.
Keep at it and it all becomes a habit.
Brilliant idea Kevin. There’s a lot of people who own motorbikes who don’t manage 1000 miles a year 😂👍
@@motomogul 🤣🤣 that’s a fair point, it was a good challenge and I swiftly found that lots of people do it in different variations ie counting all steps, treadmill etc etc
Take it easy and keep us updated on your progress. 💪
Will do bud 👍👍👍
I'll join you Jack, sick of drinking just a bad habit. Easier to grad a beer than make a cupof tea . 👍
Especially when you’ve been drinking tea all day. Excellent news though that it’s made you challenge your relationship with alcohol. Keep an eye on the video updates and remember, I’m always here for you. Thanks Ryan 👍👍👍
Well done 👍😁
Enjoy your new journey and have a great picos trip 👍
Thanks Moxy, much appreciated bud 👍👍👍
I almost never drink, now ice cream? that's another thing 🤣 it should be a non issue, drinking is totally your choice and our needs are constantly changing throughout our lives and pressure should never be there!!. my dad is out with his mates 4 nights a week and he's just retired 🥳🥳 he's having fun and enjoying himself so why not. as long as your healthy and happy I'm sure we are all behind you. take care and ride safe mate 😊🙏
Thanks Quinn, really appreciate that 👍👍👍
I wish you luck with the sober thing. I’m pretty sure I’d be hitting the booze too hard if I didn’t drive for a living after my crappy couple of years. Thankfully my job stops me but during the holidays I find it difficult to resist. So I can see how it might not be easy for some people.
Enjoy the picos and I’m jealous I’m not going on my AT.
Thanks Martyn, ironically, a lot of people who drink regularly actually drive for their living. I wonder how many are still over the limit driving to their office or workshop jobs?
Good decision, Jack! Look after yourself. I'm going through something similar with work pressure impacting on the channel. Thankfully I've never been a regular drinker, hardly have any alcohol in the house. Would have loved to come to the chip shop run, but time crunched...
Thanks Noob, this year has been extraordinary. Stress and anxiety has been off the scale. Like I said in the video, I was already off the drink before this happened, returning to it was a major mistake. Telling everyone is hopefully going to ensure I don’t go back to it. And also hopefully, it will provide the impetus for someone else to question their relationship with alcohol. 👍
@@motomogul good on you, buddy 👍👏👏👏
Keep up the good work jack your a great Bloke and I’ve been there mate take it easy 👍👍👍
Thanks Mr B, very much appreciated 👍👍👍
@@motomogul if you ever want a coffee and chat I’m only in burton Joyce I’ll buy 👍👍
@@mrb3408 Thanks buddy, we will have to meet up one day soon 👍👍👍
Good luck fella and enjoy the trip, it sure to be a blast 😎
Thanks bud, I’m holding tight! 😂👍
Well done buddy. I stopped when I was in my 20s. Drink didn’t seem to agree with me at all and the nights out usually ended up in violence. I stopped the day after hitting my best friend for no reason at all. That was it for me. I applaud you buddy well done. Thanks for the vid
I’ve always been fine with alcohol, which, looking at it now has been part of the problem. It’s just become normalised over the years. Which is the other part of the problem.
I can just feel myself getting more and more comfortable and the volume just goes up and up. I didn’t think I was an alcoholic, just a middle lane drinker. I keep analysing that point and trying to fight the label, I think it’s unhelpful regardless of how accurate it is.
Thanks very much for your support, I’ve been overwhelmed by the amount of support from everyone. And clearly I’m not the only one feeling like this. Day 20 and counting 👍👍👍
@@motomogul Seriously mate, well done. It's really tough giving up stuff but you're working through it. When I stopped I said to myself "I don't do that anymore'. I said this to myself every time a drink was presented to me. It seemed to help. I also quit cigarettes the same way. Now Cigars, well that's my next challenge. Keep it up buddy you'll feel amazing and have a lot more money in your pocket!
Contrary to popular belief the world does not revolve around alcohol consumption, and many things that we do exclude drinking. So enjoy the things that you like and continue to avoid the drink. I don't drink very much anymore and find that when out with the guys I spend enough time to be sociable then seek out when they get serious.
Thanks bud. I think that’s key, to remove myself from the situation if necessary. 👍
Glad evening Jack, good to see you look and sound well. As the saying goes everything in moderation but the demon drink ( getting the taste) can be a demon hard to shake.Conversation for another day maybe. Picos looks good just enjoy it you lucky lad and better to have 100% clear head when riding. Take care stay safe pal 🏍👍
Thanks Andrew, feeling much better 8 days in. 👍
Good on you Jack, I’ve had times when I turned to drink for solace. Never works. I drink zero alcohol beers now there is more choice and they taste better. Leffe a particular favourite.
I’ll have to find that one Simon. I’m on the hunt for UNLTD alcohol free too 👍
@@motomogul 👍We get it from Tesco
Thanks Simon, I’ll get to Tesco’s 👍
Glad your ok buddy
Thanks Colin, sober and happy 👍
Good on you jack, i gave up 8 years ago it was making me a very nasty person a person i wasent liking and i don't regret it for one minute. I was sorry i didn't make it on the chip shop run, i was in a horrible accident on my bike 2 days before bike was a right off don't know how i survived to be honest. So stay safe jack. That was my first accident in 43 years.
I’m glad you’re ok after your accident Michael, that sounds awful.
Alcohol didn’t make me nasty, I was just normal with it, to the point where I could go out with the rugby lads, drinking all night and be convincingly normal at the end of it, that’s not something I’m too proud of.
I drink mostly to normal levels, a couple of beers a night but this is almost constant. The only nights off where when I was on call. I’m feeling it now though, too old to keep living that way.
Jesus fella!! I hope that you're okay, both mentally as well as physically.
@@davidreed6817 thanks David and all the best to you mate.
So this is the first vid I’ve watched and although I obviously have no clue I hope the worlds a nicer place for you soon pal. I’ll certainly be watching more of your content soon. Also good luck with going T total massive respect for that.
Thanks fella, I’m feeling in a better place already. Dogs are getting marched all over the countryside too, they’re totally knackered everyday! 😂👍
@@motomogul good to hear mate 👍🏻 I’m going to try doing the old alcohol free larger for a while as I’ve found one I really like 👌🏻
The ciders are the best I’ve tried, Thatchers Gold 0.5% is particularly good 👍
@@motomogul I’ve found a larger called smash it comes in 330 cans or bottles it’s bloody handsome. I’ve tried the thatchers and I was pretty impressed with too
There’s a new brand out there too called UNLTD, they make an IPA that I want to try. Brewdog Punk IPA is pretty good too 👍
Good effort jac can’t Waite to have a coke with you (tomo)
Thanks Tomo. I look forward to it 👍👍👍
Hey Jack, we're just up the road if you need anything mate, just give us a shout. The bikes are always fueled up ready for action, any time and you're always welcome to join the gang when we have a ride planned, see you soon.
Ian and Tracey 🏍🏍😘
Thanks guys, really appreciated. We do need to meet up for that ride out. After Picos, I promise 😇👍👍👍
@@motomogul enjoy Picos buddy 👍
I really cannot wait! 🤗😁
Its nice when you get the sub's make's it all worthwhile . Vlogging in the winter becomes a challenge fairly new to the vlogging myself . stay safe buddy.
Thanks Andy, it’s being consistent that’s key. Good luck with the vlogging 👍
OJ for you and me then matey
Or alcohol free beers 👍
Why anyone needs to feel obliged to drink is beyond me. If you can’t deal with it yup bin it for good, also I have gone to 1/2 pints as the cost is getting silly. £££. BTW join me and others for the Bomber Run (local to you) on the 8th. (Announcement soon). BTW well done talking.
I never felt obliged to drink, I did just enjoy it. Looking at it now, it’s obviously just conditioning. I wanted to stop because I could see a future of drinking more and more and illness.
I’d love to do the Bomber Run but if that’s the 8th October I’ll be In Picos. Keep me posted for other stuff and if I can make it I’ll come 👍