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Get some tips this Dry July!
A Bloke's Guide to Surviving Dry July
By Dry July on
So the thought of drinking mocktails makes your stomach turn, heading to yoga class is the last thing you want to do on an early Sunday morning and Euro 2016 finished this morning. How do you make the most of the clear headed, hangover free mornings during Dry July? Well we rounded up the blokes in the Dry July office – who are seasoned Dry Heroes, to give us their tips on surviving and thriving during Dry July:
- Socialising doesn’t just have to be in the pub. Why not go out for a winter surf, hit the trails on your mountain bike this weekend, bring your A-game to the table and host a sober poker night.
- Host a BBQ - believe it or not there are some really good non-alcoholic beers around, We're fans or Erdinger
- Be the designated dryver to your mates (at the cost of a donation of course)
- Saving a bit of cash this month? Treat yourself to something new like a snowboard or new watch… or better yet, a SodaStream!
- Get pumped, dust off that gym membership and get flexing. Summer isn’t far off so Dry July is the perfect mid-year health boost to kick-start a new you! Remember, summer bodies are made in winter.
- Get romantic… you’ve got more energy (clean thoughts only please) so plan something special for that important person in your life. Weekend away, big hike, massage for two, or even a special dinner? Take advantage of new possibilities this month!
- Take on a new hobby, always seen yourself as a Master Chef or wanted to learn guitar? Now’s the time! We've go some great recipe inspiration if you need it.
- Practice your PES skills
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