Wellbeing
Get some tips this Dry July!
Tips for Dry July
By Sam Wood on
So many of us are ALL or NOTHING, so what better time than Dry July to get moving more, eating better and thinking straight?
Say goodbye to the booze (and hello to a Sunday morning).
It's not about never drinking again. It's about raising funds for people affected by cancer, all while being the much needed catalyst for your own health and wellbeing.
The number one reason people don't look after themselves is time. When we give up the booze, we tend to have an abundance of time! It's what we do with it that counts, so here are a few tips:
Start and finish each day with a big glass of… water.
Instead of being a little dehydrated this July, your body will can be a well-oiled (read: watered) machine and it’ll love you for it.
Dedicate 28 minutes a day to exercise.
Yes, even on Saturday and Sunday now that you won’t be sporting hangovers! With a little more time up your sleeve (and even a little more money in your pocket) heat up your winter mornings! I can help you with that, over at my program! I’ll get you healthy, happy and active right through Dry July, and you can sign up right now! Plus, 10% of sign ups for my July program go towards Dry July!
Get organised and discover the brilliance of market shopping.
Head to the markets on the weekends and stock up on as much fresh produce as you need for a great week of fresh meals: if they’re fresher, they’ll last longer, which means less post-work runs to the supermarket.
Try 2 new recipes per week.
Just no wine pairing! Experiment a little on something you’re confident with, or chuck your dinner favourite into Google and give it a crack (how hard could it be?).
Get a money glass.
We spend a lot of money on alcohol, individually, and as a country. Put aside that money you normally would have spent the night before in a jar (or a glass if you’re going for extra symbolism). At the end of July, buy yourself a non-food, non-booze related treat, or even better, donate it to Dry July to increase your fundraising for people affected by cancer.
Start a good book.
Switch off Netflix, put the phone on silent, grab a cup of tea and get down to it. Especially if this is what you’re doing in bed, getting your eyes off a screen and into a story will help you get to sleep, and make the most of tomorrow morning too!
Sam Wood would love you to join him and thousands more for a month of great food, challenging fitness and Dry July specific mindfulness to make the most of your month off booze! Head to 28bysamwood.com to get started! 10% of new sign ups to the Sam Wood July program will go to Dry July.
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