CUTTING DOWN – TIPS TO STAY ON TRACK

Go Slow - Tips to cut down

When you’re drinking, the best method is to go SLOW.

No one’s saying don’t drink. We’re just saying the SLOW method will help you cut down a bit.

Here’s how:

Switch – alternate your drinks on a night out. Follow an alcoholic one with a non-alcoholic one.

Low – where possible, go low. That’s lower ABV - a 3.5% beer is better than 5% 11% wines preferable to 14%

O is for off days – two days a week, don’t drink. One or two non drinking days per week helps your liver and other organs recover.

W is for Water. Water is your friend when you’re going SLOW.

We recommend using the SLOW technique to keep your drinking on the right track.

More tips on SLOW

Spacing drinks out by alternating helps you stay in the daily guidelines.
Make a plan before you go out drinking. Work out in advance what drink you like, and how many you can have to stay safe. The guidelines are 2-3 units a day for women, 3-4 for men
Try and go for lower volumes - order a bottle of beer rather than a pint. Ask for a small glass of wine over a large one.
Drink as much water as possible before drinking, during drinking and after drinking. It’s also a great alternative to alcohol in between drinks - sparkling water or even a tonic helps you space your drinking out.

Click here to find out how many units are in a given drink.

Once you've started cutting down, you'll see some postive benefits:

Better sleep - you'll feel fresher and sharper in the mornings
More energy - you'll find you've got a spring in your step and feel less tired in the day
Less weight - with fewer alcohol calories, you should find your're losing weight
Clearer skin - your skin won't be full of alcohol toxins, meaning a clearer complexion
More money - if you're spending less on alcohol, you'll have more to spend on something else!

Overall, you'll feel healthier and better for drinking a bit less.