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'People call me boring for being sober'

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#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

'People call me boring for being sober' says Shrewsbury woman

Charlie Fae has started a social group in Shrewsbury for people who do not drink.

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February 1, 2026 at 2:22 PM

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And finally, a small graph of my Dry January Daily Weight Tracking v. Daily Steps:

#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

February 1, 2026 at 2:19 PM

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This is the daily tracking over all of Dry January:

#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

February 1, 2026 at 2:16 PM

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And an overindulgent Saturday night dinner means that as Dry January comes to an end, at the Feb 1 morning weigh-in I have lost a total of 5.8kg:

#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

February 1, 2026 at 2:14 PM

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So the numbers after the 30th of Dry January look like this:

#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

February 1, 2026 at 2:12 PM

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I’ve Done Dry January for 10 Years—and I’m Still Surprised That This Happened

www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a7020...

#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

‘I’ve Done Dry January for 10 Years—and I’m Still Surprised That This Happened’

How an impulsive New Year’s Resolution changed my relationships a decade later.

www.womenshealthmag.com

January 31, 2026 at 2:42 PM

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Dry January the 30th and here are the stats:

#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

January 31, 2026 at 2:38 PM

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Why is Dry January so popular?

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#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

Why is Dry January so popular?

As Dry January wraps up, an expert explains what's driving its popularity and why it might be particularly relevant for young adults.

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January 30, 2026 at 9:29 AM

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Dry January Day 29. I can honestly say that I have not missed drinking beer or wine or spirits at all.

Best of luck to everyone doing Dry January!

#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

January 30, 2026 at 9:18 AM

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My Dry January turned into something I never expected.

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#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

My Dry January turned into something I never expected

Dry January is just another month for many of 'sober-curious' Gen Z - here's what my own booze-free challenge taught me

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January 29, 2026 at 10:11 AM

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Dry January Day 28. Well done to everyone who has stuck with it so far- not long to go now!

#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

January 29, 2026 at 10:06 AM

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Why Dry January matters for your heart

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#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

European Heart Network | Editorial: Why Dry January matters for your heart

Dry January offers the perfect moment to clear the myths around alcohol and cardiovascular health By Hans Snijder,...

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January 28, 2026 at 8:23 AM

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Dry January Day 27. Monday 26th was a fast day.

#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

January 28, 2026 at 8:18 AM

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Wrapping Up Dry January? Expert Explains Why Taking a Break From Alcohol Resonates

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#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

Wrapping Up Dry January? Expert Explains Why Taking a Break From Alcohol Resonates

Assistant Professor of Psychology Michelle Zaso explains the psychology behind temporary abstinence challenges and their potential for lasting behavior change.

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January 27, 2026 at 9:57 AM

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This is how the numbers look after day 26 of Dry January:

#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

January 27, 2026 at 9:54 AM

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The final stretch of Dry January: Have you given up yet?

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#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

The final stretch of Dry January

As Dry January enters its final days, many participants report that this is the toughest point of the challenge. Motivation dips, social pressure returns, and the temptation to end the break grows.

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January 26, 2026 at 10:02 AM

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Dry January Day 25, and these are the stats:

#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

January 26, 2026 at 9:56 AM

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Dry January: What Are the Benefits of Short-Term Alcohol Abstinence?

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Dry January: What Are the Benefits of Short-Term Alcohol Abstinence? - TheColu.mn

Many people begin the new year with good intentions. One common goal is to drink less—or even none at all—for a set period. January is

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January 25, 2026 at 9:20 AM

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The scales and the step-count tell the story of a late night, too much food, too much non-alcoholic beer, and a lazy next day. I've yet to find a non-alcoholic beer that isn't rough, bloating and sickly sweet.

#DryJanuary #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #Alcohol