Hello and Welcome to the Drink Fit Club!

Hi and welcome to Drink Fit Club. Are you on a booze break or thinking about taking one? If so, you are in the right place. Drink Fit Club is a resource for tips, motivation and information while you are on a break or not drinking for any reason or no reason. Head to the About page to learn more about DFC and its founder, Melanie Warner Spencer, journalist, editor of “Craft: The Eat Fit Guide to Zero Proof Cocktails,” yoga teacher, nap enthusiast and alcohol-free bon vivant partying without the booze in New Orleans. Get free yoga classes, learn strategies and get the scoop on what to expect at one-to-five weeks alcohol free on The Clubhouse Blog and say hi if you feel like chatting.

Craft: The Eat Fit Guide to Zero Proof Cocktails

Edited by Melanie Warner Spencer of Drink Fit Club and written by Registered Dietitian Molly Kimball with craft cocktail master and beverage industry whiz Ethan Skaggs, “Craft: The Eat Fit Guide to Zero Proof Cocktails, is for anyone on a booze break, teetotalers or those just not drinking right now for whatever reason, or no reason. Straight out of New Orleans, this full-color book features zero proof drink recipes inspired by some of Louisiana’s most popular libations. In it, you’ll get guides to barware, bitters, glassware and everything else you need to craft a fully sensorial zero proof cocktail, this book is an essential — and beautiful — resource for every home mixologist’s library. Click here to learn more about the book and to purchase a copy for yourself or as a gift.

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What’s the point of a booze break?

Recent studies on the effects of alcohol on the brain and body have determined that no amount of alcohol is safe for our health. Talk about a literal buzz kill. According to the Centers for Disease Control alcohol can lead to, “High blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease and digestive problems. Cancer of the breast, mouth, throat, esophagus, voice box, liver, colon and rectum. Weakening of the immune system, increasing the chances of getting sick. Learning and memory problems, including dementia and poor school performance.”

The good news is, taking breaks can help curb alcohol’s negative effects. That’s where Drink Fit Club comes in, arming you with accurate, up-to-date information on the effects of alcohol so you can make informed decisions and to recommend delicious alcohol alternatives, tips, strategies and all around motivation. Follow along on Facebook and Instagram and let’s party without the booze, together!

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Happy #SoberSunday, y’all. File gardening under things I do on Sunday morning since nursing hangovers is no longer a pastime. 😂 Confession: For weeks I’ve been meaning to freshen this bed, get herbs going again and put in my spring veggies. It seems going alcohol free didn’t completely cure me of procrastination. But it’s still a win. Booze breakers and alcohol free or sober folks, what things do you get up to on your hangover free Sundays? Happy Wednesday, y’all! Once again, @wholefoods continues to impress with it’s NA game. I was in the booze section looking for my go-to alcohol free wine @giesenwines Sauvignon Blanc and spied the growing selection of @greenbardistillery goodies. 🙌🏼 Happy Tuesday, y’all! This week Kyle at one of my fave neighborhood haunts @anotherbarnola had me on his “Another Pod” podcast to talk about non-alcoholic drinks. Kyle takes booze breaks off and on but has been an NA skeptic for the past few years, so I was determine to show him these drinks can be delicious. Also part of the discussion: THC beverages and Louisiana marijuana laws, ayurveda and meditation, Kyle’s real age 👀, duality, my teenage delinquency and more! Watch or listen at link in bio! Happy Monday, y’all! And happy spring equinox! For today’s #MindfulnessMonday, stop and enjoy the flowers and trees, butterflies and bees, birds and more trees with me. 🌷🌴🦋🐝🦚🌳 Happy #SoberSunday, y’all! Here’s what mine look like these days now that I’m #HangoverFree. Actually give or take, this is what most of my days look like, sans Sunday paper. Unsuprisingly, it’s a lot easier to stay consistent in my habits and routine now that I’m #AlcoholFree. Who knew?!?! 😂 Happy Saturday, y’all! If you are doing the @eatfitochsner #AlcoholFreeFor40 Challenge or otherwise gave up alcohol for Lent, this past week was your third week without the booze. Hooray! Week three is where things really start to get interesting. Many people will experience better memory, for example. Pop over to the Clubhouse Blog to learn a few other things that are happening right now. (Like shifts in blood pressure and vision.) Link in bio! Happy Thursday, y’all. This week has been crazy. Here’s some randomness. Happy Tuesday, y’all! Last week, I shared 7 booze break strategies and touched a little on willpower (aka avoiding too much reliance on it). Today on the Clubhouse Blog, I’m diving a little bit deeper into the concept of willpower and offering up six tools for planning ahead, instead of putting all your eggs in the willpower basket. Willpower will only get you so far, but if you have the right tools for the right job, you can cut down on the time and effort being expended on forming new habits. Work smarter not harder! 💪🏼 Link in bio! One of my favorite tools is naps. What’s yours? Drop it in comments. Happy #MindfulMonday, y’all! Try this pranayamic (aka ancient breath technique that originates from yogic practices in India) known as Sama Vritti Pranayama, or box breathing, the next time you are about to lose it at your partner, kids, boss, that lady in the checkout line at the grocery or any time you could use a little reset. The entire video is only 3.35 minutes and you can do it even if you’ve never done a breathing exercise or meditation a day in your life. Save this for the next time you are feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, angry or any other big emotions. Link in bio!

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