Way back in January I set out my goals for this year, one of which was leading a healthier lifestyle.

Now, I eat reasonably well, and I think it’s fair to say I work out more than most. One weak area that has remained unchecked, however, is my intake of stimulants, specifically coffee and booze. Both are of course intrinsically linked to socialising and special occasions, and so I have found that increased networking, the occasional date and incessant travels have meant that my consumption is now well above what I consider healthy. So…

The challenge for October will be to go cold turkey on caffeine and alcohol. No point in doing things half-heartedly, eh? Not one drop of either beverage shall cross these lips as of tomorrow, in spite of heavy workload, some planned encounters with friends and an upcoming birthday. My Nespresso will grow covered in cobwebs, the restaurants’ wine lists will be off limits, the occasional après workout beer consigned to the past. It will be fun, I’m sure! ?

As always, I shall log my results here. Just don’t expect me to writ prticclarrly wrll onfe the jittters kikk in…