I've not touched alcohol for una quincena (15 days, as the Spanish call a fortnight). Blimey! What's up? you might be thinking. Well, I've got some health issues and my psychiatrist has convinced me that I should give up, since alcohol renders medication ineffective. And I currently take 10 tablets a day!
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Well, in those 15 days I've been sleeping better, I am calmer in the face of challenges, I'm in a perpetual good mood, I can drive my car with a clear conscience and a clear bloodstream AND I've lost 10 kilos in weight.
The latter is important as I've acquired an impressive "curva de felicidad" over the years. Sounds better than a "beer belly", doesn't it? But, who am I kidding?
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The other day I came across an old photo of me on holiday in Greece frolicking naked on a beach.
I was around 28 and had a genuine "six-pack".
I'll never achieve one of those again, but I can work towards it.
So, I shall stick to cerveza sin (0,0%), preferably tostada, with an occasional tonica cero and tap water.
Cheers!
[Jeryl Whitelock]
Footnote:
In Spain non-alcoholic drink products almost always cost more than the alcoholic equivalent.
Yet, according to the SKY News Money Blog, alcohol-free versions are cheaper in the UK.
Why is that?
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