What happens to your body if you stop drinking alcohol for Dry January

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With the festive season's indulgence behind us, it's no surprise that many are considering embracing Dry January. Launched by Alcohol Change UK in 2013, Dry January is pretty straightforward - you skip alcohol for the entire month.

You're probably already imagining how much more vibrant and energetic you'll feel by ditching the booze and you're not wrong to expect a host of health benefits that can touch on almost every part of your life.

Health gurus have weighed in on what positive changes you might observe if you decide to go alcohol-free, reports the Liverpool Echo.

One major perk? You could see weight loss without the need to diet. Nuffield Health's clinic manager Nathan Penman explains: "Alcoholic drinks contain a lot of calories, which don't contain nutritional value, and aren't necessarily used by our bodies." He adds: "For example, if someone were to drink six glasses (175ml) of wine weekly (which is in line with the recommended amount of 14 units), this would equate to about 800 calories. "Cutting this out is reducing a substantial amount of your weekly calorie intake, which will make it easier to achieve a calorie deficit over time and, therefore, weight loss." But it's not all smooth sailing.