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In today’s episode, Andy and Ruari are taking a deep dive into the dream for OYNB - To inspire people to change their relationship with alcohol completely. This can take a few forms: It could mean extending the challenge from 90 to 365 or beyond. For others it could signal a return to drinking ‘In full control’ and for others like Andy it could mean never again. The aim of this episode is to explore all of these options in detail. During the show the guys dispel many of the myths around moderation, whilst describing what ‘every now and then in full control’ really means. There are no wrong or right answers when it comes to positive change. We want to create a community that inspires people to experience a period of life alcohol free. Then at the end of their challenge period make a decision in ‘full control’ that suits their lifestyle and goals. OYNB is about so much more than just giving up alcohol. It is a place where people can come and learn to change their habits whilst creating the life they always wanted. The lessons learnt from taking a break from alcohol form a keystone habit, which goes on to unlock so many other life changing well being benefits. As OYNB evolves we will be providing much more content to support positive life change from mindfulness, to diet and exercise tips. Watch this space. We have found that many members want to regain full control and then potentially have a drink every now and then. Whilst others have completed the challenge and want to continue for a longer period to possibly gain this full control or just enjoy the ride. Others attempt full control, which doesn’t work and they come back to start again. Also for many members life is so good alcohol free that a total mindset shift takes place and there is no room for alcohol in their lives. The key point here is that all of these options are having a positive impact and this was always our dream. Andy and Ruari are great ambassadors for the two post challenge options. Andy has decided, in full control, that alcohol offers him so little that there is zero point having it part of his life. Whilst Ruari has decided that ‘Every now and then’ he might take a sip. Ruari explains that he did not intend for this challenge to last forever. He wanted to regain control, which after well over a year totally alcohol free, he now has. For this reason ‘every now and then’ works perfectly well within his lifestyle. Of course this might not work for some people and during the show Ruari discusses those boundaries he has put up to make sure old habits do not start to reappear. Andy on the other hand sees zero point in drinking and goes into detail as to why. He raises an interesting point - that for him life is easier not having to think about the alcohol situation, it’s just not in his radar.  This expands into a discussion on willpower and that Andy requires zero around alcohol. What’s interesting is that Ruari feels exactly the same and this is why ‘every now and then’ works for him. This is why his approach is different to moderation, there is no holding back or craving when stressed. He just picks and chooses the odd occasion for a drink. LINKS a RESOURCES OYNB Website: https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/ OYNB Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Oneyearnobeer/ OYNB Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199505820380513/ OYNB Twitter: https://twitter.com/oynbuk/OYNB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneyearnobeer/ EPISODE RESOURCES Non-Alcoholic Beverages: https://www.drydrinker.com