Saying no brought health and happiness to this alcohol-free foursome.
Jumping off the booze bandwagon had a profound effect on the lives of these four inspiring people.
"If I hadn't quit, I would have died"
Ashley Knoote-Parke, 47, hasn't had alcohol since 1993.
"I always drank heavily, but I never considered myself an alcoholic because I could go a couple of days without drinking if I had to.
"My day would start with a huge shot of scotch in my morning coffee. I worked in advertising so liquid lunches were common. The more I drank, the more it took me to get drunk; I'd need six bottles of wine to feel an effect. My drinking went hand in hand with smoking; I'd smoke about 60 cigarettes a day. I was always off sick.
"In 1993, I was diagnosed with growths on my vocal cords. My doctor told me unless I stopped smoking immediately I'd die. I knew that if I was drinking I wouldn't be able to stop smoking, so I went cold turkey. It was hard, but I really believe if I hadn't quit I would be dead from an alcohol-related disease. I don't get sick now and I look younger than I am. But more than that, I have control over my life again. I've got more energy and I'm happier than ever."
"Stopping drinking helped me lose 16 kilos"
Byron Kendal, 27, got in shape after kicking his alcohol habit.
"At my heaviest I weighed 117 kilos. I wanted to get fit, so last year I joined the gym. I lost a few kilos but wasn't taking it too seriously. On Friday and Saturday nights I'd go out with friends and drink about eight beers. After a few drinks I'd normally have a kebab, then the next day I'd sleep in instead of exercising.
"I decided I had to get serious, so I stopped drinking for three months. The weight dropped off because there was nothing to throw my planning off. I woke up early, went for my walk, ate at the right times and was able to cook and prepare my food every night for the next day. Socialising was hard it wasn't fun being the only sober one at a party but in three months I dropped 16 kilos.
"I now weigh 93 kilos. I drink socially but try to do it in moderation. I'm about to stop drinking again for three months and hope to lose another 10 kilos. It's hard but definitely worth it."
"I said no and turned my life around"
Ingrid Arna, 36, found a new career after giving up booze.
"When I was 20 I moved to New York. I had an eating disorder, I worked in a stressful job and I often went out drinking with colleagues and clients. No matter how much I drank, whether it was one glass of wine or five, the next day I was completely exhausted. Then one day I woke up and couldn't get out of bed.
"My doctor told me I had adrenal fatigue caused by years of dieting and alcohol was making my body increasingly sensitive. It was the kick-start I needed to get my health and life in order.
"Kicking the drinking was the first thing I committed to. I started to eat healthy, nutritious foods and studied to become a certified holistic health counsellor and food coach. I moved back to Australia where I set up my wellness consultancy, BodyLoveDiet.com. Now I coach women to love their bodies. I'm happy and healthy with a better body than ever. But best of all, I love what I do."
"Giving up helped me fall pregnant"
Andi Lew, 38, believes cutting out alcohol helped with her fertility when she was trying to fall pregnant. Her son Beaudy is 18 months.
"My grandmother and mother went through early menopause and warned me not to leave having a baby too late. I started trying to conceive when I was 36 and wanted to make sure my baby had the best chance to develop healthily. I was only drinking two to six glasses of wine a week, but I gave it up. I'm sure that helped with my fertility I fell pregnant first go!
"Since Beaudy was born I can count on one hand how many times I've had a drink. I've been surprised at how good it's made me feel both physically and emotionally.
"It allows me to be a responsive parent attending to my son's needs around the clock. I don't let him cry it out and have always breastfed him or cuddled him back to sleep. I wouldn't be able to if I was under the influence of alcohol.
"I'm sure I'm healthier for it my digestion is better and I don't ever suffer a hangover. It's a conscious decision I'm making and I love knowing I can do without it."
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