Feb Fast: Giving up Alcohol for Charity February 1st, 2013
by Jamie Lloyd 
Six years ago on the other side of the world a group of Australians in their thirties were at a BBQ opening another bottle of wine with their friends when they decided the Christmas festivities had taken their toll. They decided to give up alcohol for the month of February and donate the money they would have spent to charity. This idea has grown into a national event. ‘Feb Fast’ has become a very successful national charity raising money for alcohol support services and charities.
It is a great idea for many reasons. Firstly, many of us are in the right frame of mind given the excesses of Christmas. Secondly, February is the shortest month of the year. Thirdly, you are not just doing this for yourself but also for a purpose bigger than yourself (a charity). Fourthly, it is something you can commit to do with a group of friends. Fifthly, you will be consuming about 4000 less calories over the month (that’s more than 1 pound).
Feb Fast is not an established event or charity in Britain but that doesn’t mean we can’t do it. It’s a simple concept and it just requires a bit of willpower. I am giving up alcohol for February and donating the money to Drug and Alcohol Service for London (DASL), which runs Battersea Alcohol Service. I am also encouraging everyone I train to do the same.
According to research by Lloyds Pharmacy, on average we each drink 3.7 pints of beer, or 8.5 large glasses of wine, each week. The average Briton spends £770 a year on alcohol, the equivalent of £64 per month.
The goodness of giving and fasting
TIPS for a successful Feb Fast
- Encourage your partner and a group of friends to join you
- Pick your charity and research their good work
- Calculate how much money you would have spent on alcohol and commit that to your chosen charity
- Seek sponsorship from friends and families
- Stock up on alternative alcohol-free drinks that you like – alcohol free wines, sparkling grape juice in a wine glass is a great alternative, tonic or soda water with lemon
- Plan a celebration for the end of the month
Jamie Lloyd is a top UK personal trainer, strength coach and kettle bell instructor, selected alongside world experts to author the best seller, Total Body Breakthroughs
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8 Responses
Sara Says:
I think you’re right, support from family and friends (and getting them to join you) is definitely the key motivating yourself
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Kent Morris Says:
Hi,
I like it for living a healthy lifestyle and having fun in my life.
Nice job.
Thank you
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I heard and attended so many events but never see about such an event. I think I missed the event. Thanks for sharing this post.
Aayna from gazebo perth Says:
Alcohol fasting is indeed a nice thing to do especially for a charity. Such events should be organized in great numbers to spread the idea of a healthy lifestyle. Thanks for the share.
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Fatima from florist surry hills Says:
The greatest motivation to give up something like alcohol is for charity. Thanks for sharing the inspirational share.
Toko Komputer Jogja Says:
Hi,
The greatest motivation to give up something like alcohol is for charity. Thanks for sharing the inspirational share.
I agree
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Lee Says:
Hi
I know I am a bit late on this one it being the beginning of April. But the whole concept of this is great and it should also have great health benefits to the people who give up drinking especially if they are a bit on the excessive side. That is without mentioning the money raised for charity.
Great post thanks lee
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chad Says:
It goes to show that it doesn’t take much to give back. Simple things we take for granite can be used for so much good. What would this world be like if everyone gave up something for one month in order to give back to those who need it.
