Let’s define terms, shall we? “Moderate drinking” is one standard glass for women and two for men. A standard glass is 5 ounces. That’s roughly the size of a small fist, not a superhero mug.
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If you skip days—say, Monday through Wednesday—you’re not a daily drinker. You’re a social drinker. That’s a different story. But if your corkscrew has become part of your daily routine, like brushing your teeth, we need to talk.
The habit loop is dangerous. You’re not drinking for the taste; you’re drinking for the switch-off. That’s when the line blurs between ritual and reliance.
The Body’s Honest Feedback
Check your face in the mirror. If your skin looks puffy, red, or dry, that’s the wine talking. Alcohol is a major dehydrator, and it messes with your gut microbiome.
Feeling cranky the next morning? That’s not just Monday blues. Alcohol spikes your cortisol, the stress hormone, which makes you more anxious overall. So, you drink to relax, and then you’re more wound up the next day. Lovely cycle, right?
And don’t get me started on the calories. A glass of wine is about 125 calories. Two glasses? That’s a small meal. Over a month, that’s a few pounds of pure grape juice hanging out on your hips.
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