The OYNB Blog

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OYNB Buddies: Friends With Real Benefits – by Rhona Reid

We’ve all been there. Getting into a new hobby, relationship, job or mind-set can be thrilling and all consuming. Starting out with OYNB is no different! Once you’ve taken your first steps into living life with your renewed relationship with alcohol, the rewards can...

8 easy steps you can take to live a healthier life – by Barry White

Feeling run down and struggling to focus? With life so hectic in this day and age, so many people neglect their health without even realising it. However, there are some small steps you can take which will help to improve your mood, increase your energy levels and...

“this little tingly thing that started to feel like happiness” – Michael Brown

My story is one that just goes to show that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. I have created a very full and exciting life with my career that allows me to travel the world, make hundreds of new friends per year and of course party like a rock star. However, I...

Declutter Your Life and Spring Forward With OYNB! – by Rhona Reid

Decluttering is having a zeitgeist moment. Before there were TV shows and Instagram profiles dedicated to downsizing our belongings, we used to have ‘a bit of a clear out.’ Now? Decluttering is bordering on being a lifestyle choice. Bring Me Joy Much has been made of...

“The best decision I have ever made” – Holly Lucas

Before joining OYNB, I felt unable to quit drinking for longer than a few weeks. I was seeing my health decline. I was diagnosed with fatty liver at age 38 and was still drinking heavily, regularly. I realised my two sons deserved better. They are adopted, their birth...

Calling Time on ‘Wine O’Clock’ – by Rhona Reid

Unless you’ve stumbled upon or sought out so-called ‘Mummy Blogs’ (yep, this is a thing), you might not realise how many of them identify with the popularised link between parenting and alcohol. Or more specifically, the link between being a mother, and the resulting...

Having an Ambition Keeps Us Motivated – Rhona Reid

Ambition is dynamic. It means something different to all of us and comes in all shapes and sizes. It’s worth taking a moment to figure out why having an ambition - or several - is definitely a good thing. For most of us, ambition is intrinsically linked to an...

“I have lost 8 stone!” – Darren Scanlon

I have been a party animal since my late teens. Weekend binges and any excuse for midweek beers! This carried on well into my 30’s. Weekends wasted, full of regret and weekdays spent recovering. It was a constant vicious cycle. I tried on numerous occasions to cut...

How to make yourself lucky – by Ali Roff

In need of a little light entertainment last Friday night, I sat down with my husband to watch the film 2012. It is an ‘epic science fiction disaster film’ in which massive earthquakes followed by enormous tsunamis change the face of the earth completely, wiping out...

How cravings work and how to stop them – By Ali Roff

We’ve all been there. Day three, or day twenty-three. Sitting down on the sofa at home, leaving the office, walking through our best friend’s door, or having a bath as you always do. It’s something you’ve done hundreds of times, but now you’ve decided to commit to an...

“I signed up and I haven't looked back” – Sharon Hartley

I found OYNB on Facebook one Saturday night after I'd had a few wines. I signed up and I haven't looked back! I was a regular drinker, using wine to relax in the evenings and drinking more at the weekends. Dry rosé was my favourite tipple topped up with vodka &...

Step away from the sugar with these tasty AF sugar-free treats

Going alcohol-free (AF) seems like a daunting enough prospect without throwing sugar out the window too. In fact, many of us end up replacing the alcohol cravings with sugary drinks and snacks. Understandable, of course. But how can we expect to see the physical...

How to find true fulfilment in life – Ali Roff

When we think of what we ultimately want in life, happiness tends to be up there. But when we dig a bit deeper, and ask ourselves exactly what will make us happy, often big goals around fulfilment will start to appear. This may look different for every one of us – you...