What benefits do you actually feel if you give up alcohol in January (or any other period)?
I am going dry after Christmas, possibly for three months. When I have stopped drinking for a period of time I don't actually notice any difference in weight, skin, anything.
I drink at least 4 nights a week, couple of glasses of wine or a couple G & Ts. I am not doing it to reduce intake, just fancy stopping for a bit, bit fed up with it.