Drink Less, Live More: Harm Reduction, Cancer Risk, and Fitness-Based Habit Change

Can cutting back on alcohol (without going totally sober) really improve your health? In this powerful episode of The Replacement Project, we explore harm reduction as a realistic, shame-free path to wellness. We dive into alcohol’s link to cancer, the latest statistics on alcohol-related deaths and survival, and the science of habit replacement... especially using fitness goals like running a 10K or lifting your bodyweight as powerful new routines! You'll learn the definitions of light, moderate, and heavy drinking, and why even small changes matter. This episode is packed with research, resources, and motivation to help you drink less and live more on your own terms. Resources & References: Alcohol and Cancer Risk – National Cancer Institute: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/alcohol/alcohol-fact-sheet Alcohol and Cancer – CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/risk-factors/alcohol.html About Moderate Alcohol Use – CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/about-alcohol-use/moderate-alcohol-use.html Rethinking Drinking – NIAAA: https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/ SAMHSA National Helpline (24/7 Free & Confidential): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline Habit Replacements to Curb Alcohol Consumption – Sunnyside: https://www.sunnyside.co/blog/habit-replacements-alcohol Can You Drink and Exercise? – Welltech: https://welltech.com/content/can-you-drink-and-exercise/ No shame. No pressure. Just evidence-based support for anyone ready to make a shift.