Alcohol free streak

Here is your count of alcohol free days so far, and the next milestone to aim for.

Your details

Alcohol free since 6 September 2026

45 days

5 to go until 50 days

Units not drunk77
Money not spent£161
Calories from alcohol skipped4,320 kcal
Weeks6.4

Every day adds up. If you have a drink, the days you have already had still count; you can simply start again.

If you drink heavily every day, stopping suddenly can be dangerous: talk to your GP before you stop. Worried about your drinking, or someone else's? Your GP can help, and Drinkaware and Drinkline (0300 123 1110, free and confidential) are there too. Call 999 if someone cannot be woken, is breathing slowly or is fitting after drinking.

The working

45 days, after 12 units and £25 a week

45 days is 6.4 weeks. At 12 units a week that is 77 units not drunk, and at £25 a week about £161 kept. At 7 kcal per gram and 8 g per unit, the alcohol alone was worth about 4,300 kcal. Next milestone: 50 days, 5 days away.

Milestones

Little markers along the way

Milestone	Why it is nice
7 days	the first weekend done
28 to 30 days	a full month, like Dry January
100 days	three months of new habits
365 days	a whole year of seasons and celebrations

If you slip

It is not back to zero

Lots of people have a drink at some point. The days you have already had still did you good, and the habits you built are still there. Start a new count if you like, or simply carry on.

Read with care

What this cannot tell you

Replace supportIf cutting down is hard, a GP or local alcohol service can help.
Know your real spendIt uses the usual week you put in.
Measure health changesBenefits vary from person to person.

Questions

Common questions

How do I count an alcohol free streak?

Put in your first alcohol free day. The count is the number of full days since then, so on that first day it shows 0 and the next morning it shows 1.

Is it safe to stop drinking suddenly?

For most people, yes. But if you drink heavily every day, stopping suddenly can cause dangerous withdrawal, so talk to your GP first.

How many calories are in a unit of alcohol?

A unit is 8 g of alcohol and alcohol has 7 kcal per gram, so about 56 kcal before any sugar or mixers.

What if I only want to cut down?

That is a great goal too. The weekly units diary helps you see where to trim.

Sources

Last checked 21 October 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it.

If drinking is on your mind

Your GP can help in confidence. Drinkline is free on 0300 123 1110, and Drinkaware has tools to help you cut down. If you drink heavily every day, do not stop suddenly without advice. Call 999 if someone cannot be woken, is breathing slowly or is fitting after drinking.