Febfast with Rob Mills

Guess who else has been doing the Feb Fast challenge with us? The amazing Rob Mills from Grease The Musical. Yes, you guessed it Danny boy is also going cold turkey for 28 days and having no alcohol.

You may remember Rob as a finalist of the phenomenon Australian Idol back in 2013. Rob has landed himself an awesome gig since then and has successfully played in over 500 shows in Melbourne and Sydney, receiving rave reviews. He's seriously one of Australia's favourite leading men.

Rob Mills plays leading role Danny in Grease The Musical 

Another 4 days to go and here's what Rob had to say about his last 24 days without an alcoholic drink.

1. How do you find giving up alcohol in February when you go to so many social events with your line of work?

I haven't found it too hard to be honest... I did Dry July last year, which has harder, as I was wrapping up Legally Blonde (closing night party!) and starting rehearsals for Grease (meeting new people), with everyone drinking was a bit of a challenge. I have been to a few parties after the show, but I am already on a quite a high after performing so it doesn't make too much different. There are times like at the end of the week (Sunday) where i have really wanted to wind down with a beer, but all good, I'm a lot clearer on a monday because of the not drinking.

2. What is your placebo drink when you go out to these functions in lieu of alcohol?

I love a cold glass of coke... And after doing Dry July and now Febfast and also being the designated driver most weekends, I really think bars and clubs should start serving free soft drink. I have paid $6 for a soft drink at some places!!! Come on! Surely you should be rewarded, and the designated driver should be rewarded somehow. I reckon a wrist band, or better yet, an honesty policy should be implemented. Rant over.

3. Have you ever been a big drinker? Or just social?

Just Social... I do love to have a good party, but only in moderation. I learnt this years ago. It's just not worth the come down and especially when you have work or responsibilities... I am looking forward to my holiday in a few months though...

4. Will you be having a drink on the 1st March?

I'll probably have a knock off drink after the show with some of the cast who have taken the febfast challenge. But we have two shows on a sunday so one will be enough.

5. What are some tips & tricks you can share with my readers who might be struggling during our challenge? 

I suppose, one would be not to put yourself in those situations, parties, bars, clubs etc. But hey, that's pretty tough. There is always something on... I do love nothing more than being able to offer lifts to my friends and on occasions strangers (I have driven randoms home that i were thumbing a lift in the Cross numerous times) It's good travel karma. 

Plan things to do in the mornings after party nights, ie bike rides, walks, runs, market shopping, exhibitions etc.... Trust me it's awesome when you do interesting things and all your mates have slept in with a hangover and haven't achieved a thing all day. 

Here are the guys and gals from Grease that are doing the FebFast challenge... a few missing in the pic. All giving up either alcohol, sugar, caffeine, digital and some shopping. haha. I think Bert is giving up Hungarian rice (not a real thing, but we just wanted him in the photo).

Grease The Musical cast are even participating in the Feb fast challenge.

Thank you so much Rob for joining us here on Fitness Food And Style it was great hanging out with you and getting to know you a little bit more. Hope you come back and visit us real soon.

Much love and friendship,

XxDani 

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FFS next challenge is FEBFAST are you in?

You all know this time last year we were planning for our no added sugar challenge in February and we did another one in July with our squats challenge. Well….this February we are going to raise the bar a little and help the most vulnerable of people, our young people and families who are tackling serious alcohol and drug issues.

Next month I will be doing the Febfast 28 day detox challenge to kick some bad habits!

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Picture and article source: Febfast detox challenge

Sugar is considered by some to be the plague of a generation, with overconsumption of this sweet foodstuff linked to obesity, tooth decay and diabetes.

While we all know it is best to cut down on sugary treats, how do you tell if your reliance on sweets has gone past the point of an unhealthy habit into a full-blown addiction?

When you go beyond the point of wanting something sweet into the point of needing it, you should consider whether you are addicted to sugar.

Those who are addicted to glucose may find themselves losing control and eating more than they had planned to and could notice specific withdrawal symptoms if they skip their daily fix.

This could include feeling shaky, nervous or even having a cold sweat, according to webmd.

Since our bodies turn carbs into sugar, don’t count yourself out as a sugar addict if you’d prefer chippies over a cupcake.

A 2007 study by Princeton University backs up the claim that sugar can be addictive and researchers explain how our bodies’ neural pathways were designed to motivate and encourage our ancestors to forage for food.

This function, reward stimulation, has been linked to modern day drug-seeking and self-administration and it is believed this pathway also lights up similarly to sugar as it does when stronger drugs, such as cocaine and opiates, are taken.

The study redefined addiction so it is now synonymous with the term dependence and used to describe a psychological need rather than a physical ailment.

Dependence has three stages, according to the study – bingeing, withdrawal and craving.

If you decide to do a sugar detox as part of a February Fast, you might suffer from these symptoms at first, but in the long run you will be doing your body a favour.

Giving up sugar for a month could help you to retrain your tastebuds and you might be able to cut out sugar in unexpected places come March.

PLUS!  You get a chance to be in the draw to win the ultimate detox!! A luxury spa holiday for two people in Bali!!!! How cool is that?

So make sure you register on the website and join our FFS team here and don't think you have to do this on your own. Not only will I be here for extra motivation but there are local communities in your area getting together to help you over the 28 days of detoxing, so check out some of your local support groups here. 

All funds raised over this challenge go to the Youth Support and Advocacy Service and Family Drug Support.

Let's all make a better future for our younger generation as a collective, we can influence change together. 

Will you join me?

XxDani 

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