Personal Stories
How I Drank Whisky and Lost 80 Pounds!!
Let me start by saying this. This article will not tell you how to drink whisky all the time and lose weight. There is no healthy way to drink alcoholic beverages and get fit.
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Kaitlin's Social Dilemma
Hi my name is Kaitlin, and yes, like many, I have a huge issue with putting down my phone.
I know, I know, mind over matter, I don’t need to check it… But, when my job requires me to be on social media (often) how do I even begin to work around putting the damn thing down.
Social media is addictive; there are hundreds of articles and studies about how addictive it is. It’s often we think we have self control yet it’s been 35 minutes and you’re now watching cat videos on Instagram and DM'ing them to you mates.
From whiskey to fitness
This is the first in a series of articles which tell the inspiring stories of regular hospitality workers like you and I. First up is Courtney Tonge, a talented career bartender from Florida who walked out of her job and into a whole new state of mind.
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Growing old disgracefully
I’m a 66-year-old bartender/writer/teacher who has lived a pretty wild life of partying far too much, and paying little or no attention to my health.I’ve paid for that, of course, but I’m still alive and kicking, and I’m one of the happiest people you’ve ever met. I love my life.
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Booze, balance, and biceps
Denzel Heath is a bartender, drinks consultant, bar trainer, part time Wolverine impersonator and full time father. Here he shares his story about his struggles and how he looked himself in the mirror and took control of his life.
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