Get this: Australian women rank third in the world for excessive alcohol consumption according to the journal Addiction. Not one of our proudest achievements. Sure drinking is fun (I love my champagne!), but it's also not so fun. You probably drink and enjoy it but I bet you don't enjoy all the things that come along with it: weight gain, sluggishness, hangovers, money goneski...

February 1st marks the start of an awesome inititive called febfast. It's all about giving yourself an imposed "dry" period which will help you re-evaluate your relationship with booze and make you feel WAY healthier, fitter and happier. Plus, you can also raise money to support young people in our community and teach them about healthy drinking habits. If you feel like getting on board, join my team below. Or, sponsor me. Five bucks will do. Here's to the healthiest month of my - and hopefully your - life!