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Alcohol Free For 40

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Ochsner Eat Fit is kicking off its tenth annual Alcohol Free For 40 Challenge!

Give up alcohol between Mardi Gras and Easter. Eliminating alcohol intake, even temporarily, can lead to better sleep, increased energy and improved focus within these 40 days. This challenge provides participants with the resources, education and support needed to abstain from alcohol and benefit from a “wellness spring cleaning.” 

Join for free or pay just $49 to receive in-depth pre- and post-challenge metrics ($450 value)! The free version is for a personal challenge only and does not include pre or post-challenge labs or other metrics. Employees must complete the in-person pre- and post-metrics to receive Pathway to Wellness points.

The best part?  You don’t have to go it alone. This challenge comes with ample support throughout. And trust us, the rewards are so worth it.

Register In Your Region

Registration for in-person metrics is now closed. You can still join us in our Alcohol Free for 40 Facebook Group.

Pre-challenge metrics: Thursday, March 6
Post-challenge metrics: Thursday, April 17

The Amelia from Craft: The Eat Fit Guide to Zero-Proof Cocktails

Get excited!

1. Registration for #AFF40 2025 is now closed.

2. To join the #AlcoholFreeFor40 group on Facebook, click here. There, you can send messages and ask questions, follow the journey of others, and share your own experiences, challenges, successes, zero-proof cocktail recipes and photos. Visit now to see messages from past participants.

3. Listen to Molly Kimball's podcast: The Science of Alcohol on our Brain, Body + Spirit

4. If you have any questions regarding Alcohol Free for 40, please review the AFF40 Frequently Asked Questions.

Metrics We Track

Take the time to establish your baseline metrics. Do this before you stop drinking, or shortly after.

- Weight + body composition
- Blood pressure
- Close-up photo of your face so that you can see the details of your eyes and skin

Ask your doctor to run the following labs that are indicators of overall health and/or specific markers of inflammation, liver health or alcohol toxicity:

- CBC (Complete Blood Count)
- CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel)
- Lipid Panel, GGT (Gamma glutamyl transferase)
-Vitamin B12 and Folate Panel
- hs-CRP (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein)
- ESR (sedimentation rate)
- A1c

Or sign up with your region above and we will do your health analysis for you!

Craft: The Eat Fit Guide to Zero Proof Cocktails

Inspired by the talented bar staff of dozens of Eat Fit restaurant partners, these zero-proof recipes surpass sugary mocktails and basic soda spritzers, proving that it’s truly possible to create remarkable, elevated drinks that are alcohol free with little or no added sugars. Featuring more than 50 recipes, guides to barware, bitters, glassware and everything else you need to craft a fully sensorial cocktail, this book is an essential — and beautiful — resource for every home mixologist’s library.

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Find Zero-Proof Cocktails Near You!
  • NOLA Chevron Arrow

    Gris Gris | 1800 Magazine Street
    Eat Fit Mocktail

    Saint John | 715 St Charles Ave
    Strawberry Nojito

  • Northshore Chevron Arrow

    Dry Oak NA Bottle Shop | 501 N Theard St, Covington
    Full product list in store

    Haven Coffee + Cocktails | 534 N Hampshire St, Covington
    Eat Fit Mocktail

    La Carreta Mandeville | 1200 W Causeway Approach
    Zero-Proof Agua Fresca
    Zero-Proof Blueberry Smash

    La Carreta Covington | 812 U.S. Highway 190
    Zero-Proof Agua Fresca
    Zero-Proof Blueberry Smash

    La Carreta Hammond | 108 NW Railroad Ave #3264
    Zero-Proof Agua Fresca
    Zero-Proof Blueberry Smash

    Tandem Coffee + Cocktails | 424 Girod St, Mandeville
    Divine Melon


  • Baton Rouge Chevron Arrow

    Mestizo | 2323 S Acadian Thruway
    Cucumber "Jim"let
    Daredevil

  • 318 (Shreveport + Monroe) Chevron Arrow

    Don Juanz Baja Beach Tacos | 2333 Airline Dr, Bossier City
    Designated Driver

    Don Juanz Baja Beach Tacos | 1409 E 70th St, Shreveport
    Designated Driver

    Flying Tiger | 506 N 2nd St, Monroe
    Downy Lane Daquiri
    Park Ave Spritz

Get Support!

Alcohol Free For 40 volunteers holding an AFF40 sign

Join our #Alcohol Free For 40 | 2025 Group on Facebook!

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