I’m 54 with a 35-year-old body. It all changed when I gave up drinking

As Sober October begins, one personal trainer explains how and why she quit alcohol – and the rewards reaped as a result.

Annie Murray, 54: “My body now burns calories at the same rate as a 35-year-old person.” Instagram

Annie Murray

Oct 4, 2024 – 9.00am

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Personal trainer Annie Murray, 54, was not a problem drinker – she had drink-free days and never mixed her drinks. Yet, giving up alcohol completely has changed her life. Here, Annie, who is married with two children and lives in Steyning, West Sussex, reveals the milestone that tested her the most and how she transformed her body and her health.