I used to drink about 50 pints a week. My GP told me to reduce my alcohol consumption.
At my 3 month review I told him I had reduced my alcohol consumption by half. He was delighted and tested my BP and found no difference.
I said "I don't get it. I'm drinking 49 and half pints per week, what other sacrifices can I make to reduce it".
He said "The best thing you can do is cut alcohol completely, don't smoke, no meat, and run 10 miles a day".
I said "What's the second best?"