Like many Americans, Texas native Harley Horosky decided to participate in the Dry January movement and… Give up alcohol For a month after overeating during the holidays.
“Eating and drinking too much during the holiday season made me feel less than excellent,” Harley told Fox News Digital. “So, I thought starting the year with the goal of feeling better physically would be a smart move.”
Horosky, who lives in Houston, hoped to build a circle of supporters to not only cheer her on but join her on her alcohol-free vacation. This didn't exactly happen.
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“Naturally, I assumed my friends and family would rally around me and join me for moral support,” Horosky said. “It turns out the only thing they are committed to is staying comfortably on the sidelines With cocktails In the hand.”
Horosky decided to record the reactions of those she asked and post their responses on social media. (Watch the video at the top of this article.)
Harley Horoski's friends are seen in a video responding to her inquiry about participating in Dry January with her this year. (Harley Hurosky/@harleyhurosky)
“My parents made the list because they were reliable when it came to answering the phone and because I thought their reactions would be entertaining, which they certainly were,” she said.
“I totally expected it Most of my loved ones “To say 'no' is hilarious, especially since asking them to stop drinking alcohol for a whole month seemed like a bold move,” Horosky said. “But their reactions – both disapproval and laughter – were exactly what made the video so.” “Hazar.”
the Viral video It has over 743,000 views on TikTok as of the beginning of this weekend.
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Hurosky is a marketing manager and said she enjoys posting on social media.
“Honestly, I love the process. It's so much fun to create and share moments that make people smile or laugh,” she said. “My content usually focuses on funny and hilarious situations because that's how I tend to connect with people.”
Harley Horoski is a marketing manager living in Houston, Texas. She decided to participate in “Dry January” – but her father, among others, didn't approve of it. (Harley Hurosky/@harleyhurosky; Harley Hurosky)
Most of the people she asked are “very social and travel a lot,” Horoski said, so she expected some funny reactions.
“This is exactly why I record entire FaceTime calls,” she continued. “What I didn't expect was that the most interesting responses would come From my father. My dad, who is just as goofy as I am, absolutely stole the show. Sorry for doubting you, Dad. “I really delivered.”
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Horosky is confident she can get through January without her Any wine.
“This is not my first Dry January trip. My friend and I successfully completed it last year,” she told Fox News Digital.
“The goal was to shed a few pounds and get started A healthier lifestyle.“
Horoski said she was able to get through the month of January without drinking alcohol. (Istock)
Although they were able to cut back on liquid calories last year, Horosky said the couple “may have overcompensated by eating out and Restaurant meals …Let's just say that the calories we saved by skipping the cocktails probably sneaked back through our delivery orders.
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But she noticed some other benefits of skipping alcohol.
“We definitely felt less fatigued and enjoyed life without the dreaded hangovers of alcohol,” Horosky said.
“Dry January didn't really suit their weather.”
“Plus, we proved to ourselves that we can continue the challenge and go a whole month without drinking, so I can call it a win overall.”
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In the end, Horoski said she wasn't surprised her applications were rejected this year Friends and family.
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“I surround myself with people who like to have a good time and Good drinkand Dry January didn't really fit their vibe.”
