I didn't realize my drinking was unhealthy until I tracked it — using the old government guidelines

I used the CDC and NIAAA guidelines on alcohol consumption to set a goal. Tracking my drinking with clear guardrails helped me cut back by 50%.

Julia Pugachevsky

• The Trump administration just announced its new dietary guidelines.
• It advised drinking less alcohol but removed previous guidance on how much is too much.
• Having a number to shoot for helped me cut back on my drinking.

On Wednesday, the Trump administration announced its new dietary guidelines. While...