AceShowbiz - Chris Soules, the former Bachelor star, recently opened up about his nearly six-month journey toward sobriety, emphasizing the significant impact it has had on his life. The 43-year-old reality TV personality disclosed his decision to quit drinking on the January 24 episode of the "Ben & Ashley Almost Famous" podcast, asserting, "Enough is enough."

This pivotal choice comes after Soules spent decades relying on alcohol, a habit he developed even before earning his driver's license.

"Health-wise, I actually quit drinking in August and plan to continue to do so for the foreseeable future, which is a big deal for me," Soules shared. He continued by acknowledging that alcohol had become less about enjoyment and more about masking stress. "It became more of not necessarily doing it as much for fun, as much as you're doing it as something to cover up just stress in general," Soules explained.

Since embracing a sober lifestyle, Soules noted a drastic improvement in his mental clarity and overall well-being. "Mentally, I'm much more clear-headed," he said, adding that he now feels motivated to go to the gym in the mornings rather than spend time recuperating from hangovers. This newfound clarity has empowered him to focus on self-improvement activities like meditation and to be more present for his loved ones.

Reflecting on his upbringing in Iowa, Soules pointed out that drinking was deeply ingrained in the local culture, especially within the agricultural community. "Beer was very much a staple," he recalled. "Drinking is a deep cultural thing in the Midwest, especially in agriculture," Soules expanded, describing alcohol as a "cheap form of stress relief" that many, including himself, have struggled with.

Soules' decision to quit drinking was not spurred by any single event but was rather a culmination of his realization that alcohol was impacting his life negatively. "I have a lot of responsibility in life... The hangovers aren't getting any easier," he admitted. Soules also mentioned his aspiration to eventually start a family and his desire to ensure the success of his farming business as reasons behind his commitment to sobriety.

"Alcohol is just not really healthy for you," Soules emphasized. "The more you learn about it, it's just not good for you." He expressed a sense of accomplishment in being able to change a lifestyle that had once seemed irreversible.