2026 Alcohol Free for 40 | Labs + Metrics [NOLA]

Presented by Ochsner Eat Fit

It’s time for our annual Alcohol Free for 40 (AFF40) Challenge!
The mission is simple: Give up alcohol from Mardi Gras through Easter and use the 40 days as a personal experiment. You’ll receive pre- and post-challenge labs + metrics ($450 value) to see exactly how the break impacts your sleep, energy, mood, gut, labs, and overall well-being.

PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS BELOW TO KEEP YOUR EXPERIENCE SEAMLESS.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Comprehensive lab panel (fasting not required)
• Body composition analysis
• Blood pressure
• Before + after photos
• All metrics performed by Ochsner Health & Eat Fit

Registration: $59 + taxLimited to the first 350 participants

LOCATION

Ochsner Fitness Center
1200 S. Clearview Pkwy, Suite 1200
Harahan, LA

YOUR APPOINTMENT DATES

Pre-Challenge Metrics: Thursday, February 19, 8 AM–5 PM
Post-Challenge Metrics: Thursday, April 2, 8 AM–5 PM

Please attend at your scheduled appointment times.

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ

APPOINTMENTS CAN ONLY BE SCHEDULED BY THE AFF40 TEAM.

Any self-scheduled or altered appointments will be corrected to the official dates and times above.

REGISTERING ON EVENTBRITE DOES NOT SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT.

Your “preferred appointment time” is not a confirmed time.
Our team will place your lab orders and schedule your appointments manually within one week.
Once scheduled, you’ll see your appointment in MyOchsner.

ENTER A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS.

Most communications—including your appointment details—will be sent via email.

BODY COMPOSITION IS ONLY AVAILABLE ON FEB 19 + APR 2.

These are the only dates body comp will be conducted for AFF40.

ACCURATE PERSONAL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED.

During registration, please provide:
Full legal name, gender, race, date of birth, physical address, best email + phone.
(All information is confidential and required for lab ordering.)

DAY-OF DETAILS

• All labs + metrics are performed on-site only at Ochsner Fitness Center.
• Labs cannot be done at alternative locations.
• Check in as you would for a routine Ochsner appointment.
• Fasting is not required.
• Wear comfortable clothing; you’ll remove shoes/socks and large jewelry for body composition.

ACCESSING YOUR RESULTS

• Body composition + blood pressure: given immediately
• Before/after photos: emailed within two weeks after the challenge
• Lab results: available in MyOchsner

If you need help setting up MyOchsner, let us know during registration.

STAY CONNECTED

Follow @eatfitochsner on Instagram + Facebook
Join the Alcohol Free For 40 | 2026 Facebook group for support, updates, and community throughout the challenge.

AFF40 FAQ's

Questions?
Please contact us at AFF40@ochsner.org.