#8 - 100 Day Goal - Abstinance from Obvious Sweets - Want to Join? Please Do!

[roxiestone]

Jack,

Please reset my counter. I ate in a disordered fashion over the weekend. Sneaking food when no one was around.

May we all live in peace.

[Fubarcdn]

Well I didn't survive Easter dinner. I had a SMALL piece of cake to be polite so I an back to day 1 but determined this time.
I made it 30 days my first time out here and I am going to beat that this time.
I am adding my OS free date on my signature as I reminder.
Everyone else was drinking and I resisted that anyways. I am now over 90 days OA (obvious alcohol) free.

[Astro]

Still going strong and OS free, brought a bag of Easter brunch leftovers for lunch today. Deviled eggs, ham wrap, fresh fruit salad, and marinated veggies.

The word "abstinence" is making me nervous though. I've been thinking about how many times over 27 years I tried to abstain from alcohol. Hmmmm, better maintain some awareness about that.

Thanks for adding me to the list Jack, and thank you everyone for your posts.

[cali]

I came here a few different time today and began to to post, however I keep getting side tracked for one reason or another--like right now, my very loving kitty is trying to thwart the posting plan by feverishly trying to get my attention as I type by nudging my typing hand with his head--ok, I love it I must admit


I have been experiencing "true gratitude" lately even though things are scarier then they ever EVER have been. I am SOBER and eating foods that bring me dignity.

So glad you all are here!!!!!

[Nina Kay]

I want to Welcome Poppy to the thread. I'm very glad that you've decided to join us.

I had to make myself come here and post again. It seems that I'm going into one of my withdrawing & isolating modes. I'm really not sure why I do that. At least I was able to get here and post. I'm sure that I'll be better in a few days, as long as I keep myself coming back. Hang in there everyone. We can do this together.

[Cathy31]

Hi Guys
I survived most of easter - no easter eggs - but then in a moment of madness and familiar "I deserve it" grabbed a chocolate bar from the petrol station yesterday. I am back to day 1. I feel good though the 3 days I did get really made me feel great.
Will check in tomorrow! Well done everyone!
Cathy31
x

[californiapoppy]

Homemade plain yogurt mixed with fresh raspberries for breakfast hmmmm, and the sun is shining brightly, I'll go out and pull a few weeds. Nothing like beautiful weather to help me feel good and follow my good resolutions. Day 2 is beginning well ! Hope you all have a wonderful day too.

[cali]

Good morning guys! Yes, it's great to see new folks on this thread, trudging right along.

Hang in there everyone. We can do this together.

thank you (((Nina))) there is such power and truth in those words!!

When I see a temptation, I ask myself if I am willing to be "incarcerated", imprisoned by sugar again...so far, thank goodness, my immediate answer has been
NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am "sugar-free" and loving it!!!

[smiling jack]

I am grateful to want to be sober in my life today. Whether I remain OS sober today is up to me. I hope for the strength to say, "No, thanks." to cravings, temptations, offerings, sightings, etc. I hope for the wisdom to go after what is healthy for me, and avoid what is unhealthy for me.

Please let me know whenever you see errors in the list.

Nina - 3/8/2009 - 37 Days
Mike -3/28/2009 - 17 Days
Cali - 4/1/2009 - 13 Days
Dave - 4/2/2009 - 12 Days
Pony - 4/9/2009 - 5 Days
Astro - 4/10/2009 - 4 Days
Jack- 4/10/2009 - 4 Days
Fubarcdn - 4/13/2009 -1 Day
Poppy - 4/13/2009 -1 Day
Roxie-4/13/09 - 1 Day
Cathy - 4/13/2009 - 1 Day

[roxiestone]

May we all be successful in all our endeavors today.


Peace.

[Astro]

Originally Posted by Nina Kay

I had to make myself come here and post again. It seems that I'm going into one of my withdrawing & isolating modes. I'm really not sure why I do that. At least I was able to get here and post. I'm sure that I'll be better in a few days, as long as I keep myself coming back. Hang in there everyone. We can do this together.

(((NK))) Remember that your posts got me here, thank you for reaching out.

cal-poppy, welcome, your breakfast sounds delicious. Yummm, yogurt & berries. I like berries in my oatmeal too!

Doing OK and still OS free, but dang if those jelly beans aren't calling my name. Fiance brought home a bag of chocolate dove eggs and my kids put their Easter chocolates in the freezer. Arrgghhh!!

Just finished an orange and a pear. Looking forward to teriyaki chicken for lunch.

[Nina Kay]

I feel good though the 3 days I did get really made me feel great.

Hi Cathy. Isn't it funny how much better it makes us feel to actually accomplish something healthy for ourselves. One thing I noticed too, is that I have less & less cravings and temptations to eat sugary sweets, the longer I stay away from them.

Poppy, I also thought that your breakfast sounded good. Isn't there protein in yogurt? I have to eat enough protein in my breakfast every morning to ward off hypoglycemia attacks. I love hot cereals & cold cereals, but I have to put something else with them that has plenty of protein or I'll have an attack.

When I see a temptation, I ask myself if I am willing to be "incarcerated", imprisoned by sugar again...

Cali, this is really a good thing to ask ourselves. It's so true. Thanks.

I hope for the wisdom to go after what is healthy for me, and avoid what is unhealthy for me.

Jack, this is what I am consciously working on in my life, right now. I know that we work on this all of time to a point, but I'm trying to consciously work on making this choice daily, in so many areas that are affecting my overall health. It's a clear choice, but we have to continually realize it is our choice and we have to aggresively persue healthy recovery.

Roxie, keep coming back and thank you for the support.

Hi Astro. Thank you so much for the encouragement. I definitely need it. I'm happy that you're part of this thread and You are doing great with staying OS free and replacing it with healthy fruit. I finally had to discuss my problem with my family and let them know that it was detrimental to my health to have any sweets in my house. I've tried to do this many times without going to that extreme, but for me, it just didn't ever work. Now my 2 older grandkids (9yrs & 7yrs), watch out for me too. They are always saying MeMaw doesn't eat sweets, when others offer it to me. It's wonderful when you're family is on your side, supporting you. Maybe you could talk to yours too.

[californiapoppy]

Originally Posted by Nina Kay

Poppy, I also thought that your breakfast sounded good. Isn't there protein in yogurt? I have to eat enough protein in my breakfast every morning to ward off hypoglycemia attacks. I love hot cereals & cold cereals, but I have to put something else with them that has plenty of protein or I'll have an attack.

Yes there's lot's of protein in yogurt.

I got up 3 times last night, I was hungry, thirsty, too hot or too cold. I ended up eating each time I got up, but at least I kept it "sober" I had a couple of bites of unsweetened applesauce, the next time was a few spoonfuls of yogurt, and the last time I ate a pear. This morning I had a blood test at 9, fortunately I ate the pear early enough it didnt matter. But after the blood test I forgot to eat, so I 'm eating an apple as I type and lunch is cooking on the stove, healthy too, fish and leeks au grattin. I can't let myself forget to eat because as soon as I get hungry I overeat. Maybe it was a good thing I kept getting up to eat last night

[Rowan]

Good morning everyone!

It's time to join this thread. I'm like Astro - over the years in sobriety I have put on some weight. I have an addiction to sugar and crave it frequently - waking in the night to eat cookies, candy, etc.

So this is day #1 abstaining from OS for me. Looking forward to reading more of your posts and gaining some strength and inspiration.

[Nina Kay]

Welcome Rowan !!! I'm happy that you've decided to join us.

It's the perfect place to come to when you're struggling with Obvious Sweets. It's made a big difference in my life. I hope you'll keep coming back here often

[smiling jack]

Welcome, Rowan! I hope you find what you need...this thread has helped me change the way I deal with foods that have "comforted" me before and after AA sobriety.

Last night, I talked with my AA sponsor about self-loathing. He said I need to work on accepting myself for the person I am. I plan to work on this today. I am pleased to work on OS sobriety. I am glad you are all here. Take care.

Nina - 3/8/2009 - 38 Days
Mike -3/28/2009 - 18 Days
Cali - 4/1/2009 - 14 Days
Dave - 4/2/2009 - 13 Days
Pony - 4/9/2009 - 6 Days
Astro - 4/10/2009 - 5 Days
Jack- 4/10/2009 - 5 Days
Fubarcdn - 4/13/2009 -2 Days
Poppy - 4/13/2009 -2 Days
Roxie-4/13/09 - 2 Days
Cathy - 4/13/2009 - 2 Days
Rowan - 4/15/2009 - Day 1

[roxiestone]

Good morning, all.

Today I will remember what has worked for me in the past and I will do those things.

Welcome, Rowan.

May we all live in peace (and in the absence of self-loathing).

[Fubarcdn]

Welcome Rowan.
I feel confident this time out. I plan on going at least 30 days until I go on my holiday in Las Vegas. That will be a tough one but I might surprise myself.
Glad to see everyone else doing so well.
This is a lot harder for me than quitting drinking. With drinking I just vowed to myself. " I will never drink again."
I can't even bear the thought of saying that about sweets at this point in time but maybe that will come in time. My OS beast is already bugging me to put real sugar in my coffee but that is definitely a no go.
I will check in again tomorrow sugar free.
Have a good day one and all.

[californiapoppy]

Hello Rowan, nice to have you with us.
I've just put on weight over the years, not too much, but enough that I think I have to worry about it now. And the first month of sobriety I pretty much replaced alcohol with sugar. I don't want that to become a habit, so here I am. I'm hoping to last until my grandaughter's first birthday May 17. I figure there's no way I'm going to miss a piece of her FIRST birthday cake!
Anyway, posting here and holding myself accountable seems to have made it easier to stay away from the sweets.Peer support is really nice too!
So let's all hang in there, we can do it !

[Astro]

Originally Posted by Nina Kay

It's wonderful when you're family is on your side, supporting you. Maybe you could talk to yours too.

I agree, that kind of support would be great, but asking for it is something I really struggle with. I guess I feel like my addictions are my problems and I just need to suck it up and deal with it. Why should my fiance and kids have to make adjustments when they're not struggling with the issues? At least that's my way of thinking. But if they offer to support I'm grateful.

Work this morning was a struggle. Yesterday a sales rep brought in a cake so my kids dug into that before I drove them to school. It was hard not to give in to that one. Well, I'm armed with my usual bag of healthy foods and a bag of snackin' peas in case I get the munchies.

Ro, glad you decided to join us. At this rate we'll have all the mods and greeters on the OS-free bandwagon!

OK, day 6, and away we go!

[dave47]

Well I blew today and had a piece of chocolate in my mouth before it even registered. I can blame it on the fact that I was exhausted after working 14 hours, and that needing a sleep I had to face a house full of 8 kids instead. Whatever the reason I will be working on 1 tomorrow. On a positive note I make that two duff days in the last three weeks- progress! I am registered and running a half marathon in less than four weeks so that is an added incentive to watch what I am eating also.
Welcome Rowan, good to see you here. I find I have so much stubborn determination in many areas, this isn't one of them, but there are a good crowd here and I always find it encouraging that I can keep on trying and trying again.
Thank's all for the posts.

[Nina Kay]

It sounds like everyone is doing good here. I am still OS free, just for today.

[Rowan]

As expected, I woke in the night craving sugar. I had 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce and that seems to have done the trick. This is going to be really hard - so I am especially glad for the peer support on this thread. I am hoping that the craving for sugar lifts, much like the compulsion for alcohol has.
I went for a brisk walk/run with the dogs last night and that felt good too.
Thanks everyone for the welcome.

[Rowan]

Checking in for day #2!

[smiling jack]

Congratulations to Rowan for 1 Day...and others who worked their program in a healthy manner.

Yesterday was a "disordered" day for me to put it mildly. I sabotaged myself and my sobriety in many areas. It feels like I want to escape so much that it doesn't matter that the escape is unhealthy for me...a candy bar and ~ 20 cookies with a toothache. And other stuff.

I could have laid down and rested. I will try that the next time I think I need to escape.

Nina - 3/8/2009 - 39 Days
Mike -3/28/2009 - 19 Days
Cali - 4/1/2009 - 15 Days
Pony - 4/9/2009 - 7 Days
Astro - 4/10/2009 - 6 Days
Fubarcdn - 4/13/2009 -3 Days
Poppy - 4/13/2009 -3 Days
Roxie-4/13/09 - 3 Days
Cathy - 4/13/2009 - 3 Days
Rowan - 4/15/2009 - 1 Day
Dave - 4/16/2009 - Day 1
Jack- 4/16/2009 - Day 1