Thank you everyone! Today is the day! I shall celebrate by doing a 6 mile run !!
Amp - I am totally with you on the weight front. I mentioned ages ago about literally always running with a hangover. So now I don't drink alcohol I don't have all those empty calories that I used to fight to keep under control. I am faster and stronger even though I don't run as often because I now spend some of my leisure time swimming (as I have tediously documented in the past - this was something my sober self set out to achieve - am still working on it). I recover more quickly and - amazingly - have not been injured for the past 6 months so it was like alcohol was smart bombing my entire body.
Anyway, I really really want to thank you all. I could not have done this without you. You have literally been the difference between success and failure. 6 months ffs!!!!
Best wishes
OMD