Congrats on 1000. So many things in this post are similar to what im dealing with right now. Especially the exercise. I figure if im not going to drink, i might as well look and feel good! For countless years i had zero self esteem or confidence; mostly from what the booze was doing mentally, but physically i looked and felt like ****. Five and a half months in, ive list 30 lbs and feel like a new person. Hearing people say i look 20 years younger gives me all the more reason to stay sober. Thanks for your words. Keep up the good work.