Congratulations to everyone who is still hanging with the January class! Meshelley you are inspiring! I did the bulk of my drinking at restaurants (most of my income went to eating out and drinking with food). My excuse for years was that food tastes better with alcohol. Except that I drank more than I ate every time.
Since I'm not at the point where I can go to a restaurant and not order a drink, I've been cooking at home (simple meals) for the last 11 days. I've lost 5.8 pounds since January 1 (the drinking and eating out resulted in major obesity) and I can actually taste the food a lot more. My taste buds are much more alive. I'm proud of you for going home and cooking. It helps me to hear your story.
Okay: got through day 11. Mind much clearer. Now, I have to deal with the behaviors that I'm still doing because they also became habits with daily drinking. I need a schedule. I need structure and work.
Wishing you a sober January, classmates!