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01-13-2015, 07:24 PM

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sleepie

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Four weeks today

It's day 29. So, alcohol free for four weeks. Last time I got that long was almost a year ago. Before that, years went by without an extended break. Quitsville for good. It is a bit disconcerting how long it takes to bounce back at this point. But I'm not a kid anymore and haven't been for awhile. I started having withdrawals a long time ago, and I don't ever, ever want to go through that again. Hell no, clinging from one second to the next hoping it will get better.

Today I felt good enough to jog in place a bit inside to some upbeat music and I hope to get back in the habit of brisk walks.

Though I did get bloodwork done at a clinic, I want to be able to go to my regular doctor and wow him... last he saw me I was obese and had only taken a three week break from drinking.

Now I am within a healthy weight range. But I still drank through the weight loss. I want to be sober and trim, I want to be a success story with this and turn it around.

01-13-2015, 07:49 PM

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Ruby2

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Way to go on four weeks! That's great and I'm glad you are feeling better. An inspiration to me to get off my rear and move.

01-13-2015, 07:58 PM

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strategery

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Congrats on 4 weeks sleepy! Reaching 4 weeks is an amazing accomplishment! Keep up the great work!
We have a whiner workout thread over in the cafe if you wish to join us with getting fit. It's fun and motivational.

01-13-2015, 08:10 PM

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Soberwolf

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Congrats on 4 weeks sober

01-13-2015, 08:11 PM

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GroundhogDay

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Sleepie, congrats on four weeks of sobriety and the weight loss.

01-13-2015, 08:13 PM

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SoberLeigh

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Congratulations, sleepie. Well done.

01-14-2015, 04:05 AM

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HeadLump

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepie

Though I did get bloodwork done at a clinic, I want to be able to go to my regular doctor and wow him... last he saw me I was obese and had only taken a three week break from drinking.

Now I am within a healthy weight range. But I still drank through the weight loss. I want to be sober and trim, I want to be a success story with this and turn it around.

Congratulations indeed, sleepie!

Sounds like you're already well on the way to 'wow'ing yourself as well as your doctor!

01-14-2015, 04:14 AM

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goingsane

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Well done!

01-14-2015, 04:25 AM

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soberclover

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Congratulations....this is a huge accomplishment!

01-14-2015, 04:43 AM

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Dee74

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Congrats on 4 weeks Sleepie - good to see you back

01-14-2015, 06:18 AM

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zjw

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Quitsville for good. It is a bit disconcerting how long it takes to bounce back at this point.

tell me about it! I think the fear of having to try and quit all over again is enough for me to go no way I'm not doing that again it was very hard and I don't want to have to struggle like that again if I can help it.

I like your attitude and congrats on the 4 weeks.