LSZ

I'm at "Day 7" for what feels like the bizzillionth time. I just know the weekend is gonna mess me over. You what is bad? I really just want to lose weight. When I quit drinking for 6 months 2 years ago I lost 75 pounds and lifted wegihts like all the time. I only am trying to quit again because of wanting to lose weight again. I like to drink beer!! It sucks. I wouldn't even quit if it were not for the fact it makes me fat. (And quitting is like my secret weapon for weight loss)

doggonecarl

Yet you struggle to stay quit. What does that tell you about your drinking? Maybe you don't just "love" it. Maybe you "need" it. Elsewise you'd quit, lose your 75 lbs, and then resume your drinking again.

If you are concerned enough about your health to want to lose weight, maybe you should be equally concerned about the dangers of alcohol to your health.

If you decide drinking is a problem, SR is here for you. Good luck.

LSZ

I have quit for ten years without a drop before. I agree. And I am doing it for my health, my marriage, kids, etc. The thing is, people do drink in moderation and are helathy. Sometimes I wish that were me that is all I am saying. Is it wrong to admit that I like to drink? And it feels like a loss?

doggonecarl

Yes, we call them "normal" drinkers and they don't join online recovery forums.

I loved to drink for most of the 35 years I drank...I didn't quit because I hated it, though I was starting to. I quit because I realized I would continue to drink long after the love affair was over if I didn't stop when I did.

If you feel the loss of alcohol, that may signal a problem.

Dee74

I wanted desperately to be a normal drinker.

I'm just not - I have 20 years to prove it - and the day I accepted that was the first step is 'owning' who I am...and ultimately finding peace and happiness.

With due respect, LSZ, I think there's a lot more at stake here than simply losing weight.

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