Filled

Hop in the chat room. That's what I did yesterday at 5 and it got me through. Anything to pass the time and get over that brief craving.

Filled

That is HIGHLY encouraging Dee! Two weeks seems managable

carriesjourney

I am fixin to go out with my husband to the store. I am sure he will say "let's have a drink!" I am prepared to say no. I am not going to explain myself. I am just gonna say I don't feel like it

countrygirl2014

I ate like a pig. It just feels like I'm missing something. Thanks, I'll check that out

Filled

Good for you Carrie

carriesjourney

I ate alot too!! Trying to not worry about that....one thing at a time right!! I have read so many people say that one way to not drink is keep your belly full. I just don't want to replace one addiction for another :/

I plan to wake up tomorrow SOBER and jump on the treadmill for a good run Anyone else in here enjoy exercise?

countrygirl2014

That's it Carrie! I'm in the same boat. Man drinks like a fish. I'm gonna make it tonight. I know it! I peaked on the craving level around 6. I had some herbal sleepy tea and now it's all goid

CMF76

Yes plan on doing t25 here

countrygirl2014

Yeah I've been on and off excercising since I quit smoking in November. I think it keeps my mind right. I think the treadmill will be a good idea. I did aerobics today. Do you have fitness pal?

carriesjourney

I love T25.....I use to be a Beachbody coach.....well kinda still am I don't use MFP because I HATE counting calories LOL

IreLander

Welcome to all the Sober Marchers! Class of January 2014 myself with 42 days sober. If I can do it, you all can do it. Stick with it!

zerothehero

I try to drink LOTS of water to feel full. Also, I can relate to the not wanting to replace one addiction with another. My experience since I quit drinking is not so much that I'm replacing addictions, but realizing I already have them, so I'm working on addiction itself. ALL addictions. My main theme this month is sugar, but I have come to realize that I'm just an addict, and I need to kind of reprogram myself to do healthy things in response to cravings and challenging emotional states. Easier said than done from someone who "drank" in the womb and was fed Captain Crunch for breakfast...but I'm working on it.

Sounds like y'all are doing great! I like the idea of the AV (alcoholic voice) from Rational Recovery. I think of it like a little demon who lies to me about how I'll feel good if I drink and I can do moderation, etc. Right. I then decided I have an SV (sugar voice). I have now settled on AV as "addict voice." Whenever I feel drawn to unhealthy repetitive behaviors, I shout that AV down and tell it to get lost.

It didn't work yesterday (huge sugar binge) but it worked today. I'm going to reward myself with some blueberries for desert.

Take care of yourselves. It's worth it. The first few weeks without alcohol were a challenge, no doubt. But it gets better.

CMF76

Too funny my wife is a coach too. Be nice to get back into great shape.

Briggsy75

I just wanted to stop by and congratulate you on making a decision. While I'm a recent graduate of the February class (31-days today), I just want you to know that even though you might be struggling early on, every day and week gets easier. I know you've heard that before, but it's really true. As you begin to change your behaviors that lead to your triggers, you'll begin to think a lot less about them and focus on other healthier options to spend your time. Stop by SR daily, many times of the day, post when you feel comfortable, but most importantly read what everyone else is saying. It confirms that your aren't alone and everything you are feeling or thinking is normal at this stage.

Wishing all of you the best,

Dee74

congrats on your 30 days Briggsy

Sulu1

I'm back to try again. Messed up after nearly a month sober with SMART. Day 1, but I will not drink today.

Dee74

Welcome back Grindilow

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countrygirl2014

Good morning everyone!!!! I am here and starting day 3!!!!! I feel great!

darkfaith

Day 3 sober, no cravings for today but found myself looking ahead to the weekend :/

countrygirl2014

I have to go to my rod and gun club tonight to play my shuffleboard league. I usually get trashed. I am refocusing. Now I'm not going to avoid going, I am not missing my fun night and be trapped in my house for an addiction to an addictive, socially acceptable product..aka alcohol. I'm going to have a cola. I haven't had one in a long time. Tonight's a good night for a sweet sugary treat.