Class of January 2015 Part 3
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Originally Posted by Jojo1965 
Oh and 65lbs to lose is now 58.
Jojo
Got some poundage to lose too, and it's coming off slowly, but it's just so easy to substitute ice cream for alcohol! Hopefully the pedaling will kick in.
Have a great day, Jojo!
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Day 29. :-)
My husband and I went to a concert last night in a beautiful, historical theater in town. It was so great to be able to walk right past the long line of people buying wine and beer, and get straight to our seats. I thought for a minute I might get a craving, but it never happened. Watching people with their drinks, and smelling it on them actually grossed me out.
And, of course, the added bonus of NOT drinking was waking up ready to take care of some errands, see what's going on with you all, go for a bike ride, and have a generally wonderful day.
Thanks for reading, SR compadres.
My husband and I went to a concert last night in a beautiful, historical theater in town. It was so great to be able to walk right past the long line of people buying wine and beer, and get straight to our seats. I thought for a minute I might get a craving, but it never happened. Watching people with their drinks, and smelling it on them actually grossed me out.
And, of course, the added bonus of NOT drinking was waking up ready to take care of some errands, see what's going on with you all, go for a bike ride, and have a generally wonderful day.
Thanks for reading, SR compadres.
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Originally Posted by TryTryAgain
Day 29. :-)
My husband and I went to a concert last night in a beautiful, historical theater in town. It was so great to be able to walk right past the long line of people buying wine and beer, and get straight to our seats. I thought for a minute I might get a craving, but it never happened. Watching people with their drinks, and smelling it on them actually grossed me out.
And, of course, the added bonus of NOT drinking was waking up ready to take care of some errands, see what's going on with you all, go for a bike ride, and have a generally wonderful day.
Thanks for reading, SR compadres.
My husband and I went to a concert last night in a beautiful, historical theater in town. It was so great to be able to walk right past the long line of people buying wine and beer, and get straight to our seats. I thought for a minute I might get a craving, but it never happened. Watching people with their drinks, and smelling it on them actually grossed me out.
And, of course, the added bonus of NOT drinking was waking up ready to take care of some errands, see what's going on with you all, go for a bike ride, and have a generally wonderful day.
Thanks for reading, SR compadres.
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Originally Posted by TryTryAgain
Wow! Congratulations! Combination of fewer alcohol calories and more treadmill time, right?
Got some poundage to lose too, and it's coming off slowly, but it's just so easy to substitute ice cream for alcohol! Hopefully the pedaling will kick in.
Have a great day, Jojo!
Got some poundage to lose too, and it's coming off slowly, but it's just so easy to substitute ice cream for alcohol! Hopefully the pedaling will kick in.
Have a great day, Jojo!
Yes, I threw away my physical condition for alcohol. Now I'm claiming it back.
There is a runner in me who wants out. I tell myself when I get a craving "Booze it or lose it, you choose." I choose lose it. I find I even walk with my head up again and make eye contact with people. Mmmm icecream.... Mmmm bacon.... lol I could eat both right now. Bacon dipped in ice-cream. lol
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Well, I know Day Two isn't much and I have been here before, but it is time to stop lying to myself. My AV has me convinced I am "not that bad." But it just isn't true. I am alcoholic like everyone else here. Gotta just admit that I really can't drink. So, I will succeed this time. I can't keep talking myself into the "I'm not that bad" BS when I know in my heart that just isn't true.
Thanks for the support everyone. I really love this site.
Thanks for the support everyone. I really love this site.
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Day 18 - Sleep? Weight Loss?
Day 18 and the first night in a few with sleep issues.
But at least the wakefulness wasn't because I was worried
about what I did yesterday or how I would look and act today!
Some insomnia is natural for most people, I think. I was up
from about 2 AM until 4 AM and was able to meditate myself
back to sleep eventually - and that last two hours of sleep
always has the most vivid dreams!
The sleep does get better and better naturally.
And the weight has finally started coming off - I think your liver
and stomach have to finally wake up and say "hey, I don't have
to deal with all that alcohol anymore, I can shrink back to
normal size!"
I hope that all helps someone!
((I know I would have slipped by now if not for your posts!))
Happy Sober Thursday!
But at least the wakefulness wasn't because I was worried
about what I did yesterday or how I would look and act today!
Some insomnia is natural for most people, I think. I was up
from about 2 AM until 4 AM and was able to meditate myself
back to sleep eventually - and that last two hours of sleep
always has the most vivid dreams!
The sleep does get better and better naturally.
And the weight has finally started coming off - I think your liver
and stomach have to finally wake up and say "hey, I don't have
to deal with all that alcohol anymore, I can shrink back to
normal size!"
I hope that all helps someone!
((I know I would have slipped by now if not for your posts!))
Happy Sober Thursday!
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: London
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Evening everyone
Feeling much better than yesterday - just to reiterate I was very touched by your support. I have no idea where yesterdays near meltdown came from, just a reaction to all the years of drinking I guess. All the common sense and logic just overwhelmed by the cravings. Up to yesterday I felt I was doing ok but it just shows you can't be complacent.
I've just spent time catching up on all the posts - good work on that list Teebee, my inner Lisa Simpson reminds me that 117 is the number of the newest and second heaviest element Ununseptium (god knows what made me think of that)
Had a strange call from my bank today, apparently someone from Cratia tried to hack my account, they didn't get anything because bank suspicious and refused to authorise the withdrawal. This meant I had to say thank you to my bank which goes against the grain. Gotta pay for everything in cash for a while until they replace my card.
The people who tried to do it must be really dumb - trying to get money out of my account, in January, the day before payday - boy would they have been disappointed
Feeling much better than yesterday - just to reiterate I was very touched by your support. I have no idea where yesterdays near meltdown came from, just a reaction to all the years of drinking I guess. All the common sense and logic just overwhelmed by the cravings. Up to yesterday I felt I was doing ok but it just shows you can't be complacent.
I've just spent time catching up on all the posts - good work on that list Teebee, my inner Lisa Simpson reminds me that 117 is the number of the newest and second heaviest element Ununseptium (god knows what made me think of that)
Had a strange call from my bank today, apparently someone from Cratia tried to hack my account, they didn't get anything because bank suspicious and refused to authorise the withdrawal. This meant I had to say thank you to my bank which goes against the grain. Gotta pay for everything in cash for a while until they replace my card.
The people who tried to do it must be really dumb - trying to get money out of my account, in January, the day before payday - boy would they have been disappointed
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Originally Posted by soberwolf
Good info! I will do this next time I have a craving.
Jojo
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Dee74 ... James for me the cravings got less and less in intensity and volume the longer I stayed sober. My last craving is such a distant memory for me now I cannot remember it
to anyone struggling I say reach out and get the support you need - this journey really is worth it...please don't lose heart
Thanks Dee, the only time I feel the dark side calling strongly is when I go to the shops and pass by the liquor stores I used to get my supplies, old habits. Then there's the witching hour at home. Alls well so far .
Jojo1965 ... It's going to be a great 45 mins on the B*tch. My pet name for my treadmill.
Oh and 65lbs to lose is now 58.
I'm not a big person by any means 5'8" and was 7.6kg but lost 2.2kg in 3 weeks just from not drinking. Well done Jojo, you're doing so well
Unfrozen ... I know what you mean about drinking tons of water--it's crazy how much liquid I'm guzzling these days! (And how often I have to pee!) Guess my body is trying to flush all the toxins that accumulated when I was chronically dehydrated...
Yeah! What's the story with the heaps of water and peeing. I'm busting all the time. I thought it was only like that when you drank lite beers, LOL
to anyone struggling I say reach out and get the support you need - this journey really is worth it...please don't lose heart
Thanks Dee, the only time I feel the dark side calling strongly is when I go to the shops and pass by the liquor stores I used to get my supplies, old habits. Then there's the witching hour at home. Alls well so far .
Jojo1965 ... It's going to be a great 45 mins on the B*tch. My pet name for my treadmill.
Oh and 65lbs to lose is now 58.
I'm not a big person by any means 5'8" and was 7.6kg but lost 2.2kg in 3 weeks just from not drinking. Well done Jojo, you're doing so well
Unfrozen ... I know what you mean about drinking tons of water--it's crazy how much liquid I'm guzzling these days! (And how often I have to pee!) Guess my body is trying to flush all the toxins that accumulated when I was chronically dehydrated...
Yeah! What's the story with the heaps of water and peeing. I'm busting all the time. I thought it was only like that when you drank lite beers, LOL
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Originally Posted by Cecilia44
Well, I know Day Two isn't much and I have been here before, but it is time to stop lying to myself. My AV has me convinced I am "not that bad." But it just isn't true. I am alcoholic like everyone else here. Gotta just admit that I really can't drink. So, I will succeed this time. I can't keep talking myself into the "I'm not that bad" BS when I know in my heart that just isn't true.
Thanks for the support everyone. I really love this site.
Thanks for the support everyone. I really love this site.
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