Class of August 2015 Part 3
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: UK
Posts: 57
Hi guys , I'm new and I'm on day 1 being sober . 
Got rid of all wine glasses around the house and such . Making some plans for this week to keep me occupied . Took my workout program out and I'll try to stick to it , my body is so weak after binge drinking for so long ugh.
How is everyone doing ?
Got rid of all wine glasses around the house and such . Making some plans for this week to keep me occupied . Took my workout program out and I'll try to stick to it , my body is so weak after binge drinking for so long ugh. How is everyone doing ?
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Ireland
Posts: 78
I'm considering the couch to 5k program too for when I'm over this sinus/head cold.
Day 17. Still counting as it's making me feel progress. Had much better sleep last night as everyone was sleeping very well. Feeling pretty good. Good luck to each and every one of you today
Day 17. Still counting as it's making me feel progress. Had much better sleep last night as everyone was sleeping very well. Feeling pretty good. Good luck to each and every one of you today
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 26
Didn't sleep too well last night but am feeling good for today! Had a nice breakfast and am going to read a bit before I head to the gym. Did some cleaning...my goal is to work hard today and go to bed early to get a great night sleep.
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 754
Happy Monday! Congrats to all who successfully navigated the weekend.
I've bee n thinking and talking about a couch to 5K too! My kids and hubby are athletic and fit. I'm........"plump". Hah! I'll download an app today. Thanks Icewater! Willow, Troy, FF...anyone else?
Day 16 is looking good.
I've bee n thinking and talking about a couch to 5K too! My kids and hubby are athletic and fit. I'm........"plump". Hah! I'll download an app today. Thanks Icewater! Willow, Troy, FF...anyone else?
Day 16 is looking good.
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Northern Utah
Posts: 920
Good morning, all!
Welcome, Gjess!
Congrats on 14 days, beerbgone! That is awesome!
Icewater - I've heard good things about the C25K program. It is really cool to read about other people here who want to incorporate fitness into their routines!
I realized after racing a 5k on Saturday (actually, a little over 5K) as part of a relay triathlon team that cutting alcohol out of my life will dramatically improve my fitness. I kept thinking, "what if I hadn't binged 3 days the week before this race? How fast would I have been able to run?" BIG motivation for me to stay alcohol-free right there!
Today starts day 4. The past 3 haven't been too hard - felt icky on Friday, had the race on Saturday, yesterday liquor stores were closed. Today, my husband will be at work, liquor stores will be open, and I will be stuck with myself and my thoughts. Have to keep busy.
Plan: journal as needed (already did first thing this am). Go for a walk (can't run today, after the race on Saturday and attempting a long run yesterday, my legs need a break, and I have both a group run and bike ride scheduled for tomorrow), do yoga, work on my job search. I will likely be checking in here quite a bit.
Welcome, Gjess!
Congrats on 14 days, beerbgone! That is awesome!
Icewater - I've heard good things about the C25K program. It is really cool to read about other people here who want to incorporate fitness into their routines!
I realized after racing a 5k on Saturday (actually, a little over 5K) as part of a relay triathlon team that cutting alcohol out of my life will dramatically improve my fitness. I kept thinking, "what if I hadn't binged 3 days the week before this race? How fast would I have been able to run?" BIG motivation for me to stay alcohol-free right there!
Today starts day 4. The past 3 haven't been too hard - felt icky on Friday, had the race on Saturday, yesterday liquor stores were closed. Today, my husband will be at work, liquor stores will be open, and I will be stuck with myself and my thoughts. Have to keep busy.
Plan: journal as needed (already did first thing this am). Go for a walk (can't run today, after the race on Saturday and attempting a long run yesterday, my legs need a break, and I have both a group run and bike ride scheduled for tomorrow), do yoga, work on my job search. I will likely be checking in here quite a bit.
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 754
Oh...sorry Troy. I didn't read your reply correctly. I never thought about parts of the world where outdoor running isn't an option. It's kinda strange to think globally and way outside your bubble. I'm going to work on that.
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Ohio
Posts: 17
Originally Posted by itsonthehorizon 
from part 2
"Oh something I meant to ask. How do people feel when they see people drinking on tv/movies? I get a little pang sometimes if I see someone pour wine and think not fair. Everyone can do it but me. Or I imagine how it would taste. Does this stop after time I wonder? "
feel the same way & i hate it!!
"Oh something I meant to ask. How do people feel when they see people drinking on tv/movies? I get a little pang sometimes if I see someone pour wine and think not fair. Everyone can do it but me. Or I imagine how it would taste. Does this stop after time I wonder? "
feel the same way & i hate it!!
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 25
I would like to try to start running again. I haven't been out in awhile and have gained so much weight this past year with all the drinking.. Does anyone feel hesitant to set goals right now? I feel like such a failure at so many things. I think I'm gun- shy about creating new goals.. But it's keeping me stuck. Not sure how to balance that.
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Ky
Posts: 2,043
Day 28..almost to a whole month!
I have a jumbled mixed up mess inside my head right now. Not sure what I'm thinking or feeling. I am trying so hard to be positive and not give into this crap apparently my AV is trying to pull me back in...Have a great Monday! Thank you to everyone for you thoughts..much appreciated!
I have a jumbled mixed up mess inside my head right now. Not sure what I'm thinking or feeling. I am trying so hard to be positive and not give into this crap apparently my AV is trying to pull me back in...Have a great Monday! Thank you to everyone for you thoughts..much appreciated!
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Northern Utah
Posts: 920
August peeps, I'm struggling. Got everything on my to do list done. It was supposed to be a "rest day" since I felt so awful on yesterday's run and raced the day before. But I think if i have a chance in hell of getting through this afternoon sober, I have to go hiking.
Afternoons are tough for me. I get everything done in the morning. I don't have a job, part of my morning tasks includes job searching. Not much out there right now and I'm in limbo due to having just taken the licensing exam to practice my profession in this state 2 weeks ago and results don't come out until end of September/early October. Crap, hopefully I don't fail (like I did twice in CO before finally passing). Trying to stay positive: I passed! I passed! In spite of drinking I worked harder at studying this time than ever before (and the little critic in my head says "you didn't do enough, you had binge days throughout the months of studying...") even though I drank.
Ok I did what I could for today. Now to stay busy. I will go for a short hike. Maybe a long one. I'll read. No naps, that screws up my ability to sleep.
Afternoons are tough for me. I get everything done in the morning. I don't have a job, part of my morning tasks includes job searching. Not much out there right now and I'm in limbo due to having just taken the licensing exam to practice my profession in this state 2 weeks ago and results don't come out until end of September/early October. Crap, hopefully I don't fail (like I did twice in CO before finally passing). Trying to stay positive: I passed! I passed! In spite of drinking I worked harder at studying this time than ever before (and the little critic in my head says "you didn't do enough, you had binge days throughout the months of studying...") even though I drank.
Ok I did what I could for today. Now to stay busy. I will go for a short hike. Maybe a long one. I'll read. No naps, that screws up my ability to sleep.
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 113
I am back with a renewed sense of urgency. I received terrible bloodwork in the form of high cholesterol ratio, actually off the charts. The Dr. asked if I drank and smoked, I lied of course. It sucks because I am the guy who if keeping down this path will have a heart attack in 10 years when I'm 50. But I want to live!!
It is my oldest son's birthday he's 4 years old today, what better gift could I give him than to be a sober and present father. And I just want to be healthy and be there for him and the rest of my family as long as I can, instead of slowly killing myself.
It is my oldest son's birthday he's 4 years old today, what better gift could I give him than to be a sober and present father. And I just want to be healthy and be there for him and the rest of my family as long as I can, instead of slowly killing myself.
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