Class of February 2016 Part 10
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Originally Posted by jobei 
Expense yourself a steak instead! Food always kills my cravings.
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Originally Posted by CuteNGayYay
Knb check this out https://www.atkins.com/how-it-works
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Originally Posted by knb02
I ran 45 mins solid. Sweating like mad. I ran the AV out my system. Thanks for that tip OOTT. So good to exercise and listening to music.
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I am really glad that I never formed the habit of "observing" St. Patrick's Day.
Speaking of a life that is as boring as breadsticks, listen to my morning schedule: dentist then gym then laundry. Weird as it sounds, I like it!
Thanks all for the messages. We can make it through Thursday!
Speaking of a life that is as boring as breadsticks, listen to my morning schedule: dentist then gym then laundry. Weird as it sounds, I like it!
Thanks all for the messages. We can make it through Thursday!
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Cococo, the first time I went to a meeting, I just sat in the back. At one of them, I was greeted by a member, but some others I wasn't. I just sat in the back and listened. I attended a couple times before I participated and that's ok. At the meeting I attend now, many people leave after the speaker is done. If you get pressured to stay and feel uncomfortable, try another meeting. Hope you find one you like :-)
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Hey everyone,
Day 18 for me. Just like always, I am not having too many troubles, but I have now learned from my past that I always END UP getting myself back INTO trouble. I am definitely NOT on a pink cloud, I just think my form of alcoholism is more of the binge-type, which can be very, very tricky in many ways. What I have learned however, is that I can never, ever again pick up that FIRST drink. If I had not done that when I first started here in earnest, I'd be 4 years sober now. So for me I am always going to have to be on the ball and never let my guard down. It is just very tricky because when I don't drink I don't crave. But of course, that never lasts too long, and I get that ridiculous notion that I can drink normally again. I don't want to drink "normally" again. I can't, first of all. I won't second of all. This I have learned.....
I officially started my one week vacation today. I have read many people mention St. Patrick's Day and I am glad that I stopped celebrating that holiday years ago. Oh the St. Patrick's day binges and hangovers. Awful.
For what it is worth, I have definitely noticed a lot of changes in 18 days, especially all of the days from about 11 on, or a week ago. I am sleeping better, I'm more calm, my mind is not racing, and I'm not counting the hours. For me the first week is make or break. A week is a LONG time in early sobriety.
I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday if you do celebrate St. Patrick's Day. I am with Jobei, good food always helps me not to drink. I am one of those drinkers who can't eat and drink at the same time. Right when I eat my desire for alcohol goes away. So for now I am making healthy choices and if I want a cheat food, I let myself have it. But I have lost 20 pounds in the past 3 months from dedicated good-eating, and I do not want to gain it back because I definitely feel better from the weight loss. 20 pounds is a lot of extra weight to carry around and I have quite a bit more. I have been exercising a lot but I think I finally am ready to safely kick it up a notch.
Have a great sober day to you all!
Lee
Day 18 for me. Just like always, I am not having too many troubles, but I have now learned from my past that I always END UP getting myself back INTO trouble. I am definitely NOT on a pink cloud, I just think my form of alcoholism is more of the binge-type, which can be very, very tricky in many ways. What I have learned however, is that I can never, ever again pick up that FIRST drink. If I had not done that when I first started here in earnest, I'd be 4 years sober now. So for me I am always going to have to be on the ball and never let my guard down. It is just very tricky because when I don't drink I don't crave. But of course, that never lasts too long, and I get that ridiculous notion that I can drink normally again. I don't want to drink "normally" again. I can't, first of all. I won't second of all. This I have learned.....
I officially started my one week vacation today. I have read many people mention St. Patrick's Day and I am glad that I stopped celebrating that holiday years ago. Oh the St. Patrick's day binges and hangovers. Awful.
For what it is worth, I have definitely noticed a lot of changes in 18 days, especially all of the days from about 11 on, or a week ago. I am sleeping better, I'm more calm, my mind is not racing, and I'm not counting the hours. For me the first week is make or break. A week is a LONG time in early sobriety.
I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday if you do celebrate St. Patrick's Day. I am with Jobei, good food always helps me not to drink. I am one of those drinkers who can't eat and drink at the same time. Right when I eat my desire for alcohol goes away. So for now I am making healthy choices and if I want a cheat food, I let myself have it. But I have lost 20 pounds in the past 3 months from dedicated good-eating, and I do not want to gain it back because I definitely feel better from the weight loss. 20 pounds is a lot of extra weight to carry around and I have quite a bit more. I have been exercising a lot but I think I finally am ready to safely kick it up a notch.
Have a great sober day to you all!
Lee
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Originally Posted by Leezer
Hey everyone,
Day 18 for me. Just like always, I am not having too many troubles, but I have now learned from my past that I always END UP getting myself back INTO trouble. I am definitely NOT on a pink cloud, I just think my form of alcoholism is more of the binge-type, which can be very, very tricky in many ways. What I have learned however, is that I can never, ever again pick up that FIRST drink. If I had not done that when I first started here in earnest, I'd be 4 years sober now. So for me I am always going to have to be on the ball and never let my guard down. It is just very tricky because when I don't drink I don't crave. But of course, that never lasts too long, and I get that ridiculous notion that I can drink normally again. I don't want to drink "normally" again. I can't, first of all. I won't second of all. This I have learned.....
I officially started my one week vacation today. I have read many people mention St. Patrick's Day and I am glad that I stopped celebrating that holiday years ago. Oh the St. Patrick's day binges and hangovers. Awful.
For what it is worth, I have definitely noticed a lot of changes in 18 days, especially all of the days from about 11 on, or a week ago. I am sleeping better, I'm more calm, my mind is not racing, and I'm not counting the hours. For me the first week is make or break. A week is a LONG time in early sobriety.
I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday if you do celebrate St. Patrick's Day. I am with Jobei, good food always helps me not to drink. I am one of those drinkers who can't eat and drink at the same time. Right when I eat my desire for alcohol goes away. So for now I am making healthy choices and if I want a cheat food, I let myself have it. But I have lost 20 pounds in the past 3 months from dedicated good-eating, and I do not want to gain it back because I definitely feel better from the weight loss. 20 pounds is a lot of extra weight to carry around and I have quite a bit more. I have been exercising a lot but I think I finally am ready to safely kick it up a notch.
Have a great sober day to you all!
Lee
Day 18 for me. Just like always, I am not having too many troubles, but I have now learned from my past that I always END UP getting myself back INTO trouble. I am definitely NOT on a pink cloud, I just think my form of alcoholism is more of the binge-type, which can be very, very tricky in many ways. What I have learned however, is that I can never, ever again pick up that FIRST drink. If I had not done that when I first started here in earnest, I'd be 4 years sober now. So for me I am always going to have to be on the ball and never let my guard down. It is just very tricky because when I don't drink I don't crave. But of course, that never lasts too long, and I get that ridiculous notion that I can drink normally again. I don't want to drink "normally" again. I can't, first of all. I won't second of all. This I have learned.....
I officially started my one week vacation today. I have read many people mention St. Patrick's Day and I am glad that I stopped celebrating that holiday years ago. Oh the St. Patrick's day binges and hangovers. Awful.
For what it is worth, I have definitely noticed a lot of changes in 18 days, especially all of the days from about 11 on, or a week ago. I am sleeping better, I'm more calm, my mind is not racing, and I'm not counting the hours. For me the first week is make or break. A week is a LONG time in early sobriety.
I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday if you do celebrate St. Patrick's Day. I am with Jobei, good food always helps me not to drink. I am one of those drinkers who can't eat and drink at the same time. Right when I eat my desire for alcohol goes away. So for now I am making healthy choices and if I want a cheat food, I let myself have it. But I have lost 20 pounds in the past 3 months from dedicated good-eating, and I do not want to gain it back because I definitely feel better from the weight loss. 20 pounds is a lot of extra weight to carry around and I have quite a bit more. I have been exercising a lot but I think I finally am ready to safely kick it up a notch.
Have a great sober day to you all!
Lee
Great stuff Lee keep it up!!
Much of what you wrote applies to me as well. I'm out of work sick again today, extremely frustrating but I'm sober!
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Feeling much better today the ctavings has calmed down and am refocused today. Almost on my way on holiday. Going to have a nice stress relieving time at the coast. Last camping trip for the summer before winter sets in this side.
Well done to everyone reaching milestones and staying strong. We just need to get use to our new sober life
Well done to everyone reaching milestones and staying strong. We just need to get use to our new sober life
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Originally Posted by Leezer
But I have lost 20 pounds in the past 3 months from dedicated good-eating, and I do not want to gain it back because I definitely feel better from the weight loss.
will catch up later!
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