Class of January 2019 part 5
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Bonnie, you're doing great. Sounds like you've thought about why the almost-slip happened and are prepared to prevent it from happening again.
Listae, I have totally done things like that before. One of the last crazy things I did while drunk was to break my bedside lamp in two. I was trying to turn it off and knocked it over instead, so it's actually been in two pieces for months now -- I've just been balancing one on top of the other so it doesn't look broken. I'm thinking that soon perhaps I'll use some of the money I'm saving by not drinking and buy myself a new one?
Ugh, I'm so glad I don't have to deal with stupid sh*t like that anymore, stuff that would never make sense to a normal person.
I went to work at 7:45 am today, left around 5:20pm, and then worked later at home from about 7pm-8:30pm or so. I know i'm probably working too much, but I just have so much to do. I also somewhat fell off the diet wagon today because I just couldn't deal with dieting on top of doing so much work, but oh well. At least I'm not drinking. Tomorrow the BF is coming over for dinner and I'm going to cook for us so looking forward to that.
Going to journal for a while, then bed so I can start at work early again. Night all.
Listae, I have totally done things like that before. One of the last crazy things I did while drunk was to break my bedside lamp in two. I was trying to turn it off and knocked it over instead, so it's actually been in two pieces for months now -- I've just been balancing one on top of the other so it doesn't look broken. I'm thinking that soon perhaps I'll use some of the money I'm saving by not drinking and buy myself a new one?
Ugh, I'm so glad I don't have to deal with stupid sh*t like that anymore, stuff that would never make sense to a normal person.
I went to work at 7:45 am today, left around 5:20pm, and then worked later at home from about 7pm-8:30pm or so. I know i'm probably working too much, but I just have so much to do. I also somewhat fell off the diet wagon today because I just couldn't deal with dieting on top of doing so much work, but oh well. At least I'm not drinking. Tomorrow the BF is coming over for dinner and I'm going to cook for us so looking forward to that.
Going to journal for a while, then bed so I can start at work early again. Night all.
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Morning all 😃
7am here sat on balcony. Too excited to sleep. Seriously I want to savour every moment of my sober holiday.
Change of plan though Jr ral is tired from travelling understandably so. I have cancelled tomorrow s triP to luxor. It's a 4 hr drive each way and I'm a terrible passenger . Chilling at the pool and on the water slides is the plan.
how lovely it is to wake feeling clear headed and sober.
I still eat fruit bonnie so not proper keto. I know if I'm too strict I will let fail. I just cut out carbs and processed sugar.
have a great day. X
7am here sat on balcony. Too excited to sleep. Seriously I want to savour every moment of my sober holiday.
Change of plan though Jr ral is tired from travelling understandably so. I have cancelled tomorrow s triP to luxor. It's a 4 hr drive each way and I'm a terrible passenger . Chilling at the pool and on the water slides is the plan.
how lovely it is to wake feeling clear headed and sober.
I still eat fruit bonnie so not proper keto. I know if I'm too strict I will let fail. I just cut out carbs and processed sugar.
have a great day. X
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Morning Sophie or evening where ever you are 😃 curry sounds fabulous. I've had such a huge breakfast today was ravenous. So much for keto 😱
waving at you up the red Sea and across the med strawberry. It's 22 here and climbing though feels about 35 to me after the Scottish winter 😂
waving at you up the red Sea and across the med strawberry. It's 22 here and climbing though feels about 35 to me after the Scottish winter 😂
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Morning All,
2 hobbies I need to change, Cigarettes and chocolates. I rarely ate them, I had good control even though I have a sweet tooth.
I am going to try cigarettes again starting today. I will keep trying. I gave this a lot of thought. Like alcohol cigarette is going to make anything better in my life. So quit it.
While all are talking about food. My breakfast will be avocado and sunny side up. And fresh fruits and veggies all day and then some chicken for dinner.
Have a great day. Another very busy day at work.
2 hobbies I need to change, Cigarettes and chocolates. I rarely ate them, I had good control even though I have a sweet tooth.
I am going to try cigarettes again starting today. I will keep trying. I gave this a lot of thought. Like alcohol cigarette is going to make anything better in my life. So quit it.
While all are talking about food. My breakfast will be avocado and sunny side up. And fresh fruits and veggies all day and then some chicken for dinner.
Have a great day. Another very busy day at work.
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Originally Posted by sobersophie 
I love this food chat! It's almost like we have addictive personalities or something lol. 
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I am also eating a low carb diet. Cut out all flour and sugar. And I feel amazing. Lost another 4 lbs and I really think it’s contributing to my peace and contentment. Also, zero wine cravings. So pleased!
Somebody mentioned a chocolate ricotta dessert? If you read this, tell me what that’s like...need a few more recipes to satisfy the “need” for dessert.
RAL, enjoy the day. Sounds wonderful to be there.
Today is a significant milestone for me in my new sober living. 53 days. The longest I’ve made it is 52, last year. I know why I relapsed (both times) in 2018, so I’ve changed my view of upcoming events like weddings, family reunions. I’m prepared to enjoy these gatherings sober. I am loving my new life and myself again.
Must go get busy with the day. Have a good one, class!
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Amazing job on your weight loss and your fantastic new milestone, quitnow! You are one day ahead of me.
I am also losing weight quite successfully, but for me life simply wouldn't be worth living without carbs haha. I guess you just have to do what works for you.
I am also losing weight quite successfully, but for me life simply wouldn't be worth living without carbs haha. I guess you just have to do what works for you.
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Here’s the recipe I use for low carb pudding, if anyone is interested:
Anyway, I’m on day .... 46? Not much planned today, I have to go shopping for a western style outfit for my little one for “Go Western Day” at her school.
Speaking of which, Mr Bonnie wants to go to the rodeo this year. (We’re in Houston, it’s a big deal around here every February.) I’m not into cowboy stuff, but it’s fun for people watching.
I’m used to drinking a lot at the rodeo, but I think I’ll take a day off from my diet, and instead of drinking, I’ll eat whatever I want. It’s hard to feel deprived when you’re eating a fried candy bar.
And Mr Bonnie wants us to wear cowboy-looking clothing for the occasion. (He’s English, and his relatives will get a real kick out of the photos) This could be fun but means I have to spend money on stuff I would never wear the rest of the year. I’ll choose to dress for comfort though; I’m less likely to want to drink if I’m comfortable.
So to sum up, my sober rodeo plan is this;
- 3/4 cup whole milk ricotta — the good kind
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- Sweetener equivalent to 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Anyway, I’m on day .... 46? Not much planned today, I have to go shopping for a western style outfit for my little one for “Go Western Day” at her school.
Speaking of which, Mr Bonnie wants to go to the rodeo this year. (We’re in Houston, it’s a big deal around here every February.) I’m not into cowboy stuff, but it’s fun for people watching.
I’m used to drinking a lot at the rodeo, but I think I’ll take a day off from my diet, and instead of drinking, I’ll eat whatever I want. It’s hard to feel deprived when you’re eating a fried candy bar.
And Mr Bonnie wants us to wear cowboy-looking clothing for the occasion. (He’s English, and his relatives will get a real kick out of the photos) This could be fun but means I have to spend money on stuff I would never wear the rest of the year. I’ll choose to dress for comfort though; I’m less likely to want to drink if I’m comfortable.
So to sum up, my sober rodeo plan is this;
- fried candy bars
- comfortable attire
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Originally Posted by sobersophie
Amazing job on your weight loss and your fantastic new milestone, quitnow! You are one day ahead of me.
I am also losing weight quite successfully, but for me life simply wouldn't be worth living without carbs haha. I guess you just have to do what works for you.
I am also losing weight quite successfully, but for me life simply wouldn't be worth living without carbs haha. I guess you just have to do what works for you.
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See I always thought you were American strawberry but lived in Greece. But I know you can't be after sunny side up 😃
it's like do you ever read people's posts for months and think they are one gender then realise they are the other and it really surprises you 😃 funny isn't it how we assume things from people's posts.
it's like do you ever read people's posts for months and think they are one gender then realise they are the other and it really surprises you 😃 funny isn't it how we assume things from people's posts.
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Originally Posted by ReadyAtLast
it's like do you ever read people's posts for months and think they are one gender then realise they are the other and it really surprises you 😃 funny isn't it how we assume things from people's posts.
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