justinJustQuit

So in about 45 minutes, I'll be officially sober for two weeks. It's no longer just single digit days. As a motivator for people who are even earlier in recovery than me, here's a list of the things that have been made better since I quit.

1. My face looks thinner.
2. My skin has returned back to normal color.
3. I've officially lost 10 pounds.
4. Blood pressure has went down about 30 points for top and bottom number.
5. I have saved OVER $200.
6. I'm spending more time with my wife and kid.
7. This one is tough to explain. It feels like I have more fuel in the tank even though I'm not sleeping as well as I would like.
8. Food tastes better.
9. My liver and gut don't hurt all day.
10. My workouts are SO much better.

This is only the top ten. There are many more things that have gotten better since quitting. And this is only a mere 14 days.

savarna

Sooo happy for you sweety this is the lovely things life offers if we put down the drink , your kids will be the ones that will notice the difference the most as they will have a sober daddy congrats and keep up the good work

HeartsAfire

Congrats to you, Justin. More importantly, thank you for sharing your list with those of us just starting out. It helps so very much.

1newcreation

Ahhh the beginning days; good for you sir
And your only gettin started

NoJimmy

Well done JJQ, it keeps getting better in my experience.

DanicaB

Two weeks for me too. My skin is so much more healthy looking and I don't have dark circles under my eyes. I'm able to run farther and farther everyday. I don't have to make recycle runs for all my glass bottles every week :P. Thanks for the post Justin, I'm keeping track of you. (I'm watching you, muahahaha). j/k

KateL

Great new Justin xxxx

BillinSaratoga

Justin - Well done! And great observations. Your awareness will get you thru this. Enjoy your family. It's amazing what we missed when we were less than fully sober. Again Congrats and 2 weeks is GREAT.

RevivingOphelia

Jason, That is SO fantastic!

Stomper

Way to go Justin! You are doing grrrrreat!

bluncain

Thanks for sharing that Justin. Three that I notice: no sore throat and gums, gone are my watery itchy eyes. I'm day 24.

Best of luck

LittleRhody

Terrific job...noticed similar things, mostly the circles and the intensity of the workouts.......

Jus

Way to go Justin!!!
What a great share, thank you. It's going to get better and better

Bluncain, awesome job! 24 beautiful days of freedom

Toodie

That's awesome Justin! Keep it up. Im on day 5, also looking forward to those great results as well. Thanks for sharing.

IreLander

Thats awesome! Great post!

justinJustQuit

Thanks everyone!

MariahGayle

Justin

waterscapes

Wow! That's a great list! Good Job Justin!

least

My favorite thing since getting sober is waking up feeling good. Such a difference from how I used to wake up.

reflection

Woo hoo! Really great, justin.