Delilah1

Just wanted to say hello, and share how things are going. Today is 68 days sober for me, and I wanted to share some positives and hopefully a little inspiration for those just starting out, or starting again.

Since beginning this journey on January 1st I have:

-Lost 19.5 pounds
-Woken up with a clear head
-Watched my complexion change from blotchy and glassy eyed to blemish free and clear-eyed
-Made time for exercise
-Saved money
-Had less anxiety at work and home
-Been present for my kids and husband
-Read and journaled
-Made lots of new friends in the amazing January 2016 class

This is not the first time I have tried to quit, but there is something different for me this time, and I know that with the support of SR, Women for Sobriety, a few close friends, and me I will remain sober.

I continue to work on mindfulness, and a friend shared a new app with me today called My Calm Beat. It helps focus on breathing, slowing down, and being mindful. Might be a good one for any of you who are also working on mindfulness.

Thank you to everyone on SR, you are all greatly appreciated!

❤️ Delilah

Ruby2

Congratulations on 68 days. Those are all good things you've got going on. Sometimes we just need to tweak the plan slightly and it finally comes together. That's what happened for me. Keep up the good work!

Pedro1234

Great work Delilah. Really glad you are reaping the benefits of your efforts to date.

Thumpalumpacus

I find that my days are better emotionally and physically, no hangover or ugly feeelings to fight. I take bad news better and oddly enough, talk less.

Siesta

Thank you Delilah,
Day 2 for me and it helps to read about the positive benefits of sobriety. It's a good reminder. I'll check out that app also. It sounds helpful. Congrats on 68 days!!

Delilah1

Hi Siesta,

I have had many day 2s, I'm glad you are past that first day. Looking forward to hearing how you are doing!!!

❤️Delilah

least

Congrats on 68 days sober! Keep going, it gets better.

Dropsie

You are an inspiration.

RattleAndHum

Well done, Delilah! I'm happy to hear you're reaping the benefits of sobriety!

kinzoku

Sounds fantastic! Well done.

Soberwolf

Well done Delliah x

firstymer

Congratulations, Delilah. 19.5 pound weight loss?! In two months? That is awesome!

Keep doing what you are doing. We are pulling for you.

nova84

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 wishing you well on the rest of your recovery journey x

bandicoot2

Rooting for you all the way Delilah!!! Thank you for sharing all of the wonderful positive things happening in your life! -

DefconOne

Many benefits to the sober life: 1) Health 2) Wealth 3) Relationships.

If you feel like drinking, you aren't thinking! Its not worth it.

Delilah1

Thanks! I started doing Weight Watchers on January 1st as well. The past few years I have gained about ten pounds a year, so I still need to lose another 29 pounds, but I am happy with the start. 2016 is my year to focus on being healthy!