Felt physically sick
 

Walking in that supermarket, last time I was in there I bought wine beer etc BECAUSE I was just having the one drink, yeah right, going in there and remembering all the planning and where to hide the empties omg it was so draining, anyway got my ice cream and left, win to me

so satisfying isn't it!! and are you also craving sweet things in the evening too?? now i don't have a wine glass in my hand, i am snacking all evening long. Driving me nuts, but i can begrudgingly stand to gain a few lbs if it gets me through right now!

Yes it is very satisfying, I am having sugar in my coffee, I am more savoury than sweet, although I do like ice cream and the odd bar of choclate

Don't eat much sugar.

Hi, I was told at an AA meeting that I should as it stops the cravings ? yrs ago

Almonds can stop cravings......and some other foods, you may want to look up a proper diet or ask your physician!

I know exactly what you guys mean! I never considered myself to have much of a sweet tooth before, but now I've been loading up on chocolate at the store since I quite drinking! Probably not good for my waistline, but I'm still down a few pounds compared to my starting weight.

i generally eat healthily, so I just really am trying not to worry about the snacking right now. im still in the healthy BMI body weight, so its a non worry at this point. Someone told me its because we are used to getting a sugar fix from the alcohol, by hows its processed in our system, which is why when first giving up you can find yourself over indulge in sweets and icecream etc. Makes sense!! I say, if its keeping you sane and on track, its easier to lose a few pounds later than to tackle a relapse, especially when we are in the early stages of sobriety!

Even with many days sober behind me,
I still have to go to the grocery store and
yes, alcohol, is still there, standing proud,
just waiting like it always has to bring
another person down.

It doesn't care who it attracts or kills.

I have my recovery tools learned, memorized,
studied, practiced, incorporated in my life now,
so that I know exactly what to do when alcohol
is present, tempting, talking to me, trying to
take me down.

I wear my recovery coat of armor ready
to fight against it each and everyday I
walk in the store.

Alcohol isn't going any where's and I
have to accept it. But I do know how
to avoid its traps and stand strong with
my amour ready to fight to protect my
recovery and sobriety that keeps me
healthy, happy and honest in all my affairs.

One Step at a Time moving forward
to a healthier YOU. :)

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Great post Sharon!