Why are you willing to try "Sober October"?
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Hi everyone,
I've been reading these posts and some of them sound like I could have written them myself - we share so much in common, it seems. I'm getting some great advice and ideas! 😊
Alcohol FREE days so far this month:
10/01: 01
10/02: 02
I think what I did wrong is I posted an announcement instead of a discussion; so I deleted the announcement. I hope that fixes it.
Have a nice evening,
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Just found ot they're going to open an AF bar near me! (Not sure when but I saw the sign). Hope it catches on. Drinking for me is largely social; so this might be good as an occasional alternative.4
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I am on Day 9 AF. My husband and I went shopping and popped into a bar we were unfamiliar with. I was so happy to see some AF drinks on the bar menu. I usually have a seltzer and lime but I had a beautiful pear drink in a lovely glass. My husband had a beer. I had no FOMO whatsoever. Every time I flex my sober muscle, I get stronger. We are all warriors here and we can do this!5
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SunnyDays930 wrote: »I am on Day 9 AF. My husband and I went shopping and popped into a bar we were unfamiliar with. I was so happy to see some AF drinks on the bar menu. I usually have a seltzer and lime but I had a beautiful pear drink in a lovely glass. My husband had a beer. I had no FOMO whatsoever. Every time I flex my sober muscle, I get stronger. We are all warriors here and we can do this!
Awesome!! So happy you enjoyed your mocktail in a lovely glass. It's the little rewards that keep me going. Well done!!3 -
SunnyDays930 wrote: »@RubyRed427 I had A LOT of ice cream! Whatever it takes in these early days of sobriety. I also watched a 3 minute Sober Powered YouTube about how she finally quit and she said, " you tell yourself I will not drink. I will not drink no matter what." You have to make a total commitment. If you say, "I HOPE I won't drink," you are leaving a crack open. I thought this was really powerful.
Whatever it takes, is right!! Yes, let's not leave any doubt in our mind that this is our new reality. We've tried many other ways... it's just so much easier to abstain.3 -
Feeling a little slow with a cold, can't imagine how id feel drinking too!4
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Good morning my new Sober October friends.
Hope you all have a great alcohol-free day.
Take a moment to appreciate living today without the buzz and hangover...
19 days alcohol free for me and feeling great.
Starting weight 163lbs before going alcohol free.
Current weight 153.
Goal weight 145.
I'm on track to be at goal in 8 weeks or less. 6 -
@xbowhunter Awesome results! Even when I lose a couple lbs I can feel the difference in various aches and pains...as in they are less. I'm on Day 10 AF and I am not going back to that poison. Ever.3
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Day 32 AF done. Mind games day 33 AF is here.
I overate sweets yesterday. I think I have to reign in drinking diet dr. pepper with the caffeine and fake sugars. At first, it makes me feel like I am getting a treat but afterwards I go on an eating frenzy. I tried to slow it down but had a yogurt and apple after dinner but both were sweet. Now I have a sugar hangover feeling, go figure.
Today it's just seltzer. I need to re-balance my blood sugar and eat more protein throughout the day.
Since I am planning a road trip with drinking husband, I decided I should bring along various NA things to drink and bring along healthy treats. I also told him I plan to not bring any alcohol in the cabins we're staying at or buy alcohol in the state liquor stores. He brings his beer assortment and whisky and that doesn't tempt me since I don't like it.
In the past, I'd go off my wine diet when I travel just so I could indulge. That was my not-so-good plan then. Plus, everyone drinks on vacation (well I looked it up yesterday and only 50% report they do). Each time I drank on vacation, I erased the progress I had made, weight loss and all. I would also unplug from the world but this time I'll check into this group to remain accountable and not accidentally or mindlessly "forget" about my plan.
First AF vacation, may as well give it a try.4 -
You've got this, @globalhiker !! We're all rooting for you!2
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globalhiker wrote: »Day 32 AF done. Mind games day 33 AF is here.
I overate sweets yesterday. I think I have to reign in drinking diet dr. pepper with the caffeine and fake sugars. At first, it makes me feel like I am getting a treat but afterwards I go on an eating frenzy. I tried to slow it down but had a yogurt and apple after dinner but both were sweet. Now I have a sugar hangover feeling, go figure.
Today it's just seltzer. I need to re-balance my blood sugar and eat more protein throughout the day.
Since I am planning a road trip with drinking husband, I decided I should bring along various NA things to drink and bring along healthy treats. I also told him I plan to not bring any alcohol in the cabins we're staying at or buy alcohol in the state liquor stores. He brings his beer assortment and whisky and that doesn't tempt me since I don't like it.
In the past, I'd go off my wine diet when I travel just so I could indulge. That was my not-so-good plan then. Plus, everyone drinks on vacation (well I looked it up yesterday and only 50% report they do). Each time I drank on vacation, I erased the progress I had made, weight loss and all. I would also unplug from the world but this time I'll check into this group to remain accountable and not accidentally or mindlessly "forget" about my plan.
First AF vacation, may as well give it a try.
You can do this. Just think of all the bad times caused by the poison...
My wife wants to visit our local wine country Niagra on the lake, Ontario overnight.
I paused and didn't say anything at first because I dont see the point if I am not drinking.
Then my sensible side kicked in and I said sure I'd love to. I don't think it's fair for me to bail on her if she wants to go somewhere and drink. I have complete confidence that I won't be tempted. Besides I am her official reliable DD now... lol6 -
Almost through another day!4
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3 days AF in October
11 days AF in a row
I was out tonight and watched everyone around me drinking wine and various other beverages. But I played the "record" forward or whatever that saying is.... I thought well, you can't do that. You tried for many years to moderate, and you just can't. You can't drink wine because you will go home and open another bottle and sleep horribly. I thought how nice my skin is looking and how my resting heart rate is 10 beats lower now. I thought about how I will enjoy my cup of coffee tomorrow and have no nausea. It worked.6 -
I am inspired daily by this thread. We are all doing the work and showing up to be the best version of ourselves we can be.
I read something yesterday that really spoke to me. It said, "Experience is a hard teacher because she give the test first, the lesson after."5 -
I called a younger friend yesterday that I have not talked to in quite a while, for her birthday. She used to lament that her mother (in her 60's) drank too much. When I asked how she was, she told me she now has liver cancer. I absolutely took this as a sign to stay resolute in my sobriety. Day 11 AF.
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Great job, Ruby. Social situations are my nemesis. I'll remember to try to "play the record forward."3
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Great job, Ruby. Social situations are my nemesis. I'll remember to try to "play the record forward."
Thanks These days I am not craving the alcohol, but the perceived "fun time" I used to have drinking. The only thing fun was the very first sip.
I also am learning more about the brain and the chemical reactions that occur when we drink which causes us to want more. It's pretty fascinating. My sis always used to say at least we have a "disease" we can control if we want to, unlike a real physical disease that is mostly out of our hands.3 -
Good morning my alcohol-free wakened wonders!
Another small win yesterday. Got home from my 1hr walk. Wife was drinking wine and eating chips. Didn't bother me not 1%! lol I sat with her and drank sparkling water.
Tonight, we have drinking friends coming over. I will enjoy my 0.0 beer and be up at zero dak 4am tomorrow to go spend some time in the woods. I will have no hangover and will be ready when the sun comes up.
Cheers and all the best this weekend.
Current weight this am 152lbs.
goal 140ish
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SunnyDays930 wrote: »I called a younger friend yesterday that I have not talked to in quite a while, for her birthday. She used to lament that her mother (in her 60's) drank too much. When I asked how she was, she told me she now has liver cancer. I absolutely took this as a sign to stay resolute in my sobriety. Day 11 AF.
That is sad. Liver cancer is a disease very hard to cure. But addiction can be cured. I wish this lady well, because I'm sure she is lamenting why did she drink so much.3 -
