Fantastic. Thanks for starting this.

I'm Laura. Alcoholic in recovery. Sober & clean since January 3, 1993.

I've also struggled with smoking (quit in April of '93), food (working on it) and many other numbing things.

Today I am happy, joyous and free (and a little addicted to the gym).

I am so proud of you and how you are beating this habit. I am going to get some help. The first step was admitting to myself that I have a problem. Thank you for your great advice. I will keep you in my prayers.

My name is Marty. I've been sober and smoke-free since 2004. It took me until 2007 to realize that I'm an alcoholic. I was able to quit both habits cold turkey.

Even though I began this process as morbidly obese, I truly feel that I added at least 10 years to my life expectancy by quitting smoking and drinking. Maybe I should join AA at some point, because I could possibly help others with their challenges.

Thanks for creating this group. I've been struggling with alcoholism for about 7 years now and drank away much of what I have gained in life. Now I'm getting it all back one step at a time starting with treating my body right with the help of MFP

Hi! I've been struggling with a nightly wine habit for a while now.

Somehow I managed to lose 120 lbs. over the past two years but sobriety has been a real struggle. I'm currently up 20 lbs and focusing on my sobriety as much as I can. It's very difficult for me to find balance.

Thanks for starting this group!

hi, I am helly. I used to use meth. I have been clean since August 2010.

Hi I'm Emilie, I've been sober for one week :happy:

Hi, I'm Sarah, I'm an alcoholic and I'm 11 days sober. Taking things one day at a time.

Hi, I'm Sarah, I'm an alcoholic and I'm 11 days sober. Taking things one day at a time.

How you doin? Gonna make it one more day? I'm rooting for you:flowerforyou:

I'm proud of each and every one of you - especially the folks who are newly sober!

I never went to AA to quit, but I should have. Hopefully I'll get my butt to some meetings so I can share my experience with others and possibly help someone in need.

I believe that alcoholism is a sickness, just like cancer. I also believe that alcoholism is hereditary. Thankfully, you CAN beat this sickness! While it still sounds corny to me, you DO need to just take it one day at a time. If you can just make it through TODAY, that's all that matters. Admitting you have a problem is a BIG step.

Hopefully all the newly sober people can be as successful as others and myself. If you're ever struggling and want to PM me - feel free to do so. I check MFP fairly often and I try to reply to all messages quickly.

Good luck, and God Bless everyone that struggles with this disease!

Im Ann, im married to an alcoholic. I used to drink alot but i got tired of hangovers and then all the extra weight that came with eating and drinking too much. My husband has been progressively drinking more for the last 5 years . His father died from it at 64 he best friend at 53 and i lost someone very special at 55 also. I watched him die for 6 months it was horrible such a waste. I dont want that to happen to my husband hes almost 58. Im at the breaking point. Im glad to know there are people who can beat the addiction.

I am Zee. A recovering alcoholic. Self established that I have a drinking problem. I am South African. wear my 31 years belt proudly. I am married to a emotional manipulator who cheats on me. I have 2 kids who keep me going. They are amazing. I have a few pounds to lose but my goal is a toned body.

Hi, I'm Cat. Long-time heavy drinker. Keep saying today will be the day I quit, and then I don't. Obviously adds to my weight gain and think alcohol consumpsion is a very relevant topic for MyFitnessPal. This is my third day on MFP and I've been astounded at the calories contained in a meal I thought was healthy (salad with meat, no dressing, no croutons). I'm a raw newbie to social media and am glad you are all here.

Hey y'all,
I'm Amanda. Been trying to quit drinking on and off for at least a year, if not longer. It started becoming a problem when I started having serious chronic health problems, which I'm sure the alcohol didn't help =p And of course, when I drink, I eat anything and everything. I know I need to quit, but I work 60-70 hours a week in the medical field and can't commit to a local AA group or anything because of my schedule.

Always looking for friends, especially who don't drink. I promise I'm pretty nice!

Welcome. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately, I dunno), people don't seem to have been around here much.