Sober October
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MyWhole30Journey
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So, here we go again, another month to put forth an effort to stay sober. With each month winding down to the years end it will become more difficult for many of us but we're here to support one another. There is no judging here, just support. Glad you decided to join us.
For those of you who don't know me, I've been drinking a bottle of wine a night for about 30 years. Yikes! My husband is my drinking buddy and he drinks the same amount. In August we decided to give it up thinking that maybe someday down the road we'd be able to have a glass or 2 and stop at that. Well, I had 2 slip ups in the last 70 days. Both times I did not stop after a glass or 2 but consumed the whole bottle. As we age, I'm sure the damage from our poisoned livers will catch up with one or both of us. It has to stop now. So, here we go again. . .
For those of you who don't know me, I've been drinking a bottle of wine a night for about 30 years. Yikes! My husband is my drinking buddy and he drinks the same amount. In August we decided to give it up thinking that maybe someday down the road we'd be able to have a glass or 2 and stop at that. Well, I had 2 slip ups in the last 70 days. Both times I did not stop after a glass or 2 but consumed the whole bottle. As we age, I'm sure the damage from our poisoned livers will catch up with one or both of us. It has to stop now. So, here we go again. . .
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Woo! I'm in. Have only had one drink early in September I'm on board for totally dry October.0
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Ok, I would like to join you. It may not be easy, but I can do it!0
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I'm in by default... Haven't had a sip of alcohol in about 2.5 years.0
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I'm in. Day 34 AF for me. I'm scheduled for a wine tasting tour sometime in Oct so I'll have a blip but being AF for Sept really helped me feel better overall.0
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That great,, all of you doing that. I am a drinker, staying a drinker. Love my wine!0
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After being a nightly wine drinker (2-4 glasses a night), I started in dry July and felt great. I continued in August and September having only 2 slips in each month. I feel so much healthier. My skin and overall appearance look better, and I wake up refreshed every day! I am in for October for sure!0
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I have been drinking almost every night for years and decided to join you guys for October, I have got loads of herbal teas and fancy juices to get me off to a good start0
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I'm a friend of Bill W sober almost 2 years can I still join since I don't drink0
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@mandylou A lot of the MFP's here, myself included swear by Sparkling Water to get through the night
@TacoTina Not sure who Bill W is but I'm sure he's happy to be considered your friend. Of course you're welcome to join us. Perhaps you can share your experience and how you were able to get it under control.0 -
I am in. I've been bad every weekend for the last 4 months! It is getting out of hand and I need some accountability!0
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MyWhole30Journey wrote: »@mandylou A lot of the MFP's here, myself included swear by Sparkling Water to get through the night
@TacoTina Not sure who Bill W is but I'm sure he's happy to be considered your friend. Of course you're welcome to join us. Perhaps you can share your experience and how you were able to get it under control.
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Count me in, 14 days done & want to continue0
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Good luck this weekend, everyone! Weekends are the hardest!0
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MyWhole30Journey wrote: »@mandylou A lot of the MFP's here, myself included swear by Sparkling Water to get through the night
@TacoTina Not sure who Bill W is but I'm sure he's happy to be considered your friend. Of course you're welcome to join us. Perhaps you can share your experience and how you were able to get it under control.
Definitely a better obsession to have Glad you did it!0 -
So, here it is, Monday the 5th of October. Did everyone make it through the weekend sober? It's a little scary when you don't see any posts for a few days.
I did well. Hope you all did too0 -
I made it! Made it through birthdays and a BBQ and feeling fantastic about that0
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Too late to join? Two weeks ago I decided to stop drinking while I train for a Tough Mudder on Nov. 8, still holding strong on that.0
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I'm trying to stick to alcohol only on Friday and Saturday nights...0
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I did it! Yay! Hope everyone had a great weekend!0
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