No Alcohol November 2016 Challenge!
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ouch, I would fail.0
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Day 4 done! Or close enough, lol. I actually didn't even have the urge to drink tonight! I think I chose a good time to take a break, hopeful for the rest of the weekend!1
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I went for my second follow up with doctor today after I landed myself in the hospital...66 days ago....My blood pressure is back to normal..pulse normal...weight..25 pounds down....66 days sober today....I'm healing....Amen!!!!! Gotta fast and check some blood work still...I'm sure my triglyceride's are not over 600... Cause they was.....Alcohol will send that blood fat thru the roof....I'm happy....day 4 of November bye bye..I'm sober today!!!!!!!!!!!5
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I was alcohol free last month for Sober October, and I plan on carrying it on this month, and ideally I could last till Christmas, though I make no promises of that! Last month I found it much easier to focus on exercise when I wasn't blowing half my calories on booze and feeling too groggy to get out and run the next day.
Anyway, I'll try to maintain sobriety throughout November also
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I don't wanna scare you....But you may wanna get scoped....Heartburn is way worse than we think...I use to get it and tried the vinegar stuff too....Yes it made it worse!!!!! I was still drinking....Wasn't until things got real bad and I got scoped....I developed ulcers and have a precancerous on my esophagus from the acid reflux...Had part of my stomach removed and used some to wrap my esophagus...To give me a chance at life...I stayed sober a year....Thought I could control my drinking...not !!!!!!! If you stop alcohol the reflux should slow down...I have to take acid reducer first thing every morning the rest of my life...I damaged my acid pumps in my stomach permanently.....Please!!!!! I don't know you...But I love you as a friend now....If I can help ever I will...I can't stand the thought of another beautiful human go down my path to bad health....As I did....... The cider works now without issues....Because some foods do cause Heartburn...I can't ever get it....So I am fighting the fight....I'm 53.....8 grandchildren so far....I wanna be a great grandma one day... I assumed I was fine...BOY WAS I WRONG!!!!! Drinking and eating chemically made food is killing us off....Be kind to yourself...Please don't take offence to my words....I'm being honest and truly care!!!!!!!!
That's how my problems with indigestion started, drinking applecider vinegar. I heard it helped with weight loss and drank a shot each night before supper. Then I started having really bad indigestion, which I never had before. I don't want to drink that stuff again!The puffy will pass by day 10...I had that too....Heartburn is a bad sign of trouble headed your way...Get organic apple cider vinegar..One tablespoon in a small glass....Chug it....
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I'm in!!!1
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@onsickmom I went to the doctor and I was told to go get gastroscopy done. The only reason I haven't is because most of my indigestion has stopped. Hearing this, I think I will get it done. Thanks!1
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I know I'm late to the party, but I've only just joined the page. I'm in for the rest of November (starting yesterday, since I didn't have a drink) This will be a massive problem for me, since I drink far too much...
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I'm in too. So glad to find other people struggling with this. I'm not an alcoholic, but I do usually drink every day and it is definitely slowing my weight loss. I'm sure I'll find other benefits as well!3
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BEEN SOBER FOR 8 YEARS. NO WAY I AM EVER DRINKING AGAIN. RUINED MY HEALTH, RELATIONSHIPS, AND FELT TERRIBLE ABOUT IT. WOULD ALWAYS VOW I AM NOT GOING TO DRINK TODAY, BUT ALWAYS FAILED. I HAVE A DISEASE CALLED ALCOHOLISM. THERE IS NO CURE, BUT ONE DAY AT A TIME I CAN CHOOSE NOT TO DRINK! JMO2
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MonkeyMel21 wrote: »@onsickmom
Welcome!! I did have several beers last night and way too much pizza. My tummy was not happy with me all night. But I'm ready now for this month, hopefully. I know it's going to be the hardest for me on the weekends. I'm home alone with my 7 year old every weekend while my husband works 14 hr shifts and I get very, very bored. I can only do so much cleaning. I've gotten in the habit of drinking a few beers or rum and cokes in the afternoons leading up to dinner, mainly just to pass the time. It's not bad accept that lately I've been doing that every weekend day. I also got in to the habit of having beer with dinner, enjoying the fizziness, but I've curbed that during the weekdays with sparkling water. Other than that I only ever drink water and coffee. Never soda by itself, I just don't like it. But yes, all this alcohol is just not good for me, mentally or physically and there is no time like the present to get it back under control!! I'm hoping we can all cheer each other on and by the end of the month have a greater perspective of the whole situation.
THERE IS A SOLUTION..... GREAT THAT YOU HAVE THE AWARENESS.2 -
NicholeAckerman wrote: »Too much of a beer drinker here.......
THIS WAS MY PROBLEM......MORNING ,NOON AND NIGHT. MY BODY FINALLY GAVE UP! THAT WAS 8 YEARS AGO.0 -
I'm with you....Alcohol took a toll on my body too....I will be so happy to say 8 years sober....And I accept the fact I am an alcoholic.....Many don't and won't....That use to be my mindset.. Hoping the best for all on your personal journey .....1
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Today is my sober "day." 33 months ago today I stopped drinking for the second time in my life.
Best thing ever. It does take some time to feel the all benefits though - so I would urge everyone to give it more than one month.
If you are struggling to stay sober, or if you suspect you may have a problem, there is plenty of help out there. I quit in my thirties - I knew it was a problem then. I stayed away from it for many years but life knocked me down one time too many and I had a couple drinks. Or maybe it was trying to fit in. Or maybe I just wanted that release. I don't know, alcohol use is complicated and some people (like me) can moderate for a while and then suddenly they can't. It's a progressive thing - so please be careful with it. As @onsickmom says, it's poison and it wants to kill you in some pretty awful ways.
I will go to bed sober tonight. I am never sorry for having NOT drank. 2 -
I'm finding it hard today, really want a beer or four.0
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cmriverside wrote: »Today is my sober "day." 33 months ago today I stopped drinking for the second time in my life.
Best thing ever. It does take some time to feel the all benefits though - so I would urge everyone to give it more than one month.
If you are struggling to stay sober, or if you suspect you may have a problem, there is plenty of help out there. I quit in my thirties - I knew it was a problem then. I stayed away from it for many years but life knocked me down one time too many and I had a couple drinks. Or maybe it was trying to fit in. Or maybe I just wanted that release. I don't know, alcohol use is complicated and some people (like me) can moderate for a while and then suddenly they can't. It's a progressive thing - so please be careful with it. As @onsickmom says, it's poison and it wants to kill you in some pretty awful ways.
I will go to bed sober tonight. I am never sorry for having NOT drank.
......just like I enjoy reading the success stories on MFP about weight loss, I also like reading success stories about how individuals overcome alcohol. I am not there yet, but I am trying. Good job!!0 -
I've done great today!! Almost got all of my weekend to-do list finished though so not really sure what I'm going to do all day tomorrow, lol. Probably hit the gym when it opens at 1!4
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So great to see day 6 of Nov!!!!!! Sober...Alive!!!! Feeling it all!!!!! Glad others are as well....Woot woot3
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I've felt great all weekend! I just cleaned all the doors in the house. My son said he'd rather stay home and watch a movie this afternoon so I'm planning on popcorn and iced tea!!2
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There are so many better ways to spend the precious short days of our lives! Well done, MM21.
Going to bed sober, waking up clear. It's the best. I don't ever have nightmares anymore. I don't wake up with anxiety. I don't get in "discussions" with people that end badly. I take care of stuff. I'm healthy and at a healthy weight.1 -
I am new to my fitness pal, but I am in on this challenge. love to cook and drink wine. For sure the vino is not helping my weight loss goals!2
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How did everyone's weekend go?! Mine was great!! Hardly even tempted and I got a ton done around the house. I'm ready to hit the gym tomorrow just too bad I have to work after, lol.1
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Way to go team Sober November!!!!!!!!1
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Good thing for second chances... didn't do too well... no need to give reasons, or excuses...0
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I had two beers over the weekend and even though I really love the taste of beer, I don't think it was worth it. It doesn't do anything for my body. I'm going to see if I can go without it until January 2. Maybe I'll cut it out all together eventually.0
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Good thing for second chances... didn't do too well... no need to give reasons, or excuses...
Yep.
What was going on right before you took a drink? Is it "peer pressure"? Habit? Boredom? Hunger? Desire to escape some uncomfortable emotion or situation?
That's the stuff I had to deal with when I quit, and there are strategies for each.
Honestly? Making a plan for one month off alcohol should not be difficult...I did it a few times before I quit for good. I mean, I can do anything for 30 days - but once I became dependent, it was really difficult to stop. It kind of sneaked up on me. It just happens, not a lot of warning to dependence.
If you are having anxiety when you try to quit, you may have (unknowingly) created a physical dependence. There is a lot of info online. ((Hug)) You've taken the first step. Don't give up.0 -
cmriverside.... I think my issue is, when i see others drinking, i "feel" like i need to be drinking. That is why i feel like if i stayed home all the time, i would be able to do this. But, i know i need to learn to be ok with being out and not drinking.
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All I see is beer ads on MFP right now, lol. I don't drink Michelob at least. Husband wants to go out Thursday night for his birthday, possibly bowling. I told myself his birthday would be the only time I would drink this month. I want to keep it to two beers though, instead of 3 or 4 like I would normally have. Hopefully it won't derail my progress, I've done great and feel great! My mom will be visiting later this week too and since she doesn't drink at all, this next weekend shouldn't be an issue.
I saw a couple people caved in this weekend. You're so not alone. I've tried this challenge in the past and only made it 5 days. I never really felt like a break was "needed" like I do this month and I think that's the only reason why I am feeling so optimistic. Good luck to you all. Hopefully this thread helps in some way for you all 1 -
MonkeyMel21 wrote: »How did everyone's weekend go?! Mine was great!! Hardly even tempted and I got a ton done around the house. I'm ready to hit the gym tomorrow just too bad I have to work after, lol.
It went pretty well. Met hubs and some friends up at a new tap room for one of our local breweries. Was just going to have a pony pour and water, but hubs ordered a full beer. I did drink it, but that's it. So one beer all weekend. Not at all worried about it.
We even went to the friends' house afterward for dinner where hubs continued to drink and I just had virgin Moscow mules. It wasn't a big deal at all, which is nice. And I woke up feeling great, unlike poor hubs who continued to drink and listen to records until about 3 a.m. He is now joining the challenge, lol. I too got a lot more done around the house, and had a great workout on Sunday morning.
My end-game for this challenge is really just to establish a new relationship with alcohol. I have been drinking way more than I should and was worried it was becoming a problem. This week has shown me it really isn't, I just need to set different boundaries, and change habits and mindsets. And a break for my body is a good thing.
I have been eating way more junk. TBH, not drinking may actually be bad for my weight, haha.
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Just saw this thread and I want to join...but I don't think I can watch those election results roll in without a few!!3
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