The Sober Squad- Alcohol Free Living
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Merry Christmas! I have been behaving while on vacation minus last night arrrr! My husband and I went for sushi and was planning on having a little sake.... Well, not happy with myself. We were in the moment having fun; however, feel yucky today! I need to continue making healthier choices, not like last night!7
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Wishing u all the best!!
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11 months on the 23rd AF. Phew this time of year really tries me. I fell on Christmas Eve 2016 after 5 mo. sober. I fired my sponsor about a month before, that year. It was a bad thing to do around the holidays, and I knew it ahead of time, but I didn't care. We weren't the best match. I have the same situation again. Sometimes you reach your limit with growth in a relationship and have to move on. They helped me be where I am and I am thankful for that. This time I decided I will make the change after I find someone else and after this season. Yeah, you can get wiser in life after all, lol. Someone once referred to this time of year as the Bermuda triangle for alcoholics. Except it is more like a rectangle as my birthday is in January. I usually try to do healthy things on my birthday, but I just miss people not being here now that have passed. That will be as long as I am alive, so have to just keep going.
I am starting to catch up on the posts. I see lots of good things happening..... Happiest Sober Holidays.10 -
@salleewins Most relationships are fluid and here for a season, and then it’s time to move on. I’m happy you realize that. Your sobriety is most important so don’t hesitate to find a new sponsor who is a better fit. Bermuda Triangle - that is a good analogy.6
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Fitness327wk wrote: »Merry Christmas! I have been behaving while on vacation minus last night arrrr! My husband and I went for sushi and was planning on having a little sake.... Well, not happy with myself. We were in the moment having fun; however, feel yucky today! I need to continue making healthier choices, not like last night!
Regroup and move on. Enjoy your vacation!! Xo2 -
Merry Christmas everyone!! Wishing us all a safe,sober,happy day
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Good morning, friends! I saw many people drinking yesterday. Scotch, whiskey, lots of wine... but I didn’t feel like have any. I also feel accountable because some of my relatives know I quit, so I don’t want anyone to look at me sideways. (It’s a good thing.)
I also heard about a relative who has fallen off the wagon. She abstained for a decade. And now she is drinking again. That wolf in the woods got her! She has reassured her family that this time she can handle it. She just drinks a few glasses of wine each night.
Tomorrow, we are getting together for our annual neighbors outing downtown. It’s usually an all day affair with the kids. Drinks, more drinks, lunch, and then museum. But since I am a changed woman, I wonder how I’ll do. So, yes, the Bermuda Triangle is very difficult to navigate through.
Merry Christmas! At least many of us don’t have hangovers today 7 -
Yesterday made 18 months since I have had a drink. One of the driving forces behind trying harder than ever before to make this time stick was the fear of going into my 60s as a problem drinker; risks of poor health and early death go way up. 18 months ago, I was also overweight (BMI over 33) and out of shape, which are two more big risk factors. Well, today I turned 60. I haven't had a drink in over 18 months, my BMI is below 25, I can do two hours of cardio non stop and I have visible abs. I can hardly believe that last part; that wasn't a goal because I didn't think that was realistic. So I am pretty pleased.14
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CarvedTones wrote: »Yesterday made 18 months since I have had a drink. One of the driving forces behind trying harder than ever before to make this time stick was the fear of going into my 60s as a problem drinker; risks of poor health and early death go way up. 18 months ago, I was also overweight (BMI over 33) and out of shape, which are two more big risk factors. Well, today I turned 60. I haven't had a drink in over 18 months, my BMI is below 25, I can do two hours of cardio non stop and I have visible abs. I can hardly believe that last part; that wasn't a goal because I didn't think that was realistic. So I am pretty pleased.
Congrats and Happy Birthday! You are inspiring!
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You are inspiring Carved Tones! Hope you enjoy your birthday! Hafta work today and it's a bit annoying,probably be slow anyways oh well,waves to all and wishes for a fab AF Wednesday 4
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Had a couple of really quiet days...I love having time off, but back to work for a couple hours today to finish a job I should have finished a few days ago, so I'll be thinking about you at work today too @Whitpauly. I did basically nothing yesterday...I took the pups for a couple of walks and due to our elevator breakdown Christmas eve I've had to take the stairs for the past couple of days...and THAT was the extent of any exercise for moi. I only live on the 3rd floor so I should be taking the stairs everyday...but I don't LOL. Usually I have a bunch of stuff to cart to & from my car plus my dog so the elevator is usually the safer option.
We had a fairly significant snowfall a few days back & it's like a winter wonderland with all the trees covered in snow still...very beautiful!! I should get my butt in gear & go finish my job so I can enjoy the rest of my day off & prep myself for the rest of my very busy week...Of course I'll have New Year's day off too with NO HANGOVER...perhaps I will get the projects done that I didn't these past couple of days as I lazed around doing pretty much nothing...!!! Yay ME!
Hope everyone is well...@CarvedTones I agree that you are inspiring!! 5 -
@Salleewins YAY on 11 months AF!! I can't imagine how trying this time of year is with the losses you cope with. This can be a very difficult time of year for many, especially if they are grieving a loved one's absence.
What a great description of this season as the Bermuda Triangle for alcoholics.
Also, I think you show tremendous strength & growth recognizing that it is time to move on from another stagnant relationship. Yet, you have a positive outlook on how these relationships helped you at one time...you'll find your match......hoping the best for you in the days ahead. 5 -
Good morning, friends! FIrst alcohol free Christmas - done!
Woke up with a phantom hangover! That’s so weird. Just a little nausea.
Today, we are going to hang out with drinking friends. I may have one, we shall see.
Happy Birthday @CarvedTones !!
Happy to hear from @lorrainequiche59 @whitpauly on the thread. I was getting a little lonely on here. Sometimes, I think i post too much. But it’s a lifeline to me. Love you all! Xo6 -
Hope you had a very Happy Birthday @CarvedTones !! Congratulations on your many successes!!1
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Thank you @RubyRed427 and @lorrainequiche59 . You both have done so well, too!!
Yes I made it Christmas Eve and Christmas. I admit it was the hardest except for the beginning of quitting. I am sure everyone remembers the beginning. I could not do 24 hours without drinking. For weeks I kept trying....Oh God it was awful. I was scared if I didn't drink and stopped abruptly, I would have a heart attack, but if I didn't stop, I thought I may have one, too.......6 -
The phantom hangover. I get that if I eat a lot of junk. The next day I feel like I had a food hangover. I am back on track after the last holidays, today. Hello greens. Long time no see, lol.4
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Yep,defo have a food hangover here!3
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Day 26....feels good, came close today but stayed on track, reporting for sober duty, let me be your sugar DD12
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CarvedTones wrote: »Yesterday made 18 months since I have had a drink. One of the driving forces behind trying harder than ever before to make this time stick was the fear of going into my 60s as a problem drinker; risks of poor health and early death go way up. 18 months ago, I was also overweight (BMI over 33) and out of shape, which are two more big risk factors. Well, today I turned 60. I haven't had a drink in over 18 months, my BMI is below 25, I can do two hours of cardio non stop and I have visible abs. I can hardly believe that last part; that wasn't a goal because I didn't think that was realistic. So I am pretty pleased.
You've really done great things, @CarvedTones and you continue to do them, by inspiring people here every day. Love your posts.
Woo hoo, abs!!!
It's inspiring to others to know that people can change habits at any age. How many years were you a drinker, and were you a daily drinker?3 -
Yep,defo have a food hangover here!
After Xmas sober lunch, I still felt positively woozy.
No wonder I felt so awful when I was drinking on top of that.
This was in 2011:
I can't believe I thought that was a nice photo! My smile looks so pained! I looked puffy and grumpy. I remember sitting there feeling so tired and lethargic.
I should have got a photo from this year. Was too busy being helpful and tidying up. Such a difference!
And no hangover on Boxing Day! Instead, I got up at 3:30 am, had breakfast, then walked for 9 hours and did 51 km / 32 miles. Walking PB!
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