The Sober Squad- Alcohol Free Living
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Waves to all and welcome back @donimfp yep those 3 am wake ups are not worth it! I got so bad that in some if my really bad days I'd keep an open can of beer by my bed to sip to try to get back to sleep,how sick is that?!? Everyone sounds really good,let's kick April's butt!7
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Welcome back @donimfp! We've missed you! I wouldn't worry about the "woos" sometimes people mean them in a good way like, "woo great job!" We all 100% support each other here on this thread. Opinionated folks can go elsewhere. I read aloud to my husband some William Porter articles from welldoing.org., trying to help him to be mindful of the effects of alcohol on our bodies. He doesn't drink they way I do/did, but he CAN so he found it thought provoking. I absolutely love WP. His book, "Alcohol Explained" is the number one reason I quit/try to quit/am mindful of drinking. I HIGHLY recommend it.
I love everyone's recent comments here. Thank you for sharing your triumphs and struggles. We are all in this together! Happy April!! XXOO ~ Jen.10 -
I am so excited about this month. I stopped drinking the day before the solstice, not necessarily thinking it was "forever," but soon realizing what a profound change it had on my entire life. In March, I got overconfident and some part of me apparently thought, "Well! that challenge is over!" and I tumbled. Nothing terrible, just the usual -- and the usual is no longer any good. That was two weeks ago now and it is a new month, a new start, and I can already feel that I have regained the momentum I had at the end of February. The difference is that I have a new certainty. This is my new life and I am very happy with it. Here's to an amazing new month! Best wishes to you all.10
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Good Morning Crew!!!
I had a successful first weekend sober! Today is OFFICIALLY day 7!
Today, I am starting a new accountability challenge with another MFP friend:
1. Stay Sober
2. Stay within my 1500 daily calories
3. Log every bite that goes in my mouth
4. Minimum 30 minutes of cardio daily
I am hoping that being hyper focused on this will help me get back into a groove.
Lastly, this past weekend, hubs and I booked a 7 day All inclusive trip to the Dominican Republic in May. I am so excited bc it has been a while since we have had a nice vacay, but drinks flow freely at these places. It is an adult only resort - I did read on trip advisor that it is an older adult crowd. I think this will help. I have started mentally preparing myself.10 -
@Beka3695
I hear you. For the third year, we'll be coming back from Spain via boat -- it's so much fun because they have to reposition the cruise boats from the Med to the Caribean every year and we love sailing across the ocean. But it is all-you-can-drink and very drink-focused. Fortunately, that is several months away for me. I hope to be a lot more solid by then. Right now, it's about the only situation that is really hard to imagine AF.I have started mentally preparing myself.5 -
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Hey everyone ... joining the thread. I have been a steady MFP'r for years although I took a recent 2 month break. Fortunately I have never taken a break from deciding not to drink anymore since 7/30/94 - 24 years, grateful to all that have helped me on this journey15
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IWillTakeBackMyLife wrote: »35 days sober. Here's to a sober April! Good luck everybody.
NICE JOB!!4 -
ScottCruger wrote: »@salleewins Thank you for the reply. Congratulations on your 14 mos of sobriety. I promise it gets easier. Things change throughout our journey. Priorities shuffled around. Goals accomplished and some just reset. My goal since joining mfp has been to be sub 20 body fat percentage (down from 40+). I’m struggling, but determined at around 24 bfp today.
My priority has always been my sobriety, as without it, I would be dead. Sorry to be so dramatic, but I know it to be true. I would not survive a relapse. Like I said, and promised you, it does get easier.
I still do it exactly like you do. One day at a time.
A big “thank you” for those that have connected with me from this thread.
@RubyRed427 @LC0924 @Ed_Zilla
Congrats to all of you and your sobriety. Happy Monday !!!
Thank you so much for your response. That is not dramatic as I think the same for myself. I know how much I was putting away, just last year January--not that long ago-- and I had decided that I wanted to die. When I told an addiction counselor, by what he said, I know he was amazed that a woman could drink that much. From that alone, it is a miracle I am not dead. I can't promise anyone else here could make it, drinking the way I drank. I remember saying that I won't even drink water anymore. I made that decision as well. It is hard to believe that, had even happened. If I hadn't quit and lived at all it would be because God had saved me from myself. I am happy that I have been rescued. I can't afford another round, but it plagues me. Anyways your goals are impressive for the body fat percentage, too. You are very disciplined. That I want to make for my goal, as far as sticking to my diet plan better with more discipline. Yes, my priority is my sobriety as well. I often think of things that I want to do and if they will keep me from a drink or get me closer. I have logged daily 99.9% of the time for a long time now, so I am progressing with other goals. If you have achieved 25 years, I am certain that your other goals are achievable, too. Thank you for the promise that it will get easier. Keep us posted on your goals, progress/ups/downs. Again, it is ALL VERY inspiring!!5 -
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walterm852 wrote: »Hey everyone ... joining the thread. I have been a steady MFP'r for years although I took a recent 2 month break. Fortunately I have never taken a break from deciding not to drink anymore since 7/30/94 - 24 years, grateful to all that have helped me on this journey
Welcome!! Great to have you!! Inspiring to hear of your 24 years!! We welcome your input!!4 -
salleewins wrote: »RubyRed427 wrote: »Good morning friends!
@Beka3695 Happy you worked through the struggle.
This morning, we had an unexpected snow storm. Several inches on the ground. I was thinking back to early fall, newly sober, I decided to start a Sunday morning ritual with my daughter. Taking her to Starbucks on Sunday mornings to do the puzzles in the newspaper. Now, she will be graduating high school. I’m so happy I did that during her senior year. But I would have never done that or thought of it, if I hadn’t become sober. I have never missed a Sunday morning with her all these months because I didn’t have a hangover or stay out too late on Saturday night drinking. Yet another blessing of sobriety.
I also met with my friend who is an addiction counselor. We talked about our struggles; he’s been sober 15 years but is addicted to sugar. I guess an addicted mind is susceptible to anything. I am going to go back to AA meetings once a week.
I broke sobriety last December after 4 months. And have been having a hard time getting it back. I just had a huge warning sign last week, I opened the fridge and saw an open bottle of wine... and took a swig!! Right then I knew I am another swig away from sliding.
Cheers to a peaceful Sunday! I’m off to Starbucks!
Ruby I heard that the disease is progressive and that it gets harder and harder if we go back. Either that or the stress we are under makes it harder and harder. You sure are giving it your best with those hard times you are going through!! Thank you for being honest. Also thank you for sharing about the time with your daughter. Those memories are way better than the drinking times. I am so glad you have been able to do that with her. I try and get together regularly with my girl, who will be 30 in May. Unbelievable how time does evaporate.
Really wise point that the disease is progressive. That makes sense to me. Appreciate your post! You’re right- spending time with a clear heart and mind totally tops a few hours of numbing drinking.4 -
@donimfp We are so happy to hear from you. I and many others can relate. First, you think “how bad was it really?’ Then, you get curious and take a few sips... then, for a little while you have a glass here or there,... and so on.. We have been there. I am there. So now I’m at day 4. The beauty of each morning is renewed hope. Day 1, 2, 3, and before you know it day 10. Then, a month and hopefully a year...
I don’t know why the stubborn part of the addicted brain thinks life is more fun or relaxing or easier drinking. I also hate how I look when I drink and many days after.
The other thing that brings me hope is that all of us in the Sober Squad do not give up. We keep trying even if we have a dozen “day 1s”. Cheers (with Perrier) to a quick April and May. Then, you’ll be able to say I did my job well and made a positive impact in these young people’s lives. I believe all the experiences we have are for the development of our soul. Bravo for a year of amazing influence and inspiration.8 -
IWillTakeBackMyLife wrote: »35 days sober. Here's to a sober April! Good luck everybody.
Awesome! I can’t wait to reach day 35!
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Thanks so much for the welcome back. RubyRed I'm excited to be on Day 3 right behind your Day 4. You're always such an inspiration. I taught my classes today with SUCH a different energy because I hadn't had any alcohol since Friday night. First period was cray cray in many ways, including the guards bringing the kids a whole 10 minutes early before I even had time to set up after missing work Friday, but because I was so clearheaded, I just took it in stride and surprised them with their April Fools joke (a very lame "motivational Monday" video I tried to show them with a straight face).
However, the very first thing I want when I walk into the door at home is a vodka and San Pellegrino. It's really hard not to have that. I had a decaf coffee and came to read the posts here, which really helped. We all know how worth it being sober is, but we also all know how bizarre-ly hard it can be not to kid ourselves into just having that "one." Argghh. Thanks to everyone for the inspiration here. Any success at being AF I've had since January 2018 has been due to this group.9 -
Happy Monday night to all. 180 days AF today for me...will have 6 months on Wednesday, if all goes as planned. I don’t post much, but appreciate everyone’s insight. I’m laying on the couch with my Diet Ale 8 watching my Cincinnati Reds. ⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️
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@Beka3695 Awesome goals! Good luck! Being sober will help you achieve all the rest. If I don't stay sober, the rest of the goals go out the window, especially eating well. We are rooting for you! I am trying to eat healthy and exercise too but staying sober is priority number one for me so if I cave in ANY way it will have to be dessert, not booze.8
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@whitpauly You have had such wonderful success these past few months!! 2
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This thread is on FIRE!!!! LOL So many awesome comments....I'm pooped & need to go to dreamsville, but definitely want to say WELCOME BACK to @donimfp...obviously we all missed you very much...love your insight!! Everyone is doing great regardless of what day we`re on or if we`re back to day 1...we are ALL here!
@RubyRed427 I was wondering today if we'll be moving around the same time...your move will be so much more involved than mine especially emotionally. I think about you a lot these days & my heart goes out to you cause I know how difficult it is to end a marriage, but you are a strong woman and this stage will make you that much stronger.
It was interesting your comment about the addicted brain wanting to convince us that we`re missing something and how gradually the downward slide begins. As I was pulling onto my new street today, I was thinking about how I`d miss having a celebratory glass(es) of wine at my new digs...where the H...E double hockey sticks did THAT come from...but you hit the nail on the head...It is my "addicted brain"!!!!!
NOW I need to put my addicted brain to bed!
Goodnight to ALL and sweet dreams 6
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