The Sober Squad- Alcohol Free Living

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  • SunnyDays930
    SunnyDays930 Posts: 1,577 Member
    I second the skincare routine. I have also been paying more attention to my face and it really yields results. I bought this stuff called Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay on Amazon. This big 1 lb jar for 12 bucks. You mix equal parts clay powder and apple cider vinegar then slap it all over your face and let it get hard then rinse it off. It is seriously like a professional facial. It has 12,000 reviews so I guess I am not the only one that loves it! It stinks to high heaven due to the vinegar but it is a GREAT product! I use it a couple times a week. Highly recommend.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,415 Member
    donimfp wrote: »
    Those of you who are into skin care as a hobby, I really like Caroline Hirons’ blog. She’s got little “cheat sheets “ on all kinds of topics. She has a bestselling book called “Skin Care” which I bought but I think pretty much everything in it can be found on her blog for free. It’s fun and informative and inspiring.

    Love all of your skincare notes. We have an advantage already because our skin is not being dehydrated after drinking.
    My cousin (who does drink) has nice skin. He said he washes his face with rice water. He takes rice and mixes it with water and puts it in his refrigerator; he rinses his face with the rice water and it tightens your skin.
    Not sure if it works but...
  • SunnyDays930
    SunnyDays930 Posts: 1,577 Member
    @FeelinFooFoo I am reading the Alan Carr book to reinforce my desire to be sober. You are absolutely right about "alcohol just happens to be a legal drug". If it were brought to the market today as a new product, there is no way it would be allowed to be legally sold. It kills more than 3 million people a year. This is an interesting and alarming article.

    https://www.who.int/news/item/21-09-2018-harmful-use-of-alcohol-kills-more-than-3-million-people-each-year--most-of-them-men
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,415 Member
    Good morning friends! I woke up early around 5:30 and thought it was 6:30 because I can't see my watch numbers - they're too small! And I cant change the setting. Anyway, I feel like I gained an hour!!

    I was lying in bed thinking right now last year, I would have slept on and off til 10:00 am and dragged myself to the couch to nurse a hangover, gotten fries and a burger at noon. I would finally feel human around 5:00 p.m. Hangovers suck!!! So not worth the few hours of perceived "fun.".

    I pray I never ever forget what a hangover feels like, but @FeelinFooFoo I agree with you- throwing up and feeling like crap for days was an awful price to pay.
  • SunnyDays930
    SunnyDays930 Posts: 1,577 Member
    Love the new photo, RubyRed!
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,415 Member
    Hi @RubyRed427

    I wonder, would you recommend the sparkle project, Rebecca Wellers Wellness Academy course. I'm sure you said that you were either thinking of doing it, or had signed up.

    Maybe part of me is scared to have Rebecca Weller completely out my life hahaha I'm trying to delve into another of her courses as a *reminder* of the sexy sobriety course lol

    Nah, I think the sparkle project looks very interesting for the food and recipe side of things. But, I will keep looking as there was other courses that caught my eye too.

    I'm embarrassed- I totally forgot about the Sparkle Club!!! I have to find that info again and the ebook and get busy. I have a terrible habit of signing up for something , paying upfront and then moving on to something else.

    Thanks for the reminder! I accepted your friend request.
    I'm happy you are nearing 4 months; it's not easy but it is worth the effort.
    I am learning from our friends on here that it is difficult to get back on the sober wagon once you fall off. And then you get cravings (my cravings are basically gone).

  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,415 Member
    I look forward to seeing your tattoo!! I may do that in the future, too.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,415 Member
    JenT304 wrote: »
    Hello Friends. I hope all is well. Even if I wanted to drink, it's colonoscopy prep day so that's out! Actually, I haven't had a craving in a while. The more I know, the more I want to stay sober. I was out with my husband for lunch yesterday, me with my seltzer and he had 2 beers. I was so happy to be able to drive us safely. He seemed surprisingly buzzed to me. Then I thought, maybe 2 beers ALWAYS made him buzzed and I was always so equally buzzed that I never noticed. I am enjoying being so aware of everything.
    Speaking of Bex Weller, on her instagram there is a saying, "Because I was sober today I______________" then you fill in the blank. Here is mine: Because I was sober today I was able to have a very serious talk with my niece about her gravely ill father". This is my husband's brother. I KNOW drinking will never make that situation better.
    Alright, back to my disgusting prep drink. Wish me luck tomorrow!

    Good luck Jen! You will sleep so well tomorrow night but maybe not tonight.
  • SunnyDays930
    SunnyDays930 Posts: 1,577 Member
    Welcome @ryfit626! You will find support here.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,415 Member
    ryfit626 wrote: »
    Hi everyone. Its day 1 of no drinking for me. Its about time I came to terms with the fact that alcohol, besides providing some temporary escape from life, hasn't really had any positive affect on my life. I still have a lot that scares me about this (dealing with my feelings, insomnia, etc.) but I think its time I let this thing go and start something new. Anyways, thanks for the group.

    Welcome! In the beginning , I was bare knuckling it! Just hanging in there through cravings and habits. Cooking was hard to do because I drank wine during cooking. After work was hard to deal with , because I stopped for happy hours. BUT it is doable. And that's why people say just take one day at a time. Don't worry about tomorrow. Just stay sober today.

    You may experience sugar cravings because you're used to the dopamine kick from alcohol, so maybe hard candy nearby could help.
    For some of us, alcohol use has become troublesome and not worth the consequences.
    Check out this thread's earlier book recommendations and youtube videos. You'll learn a lot and it is motivating to know you are not alone!