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@Walela617 I can moderate only sometimes. Most of the time nope! I'm just like you. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas! I'm happy you ate a bunch! That sounds like you had a great time. So proud of you!

@Walela617 Hooray! You are doing amazingly well!! Count the days anyway you want. I moderated this past weekend. And on Christmas Eve no one drinks at my parents' house, because they just don't. So, I won't be tempted there!

When I went out of the country on vacation for 3 weeks, I didn't gain an ounce. We ate out three times a day at restaurants or cafes. We drank beautiful wine and never had headaches. We walked a ton. This is the opposite of where I live. We have to drive everywhere. When I eat out here, at night, my fingers get tingly and…

Highest weight summer of 2023 206 lbs. 11/1/24 171.1 11/4 170.1 11/7 170.6 11/15 170.1 11/20 171.1 11/25 173 11/26 172.1 12/1 172 12/7 171.3 12/8 174 12/12 173.1 12/21 171.5 Hooray! Making progress!

@globalhiker Good morning! Yes, the energy level is so much higher! What about how fresh your face looks and your skin glows. I remember thinking that my eyesight improved a little when I was sober for my long period. <3

Good morning! I am on day 4 AF today but I notice when I post my early days, I jinx myself. I am going to a work party tonight and dinner out with old friends. So I am going to have to make a decision. Maybe an AF bottle of beer would work. @xbowhunter I like how you strive to keep improving. Sugar is the worst. I have…

Totally agree with you. Friend requests from strangers, usually men always send a private message saying "hi, how are you?". They just want to chat or something. I only accept requests from people I see on the threads and like.

Another side benefit of sobriety is that at work, you don't feel queasy or lethargic. I've had lots of energy at work and felt happy despite the crazy atmosphere. The students are really revving up for the holiday break and they are a ball full of energy.

@SunnyDays930 Seeing New York City sober must have been the best!! Happy you had a great time!

Good morning, friends. I'm sleeping much better this week sober. Heart rate is 10 beats lower at night; I know I've pointed that out before. My husband sometimes tells me that his heart rate is the same at night whether he drinks or not. I said "You're fooling yourself if you think alcohol doesn't hurt the heart." Congrats…

@Walela617 Thank you for your kind words of support. I am cringing at what I think I may have said last night. Saving grace was my husband dragged me home early from the party. He saved me from any more embarrassments. He is a saint. I will start fresh. I like to think last night's life lesson will motivate me to stay AF…

I went to a party last night, had drinks, and said some embarrassing comments to various people. It is a little fuzzy in my mind, and I also hurt my husband's feelings blaming him for my problems. See what you are missing by not drinking? Stay the course. Keep fighting the good fight. You're saving yourself from a lot of…

Carole- keep it up!! You are past three weeks and nearing one month! So proud of you! Maybe the Covid was a small blessing because you didn't want to even drink. I hope you are feeling better now and can get your little kitty! <3

@xbowhunter Regarding your comment about maybe moderating, I would say don't do it. I regret terribly that I broke my streak AF and cannot get back that momentum. You've come so far. The alcohol elevator only goes one way .... down! Nothing good comes from it. I'd say you tried to moderate for a few years and it doesn't…

Amazing @MissMay 70 days AF!!! Keep it up! So happy for you!

@Walela617 Congrats on 19 days AF!! That is very thoughtful of you to look out for the little baby. I know you can't wait to meet your kitty!!!

I went to the doctor and they weighed me ... with shoes on and clothes, of course. She said "I'll take off 2 pounds for clothes and shoes.". But I was actually pretty happy, because I saw on my chart that I am have a 28 BMI. I was happy to see that because a few years ago, I had a BMI of 32. I'll take that as a win.…

Sorry Carole you are still not feeling well! Congrats @globalhiker 3 months + 11 days of freedom and happiness

HW Summer 2023 206 lbs. 11/1/24 171.1 11/4 170.1 11/7 170.6 11/15 170.1 11/20 171.1 11/25 173 11/26 172.1 12/1 172 12/7 171.3 12/8 174 12/12 173.1 Not losing any weight this month. I was sure I'd get to 169 lbs soon. I must be overdoing my calories or my body is just hanging on to the weight, being stubborn. I went to…

Stay the course. It is miserable to fall off and start the count again. Just sayin' I am not doing well. I even binged on Saturday- all day. It's so sad, but I won't give up. Happy 16th Carole! @globalhiker Totally agree that it makes no sense to pay lots of money for "grape juice" tasting wine. I'm happy you find one…

@Walela617 Bravo!!! Congrats on day 15! <3

HW 206 lbs. Summer 2023 11/1/24 171.1 11/4 170.1 11/7 170.6 11/15 170.1 11/20 171.1 11/25 173 11/26 172.1 12/1 172 12/7 171.3 I am not losing anything but I am ok with it, since it's the holidays. I am at a standstill, so I'll have to figure out what I can do to lose a few more pounds. I have 15 more pounds to lose.…

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Good morning, friends! Day 3 AF Make it a great one!

Greetings friends! Been cooking at home more this week. That makes such a difference in my weight. I don't salt my food as much as in a restaurant, although restaurant foods tastes better than mine. At my age (mid 50s), my fingers tingle at night when I eat too much salt. I did yoga last evening. It was heavenly. I go to a…

Thanks Carole! Tonight, he made a gin and tonic for himself and I made mine with my Undone gin (AF). I swear it tastes just like a regular G&T.

@globalhiker Thanks for your kind comments on the less alcohol thread. I love reading that thread, too.

@Walela617 Yahoo!! Day 10 is such a beautiful feeling. I love the medal, too. @xbowhunter I tend to agree that for you the alcohol package is a waste of money. I"m not sure why she is doing that. Do you feel you can have an honest conversation and ask her why she did that and that you don't feel supported in your goals…

Day 2 AF it’s a little win for me. One day at a time.

@MissMay Thank you for the shoutout, my friend. But you have really did amazing things keeping it going all these years. Your motivating, honest stories and words of encouragement have changed many lives. Miss May- you are simply the best! <3