RubyRed427 Member

Agree. I can edit my post for only one hour.

@renae149 I keep checking "mychart" from the doctor's office to see if they've been ordered and I don't see any order placed. I may call them today and ask. Thank you for checking. I have now fallen off officially. I drank two nights since Saturday and I can see where this train is heading. I have a happy hour on Friday…

HW 206 lbs. Summer of 2023 11/1/24 171.1 11/4 170.1 11/7 170.6 11/15 170.1 11/20 171.1 I am stalled. I assume my body is saying, "I like it this way." So, I have not lost any weight these last few weeks. I just came back from yoga, and it was so wonderful. The lighting was low, candles lit, calming music, etc.

@renae149 Great choice! I like Perrier especially in a wine glass with a lemon slice. @Walela617 Great job! 4 days AF. Making progress! @globalhiker Awesome 2+ months. I have always heard of Smart Recovery but never checked it out. I think having some kind of program is very helpful.

Regarding family support: I asked my husband why he was happy that I drank with him the other week. He said it's just fun when he and I drink and go out. I said but I can still have fun without alcohol. However, I don't feel like going out to eat or to happy hour when I'm not drinking so he has a point. I tend to say,…

Keep on keeping going!! You are doing well!!

Sure! Welcome to our group!

@globalhiker I like your comments about the brain and dis-regulation. I love reading about the brain. This is not about "willpower". It's about educating ourselves about the brain's wiring. I believe successful sober people have a network. Addiction can be isolating. This thread is our support network. Thanks for sharing…

Excellent!! You still had a great time!!

@globalhiker Congrats on 2.5 months. So happy for you. You are doing very well. :)

@Walela617 You did not let anyone down on this thread. I drank Thursday, Fri. and Saturday because I'm "celebrating" being away and in a nice hotel. My brain is wired to think drinking makes everything more fun. But my face looks ragged today and I feel lethargic. I knew better than to start back to drinking after my 47…

Hi friends, I may be quiet on this thread for awhile. I am drinking a little bit. (when I go out to dinner) I have not let it get out of control... yet! We shall see.

HW 206 (summer of 2023) 1/1/24 171.1 11/4 170.1 11/7 170.6 11/15 170.1 Making some progress BUT my body is not letting me get into the 160s. When I do get to 169, I'm going to do a dance. I have not been in the 160s in about 5 years. Positive moments this past week: Pilates class- such a great workout and stretch Went to…

@xbowhunter Awesome! Congrats on 60 days!! :)

Day 3 AF Have a good day, friends.

I am so disappointed and angry. If you recall, I have been eagerly awaiting my blood results for liver and kidney. I got my high cholesterol results, but when I talked to the doctor's office, they said "oh sorry" we forgot to order those liver tests. I said I've been AF for over 47 days just to get my liver and kidney…

Did not drink yesterday. 1 AF Highest record: 9 months Recent record: 47 days

I am back on track. I did drink more wine (2 glasses) when out to lunch on Sunday. Weirdly, it did not trigger me to drink when I got home. I slept well this weekend, over 9 hours. And I read a book before bed, which is much more calming than looking at the news. Although I enjoyed my AF break this weekend, I prefer not to…

@Walela617 Congrats on day 10!! Congrats to xbowhunter on his 57 days!! Congrats to Globalhunter and Renae. Everyone is on track!! <3

It's not too late to join! Post anytime.

Welcome Trisha! Join us. Post when you want to.

I drank last night. I knew I would. Relapse happens in the mind several days in advance. It was heavenly to have that wine. We split a bottle at a restaurant. I slept well, too. So far regarding the blood test results: My cholesterol numbers were sky high. Like really high. That was one trigger. It was easy to say, well…

Day 47 AF Had my blood tests today- no results yet. I am curious to see how being AF benefited me.

11/1 171.1 11/4 170.1 11/7 170.6 This week: Went to Pilates again. I sure love that class! Besides the core, leg and arm workout, it is great for stretching, too. Now, my goal is to do both Pilates and Yoga in the same week.

Day 44 AF I cooked two meals last night. One meal for lunches and the other meal dinner. I had a kombucha tea in a wine glass. It was pleasant. I used to cook just so I could drink wine! Have a great day! The sun set at 5:15 p.m. last night. It was dark!

HW 206 lbs. in 2023 11/1/24 171.1 11/4 170.1 I met two of my goals for the weekend: Meditated every day Worked out at Planet Fitness (I am so sore!) I didn't go for a walk in the park. I know that is a mood lifter, but I just didn't go. I am trying to incorporate more veggies and fruit into my daily meals. I eat a hard…

@globalhiker You're right! Alcohol has zero benefits to my life. I did bring up some craft items from my basement. I will get back to what I used to enjoy as a kid. Painting, crafting, scrapbooking, journaling......

43AF but time is dragging. I have blood tests this Friday, and I think my husband thinks I'll go back to drinking. But I really don't want to break this streak. It's my longest in four years. I feel so good in the mornings! I don't want to go back, drink, and then try to quit again. It's triple times harder to get traction…

Congrats on two months + 2 days! @globalhiker I like your comments. I read Reddit, too. I am always saddened when I read a post that says I was sober for ten or fifteen years and went back to drinking and now am trying to be sober again. I feel so sorry for that person; it is truly a struggle to get back to sobriety in…

Welcome everyone to our group! The more, the merrier!! <3