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Day 35 and getting stronger each day Going to watch the football game at a bar with friends. It's the same place that the bartender greets me with a club soda. I'm not worried. I may even get a massage after the game. Because I won't be drinking. It's nice to be able to make plans after an event.

Thanks Karen! Always nice to see you post and read your comments.

8/1 185.6 8/12 184.5 8/17 182.9 8/23 185.1 8/27 184.0 9/1 182.4 9/5 182.9 9/7 182.0 9/10 181.8 9/16 180.6 9/20 181.0 9/24 180.1 9/26 179.1 9/30 178.1 10/4 177.2 10/7 176.1 10/14 175.0 10/19 174.4 10/21 173.2 10/26 173.2 Loss 12.4 pounds this round. I'm very happy about this. I am also 34 days alcohol free, so that helps a…

34 AF Feeling good. Just don't want to break this streak, so I won't. Got my Food & Wine Magazine in the mail. Thought the pies looked good on the cover and ignored the wine glasses. Nearly finished listening to "The Easy Way" by Alan Carr. I have 1.5 hours to go. It's monotonous but I think that's on purpose. They keep…

Good morning friends! Mornings are the best! Waking up with no guilt or shame. Having coffee without nausea. No quick trip to mcdonalds for something to soothe a hangover before work. It's 33 days for me. Today, I'm going to plan my weekend fun. I don't have to fear being on the couch nursing a headache. I can do anything…

@sunnydays930 I'm happy you had the appointment and now you just have to wait for test results. I'm sure they have improved since your last blood work! Congrats on 32!

@renae149 That sounds like a perfect evening!! It must have been so nice to drink Perrier and yet get some more painting done. That probably would not have happened if you had the wine. Building "muscle" memory one day at a time. Congrats on day 6!

Day 32 AF - getting a bit easier.

Day 32 AF Some realizations: This is now who I am. I am a non-drinker. (I keep repeating this in my mind.) I went to our fav bar last evening. And the bartender said "Club soda, right?" I cannot let myself think there is any positives to drinking. The negatives are just far too great for a few hours of relief. Yesterday…

@renae149 Enjoy your three productive days hangover free!

Good morning! Happy 1 month Sunny Days!! So happy for you.. for us! Nothing new to report here. I feel like Sunny Days that I do not want to reset my clock to day 1 ever again. It's a power deterrent. I play the record forward. Nothing has changed. One drink leads to many and it never quenches my desire. Stats: 31 days…

@Walela617 I agree with Renae. Keep trying. Even a few days AF at a time is better than 7 days a week drinking. Little by little you are making progress!!! Never stop posting and sharing. It really helps all of us. Sending hugs. I applaud your honesty too!!

@xbowhunter Well said! Thank you for sharing. This is inspiring!

Today is 30 days with no hangover!! That means the world to me. My body has always rejected alcohol and had a hard time metabolizing it. So, if nothing else, my body is so happy! I have an old one month coin from AA. I'm going to put it on my nightstand as a reminder of one month sober. Have a great day!

Thanks!!! Hooray for 30 days AF! Thanks for remembering! Congrats on another productive day!! 3 days AF!

@SunnyDays930 The vacation was fun! Now, you can get back to a normal routine. <3

I wish I could have just one drink .... around this time of the day, right after work and before dinner, the wine witch calls my name very loudly. Sigh. I know it serves no purpose, but the habit is so ingrained in my brain. I'll make a fake G&T and pretend. I still struggle sometimes. I hope I can feel like Xbow one day,…

Happy 36th!! I love your mindset. Once we realize alcohol brings zero value to our lives, it's easier to abstain. All the benefits of sober living keep multiplying!

Day 29 AF! I am definitely buying myself something tomorrow on day 30. Some earrings or something (not expensive) but meaningful.

Day 29 AF I have been so productive... cleaning, organizing, reading a lot. It's like I found several extra hours in the day! It's a gift. Went to a party yesterday. Everyone drank normally but lots of beverages there: great varieties. I skipped them and had Perrier in a wine glass. I brought my own Perrier. That's my new…

@renae149 That's great! I love orange slice in water too! Yes, it is funny how productive you can be on a sober day! Congrats on day 2!

I had a productive weekend. After watching that cleaning video, I ordered the duster he advertised. The one that attracts dust due to static; it was fun dusting with it. I work top down- dust corners in the ceilings, dust the lights, blinds, furniture and then vacuum. I also switched out my summer/spring clothes from my…

Love this quote.

Good morning! Nothing new to report. It's been a calm weekend with gorgeous weather and the leaves are changing colors slower this year. 28 days AF... feeling better each day It will be a whole month soon that I did not have a headache, nausea, etc. at work. What a delight!

@Walela617 Those are great milestones! Don't they always say when you write down your goals you are apt to make them reality! My first goal will be reached this week: 30 days will be on my daughter's birthday I also want to be AF until my blood work on Nov. 8th. That would be on day 46.

I had hynotherapy about a month ago. It was specifically about drinking. I don't know if it worked or not, BUT I have been sober since then. The lady was amazing. She had me imagine alcohol as my most hated beverage.. I said I hate tomato juice. So, she described pouring thick, chunky tomato juice into a wine glass and…

That happens! I've been trying to quit for 10 years!!! I have fallen off so many times, I can't even count. So, dust yourself off, and write a little journal entry for yourself about this experience so you can read it in the future. Today's a new day!

@chicbuc Awhile ago, you asked me which football team I root for. I can't really answer that... I don't want to leave "identifiable" information on this thread. Just wanted to explain why I didn't answer. (I think that was you who asked??) <3

Hi @globalhiker Congrats on your amazing streak: 47 days!! So happy you found us, too!

I felt depressed too... for a few weeks. I started to take fish oil vitamins because I heard it helps with mild depression. Either that is kicking in or I'm just feeling better overall. Now, I feel pretty calm even when I'm having a hectic day at work.