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Tonight, we went to a favorite local restaurant where we always shared a bottle of wine. So, my husband ordered the bottle because I told him he could, but he would have to have it alone. I know he misses me drinking with him. But I told him "I have goals. I am getting healthy." I had club soda. Sure, I missed that first…

@surfergirl1982 You can do it! I know you can. For the first two weeks, I felt incredibly unsettled, angry, emotional, weepy and then suddenly I felt better. My brain was like a scrambled egg. You did it before, you can do it again. Just muscle through those first few difficult days. And once you have some momentum, you…

@Alatariel75 Weekends can be hard. This weekend, you'll have so much time on your hands, plan some fun activities that are not where people are drinking.. Keep busy, exercise, eat some delicious treats, go to a coffee shop, just fill that time with fun things!

@xbowhunter Happy 33 AF days today! I notice I am much calmer these days, too. Even when I have a stressor, I can handle it better.

Keep fighting the good fight!! Have a healthy weekend!

Day 26 AF One thing that I did all of September that really helped me. In my notes, I recorded how many drinks I had, my resting heart rate and my sleep score. I won't post it all here but I wanted to post a sample of my "journal". And when I had wine, I had a venti pour, if you know what I mean. Sept. 4- 4 drinks 1 vodka…

@renae149 What a story! I am happy he didn't have that case of beer on his first sober anniversary. I'm also happy you and your hubby are on the sober journey too - together. My daughter said a few months ago, "wouldn't you be concerned if I drank as much as you drink every evening?". I sheepishly said yes I would be. I…

@MissMay What a relief to be officially retired. You've worked so hard; you deserve to spend each day doing exactly what you want to do. Congrats @chicbuc - you rock! Congrts @globalhiker Congrats on your AF vacation. A few years ago, I spent a week alone at a beach vacation. It was during my sober 9 month period. I would…

Good morning, friends! Day 25 AF and yesterday, I went to a bar with my husband; we work out first and then we meet to get something to eat. The food is delicious. When I got there, he had a club soda on the table for me already. That was thoughtful. I didn't have FOMO. I fear going back to my old habits which would make…

Great results from all that hard work!!

Regarding money savings, after 24 days AF, my nomo app says I’ve save $677 and saved 47 hours of time not drinkng. In a book I’m reading, the author says a heavy drinker spends about $100,000 Over his or her lifetime on alcohol. Not sure if that’s accurate but possibly.

Good morning ! 24 AF days Last night at a family event, I found it easier to order Perrier- I practiced it in my head on the way over. “I’d like a Perrier in a wine glass” I also felt less FOMO and although I wanted to have a cocktail, I am finding this new normal more acceptable to me. I’m not craving as much. I guess…

@renae149 Good to see you! I'm happy one wine didn't derail your goals. Yes, all the physical effects from alcohol are something I want to never feel again.

@SurferGirl1982 @violetamethyst Congrats on Day 1 AF!! So happy for you!

That's what I do, too. Drinking is my favorite hobby. Sad but true. My whole house is my "trigger". The door I come in is a trigger. The glasses in my cupboard can trigger me. And on and on.... So, I am trying to do different things to break my habits. Not going home right away after work and going for a walk. Stopping at…

Hi Carole, No worries on creating a new thread. I'm sure everyone will find it. You went for 7 days AF- bravo!! With each try, like Sunny Days says, it builds "muscle memory." I am listening to a book by Alan Carr (on Spotify) I'll listen to anything at this point keep me motivated.

I'm here, too. Day 22 AF today.

HW 206 lbs. 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 So close to my goal of -10 lbs. A few more ounces to go- now to maintain that loss. Have been walking a lot but I have only…

By the way Sunny and I met on this app and this very thread a few years ago. We connected, formed a friendship that I value. We're always supportive of each other through ups and downs. @MissMay Thanks for keeping this going after all these years.

@SunnyDays930 and I are celebrating our sober October together along with our husbands. We're on a weekend trip living the good life. Here's a photo of our delicious mocktail last night. Cheers! Day 20 AF for me Day 19 AF for Sunny. Our husbands are drinking, but normal, not crazy like we would be. I find it refreshing…

I would encourage you to go to that doctor's appointment to ask for a safe way to cut down. I don't think you should go cold turkey; there can be serious effects on the brain. You just want to be safe and not jeopardize your brain/health. Don't forget alcohol exacerbates anxiety. Have you tried hypnotherapy? Might be worth…

@AdahPotatah2024 I'm loving watching Don's cleaning tips! I just watched him clean his window; he uses Dawn dish soap in a bucket. I can't wait to watch more later- and he's funny.

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 I weigh almost every day unless, I eat something salty, then I skip a day.

@Michieb125 Thanks! Yahoo for 2 days AF. You'll feel really good on day 3.

@chicbuc wishing you well during this hurricane. Sorry you are going through this. I’ll be thinking of you. Proud of you for not getting wine.

14 days AF; I have not done that since 2021. I mentioned before that I felt so discombobulated the first week and I was angry. So angry I could not drink like everyone else in a normal way. This second week was better. I've had two weekends with no alcohol and I have gotten so much done. It's crazy how much extra time I…

@lislisa123 I found how to make a weight loss ticker thanks to your post!

Just checking in! I love to see the thread hopping!! Keep up the good fight! Quote for today: "I will come again & conquer you because as a mountain you can't grow, but as a human, I can." -Sir Edmund Hillary

Nice! Pass it forward! My post should have said now I CAN wear some of my old, lovely clothes from a few years ago. I chuckled when you said "I don't remember them being tight." Same here.