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And you look amazing. You should be proud!!

Have you always been a runner, or did you start running in 2015?

!!! In my right mind I felt the holy Spirit!!!.... i believe it was.... And, you could post on the Successful Stores page that i check out too... Not sure if I have read one better than yours!!!!!!

Way to go GIRL!!!

6 months sober, soon to be cigarette free!! you are doing great and just keeping putting one foot in front of the other. You've got this girl!!!

yep, you are in a season of change. It's hard and God loves you,and He knows your heart. The devil is the one that loves it when we struggle and have anxiety. Don't let him win. Sorry for being long in responding. I went to Florida with some friends and usually weekends and vacations i do not get online. I hope you have a…

@onsickmom... sorry that i have been awol for awhile.. you know how life gets sometimes.. sorry to hear about your pending divorce. It has to be stressful, but it sounds like you are on the road to full recovery. Praying for you..

I am proud of the way you get out of bed everyday, even when you don't want to. You are winning the battle and don't let anyone or anything get in your way!! I have had a crazy week. My daughter came in town with her baby and then we had a funeral to go to in Chicago, but today is calm, so life is good!!

This is so awesome.. I start a "transformation challenge" at a gym on Monday. Just received an email to wear shorts and a sports bra for my picture, if i want to be in the running for the grand prize...... NOW, I am getting scared. Have not lifted ever, and i am 55 years old. These young girls are going to be calling me…

Awe. You're welcome. I am glad you liked it. I am in awe of your strength. I will add you

The thread is called.., (Hi there! Any sober folks on here?) You can put that in the search window and it should come up.

:)

I noticed this morning that there is someone else who started a thread about being sober.

So wonderful to hear. Not getting sleep can cause issues of its own. Happy for you.

You are right. I would be rather be grumpy too. Just keep telling yourself, One day closer. Do you know how to make a new thread? I noticed that there are 3 listed.

You did not put yourself in the prison. Someone else did. This is not your fault and you are changing your life on your terms. You are learning how strong you really are.

Ok. Can you send me an email to me of your address and I will send it to you. wbwelch@gmail.com

I wish i had some great wisdom to help you through this. I think you seem to read a lot so that is good in terms of knowing how this disease works. Stay strong. When you are feeling your worse, can you try and pull yourself up and just walk to the mailbox, just to get some fresh air. I think you should also try to get to…

good for you monkeyme.... i am thinking about trying whole 30, and you can not have alcohol with that either. I also just joined a gym challenge and i will be learning how do lift weights. I have read so much on MFP on how that is a game changer as far as losing weight and changing body composition.

Fantastic job!! You should be so proud.

@onesickmom, I think journaling would be a great idea too. It's better to get your feelings out instead of keeping them bundled inside. I like reading the Bible as well. Psalm 23 was always my go to when I would get in a funk

hello all... back online now that the Christmas week is over, onsickmom, i just read about your story, and how awful having to grow up like that. I can't even imagine, and totally understand your desire to stay sober. You are doing great!

@rachelr1116 .. you are doing fantastic, and yes it is easy to not drink when their are no drinks in the house. :) your New Years Eve party sounds like fun. Way to stay strong

Do you notice that when you stop drinking, your weight goes down?

I agree, whatever works even if it is unconventional is always good. I have mild anxiety/depression which I do take medication for. (Maybe that's why it's mild) duh. I did hear on the news yesterday that statins are showing promise in testing with warding off Alzheimer's. What meditation tapes did you say you listen to?

December is going by quickly... but i like that, because i hate cold weather.

I admire you... you are standing strong!!

no, you are not alone, and i like hearing how you are doing this. I rarely get on the site on the weekend and this past weekend i was watching our 4 grandkids. 4, 4 and under, so needless to say, i am exhausted. I did have a few beers at a cookie party that i went to. Trying to stay mindful of the situation.

I would like to hear what you do when the urge to drink is so strong?... I try diversion, but lately the urge has been winning.

when i click on this topic, i see 3 different posting. Is there one that we should go to?