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I just quit 3 days ago after smoking for 19 years. I've quit in the past, but want it to stick now. I am nervous about gaining weight, though I did not in the past when I quit. Normally I wouldn't care so much, because I'm in decent enough shape/weight/etc., but I'm getting married in just under 3 months in Costa Rica and…

Hey all! I became a non-smoker this Tuesday. Had my final cigarette in the afternoon. My fiance has become a non-smoker with me. We used Allan Carr's Easy Way book. I've used it before, five years ago - and stopped for a year. Then cue the best friend's wedding and my nerve-wracking MOH role, and the drinks and her sweet…

So far so good! Go Ariannes225! Go!

Day one of 30 days and had my last cigarette 3 hrs ago! Ahhhhh! And we're off.....

Hey! So I drank a lot last week. It was my stay-cation. But still - a lot. 4,426. Lots of beer. Oh well....month off starting tomorrow. I didn't log anything for Saturday and Sunday, as I've been working so much and have little time at home. Back on track today. Glad to hear others are doing well! You're inspiration!…

Happy Monday! Happy September! Happy Labour Day! I work a nice long double shift today! Time and a half, I suppose....been working all weekend but there's light at the end of the tunnel. I have tomorrow off. A very special day off! At some point tomorrow I will be having my last cigarette. I can't express the joy. I know…

Yes, Jeep_This. Yes I am really not drinking. I am not starting until the 2nd though. And I will go one day into October. I'm working a crazy amount all weekend. Will be having drinks after my long-*kitten* work day tomorrow. But please! Join! It's going to be hard, but amazing!

YESSSSSS! I'm so happy others are into Sober September! I'm a bit nervous about it, but glad you guys are here for me - we're here for each other. My fiance and I are in it together. He knows about this group of ours' and so he gets support too, by proxy! I'm more excited about quitting smoking! Oh the money saved! And…

Hey! Welcome, welcome PLT1971 and ajs2mf! Happy to have you here! Thanks for being open to sharing how you're feeling with the alcohol battle and it's fantastic that you're both setting goals. It's nice to have company on here! I indulged a little too much last night. We were bbq'ing and listening to a sort of 'podcast'…

Last week's goals: Alcohol: 2200 cal goal Sober days: 4 Calories over: 600 Results: Alcohol: 2722 cal, 522 calories over goal. Oh will I ever hit this goal.....? Sober days: 3 (I guess with 4, I would've hit the above goal) Calories over for the week: 0in fact, I was at a 247 calorie deficit for the week! This week's…

Yeah, alcohol is definitely a progressive slope. Because I work in the restaurant industry my "weekend" is usually Tuesday/Wednesday or something like that. I actually drink less on my days off because I want to use them to the fullest AND I think I'm also happy on my days off, whereas I treat my job as a trigger or excuse…

I'm at 36.62 miles, which is about 58.94km. 21.06km to go! That's two runs next week!

In a bar. Haha. Went in to my friend's old local dive bar with her to scope out her ex-boyfriend and his new lady. She had always been trying to get me to come check out this favourite spot of hers. We walked in and I immediately locked eyes with someone at the other end of the room. I asked my friend "Who is THAT?" I…

I'm at 45.38km, which is 28.19 miles. We'll see if I get there! Going to try. I believe I can.

Haha thanks! Hard to be accountable sometimes!

So, I know I'm the only one really doing this, but that's cool! Still making myself accountable. This Monday's another hard one. This past week was tricky. I was unmotivated with exercise. I'm also having a trying time (at times) with my fella being between jobs and home everyday. Lack of motivation, I'd rather just hang…

He was a fantastic comedian and actor; sad to lose him. His passing is really opening up a lot of conversation via social media and otherwise. It's good that people are talking. Carry the torch!

Happy Tuesday. I missed two days worth and just logged Sun/Mon this morning. Last week was just as I suspected it may be. Too tempting. Anyway, onward! Booze calories: 3,649. Yikes! Sober days: 2 Calories over for week: 574....I'm ok with that. This week: 2200 cal goal (there's an out-of-town wedding this week) Sober days:…

Each day is new, fresh. I hear you on your struggles. I was MIA on here over Sunday and Monday. We went to Alice Cooper and Motley Crue Sunday night, after working all weekend. Sunday night was very drink-filled and expensive. Spent all day yesterday paying the price. I had someone cover my work shift because I was too…

Oh this is a tricky week!

I'm at 22.35km, which is 13.88mi. Weee!

Thank you.

Hear THIS?! This is the sound of my fiance being let go from his job at 10am this morning and showing up at home with 8 Guinness and a broken heart/ego at 10:30am. Sigh.....this year has been a beast and it's just not letting up on us. I'm not thrilled about the beer. I had a couple, he drank the rest. He's sleeping now.…

So......IT'S MONDAY! How'd everyone do? I messed up last night. I knew it'd be a tricky night after working all weekend. I had good intentions and bought "Skinny Grape" pinot grigio, 8% and 80 cal for just under 5oz. I drank 3 quarters of the bottle, my fella finished it. I did, however, have a half pint of guinness and…

Hey! Welcome! I can relate to the scary symptoms of hangovers. Anxiety, panic, as well as guilt and depression sometimes. Started at the end of my 20's. It's not bad if I keep drinks to three and under, but more than that...I'm shaky and icky the next morning. That being said, three drinks is often the point where I lose…

I've been meaning to mention this post! I eat the worst things when I've been drinking! When I hit a point where I start to feel a little out of control/drunk, I will try and use food to sober up - which usually involves pigging right the hell out!

Welcome, welcome, welcome!

Yep! Me too!

Hey! I'm Amanda. I live in Toronto. I'm getting married in Costa Rica in November. Currently, I run 2-3 times/week. Right now I'm at at least 10km per run. I do a bit of walking in there too. I like the challenge! It'll keep me on point....though I'll probably log in km and I can't deal with all of that ticker business!…

I'm in! 50 miles! Well, 80.5 km in Ol' Canada. I'm not going to bother with the ticker though. Hurts my brain. Haha. Run Forrest! Run!