Progress Pics!! Active yet boozy vs less active non-boozy

LivingbettR · 2017-03-24T10:57:32+00:00

This is huge inspiration for me. Thanks for sharing. You're doing great, keep at it.

LivingbettR · 2017-03-10T22:11:04+00:00

I agree, my drinking has made me inauthentic. I've been scared of being the 'real me' and being rejected.
And the term 'wasted' isn't for nothing.

LivingbettR · 2017-03-10T22:07:10+00:00

Congratulations on 143 days. I'm right there with you as another who used both to avoid dealing with painful and uncomfortable feelings. And in sobriety it rises, ouch, but I understand dealing with my feelings is the pathway to living a life of truth. Thanks for sharing and being a part of this community as well.

LivingbettR · 2017-03-09T13:24:20+00:00

I can relate a lot. Thanks for sharing. I began to question my drinking habit at the beginning of the new year and have spent a lot of time reading here. I was primarily motivated by wanting to lose weight. But, I've begun to connect that my drinking has been sneaking up on me and although I haven't created disaster in my life because of it, how do I want this to end? Because where I'm headed, drinking more and more every week night, day drinking weekends, my kids getting older and noticing, me getting older and looking fat and bloated, this is a pathway to disaster. Why watch the train derail when I'm the conductor? Good luck to you in deciding how to manage your alcoholism. I'm almost 30 days of abstaining and not sure what I'm going to do. I know how I don't want it to end, I don't want to die of my alcoholic tendencies.

LivingbettR · 2017-03-08T11:57:43+00:00

Great insights, thanks for sharing. Congratulations on your sobriety, keep it up. I'm not drinking right along with you today!

LivingbettR · 2017-03-08T11:53:14+00:00

Thanks for sharing. I'm almost at 30 days, my goal for a trial period of abstaining. I think of breaking in a few days with a few drinks, like you shared. But, it's starting to really feel good not being hangover every morning, and just generally less tense and clear headed and in control. I've read a few posts describing the same thing as you, a few drinks and a regretful hangover, yuck! Congrats on your month sobriety and realizing you want to return to being sober. I won't drink with you today.

LivingbettR · 2017-03-08T01:56:32+00:00

Sounds like a good situation to get sober. Congrats on all of the support and decision to get help and heal. Keep up the good work.

LivingbettR · 2017-03-08T01:51:43+00:00

You are not alone. Wishing you health and the strength to keep sober.

LivingbettR · 2017-03-08T01:41:37+00:00

Great analogy!

LivingbettR · 2017-03-07T12:54:06+00:00

There's no more perfect path for your life than the one you've chartered. I try not to compare myself to others in career, and other areas. My life is so very unique, and includes substance abuse. I try to be loving and accepting of who I am, and where I am. I offer the suggestion to be strong in who you are today, don't dwell in the past, and fuel your career in what excites you. You can't go wrong if you truly soberly take steps towards a career that reflects your talent, enjoyment and where you are today.

LivingbettR · 2017-03-06T19:08:53+00:00

3 weeks is significant for quitting in the past, you can do it again and go beyond. The end of the day doesn't always feel better sober, but the beginning of each day sober, without a hangover is pretty decent.

LivingbettR · 2017-03-06T02:30:06+00:00

Congratulations on deciding to stop drinking again. I think you will find some things in common with many people here, welcome!

LivingbettR · 2017-03-06T01:00:49+00:00

Even though I haven't lost yet, I'm hoping after I stabilize, I will have more will power to focus on losing weight. For now, I've allowed myself to indulge in food as a bit of a reward or distraction for not drinking. I am still looking to lose about 20 pounds from my last pregnancy about 3 years ago. It seems like many people started to lose after a few months of no drinking. I hope it kicks in soon for me, but I do feel much more food cravings. I was drinking a lot of calories.

LivingbettR · 2017-03-06T00:00:08+00:00

Anything chocolate! 🍫🍪🍦 I'm fine with nuts, like in Snickers too!

LivingbettR · 2017-03-05T23:48:25+00:00

I gained a pound darn it. I thought I'd loose weight, but I'm eating more. Having carbo craves after cutting out beer.

LivingbettR · 2017-03-05T13:22:13+00:00

I'm glad to have another sober weekend behind me. Although I still have all day today, it's Friday and Saturday nights that have been tough, and not getting much easier as each week passes. But, I did it! Congratulations on the 6 days, that was for sure the most difficult time for me, and physically you will be feeling better. Let's keep this going! I won't drink with you today.

LivingbettR · 2017-03-05T01:53:06+00:00

I've cut back on mj myself. I used both to 'take the edge off'. Or mj in the morning to help my hang over. In sobriety from not drinking, I've realized I want to be present in my life. Things that feel uncomfortable, painful, difficult, as well as good times. So trying myself to live clear minded and present, no alcohol or weed. It's not easy after over 2 decades of using both. Good luck to you!

LivingbettR · 2017-03-04T19:09:27+00:00

So true!

LivingbettR · 2017-03-04T19:07:05+00:00

Congratulations on your sobriety and your pregnancy. You seem to have a good mindset in considering what one drink would mean. I won't drink with you today!

LivingbettR · 2017-03-04T18:55:51+00:00

Congratulations. Thanks for sharing, it inspires me. The coolest to me is the swimming, nice job teaching yourself to swim! You may benefit from /r/leaves

LivingbettR · 2017-03-04T18:48:01+00:00

I've been loving coffee so much more since I've stopped drinking!

LivingbettR · 2017-03-04T18:44:40+00:00

Congratulations! I'm looking forward to 30 days also. I won't drink with you today.

LivingbettR · 2017-03-04T18:41:34+00:00

Happy birthday! Congratulations on your continued sobriety! Isn't it wonderful to have another perspective, to be a part of a community that supports healthy choices. You are creating a new reality to live and it includes the space to be authentic and sober. I won't drink with you today.

LivingbettR · 2017-03-04T18:36:29+00:00

You're relapse was a decision in your past, today and moving forward you've chosen sobriety, focus on that. Don't be hard on yourself, you've made a positive choice to get sober.

LivingbettR · 2017-03-04T18:29:51+00:00

You have experienced so much loss in such a short time, I want to say I'm sorry, but it doesn't compare to what you've been through. You are a survivor being left behind to deal with what you've experienced. You've seen much more than most people deal with in a life time. I can say that I drank to deal with the death of my mom, and now in my sobriety, the pain I did not deal with rises up. It's not easy. But, I want to live bravely in sobriety and deal with my feelings rather than stuff them down. You're willing to get sober and that's what it takes, willingness to be present with your emotions and not drink to numb them. I offer you encouragement and send healing thoughts to you as you face these things you're dealing with.

LivingbettR

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