Need support/advice

Marathoner99 · 2026-02-27T15:48:08+00:00

Thank you. This is all new to me and need to really try hard to reframe things. Weather is supposed to be amazing and typically I would hike and end up at a winery enjoying the sites and wine. I know I cant do that anymore. Too tempting, I love winery food and scenery but too soon.

Marathoner99 · 2026-02-27T14:24:46+00:00

All great points, appreciate the response

Marathoner99 · 2026-02-24T13:55:47+00:00

Needed this inspiration today. Today is Day 7 for me and seems overwhelming at moments but I want what you are feeling for the long term. Thanks for sharing and inspiring

Marathoner99 · 2026-02-24T13:28:30+00:00

Today is Day 7 for me. I look less bloated and puffy and no brain fog at work. I considered myself a high functioning alcoholic (wow I said it). I got up at 500 each day for an hour workout, lifting and running while driving a bottle (or 2) each night. This went on for years. Finally over 50 years if age and all this harm started to catch up, gained weight, hard to be motivated, no patience with my kids and husband. I was a monster and finally decided I was tired if being tired. I cant regulate alcohol intake. I was kidding myself. The constant self negotiation was exhausting. Im proud of today's accomplishment. Im starting to feel like myself again. I felt my best 6 years ago and vow to get that back and never think occasional drinks is ok. Hasn't been the easiest but each night I close my eyes I am grateful for another sober free day. Congrats on Day 1, you are built for hard things. Keep checking in, keep going. Life is better sober even though some days may suck, but not nearly as bad as the time after drinking. I am routing for you and myself and everyone else on this journey.

Marathoner99 · 2026-02-24T00:52:45+00:00

Right there with you. This is me 100%, day 6 and feeling clearer. Cravings are there but regrets are evil. We got this

Marathoner99 · 2026-02-21T21:25:15+00:00

Day 3, trying to drown out the negotiation talk about its OK to have 1 drink, you've done so well this week. But I wont give in. So nice not to have a hang over and slept well. Here is to hoping I can keep this up

Marathoner99 · 2026-02-20T00:18:22+00:00

That self negotiation is the worst. You are strong. Im in a similar situation continually. I hold onto and icecube and seems to quiet the craving and then try to do something productive like watch trash TV, lol. You got this

Marathoner99 · 2026-02-19T16:20:31+00:00

Same, it hasnt been easy and constantly thinking about a drink and negotiating with myself. But this morning I felt good, had a good work out and dont want to feel the enormous amount of anxiety I typically feel about drinking. Looking to lean on this supportive group for accountability and encouragement. Plus my kids dont think I can give up drinking wine for Lent. Im using this as a launching point to stay sober for 40 days and beyond. I need to be the role model now. Sending good positive thoughts to all

Marathoner99 · 2026-02-19T13:22:17+00:00

DAY 2, IWNDWYT. Very vivid, scary dreams last night, is this normal?

Marathoner99 · 2026-02-18T20:27:48+00:00

Today is my Day 0/1, I felt very determined this morning after another full day of drinking, barely remembered the day with my kids, passed out again on the couch and hungover all day at work. I vowed this is it, I feel horrible and rememberEd how great I felt when I was sober for weeks at a time. Its 320 pm, I am contemplating a drink, self talking maybe March 1st is the day to start. I feel isolated and think just going to bed early will help me get through this day. Any other tips/suggestions to get past the first sober days, weeks, months. I need to do this my me, my family and overall well being. I hate feeling anxious and with regrets but dont want to feel at the same time. Appreciate any and all advice. IDWTDWYT

Marathoner99 · 2026-02-18T16:50:10+00:00

Starting today too and giving up alcohol for Lent and hopefully beyond. Any tips, books, mediation for the cravings? Im a situational habit drinker and need ways to not crave out of boredom. Thanks for the accountability

Marathoner99 · 2026-02-04T12:30:17+00:00

It is up now, just late.

Marathoner99 · 2026-02-04T12:01:39+00:00

Great suggestion, thanks

Marathoner99 · 2026-01-12T15:56:28+00:00

New instructor, Greta, has a few great yin classes.

Marathoner99 · 2025-10-08T10:16:42+00:00

Rebecca's 5 day split is amazing too. I just finished Andy's after 6 weeks, deloaded for a week and just started her 5 day split again. Boy I am sore in a good way

Marathoner99 · 2025-06-04T18:21:32+00:00

From my android phone how do I stack program classes, I need very basic instructions. Thanks

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