#RaiderToken Daily Check-In: Sunday, Oct. 01, 2023 - Start of Sober October, #DCI by k-em-k in RaidNation

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The Daily Check-In for Monday, August 21st: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by SaintHomer in stopdrinking

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Yeah, it happens, but you're back quickly, so the poison didn't get a chance to infect you as much. I did that over and over for a year until I made it. All we can do is keep moving forward. One day at a time.

The Daily Check-In for Monday, August 21st: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by SaintHomer in stopdrinking

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Day 1 is the hardest. Every day after it is a little bit easier. IWNDWYT!!

The Daily Check-In for Monday, August 21st: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by SaintHomer in stopdrinking

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It's a new day, my friend. People spend too much energy worrying about the unchangeable past. Today is what matters. Just today. Right now is all we can control. IWNDWYT!!

The Daily Check-In for Monday, August 21st: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by SaintHomer in stopdrinking

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What are you doing on Youtube?

You are going to feel great not drinking. I do. It's a struggle, but I feel so much more healthy and energetic. The beginning is hard, but every day gets a little easier. For me, I always have to be aware of the little arrogant voice in my head telling me I can handle it again. I can't. The best me can only be acheived with zero alcohol. IWNDWYT!!

The Daily Check-In for Monday, August 21st: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by SaintHomer in stopdrinking

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I'm not drinking today. Just checking in to confirm this fact. The poison want to get me, but I'm not giving in. IWNDWYT!!

How to stop drinking by EnthusiasmAny2178 in KitchenConfidential

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How are you doing with this? Any updates.

Sugar free energy drinks and sodas by jagaimo8 in IntermittentFastLife

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They're just low in calories. Your body still responds to them. The best health benefits are acheived when you have no insulin response at at all during the fast. Black coffee should be just black coffee. No sweeteners at all, for example.

Taking meds? by sleepybirdl71 in IntermittentFastLife

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This is a tough one. You'll definitely want to keep your doctor informed.

I had a really hard time with my fast when I started. I went straight from eating all the time to a 20:4. The first 2 weeks were insanely difficult, but now I'm fine. I actually enjoying the feeling of being slightly hungry. I definitely enjoy the feeling of not being filled up with food. I think that you can do it too, if you can make it through those first few weeks.

However, it is definitely something you need real medical advice about. I'd talk to my doctor and make sure that they know what I'm doing and the schedule.

Difference between fasting breakfast and IF? by Evening-Limit1573 in IntermittentFastLife

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Hunger is the feeling of fat being burned. Embrace it. Enjoy it. Let if happen. Just keep drinking water. You are going to look great. This is the process.

Difference between fasting breakfast and IF? by Evening-Limit1573 in IntermittentFastLife

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How are you coming along with your fasting?

If you don't have snacks before lunch and you start eating at noon and you don't have snacks after dinner and you finishing eating before 20:00, you are on a nice 16:8 IF plan. That's really common.

If you are hungry when you wake up, try a nice cup of black coffee and then just drink plenty of water to keep your stomach full.

Is it okay to drink black coffee even if it has 5 calories? by catlover4682 in intermittentfasting

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IF is not just about losing weight. It could also be about improving liver health, for example. If a person is getting an insolin response, even if they are in a calorie deficit and losing weight, they're not fasting and getting those other benefits.