Anyone in the First Week of Their Unpteenth Quit?

[MinStar]

Quick check in again. Well done everyone :-)

Sorry so many typos in my post last night I obv was so shattered.

Cowboy. You sound great. What a lovley day for you. Hope this one is the same-

I'm still sweating at night not sure if it's al free or the detox diet. Who knows.

Baby just napping so going to join before heading on school runs and work and then kids to feed bath and bedtime. Xx

[abcowboy]

Morning everyone, remember it's Earth Day today, let's all do something "green" today! Remember, the world isn't ours, we're just borrowing it from our children! Have a great day!

[Chief]

Hi All! Just checking in. I've been busy at work and busy at home. I'm no longer employed. They wanted me to be available to drive routes between 0530-1100 pm. They bid for shifts every 6 months and since I was at the bottom of seniority for full time drivers, this was the shift that was left. So I told them no thanks. I have too much to do around my house. I started working part time last November just to keep me busy during the winter, but now they want me to work all these crazy hours. No thanks....

Well, my buddy and I started building the chicken coop. It's going to be good. As usual it started out small but now it's ended up being 24x24. I'll post pictures when we're done. So far I'm into this damn thing for over $800......these freaking chickens had better appreciate this!

Well, gotta go get started. Have a great AF day everyone!

Don

[Ginger999]

Wow, Chief! Those are some lucky chickens.

[MinStar]

Hey all!
Yes I agree lucky chickens.

Nice quote cowboy. It's very true.

How's hubby Ginger?

Lizann work ok? Sounds like this colleague is playing truant too much.! Will the boss do anything? Pretty unfair on you :-/

Mama and Action Girl- how are you doing?

Just about to hit bed. Managed to get d3 done. But my there was a close one there wher wi just wanted to order a pizza and get a bottle of wine in.
My detox diet is Biring me and I was fed up after work and putting kids to bed. I told myself to eat what if made and if not I could have a treat. Shocking shocking my head actually thought of booze. I talked myself into a treat such as cheese and crackers, crisps or anything else I have been off for this detox. Just not drinking because I'm not able to have one.

I had a shower and are a little and thankfully AL thiughts were gone- but not the pizza ones :-(

Ended up making big bowl of Apple and oranges. Lots of water and hideaway in bed.

Hope everyone else is staying strong.

Night.

[Lizann]

What a day. Yes, my boss will speak to ann about her absences. I am covered for tomorrow. I am supposed to be off until Tuesday. I don't really know as I have not spoken to ann. At this point I don't really care. I had a patient throw a clipboard at me. He totally just snapped! He started screaming at someone in my waiting room. I had to call security. I was shaken up to say the least. That's how the day started. I let that set my mood for the day. Not a good thing. Erin came by tonight and we tried planning our Switzerland trip. But are more confused now about how we will spend our time. Anyway. Just wanted to check in. I did read back and will post more tomorrow, as I should be home.

[Lizann]

If ever there was a day I needed a drink after work, today was that day. Are you proud of me? I did not drink!

[BeachGirly]

Wow - Liz - what a start to your day!!! Good for you for being strong. There are days I feel like that - and I remind myself not to drink AT someone or something. I use this thought process for food as well. I will only hurt myself. It won’t make them stop, or make the situation better.


I AM PROUD OF YOU!!


Min - same for you. Good job distracting yourself. I have not been sugar free for a week or so. I have been good, better than in the past - so I am pleased. I am going to start another 10 day round next Monday and I know I will feel great.

I had a good thing happen yesterday. I went into a diet place that I use to go to. I had dropped out of it in December because it was too strict and I was getting stressed about the weekly check ins - even though it was working (Ideal Protein).
I do not really need to lose much weight, but my body mass has been a bit high. (darn age...)
Anyways, I had not seen the girls since Christmas and they were shocked. I have lost 15 lbs and 6% body weight. They asked how - and I told them - NO ALCOHOL. I have eaten healthy, but I have not been strict and not been stressing over every bite like I was before. I am now totally within normal range for my age and height. I do want to tone up some more but it feels so good to be where I am supposed to be.

So many benefits of giving up that liquid fire.


Hi Chief – good to see you. Sorry about the job changes – I know how much you were enjoying it. But it does sound like you have found something to keep you busy. I think that job served its purpose. It gave you focus and strength when you needed it. Now you are strong and can find other things to enjoy. Don’t you have a big day coming up soon?

Cowboy – glad you have joined FB. But still love to see you here and read your posts. Always inspiring. It really shows how much you have changed with this quit. You have made it!!

Ginger – how is hubby today? First day after can sometimes be a bit painful. Make sure to take care of yourself as well. A good walk?

AG – did you get your steps in today? I did not, I had some computer work to do, so really did not get them in…. I did earn some silly award off fitbit – walk of the penguins? Haha – fun to challenge self and friends with this isn’t it? I was tracking food as well, but have decided that was too much thinking  what type of computer work are you doing?

Pauly – How goes it? Anything fun plans for the week? When does the little guy come again?

Mama – Hope today was a bit easier for you. I always found the first few days the hardest. I tried several times… this time I just accepted that I could not drink. It was not an option, it was not a struggle. There was no debating. It just made it easier.

OH – you keeping busy? Hope to see you soon.

Ok guys – I am hitting the sac. Had a productive day and glad to be able to go to bed early.

[MinStar]

Well done Liz Ann! It's always a hallebge when work day has been tough. Hopefully you get your time off now.


Beachy- wow what a diff just cutting Al makes.

My detox is getting me down today. I just hate being hungry and today's banana smoothie just hasn't cut it. I'm hoping I feel better as the day goes on.

Hope everyone is well. A quick check for me x

[Lizann]

BG, good for you! It's so nice when people can see our hard work! Did you lose the weight just from no al? I have been eating clean and have lost a few pounds.
Min, I agree with you! I get grumpy when I'm hungry and a lot of this stuff is just not cutting it. I keep some snacks on hand for such times. Raw carrots, kale chips, cucumbers or peppers. It's not my favorite but it stops the tummy from rumbling. My daughter CJ and I are eating healthy together. My poor hubby and son have to put up with two grumpy females!
Check back later. Time to get the house back in order somewhat.

[abcowboy]

Howdy everyone! Liz, what's more important is that you should be proud of yourself! And now you know you can get through those tough times without AL! And guess what?

Will be back tonight with more to say! Have a good one eh!

[paulywogg]

Hey all, Min,while It's good to watch your diet,I don't think it's good to be on a diet right now, get some more af time, I don't want you to mistake hunger for cravings, I did that sooo many times!!the weight just sort of comes off anyways with af time, I've lost like 7 lbs,just walking and eating what I want, it doesn't sound like much but I'm not that big anyways, definitely need to tone up,think all that beer ate my muscles haha,Liz,sorry about the crazy patient, I've had customers do some strange stuff too,feel like crying good for you on not drinking Chief, always good to see you,I know you loved the job but those hours suck!Cowboy, hope you're enjoying hockey, I've been reading sobriety blogs in the evening and I like the positive ones,they give me hope and strength, but some of the others are kinda negative and the writers seem resentful about being sober and make it seem like it's a chore, or they're doing it temporarily, bleh, sobriety isn't a walk in the park but it certainly shouldn't be seen as such a pain in the ass either, think I'll just avoid the negative ones,but at least they are being honest I guess, Beachy,you sound good hello to OH,Ginger, Mama,and others, let's have a great Thursday

[actiongirl46]

Hi all ~ Finally the sun is out today. Still chilly but sun helps. I did get my steps in yesterday which felt good (once its done)! BG - I write training content for a state grant. Not grant writing but professional development to carry out the mission of the grant. Keeps me busy but NOT active. I'm either writing, reading or on the phone.

Congrat's Lizann, very proud of you. How scary to have someone so angry. People can be very strange.

MinS, I too wonder if you might be putting too much on yourself, especially with baby. Can you focus on fewer things? e.g. no AL, up exercise, eat "clean"? But, some people really need a hard challenge to get into it (that would NOT be this slacker, ha ha ha). Only you know. One of the best things I did for my mental health a few years ago was pull back from a commitment to run a 13K. I was getting so mentally tired after the longer training runs, it was affecting my family. So, with no regrets, I did the 10K and felt so much less stressed. Anyway, take care of yourself! Sounds like you are, great job!!

PW - what is your favorite sobriety blog? I don't think I've seen anything except this one, which I love : )

Have a great Thursday everyone!

[paulywogg]

AG,I just Google blogs and read those, what kind of fitbit do you have? I have the "flex" and I love it

[MinStar]

Hey everyone. A quick check in again before I hit bed.

Thanks for advice peeps. I agree taking on a lot. But this is a detox of sorts. Done day 4 and back to introducing normal food from tomorrow. There after its no more late night pizzas and crisps and such like (all consumed post Al ) and more mindful eating.

Sorry short post. Hope all are well. I have a baby still awake so better tend.

Stay safe people.