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[Breez]

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Mike-

Once I went AF I gained 10 lbs (& I took Topa in the beginning which didn't supress my appetite the second time around). Food tasted different because like you I wouldn't eat because I was full of booze or fell asleep early or didn't care etc. I don't know if I was using food as a substitute but I do think my clear mind allowed for my body to tell it "hey-I've been starving-feed me nutition". I wanted to taste everything in sight!

Good luck this weekend. Stay motivated, keep busy, you can do it. You're doing real good.

[mike205]

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Day 6...
got through the day with a couple of activities soccer and shopping. Not really exciting but I'm happy and doing it AF.

I'm not really sure what I'm feeling right now. I've had a couple of cravings for a beer but not as bad as I thought it would be. I bought some health drinks at the store antioxidants and fruit smoothies. I'm drinking one O'Douls right now. The reason I bought them is because they are awful and mentally it helps to take the craving for real beer away.

I'm looking forward to late night on the couch just relaxing and looking forward to day 7.

Peace,
mike

[PinkLady]

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Congrats on Day 6!! Awesome job! (I am one day behind at 5.) It's tough on the weekends, huh?

I enjoyed chatting with you last night! Memory Lane!

Keep in touch. You are doing great!! Be proud!!

:goodjob:

[Chief]

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You're doing great Mike! Days 3-5 were the hardest for me. It's not so much physical for you now, it's mental. Stay strong and focused and be aware of The Beast. We're here for you. don

[mike205]

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Hello,
It's 2:20 on Sunday morning. I think i went to bed too early, I had to get up as I couldn't sleep. Tonight was tough. It was too hot to do anything outside and the movies I rented sucked. I think boredom is getting the better of me. I'm not craving a beer but I'm glad there are none in the fridge. This is my first weekend af and I need to spend my time more effectively.

Hope to talk to you later,
mike

[mike205]

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Hi guys,

I'm really sorry to disappoint you but I caved in at day 34 yesterday (Sunday). I was listening to talk radio in the car and I heard someone talking about drinking and how it was ok to go home to unwind with a few drinks and that most of society does this.

That was all it took. I waited in my car until the liquor store opened at noon and went and bought a 12 pack of Becks beer. I watched the Patriots and the Red Sox yesterday drinking all of the beers. I even fooled a friend who came over - she was thinking I was drinking n/a beers (she doesn't drink). I ended up puking and banging my knee on the coffee table before I went to bed around 9:00. Funny thing is she wants to come back over tonight. Talk about a glutton for punishment.

I set my alarm to get up for work at 6am. I rolled into work at 10am and left at 2pm. Didn't eat lunch. Bought a 6 pack of heinekens and here I am again drinking.

I'm really sorry guys, I now have to start at day one tomorrow. Hopefully I can be stronger.

Best Wishes,
michael

[Guest]

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Of course you can be stronger Mike.........you got to 34 days........says you have what it takes to quit. Rooting for you as you get back on the wagon tomorrow.........I just know you will.

Wishing you love and renewed strength,

Starlight Impress x

[mike205]

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Star, you are the best.

You are the one person I did not want to disappoint here. I'll talk to you soon.

Thank you for your support.
michael

[Guest]

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Haven`t disappointed me, michael.
Am proud of all that you`ve achieved to date..........you`ll get yourself back on track no problem.

Starlight Impress x

[Chief]

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Come on Buddy, You had a lapse in judgement, don't let it turn into a relapse to your old drinking ways. Pull yourself up and out of this. It's time to grab The Beast by the throat and don't let go. You did it before, now do it again. Finish those beers tonight and get on it tomorrow! Come on Mike, just do it man..just do it.

Don

[Lady_in_Red]

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Rooting for you Mike! 34 days is not peanuts, it takes a lot to get there. You can do this!:cheering

[gonegator]

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Mike, I blew it Saturday night watching the UF/LSU game then again on Sunday after taking the boat out with an old drinking buddy. Monday morning I got back on the horse and at day one again. One day at a time man, hang in there.

[Guest]

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Mike - regarding the radio programme it's always best to remember 2 things;

1. Other people and society in general like to justify their indulgences whether it be alcohol or a packet of crisps (chips for the US!). "I deserve a treat" becomes an every day normality.
2. Alcohol for you means doom and disaster. Since when is a hangover, blackout, putting your job a risk what you deserve!

[whitetiger]

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Oh Mike,

Dont punish yourself....we are human...I have done exactly what you have done and the next day felt like shit and the next day thought oh well I lost so lets keep drinking, but so you drank...ok but you can get up and do it again, you can do this, please dont beat yourself up because you bought some alcohol...ok...remember people out here care, I am new here, but I do care....be gentle on yourself

[whitetiger]

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Oh meaning do it again...meaning not drinking.....i know its not easy...I just wish it was, but you should be proud of yourself for what you have achieved...take care of yourself.
Torie