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    #1

    ONE DAY AT A TIME Monday

    Good morning everyone! I've pretty much given up trying to get on here on the weekends -too many nosy nellies in my house!

    I was reading yesterday's thread about eating and I couldn't agree more! Especially sweets! I've never been much of a sweets eater, but I tell you what, these days I can't seem to get enough. The other day I was out shopping and bought a Snickers bar. Ate that, but it wasn't enough, so I stopped at another convenience store and bought one of the supersize ones and ate that too! I was cramming it down as fast as possible to finish it before I got home. Sheesh, it's just like guzzling the beer so hubby won't know I drank it! Now, instead of hiding beer cans I'm hiding candy wrappers! Surprisingly I haven't gained a lot of weight, but I guess that's because I've stopped filling my gullet with AL every other day like I used to do. Still, I'm going to have to get a handle on the sugar thing.

    We had three solid days of snow and everything is so white and pretty out! We're talking about going skiing next week. I haven't been in years so I'll be on the bunny slopes with my son. It'll be fun and it gives me something to look forward to!

    Hope everyone is doing well today. Here's to meeting our goals!
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    #2
    ONE DAY AT A TIME Monday

    Hi Dingbat and everyone else out there.

    Yip. agree on the eating thing. and actually have lost some weight over the past 12 days of AL abstinence.

    Something else that is interesting, I used to take not fluids during the day. I was never thirsty and struggled to drink water. (maybe I was subconsciuosly building up the thirst for after work and the booze.)

    Now afer 12 days of abstincence and my body slowly adjusting to be functioning normal I cannot go 30 minutes withoug having a glass of water. I am constantly thirsty. (and it's not craving for AL. it's thirst for water/ soda, etc.) anycase. interesting observation. Anyone else experienced this?!

    NIce to hear it's snowing dingbat. I am sitting hear sweating in 30 degrees celsius.(Maybe that explains the thirst )

    Merry Christmas everyone.
    AF since 15th March 2010

    The journey is the goal. As long as you're fighting the good fight and you're not giving up on giving up, you're winning. It's not about how often you get knocked down, it's about how often you get up again. Sobriety the goal for sure. But striving to get to that goal is what it's about. Not getting there. Because the journey never ends. The journey is the goal.

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      #3
      ONE DAY AT A TIME Monday

      Hi Dingy - I was Just thinking about starting the thread and POOF, you appeared!! I think we're on the same wavelength.

      BTW - I read yesterday's posts on ODAT towards end of day so didn't re-post... but I saw there was SO much support for my Puny 2 days AF!! Thanks, guys. You really are GREAT!!

      Today starts Day 3.

      I'm going to friend's Christmas Eve for dinner. She & her husband don't drink, so no problem. The problem Might be for me Christmas Day... as I anticipate being alone. Not looking for pity. Just that my only brother lives on other side of US, and my father, while here, is not "here" as he has Alzheimer's. I'll probably go see him at some point, although he won't know the difference if it's Christmas or any other day.

      OK, that Does sound SAD. He's actually a doll and still remembers me (if not my name)...

      I don't have children nor husband nor bf (who died in June)... OK, GET ME THE BOTTLE!!! That really is Pitiful. But, really, I have a lot to be thankful for - I just need to remind myself more often...!

      Sooooo, we'll see how it goes. OK - the Worst would be for me to drink Christmas Day and then make maudlin phone calls! GAG ME.

      OK, so If I DO drink... the phone will be OFF limit. But... someone could call me... Oh dear!

      Oh gosh - think I've already had too much coffee.

      In any case, I REALLY wish alllll of you a Very Merry Christmas!
      Sometimes you have to take the leap and build your wings on the way down... Anais Nin

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        #4
        ONE DAY AT A TIME Monday

        Oh savvy:l. That really is sad. But, you could go visit your dad on x-mas day; even if he doesn't know what day it is you will. Bring him a treat and some for his caregivers (if he's got them?). At least you wouldn't be all alone. And :goodjob: on your 2 days! Every day counts, that's why this thread is called ODAT, right?

        johnny - I don't find myself more thirsty than usual. I've always been a big drinker of everything        , alcoholic or not. In the past I've wondered if I wasn't diabetic, but they did the test when I was pregnant and it was negative. Hmmmm, with my sweets craving, drinking so many fluids, and peeing a lot I still think there's something wonky in my sugar levels.

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          #5
          ONE DAY AT A TIME Monday

          Hey Savon, Well done on your 2 (almost 3) days!!! Way to go.

          Dingbat. *lol. Yeah. Maybe I should also get my sugar levels tested. It was fine before. But this thirst is almost unnatural.
          AF since 15th March 2010

          The journey is the goal. As long as you're fighting the good fight and you're not giving up on giving up, you're winning. It's not about how often you get knocked down, it's about how often you get up again. Sobriety the goal for sure. But striving to get to that goal is what it's about. Not getting there. Because the journey never ends. The journey is the goal.

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            #6
            ONE DAY AT A TIME Monday

            I'm on my second day of AF, couldn't sleep last night just from going over things in my head, so I'm really tired right now. Told hubby that I am giving up the drink and he is supportive, I think if I can get through christmas day with all the family and everyone drinking then things will get easier. I do wonder how I would cope with never having another drink again, so one day at a time sounds far less scary and do-able for now.

            Just wanted to post and keep involved on here.
            x
            Just trying to find myself a little bit of 'peace of mind'
            :new:

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              #7
              ONE DAY AT A TIME Monday

              Hey Lilly.

              Very well done on the 2 days.

              Don't be scared. I know this is probably the most difficult time to stop. I too made the decision a couple of days ago and wasn't sure how to make it through christmas parties, lunches, etc. But at least you can say you have done it.

              Keep going and keep posting.
              AF since 15th March 2010

              The journey is the goal. As long as you're fighting the good fight and you're not giving up on giving up, you're winning. It's not about how often you get knocked down, it's about how often you get up again. Sobriety the goal for sure. But striving to get to that goal is what it's about. Not getting there. Because the journey never ends. The journey is the goal.

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                #8
                ONE DAY AT A TIME Monday

                tigerlilly77;500801 wrote: I do wonder how I would cope with never having another drink again, so one day at a time sounds far less scary and do-able for now.

                That's exactly the point! I have no lifetime plan. I don't say to myself "I will never drink again". I do fill out the drinktracker with goals, but that's the biggest commitment I can make. Then I take it one day at a time. I'm on something like 46? days AF now; this is the first time in 20 years I've gone so long without drinking and I've done it ODAT. I still get some urges now and then, but it's actually easier the longer I go.

                You can do this tigerlilly, whether you want to stop completely or moderate. And congrats on day 2!!

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                  #9
                  ONE DAY AT A TIME Monday

                  Snow, snow and more snow. Can?t complain here because my HB does snow removal for work so we?re lucky in that regard.

                  Johnny, congrats on the 12 days! I drink tons of water, too. I constantly have a glass in my hand.
                  Savvy, you?re great starting on the day 3! I don?t know how this will sound to you but is there a local food shelter place you could go to volunteer to help dish out a Christmas dinner? I don?t know, just an idea. My brother was in rehab a few years ago and did that (he couldn't come home) and said it was his best Christmas ever.

                  Go tiger, go tiger! I?m so glad to hear your HB is supportive. That makes a huge difference. Mine is too. Of course he came home a little beer tipsy after snow blowing but it doesn?t matter to me anymore. I was just glad it wasn?t me. Plus, he stank. One question?does everyone drink at Christmas or does it just seem that way?

                  Wow, dingy, I had no idea you had that many days AF, congrats!

                  Day 7 for me. At the end of today I will have met this goal. I'll need to set a new one!

                  Take care ODATers!
                  Be
                  "Action is...the enemy of thought." :l Joseph Conrad

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                    #10
                    ONE DAY AT A TIME Monday

                    Hi all ODAT'rs

                    Sorry to hear all you have been through Savon. Stick close to the boards over the holidays. I too am faced with the Christmas Day issue. At that stage I will have had 13 consequetive days AF, about 18 altogether in December. I am having blood tests on 5th January so want to have the three weeks up to that practically AF. I had told myself I could eat and drink whatever I wanted on Christmas Day but now I'm thinking is it worth it?? One drink is never enough. We are having dinner at home so I'm in control of it but of course hubby will be having wine etc. That's always been my difficulty, the wine is in the house and opened. It makes it too too easy to give in. I'd be interested to hear others opinions on what I should do.

                    Off now to do more shopping and chauffering. Catch you all later.


                    Rustop

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                      #11
                      ONE DAY AT A TIME Monday

                      Good morning everyone,

                      Rustop I have been telling myself or the beast has been telling me, I can have just one glass of wine Christmas Eve, but I know it will be more than one, I have gone 30 days today and don't want to go back to my old ways, I personally am afraid if I drink Christmas Eve, I will be back to drinking everyday. I don't know if that helps but I hope it does at least a little.

                      Great job on everyones AF days, wishing everyone a great AF Monday.

                      Twosox

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                        #12
                        ONE DAY AT A TIME Monday

                        Good Day ODATer's
                        I have a very busy day today, and work tonight. I have to finish up the Christmas shopping, go to the doctor, the nail salon, get some groceries, take a nap before work. I will be glad when it is all over. I am not real concerned about AL over the holidays. I am working most of the time, and will just have a small gathering with my sister, her husband, and my kids. I hope everyone is wrapping things up (no pun intended), for the holidays. Freezing here today. Must bundle up. Have a great day all.
                        "Decide-Which Voice in Your Head you Can Keep Alive" (Shinedown)

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                          #13
                          ONE DAY AT A TIME Monday

                          Hi ODAT'ers

                          Dingy- i'm eating more than should also. trying not to obscess. at least no AL. Also thanks for your post
                          to Tiger. That speaks to me also. I also can't think about NEVER having a drink. One day at a
                          time is all I can deal with. Day 7 for me.
                          Savy - i remember when you thought you wouldn't make it thru day one. look at you. congrats on day 3!
                          you're doing great! i'm sorry about the rough year you've had.
                          hi johhny - hope you're having a good day.
                          tiger- congrats on making it through the first day. My "coctail" when others are drinking is cranberry
                          juice (diet) and tonic (diet) with a dash of sweet lime juice in a large round wine glass over ice
                          with a fresh lime. It makes me feel social and gives me that glass to hold
                          in my hand. Every night at 5pm I fix myself my cocktail and keep mixing them all night until I go
                          to bed. It really helped me. I'm finding I'm not needing as many as I didn early on. Seems to help.
                          Be - Congrats on Day 7! We are doing it girl!
                          Bridget

                          " little by little, we travel far "
                          - Tolkein

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                            #14
                            ONE DAY AT A TIME Monday

                            I thought I might add how much I to have been eating, mostly choclate, can't pull myself away from it. I will try to cut down after the holidays.

                            Twosox

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                              #15
                              ONE DAY AT A TIME Monday

                              Eating? More like devouring, for me!

                              I think the eating is a substitute for me, also. I have been craving things I don't even like, how's that for weird? And I have been cooking a lot, which is definitely abnormal for me. I also find that I am drinking more liquid, although I normally have a high fluid intak, this is even more--water, tea...I pee all the time! At least now, on day six, it doesn't stink (is that too gross?)

                              :alf:I feel like some jungle animal on the prowl, stalking my next meal!

                              Savon--you will NOT be alone on Christmas day--we are all here with you in spirit and you will be in our hearts. :h I agree that it would be good to find a place that you can be with people. If you visit your father, take a bunch of treats and dollar store gifts and pass them out. Sing some Christmas carols. See a movie (I saw MILK last night and it was excellent, though sad. Four Christmases is funny--maybe it will make you glad your family isn't crazy like the ones in the movie).

                              Stay posting too, even chat. I know I will hit the Forum a few times on Christmas Day--probably when I get home after Christmas Eve with the family, also.

                              Everyone stay strong--we can do this!

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