A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

[mom2ajt]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

Hey Scrubbly! Yeah, all is going well so far. I am looking forward to hitting the 30 days. Can't remember your plan for after that.......are you going to try to mod or stay AF? Just curious. I'd like to think I could have the occasional drink but not sure if that is realistic. Almost seems like AF would be easier!

[Taz1]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

Scrubbly - thanks for your support. I did it!!!I on day 16!!!!Dont know how I got throught the wke, out for meal in China town soooo wanted a glass of chilled white almost unbearable, but once got the starter down my next the craving went. Pretty much like that all wke. Les Mis was fab, crying - too loudly!!- at the end and could have so done with a soothing drink after, got all the emotions and occasions that a drink could 'fix'!!!Managed it though and feel fab, self esteem going upall good stuff. Day 22 for you and Mom2 is brilliant you've both been an inspiration to me. Fab Abs, Ronnie, Lilbit, Peanut,Shelly, Shelby, Lovepackers, Paula, you were all there in my head this weekend!!As soon as I saw a glass of wine, a drinks menu, heard a bottle corked I thought of you the things you've achieved the stories you've posted. This helped me to order that lime and soda, and be grateful for the good time ahead of me. Am now looking into alcohol free wines on line, will keep you all posted.....

Taz x

[Blue Sky]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

Hi 30 Dayers!

We're half way through June, A big well done to everyone still AF :applaud:

I had a weekend full of temptation. Saturday was a Family Fun Day with a free bar for 5 hours at HB's work and last night I went out for a Chinese with a group of mums from school. Still AF, the key is definitely planning. I arranged to be designated driver on both occasions and it was then a done deal! To be honest I find it harder when I am alone at home as that was my drinking time in the past!

Well done Taz. Glad you enjoyed the show sober. It's lovely to wake up with a clear head and feel proud of yourself and not have to mentally rerun the horrors of what you said or did!

Keep strong everyone!:l

[FAB ABS]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

Hi all
Well Day 15....I've done it...I've broken my previous 13 day record.!!!!....the weekends ARE DEFINATELY THE HARDEST...I still feel lost...I think I will post on the AF Weekend Binge Thread this weekend, as well as this one.
This is the first time in 6 years that I have been AF for so long ( and that was only cos I was pregnant with my last child).....how sad is that....never mind, my liver is having a rest now!
Another thing that keeps me going...probably the only thing to tell the truth....is that I've told everyone I'm off the drink for at least a month....and I want to show everyone I really will do it, and then no-one can turn round and say..."I knew u couldn't"...because I know this sounds sinister, but I feel they would love me to cave in, as some people I know (not all) love to see others fail. Well I"m not going to give them the satisfaction.
My skin and eyes are definately brighter, and my alcohol bloat has gone ...I've lost 3kg in 2 weeks, which is ace.
The problem I am having is that I am finding it hard to remember how awful my hangovers were....so the temptation to drink is always lurking, as I kid myself into believing that the mornings after weren't that bad after all....So to keep reality in check, I have re-read my first ever post here, and remember how low I really was. Its funny how your mind can try to lead u astray!! Has anyone else ever felt like that??
Taz - I'm so impressed u made it thru the weekend - WELL DONE X Keep it up ...half way there now.
Blue Sky - Great going this weekend too !! End of June is in sight!
Scrubbly & mom2ajt...you're nearly there....hang tough!!
How u doing Lil Bit...going for your second 30 days or modding??
Speak to you all soon
Fab xxx

[scrubbly]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

:clapclap:

:goodtime:

:danthin:

:waving:

:cheering:

Oh my word.

Look at the MANY MANY successes we are having!!!

Can you believe how great we are doing???

I am truly proud of each one of us. So many weekend battles, fought and WON!!

We are going to do this ladies!!!!

Mom2, you asked my plan, I have been feeling so great I think I'm going to stretch out my AF time after the 30 days. I have heard such horror stories of people trying to mod after their 30 days (and doing it without a good plan in place) and being so sad about the results...and remember for me, I started this AF stint after modding for a month and doing one day of "what the hell" and ending up with a DUI, so I've really already done a REALLY bad modding day under my belt, and I'm not looking for a repeat mistake either.

Onward and upward everyone!

[Blue Sky]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

Hi 30 dayers!

Where is everyone today? :anyone:

[FAB ABS]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

yes.....where is everyone????

[Blue Sky]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

Hi Fab Abs

Still proving all the sceptics wrong I hope!

You must be up early or going to bed late?

[scrubbly]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

I'm here, yesterday was very busy!

Still going strong on day 23!!! Hope everyone is doing well....keep checking in and staying busy!

[mom2ajt]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

I'm here and moving along AF too. I have been wanting a glass of wine more lately though. Got to hold out! It is hard to remember how crappy hangovers feel but if I really think about it I can remember feeling guilty and mad at myself so I just need to tap into that to keep me in line. I am having dinner with my mom and sis tonight - my girls are at camp - so this would normally be a big drinking time. I've got to get my plan in order so I don't cave.

TAZ, BLUE SKY, SCRUBBLY, FAB ABS and everyone else - Lets continue to keep each other in line!!!!! We will all get to the 30 days with the support of each other and the rest of the great peeps here. I know we can do it. ONE DAY AT A TIME!!! Let's just keep reminding each other how great AF feels.

Have a good day!

[scrubbly]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

Don't give in Mom2!!! Are you using the L-Glut when a craving hits? I find an extra dose of that at the exact moment of a craving really helps ride it out.

Try it!!!:l

[mom2ajt]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

scrubbly;637008 wrote: Don't give in Mom2!!! Are you using the L-Glut when a craving hits? I find an extra dose of that at the exact moment of a craving really helps ride it out.

Try it!!!:l

I have not had anything yet. I may grab some today. It is more of a situational craving than a physical craving but I might as well hit if from all sides!

You are doing great - thanks for the motivation too!!!!!!

[scrubbly]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

It is pretty inexpensive and I haven't had any side effects, might as well give it a go!

How is everyone else doing??? You are too quiet people!!! :sofa:

:sulk:

:imwaiting:

:anyonethere:

I know, I know, DECAF Scrubbly!!!!

[LilBit]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

Hi Scrubbly, LilBit popping in to day "Hi." I wish my dog was as quiet as everyone here seems to be. Right now, he's insisting on "growly butt," an odd ritual in which I prop my feet on the coffee table while wonder-mutt rubs his back (close to the tail, hence the name) on the backs of my legs and emits growly barks of ecstasy. Sick, I know, but he was neutered a long time ago and therefore, probably has few things in life to look forward to.

Mom2, FabAbs, keep at it! Everyone is doing so well. It's practically the home stretch.

[Taz1]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

Hi to all amazing posters on here! Your achievements are wicked. You are doing sooooo well Scrubbly already thinking about stretching your 30 days. Mom2 and Scrub would be very interested on what you decide re modding or abstaining after 30 and how you get on. Blue Sky, Ronnie Lilbit...all of you...keep sharing it really helps.

Fab Abs I know exactly what you mean re some who secretly want you to fail, I have told people too that I stopped for 30 days, the mixed reactions have been interesting, family and cloe friends really supportive and believe its the right thing, one person said 'yeh and I am the queen of Sheba' ouch!! Others ..like the big drinkers are a bit disappointed I think, maybe feeling insecure re their own drinking no longer got me as the village idiot detracting from their behaviour. So Ad Fabs definatly prove how capable you are, never forget why you joined this site initally and how you felt. Addiction is very clever playing tricks with our mind, keep strong.

When I first started the 30 days I felt in the vice of something much more powerful than me, the first 11 days were a constant battle for me, I couldnt drop my concentration or will power for a second, but something has changed. Aside from the fact that the weekends are still difficult (temptation all round, I feel I have to try really hard to abstain) the week days are no longer tough, I dont feel I have to even try its weird. I feel in a place of calm and control, hence I didnt even think about coming on here last night. So for anyone out there looking for some positive...stick with it get past the initial tough days from my experience the vice lessons the days truly get easier.

Great to catch up with you all

Taz x