Almost 24 hours AF

[Trailrunner]

So far so good! Didn't drink tonight and I'm getting ready for bed! The only problem has been the sugar cravings. My wife baking and decorating a cake for a friends b-day tomorrow doesn't help. Been licking mixing bowls and icing coated spatulas all night. I'm sure thats not helping the blood sugar issue, but it's the first night of commitment and it's not alcohol, so whatever.

[Liath]

Almost 24 hours AF

Hello Trailrunner-

Thats great that you are going AF. I let myself have chocolate cake tonight. (On a friday night I'd normally be drinking beers!). I am 5 days AF and feeling great! It gets easier.

Take care.

[startingover]

Almost 24 hours AF

Hi Trailrunner
Great going on your first day!
Yes, those sugar cravings can be pretty intense. My advice would be to make sure you are eating lots of complex carbs and healthy fruits and veg, and plenty of water, then if you are still craving sugar, have some. Its so much better than the sugar from alcohol. In time you can deal with it.

[peacenik]

Almost 24 hours AF

l-glutamine really helps me with cravings

good work trailrunner (one of my favorite activities!)

[Gold]

Almost 24 hours AF

Hi Trailrunner

Well done. Like everyone says it's not alcohol, so one thing at a time.

I'm taking L-glutamine like peacenik, and I really think it does help, if I stopped for a day or so in the past I would find myself eating sweet things which I never normally do, but this time, 14 days in, that hasn't been a problem. I'm taking Kudzu too.

Do whatever it takes, and it will become easier.

[joesgal]

Almost 24 hours AF

Good for you Trailrunner! Dont worry too much about the sugar cravings at this stage, be kind to yourself and stay well, Joesgal

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

Almost 24 hours AF

Thats great Trailrunner, well done on 24 hours. As someone who never had a sweet tooth before going AF well I have one now. It is by far the lesser of two evils imo, so I say in the early days dont worry to much about it. It can be adressed further down the line. Keep up the good work you are changing your life for the better. ODAT
Keep safe
KTAB

[Trailrunner]

Almost 24 hours AF

Thanks for all the support, everyone! Waking up without a hangover is glorious! We're going to a friends b-day party tonight (not too big of drinkers, there may be a couple people drinking). My wife is very supportive and takes no BS. I promised her I won't drink and I'm promising you all and myself that "I won't drink today."

[Wally22]

Almost 24 hours AF

Good for you trailrunner, it does get easier!

[avera]

Almost 24 hours AF

Hi Trailrunner...Good job, keep going....

[Doggygirl]

Almost 24 hours AF

Just wanted to add to the cheering section! :yougo: I hope you have fun at the B-day party. Keep that promise to yourself and to your wife for today. If we stay sober today, then we have a chance at life tomorrow.

DG

[Elpis]

Almost 24 hours AF

Hi Trailrunner,

I am near the 24 hour mark too. Good luck!!!