JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

[RingingCedars]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

Great work on 60 days Lass!! Happy Birthday to little Lass. Will you see her on Monday then?
Hold tight and one day at a time Irie. Hope you had a nice relaxing evening.
Hope you managed to get through your Friday night FreeFly.
Happy Saturday All.

[lifechange]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

the morning of day 8 here.
i am so tired--mostly just my eyes. i woke up at 330 feeling like i'd been drinking the evening before.
then realized it was my stomach that was aching. didn't help, the 2 egg salad on rice cakes sanwiches and full fat cherry yogurt i ate just before bed.!! ughhh.
am off to go running.

wishing you all a wonderful af sat.!
will check in again later.

[FreeFly]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

HFM for me :yay:

Lifechange - A Piece of Cake is a book by Cupcake Brown. Great read - very inspirational. Her life story which takes her from a loving home to the streets and massive abuse & excess to redemption and success.

[mylife]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

Good morning jammers -

Sorry I didn't post last night - but I got busy! Great way to stay AF by the way.

First I had a hair appointment. I was worried about it because at my salon they offer you a glass of wine - and on a Friday evening there were lots of women partaking of that glass. But I had thought about it ahead of time and ate something before I went in (okay it was an unealthy burger - but I didn't want to be hungry!) and then walked in with my coke. My hairdresser said "do you want..." and then saw my coke and said "oh you already have something to drink" and that was that. Funny, I didn't miss it at all and in fact felt sorry for one woman who had apparently had one too many.. and was making a fool of herself.

Then I came home and put in a video I got today - there was a sale on juicers at a local store and my hubby and I have been halfheartedly trying to juice with an old broken down juicer we had. So I got the juicer and it came with a DVD called "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead", about an australian guy who started juicing to save his life - literally. It was really inspirational and I'm definitely going to start juicing on a regular basis and see how it makes me feel.

Lifechange - A Piece of Cake is a book - it's a really inspirational page turner. I read that after the dvd last night until I got tired and then went to sleep! It was a really great evening for me and I really didn't miss AL on a Friday night!! That's usually my hardest day so I'm happy!

Oh, and I forgot to mention - my husband is out of town this weekend which is usually another trigger for me - "who would know...?" I'm so Happy I stayed sober and feel so good to be up early and hangover free this morning!

SL - CONGRATULATIONS ON 60 DAYS!!!! SO SORRY I MISSED THAT YESTERDAY!! WOO HOO!! :l:goodjob:

Belle, Lifechange, Irie we can get through this weekend together!

Broken, Ringing, UW - great to hear from you as usual!!

Jenny - hope you are well - come back we miss you!

[mylife]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

Just read this really inspirational thought from Guitarista on another thread and thought I'd share it with everyone to help get us through the weekend!

https://www.mywayout.org/community/1251725-post650.html

Have a great AF Saturday!

[Unwasted]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

Good Morning Jammers,

Wow, lots of good things going on here!

SL - first and foremost -- 60 days..........OUTSTANDING!!!!! I can relate to that tiny moment of wanting to celebrate, but it passes pretty quickly, doesn't it? That's what I always hold onto - the knowing that the feeling of wanting a drink is pretty short-lived. Then I think about my blissful sleep and feeling wonderful the next day. Now, have a few things planned for when your girls are gone. Any chance of doing a mani or pedi? I find that a little indulgence works wonders! Do something you can't get done when they're around - reading.........nice long hot bath with candles??............

ML - you made it past Friday night - woo hoo! I'm getting better and better at thinking of Friday and Saturday as "just another day" which they are, of course. It's only our brainwashed minds and years of conditioning that tell us otherwise. The same is true of celebrating with alcohol - it's sad I know because we all have that ingrained in us, but we don't need it!

Oh, ML, I have a great juicer and am drinking two glasses per day - the typical things I juice are carrot, celery, kale, spinach, ginger, lemon, orange.......other things include tomatoes, cabbage, pear.......and more. I cannot say enough good things about vegie juicing. It gives you energy, I've lost a little weight and I'm early on, my bloat is gone, and it's curbed my cravings. I used to work with a guy whose father had major health issues which were entirely cured by juicing. Keep me posted. I don't really need to lose weight, but a couple of pounds would be nice, which I think this it is doing for me. And, the best thing is my stomach doesn't feel bloated. I usually eat very healthy stuff, but this is a big added bonus.

Jenny, I hope your life is settling down and that you'll be able to join us again soon.

Freefly, Irie, RC, Belle, Broken Halo, Life Change, CG, Wine Wrangler, K9.........you're all doing great. Remember that what you're doing is exactly how you get to the prize. You just keep having these small successes and suddenly you've got some major chunks of time and don't want to lose all you've worked so hard to achieve. On top of that you start feeling better and better both physically and emotionally and you realize that being sober is much better than being able to drink. You eventually "get it" in an internalized way and I promise it's wonderful. It's not magic and sure you'll have problems, but everything in your life will improve if you stickk to getting rid of alcohol.

OH, LAST THING........I HAVE A BIG CHALLENGE TOMORROW - DINNER OUT WITH A LOT OF WORK PEOPLE FROM MY HUSBAND'S JOB..............so send me good vibes. I'm going to have bite size candy in my pocket and plan to show up their pretty full even though it's a meal...............

Sending everyone peace and strength..............:lilheart:

[Hypernova]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

Stopping by to say hello to everyone. Support, strength and information here are indispensable and have helped me to achieve almost 30 days Af. I've done this before and longer but this time I want to stay stopped. I've been reading more than posting, just the way it is right now. I can feel my mind and attitude changing. That's not to say that when thoughts of 'pleasures of alcohol' pop up I have to be ready to think them through and make the right choice. I find when I stray too far from this board that I have more little thoughts in deep places of the mind trying to goad me to remember what a friend alcohol was and how she is always there to rekindle a relationship should I desire. For now I live free and am looking forward to an enjoyable spring and summer. Congratulations to all Jammers who have come together to make this happen. Health and positive energy to all.

[lifechange]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

hey unwasted, sending tons of mega strong positive vibes for your party tonight.!!!
i have a feeling you will be just great!!
thank you so much for your positive words!!

[lifechange]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

or tomorrow night!! i'm a bit mixed up with time!!

[clear eyes]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

Hypernova I am like you. Read a lot of posts but rarely post. I too am almost 30 days AF. 26 days today. I would not be at 26 days if it was not for everyone's postings. My journey thus far has been somewhat of a blah feeling. I waited for day 13 to be my turning point as Byrdie said but it came and I didn't feel any differently. I can say that finally I went to bed last night thinking I like this. My husband also told me last night how proud he is of me and happy that I am not so mean and mad at him anymore. Also, he likes coming home at night (he works 2nd shift) and not finding me asleep (or should I say passed out) on couch or in bed. Counseling is helping me and I have gone back on Same which is a natural mood inhancer for those who don't want to be on an anti-depressent.
Thanks to everyone here as I find strenght in all postings. Jane I was happy to hear of the AF vaca cause I am already thinking of mine coming up in April but then I tell myself to worry about today. Like others can't wait for the day that I don't think about alcohol!!!
Happy AF Saturday to all.

[mylife]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

Hi Jammers,

Hyper and Clear - good for you two - just quietly stepping in with almost 30 days! That's awesome. I really think it's the committment from within that's important, and you two are proof.

Life - nice to see you here and posting. Hope you're having a great AF Saturday.

UW - I juiced twice today - Kale, Ginger, Lemon, Celery, Carrot and Apple - it is really delicous. And you're right - I think it curbs the cravings...?! Maybe it's just the feeling of fixing myself a "drink" and enjoying it that feels like I'm replacing AL. And after I feel SO much better than I do with an Alcoholic drink! LOL.

Have a great AF Saturday evening all!

[Irie]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

You all are getting me thinking about getting a juicer. I'm feeling so good about not drinking I'm thinking its time to take my overall health up another notch!

[scottish lass]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

RC - "little lass" - she will love that! My girls are American citizens, but they love being half scottish, especially Little Lass! No, I probably won"t see her on monday - but have a great weekend scheduled for after!
ML - thanks for the congrats!
UW - went out today and tried on Jeans - for the first time tried not 'mommy jeans' - it was fun, but gosh how expensive! Lots of luck with the dinner tomorrow, but it is great because you now know you can survive it!
Keep on Jammin dear Jammers!

[lifechange]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

it's nice to hear from you, hypernova and clear eyes.
i agree with you, mylife, about that committment from within. that's number 1--then add the support of everyone here. it's possible, totally possible to be and stay sober and happy. i'm feeling so possitive today!
i love all you super juicers. you're tempting me as well. i'm a smoothie girl and also love experimenting with different ingredients--also made some kale chips the other day. just wash, cut out the spine, massage with olive oil, salt and pepper and bake at a medium heat until crisp. watch somewhat closely as they like to burn. delicious! power food!!

Clear eyes, what is same? i've never heard of it.--

wishing you all a happy sunday!

[lifechange]

JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

scottish lass, i just got some birthday money to buy jeans--but i'm scared to go out and try them on! i don't even know where to start. i always think i'd like to lose a couple first.--but i've been saying that for quite some time. must feel good to get out of the mommy jeans!