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    #496
    JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

    You guys have me hauling down the juicer. I haven't used it since Christmas. Day 5 for me today and finally logging on to UnWasted January thread which I had wanted to do for some time. Now I feel worthy of being here. Weekend's almost over. Beautiful snowy morning here. Lots of shoveling and ploughing to do. This morning I am taking my baby granddaughter outside to play in the snow. It will be her first time.

    Super Sunday, folks!
    Tipplerette

    I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

    "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
    ? Lao-Tzu

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      #497
      JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

      Good Morning Juicy Jammers

      My body is getting so pure, it doesn't know what to do with itself! Yesterday I had fresh squeezed orange juice, my kale, etc. juice, and a tomato, spinach basil drink........I'm getting them out of a recipe book. Yum is all I can say...........and I feel so good. If you guys are buying a juicer and happen to get an Omega, I have to tell you about these liners that will make cleanup much easier......my stepsister's husband turned me on to them -- I had no idea they existed and now I can't live without them. Anyway, this juicer is a mega top of the line one and it can juice rocks. I've had it a few years so there may be better things now, but if you end up with one be sure to get the paper liners. I've not ordered them myself so I would just recommend Googling them.

      Had a shitty little meal out last night but did not drink. My body revolted against whatever they put in the food, though (I think). It was super salty and it was either just over salted or MSG. Guess I'm too healthy to be part of the real world.

      Tonight is my "party" out so I have to be strong. Not feeling like I'll have any problem, but do send me your strong "no drinking" vibes.

      SL - the last two pair of jeans I bought were decadently expensive. I justified it by saying I would just wear these and nothing else. My mom drilled into my head that it is always better to buy fewer fine things than a bunch of crap! Congrats on being able to fit into big girl jeans instead of mommy jeans.

      Tipps, welcome to a good group - are you planning an AF February? Lots of good support here and in the Newbie's nest.

      Irie, can't recommend the juicing highly enough......definitely takes your body to a new level. It takes some work planning what to buy and not letting it go to waste, but well worth the effort!

      Hyper - I agree that this site is a lifesaver when it comes to helping us not drink. Accountability and strength in numbers I guess. I check in daily!

      My Life - I think it's more than just a drink replacement that curbs the cravings. I think when you're body is getting the nutrients it needs it does something physiologically to stave off cravings.....lots of new research on it. In fact (I haven't watched it yet but have it taped) I think Dr. Oz just had a show about it .......not juicing per se.........but the way different foods affect your brain, etc. If I watch it I'll post more about it.

      Clear Eyes, you sound like you're doing well - great that you've got a supportive husband. Last night mine was saying that it's helping him that I'm not drinking. He has an occasional beer and that's it. When I was drinking we would "party" regularly. I think he feels better too.

      Life Change & SL, thanks for the no drinking vibes.......I'm already feeling them! Oooo and kale chips - that sounds great LC.

      RC, K9, and any other visitors today, have a super AF Sunday! DAY 76 FOR ME AND FEELING RESOLUTE!!

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        #498
        JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

        LOL I have a Vitamixer that can juice rocks too! (which I am going to put to use after my toasted bacon/asiago/zuccini samich) Sending sobriety fairies to you for tomorrow night UW.

        Well Day 30. I can finally say that on the boards after two years! Lots of close calls but that magical 30 was elusive. It's actually not magical at all, just another day of conscious living.

        I want out of the mommy jeans too. It's not that hard, just need to stay out of the carbs really and replace them with protein drinks and juicing!

        Enjoy the day folks!
        Psalms 119:45


        ?Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.?

        St. Francis of Assisi



        I'm not perfect, never will be, but better than I was and not as good as I'm going to be.

        :rays:

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          #499
          JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

          Lifechange

          SAMe is a natural mood enhancer and joint comfort. I bought mine at Costco. Don't know if you are in US or not. Anyway any drug store has it too. Some have their own knock off of it. I think it helps.

          Clear Eyes

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            #500
            JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

            My plan is to be alcohol free forever ... Sssshhh... don't tell anyone. I don't want to find out. The idea might just scare me right back head first into the wine bottle.

            I have to say that I LOVE IT. I am able to do so much that I wasn't doing before and this was drinking not enough to really get a hangover. I am talking fun stuff. We have a small trail that goes down to the river and around behind the cottage into the little forest there and right now it's got about hip deep snow in it. This beautiful, sunny morning, I actually put on my snowshoes and walked the entire trail. What would take me ten minutes in the summer took me half an hour. This is all possible because my body is not in recovery mode this morning.

            UnWasted thanks for always calling it like it is and challenging me to keep my promises. You have been a huge help these past few months leading up to what I feel to be my final quit.

            Making a list of veggies and fruits to pick up to do more juicing. Having so much fun.
            Tipplerette

            I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

            "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
            ? Lao-Tzu

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              #501
              JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

              Good Morning all!!
              Lovely Sunday - it does feel so nice to wake up without a hangover and ready to face the day.
              Thanks for teh commenst about the big girl jeans - true confessions, I did buy two pairs (went to look at one pair, but.....) - they are on the counter and I was contemplating taking them back - but now thanks to you guys, will keep them! UW, my Mum taught me the same, and good lesson to buy expensive base clothes and change accessories or tops. RC - I managed to loose 15lbs, need another 5 - 10 to go, but that could take forever! LC - go do it! I have been contemplating this for at least 6 months, wish I had done it before and it was a morale boost. If I counted up what I have saved in my 60+ days not drinking, it could afford more than two pairs :H
              RC - great job on the 30 days, you say it has taken you two years to get here - that is huge, very well done for sticking at it!:goodjob:
              Tip - so agree, I hope noone tells me that I have given up drinking forever, I might run away screaming! As long as I don't find out, I think I can keep this up for a long time.
              UW - do it tonight, for yourself and for all of us!!! We will be on your shoulder either cheering you on as you win, or kicking your butt if you ven think of slipping!
              So - Feb on Wednesday and we will have made it thru Jan - I love this site, what will the name for the Jammers be in Feb??? Fabulous Febbers????
              “The only courage you will ever need is the courage to live the life you want"

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                #502
                JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

                Cedars! You have 30 days? Whoohoo! And the fact that you've been working on it for a while makes it even sweeter. Congratulations!

                I just love how happy everyone is. It just exudes from your posts. I think we all knew how much happier we would be if we quit drinking, but now that we are doing it, it's great to know that it's really true.

                Well, this is day 9 for me. I don't think I've made it past 10 days before, so I'm a little nervous, but I'm glad it's Sunday and the weekend's over. That's the really tough time for me.

                I hope everyone is having a great day and is ready for another AF week!
                ~ The chief cause of failure is trading what you want most for what you want now ~
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                Goal #1 - 7 days AF -

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                  #503
                  JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

                  RC, 30 days after trying for two years is a huge achievement IMHO! Even if you don't feel markedly different, just the mental knowledge that you can choose not to drink is enormous. Way to go.

                  Tipps, of course we have to do this for ourselves and no one can talk us into it or force it on us, but the accountability here is a big motivator - for me, you, all of us. Really pulling for you!

                  Irie, great job on breaking your record - which you will do after tomorrow, so just hang in there and read a lot. Take a nice hot bath tonight, watch t.v., read..........give yourself this chance!

                  Clear Eyes - thanks for the SAMe tip. So far I'm doing this without anything, but it's always good to know in case one changes their mind!

                  OK, guys, I'm going to be thinking of you all tonight when those drinks are being poured and I say no thanks!

                  Stay strong everyone! :lilheart:

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                    #504
                    JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

                    Morning All!
                    Monday morning sure comes around fast! I am on day 35 today, and as some of you know I am "dreading" day 40, seems to trigger something for me. I have not taken my Antabuse since last Thursday, I am trying to get past this without my crutch, BUT if I feel it overwhelming me, I will pop that pill with the quickness!!!

                    I had dinner at my parents house Saturday and my aunt and uncle were also there. Of course they were having their cocktails. My dad and uncle were trying an "expensive" tequila that was given to my dad as a gift. I made the comment that if I even sniffed it I would probably get tipsy since I haven't drank in so long, and my dad made some sort of comment that it's a good thing that I don't drink anymore (I don't know...something about the way he said it irritated me), so I said "Why is it so good for ME not to drink, when you're sitting there doing shots of tequila?"....UGH it just irritated me...I KNOW I have a problem with alcohol. But there's no way in hell I would be doing shots of tequila anyway...yuck. I'm sure I overreacted a tad, but it was annoying. And that's why I never mention to anyone if I'm drinking or not drinking...I don't want to hear comments either way. And I know my dad was not being mean, he only wants the best for me, and always has. I guess I was just being an over-sensitive alcoholic...when it hits close to home I get real defensive.

                    Anywhoo, everyone sounds good in the Nest, I tried to read back a few pages to catch up. I am dreading a full five day work week, between holidays and my mandatory "furloughs" I have been able to have short weeks most of the month, so I may not survive. LOL

                    Stay strong everyone, and I will try to do the same...I hate that I'm already dreading Friday night (and it's only Monday morning...damnit alcohol!!!)

                    K9
                    :heart:I love my daughter more than alcohol:heart:

                    Believe in yourself. You are stronger than you think.

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                      #505
                      JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

                      I thought I was posting this in the Newbies Nest. Jeez, even sober I'm confused. LOL
                      :heart:I love my daughter more than alcohol:heart:

                      Believe in yourself. You are stronger than you think.

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                        #506
                        JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

                        Congratulation to all you Jammers, one more day AF and we are 1/12 of the way through the year. I'v been doing ok haven't really been craving to drink this month, just can't let down my awareness. Hopefully alcohol use and abuse will be a part of my past. I still have days that are not as productive as I would like them to be, but what the heck January is a quiet month in my business. Thanks for all the good reading.
                        WW
                        100 days 04-10-12, entering the danger zone, Rodger that!

                        6 months July 1st

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                          #507
                          JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

                          Good morning all.

                          Sounds like lots of us are getting healthy! This morning I made a really good juice and sipped it for breakfast. I don't know if I'll ever drink plain old store bought juice again.

                          Ringing - GREAT JOB on 30 days!!! And I have to agree - the fact you've worked at it for two years makes it all that much better. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

                          Great to hear from everyone - I've got a busy day today at work so I'll sign off for now.

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                            #508
                            JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

                            Quick check in for me everyone.......I didn't drink at the function I went to last night. Boy, but what a drag...........I don't think it was the lack of alcohol, just the boring ordeal. Ugh. Makes me never want to venture out again.

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                              #509
                              JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

                              But ... you got through another potential temptation and this encourages us. You are right though, some events couldn't be made better by alcohol but less face it, most events are so much better without alcohol. I think as time goes on the only events that will be intolerable will be the ones that are full of drunks.
                              Tipplerette

                              I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

                              "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
                              ? Lao-Tzu

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                                #510
                                JAMMIN JANUARY KICKOFF FOR A SOBER 2012 - NEWBIE SUPPORT THREAD

                                UW - Congratulations on not having a drink. I understand the boredom of being in drinking situations and not drinking! I remember in my 20's I was a non drinker (just never liked it believe it or not) and I HATED going out with my friends to bars/clubs etc unless there was some activity other than drinking involved! I'd make any excuse in the book to not go - just couldn't handle the boredom. So, I suppose I'll have to make that rule again now that I'm again a non-drinker. Unless there's a great comedian or something going on I just can't be bothered to sit in a room full of people getting drunk without me!

                                Tipp - you sound so strong and positive these days. Keep up the great attitude!

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