Protein shakes for cravings

[lizker]

Day 65...Thanks Roxanne...each day is looking brighter. I truly think that if I had incorporated the protein supplements in my previous quit attempts, I would be at year 2. Better late than never. I don't wrestle with cravings at all. Thoughts of drinking are far apart and I catch myself when they pop up.I recognize it for what it is; temptation. It didn't come to stay so don't entertain it. It usually fades right away. Very true about holding every thought captive.

[lizker]

Day 67, sleep is almost back to normal. Grateful for another chance. Never again to take my sobriety for granted. Had dinner at a huge Mexican restaurant called La parrilla last night. They serve huge mugs of Margaritas. Everyone around me had one. The thought did not even cross my mind. My date kept offering me one...(doesn't drink)... I was like I don't drink. He doesn't know why I don't drink yet. So wonderful to have victory over alcohol.

[lizker]

Day 70, 10 weeks...I'm in a really good place. All protein shakes are not created equal. I recently switched to The Ultimate meal shake, this stuff is amazing!!! I was taking a cheaper brand but heard that this is the best of the best. Not very palatable but very good. Not jus for cravings but for overall health...anxiety, depression, low energy, liver disorders....not promoting this product for any person gain but it's really helping me and thought that it could help somebody else.

[Pie]

Happy to hear you're doing so well, Liz.

[lizker]

Happy to hear you're doing so well, Liz.

Day 73 Thanks again Pie for your well wishes. Very grateful for sobriety. I had a particularly restful night. Waking up clear headed, full of energy is soo awesome. Going to church to thank God for all he has done for me.

[lizker]

Day 77, 11 weeks. Very grateful for sobriety. Alcoholism carries tons of baggage. Sobriety opens you up to face the reality of the mess you have created. This sometimes hits you like a ton of bricks...knowing there's nothing you can do about it. Heavy price. On a positive note, we are still here and can dream again, rebuild, restore what we can and surrender what we have no control over and not let it drag us down.

[lizker]

Day 80, 11.5 weeks. Intercede Lord for all who struggle and are in captivity by alcohol, drugs, depression, anxiety, loneliness, poverty.......grateful for sobriety

[Guitarista]

Big congrat's on 80 days Liz. That's just fab. Bravo friend!

[lizker]

Big congrat's on 80 days Liz. That's just fab. Bravo friend!

Thanks alot Guitarist. Well wishes go along way to boost determination. Last year around this time I was in really bad shape. I was convinced I was gonna die... stopped going to work for a whole month...was basically bouncing between ERs due to dts that were so bad I couldn't sleep for days. I racked up to $20000 in Hospital bills due to emergency transport and tests and scan. I managed to get one Hospital to forgive $10000, I just settled another $7600 for $2000. I still owe $3000 that I hope to settle soon. I was just praying that I could feel human again...what a difference a year makes...in spite of the temporary relapse, I've been mostly sober for the past several months. The approach iam taking now with focusing on nutrition is making all the difference as cravings are completely eliminated. I almost forget I ever had cravings.

[Guitarista]

Thanks alot Guitarist. Well wishes go along way to boost determination. Last year around this time I was in really bad shape. I was convinced I was gonna die... stopped going to work for a whole month...was basically bouncing between ERs due to dts that were so bad I couldn't sleep for days. I racked up to $20000 in Hospital bills due to emergency transport and tests and scan. I managed to get one Hospital to forgive $10000, I just settled another $7600 for $2000. I still owe $3000 that I hope to settle soon. I was just praying that I could feel human again...what a difference a year makes...in spite of the temporary relapse, I've been mostly sober for the past several months. The approach iam taking now with focusing on nutrition is making all the difference as cravings are completely eliminated. I almost forget I ever had cravings.

That's brilliant. You've sure come a long way from the hell you described. Boozing is just a losing, downward spiralling merry go round of loss and depression. There are no winners. And we cut our lifespan by many years, not to mention quality of life. It can be hard for some to see hope of a happy life, but for me the fog lifts more and more the longer it's been since my last drink. Gr8 stuff Liz! :happy2:

[lizker]

Thanks again Guitarist. Life is definitely better without alcohol. I still have bad days, occasional poor sleep, (my nerves took a hit)anxiety about the future ....but I actually look forward to the future with anticipation. Things are more manageable when thought through a clear mind. I have also lost a good amount of weight which I am excited about .Soberiety Its a win win situation.

[lizker]

Day 84, excited about getting to the 90 day hump.

[All done drinking]

lizker,

Proud of you. I'm almost to two months. Love those 30 day accomplishments.

Addy

[lizker]

lizker,

Proud of you. I'm almost to two months. Love those 30 day accomplishments.

Addy

Thanks Alldone and congratulations to you as well. Great job on 2 months. We are both on the same time range, will be great to encourage and motivate each other .

[lizker]

Day 87, awesome to wake up to real breakfast and preparing for Church. I would've been at my 3rd beer by now...chasing hangovers.