I think I've got it !

[Pebbles]

By George I Think I've got it

Last Tuesday I got so drunk I passed out on the sofa, woke up in the night, swearing to go abs, had a dreadful Wednesday, so shaky I couldn't even type anything on here. But read lots and specifically a thread about timing of taking your meds.

I was taking mine about midday and feeling no real benefits of Topa at 200mg...so I started taking them about an hour or 2 before my danger hour of 5.00 pm. I think it was working before, I just never needed a drink at 2.00!!!

It was my birthday on Thursday and I made my mind up that I can't live the next 20 years as I have lived the last. Something has to change. I decided to go abs for good.

Wed - OK (obviously, felt so ill anyway).
Thursday (my birthday, abs a first)

Friday - lunchtime leaving drinks for a colleague, lemonade ! But then in the evening an 80's night out and I had 3 red wines (small and weak, over the entire night) and felt fine.

Saturday - A BBQ at ours, sipped at wine, probably drank a quarter of what I would do usually.

Sunday, More Birthday celebrations - meal out for myself/FIL (why do I decide to do this when there's SO many b'days????) again, just sipped wine and didn't drink before I went out and top up when I got home.

SO what am I saying ?

I struggle with abs. Hell don't we all.
My mod plan is going to be NO drinking at home alone - in secret/hidden. etc
ONLY drink when OUT or people are round.

[betty boop]

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Well Done Pebbles ......

I use exactly the same idea and have slipped once this year ..........

Keep up the good work ..........

[Pebbles]

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Thank you Betty,

it's as though a fog has lifted and I can see a bit more clearly ! But it's early days and I'm going to need all the wonderful support you guys can give.

lots of love
Pebbles

[marley0528]

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Hi Pebbles,

Just starting this mod lifestyle & it certainly is a challenge. I read on here that it is easier to drink 0 or 10 than try to moderate in between. I agree. Good Luck

Dave

[Pebbles]

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Hi Dave,

Welcome and good luck to you with your journey too.

It certainly is a challenge, the thing is most challenges have a beginning, middle and end, this one goes on and on and on...it's exhausting at times and that's when we stumble and fall.

It's almost my stumbling time of day, so I'm going to keep busy and it will be over!

xxxx

[Preciouspinot]

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I am so glad the fog is lifting for you Pebbles! Keep up that positive attitude and you will accomplish your goals!

[Finding My Self]

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Well done Pebbles! Glad you're feeling better and finding a plan....stick to it!!
Say Hello to Surrey for me!......family and all that....
Love
FMF x

[Pebbles]

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Well I made it through yesterday and truth be told it wasn't so bad !

It's like going to the dentists, you build it up to being this BIG thing and actually it's the THOUGHT that's the thing not the reality.

Had a great night's sleep and feel so much better. Onwards and upwards (but not in a cocky way, it's only day 2 of the plan, and I've been here, what, about a million times before).

But I feel different about it this time.

FMF - Surrey's in a good mood today, sunny and mild. I've said hello from you on my dog walk this morning.

take care everyone
xxx

[Gargykath]

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Hi Pebbles

I am in Surrey too was lovely and sunny today wasnt it ?

I have managed a success of sorts as well - managed to not drink Sat, Sun and last night had about half what would normally I think thanks to my kudzo tea and havent drunk today. Was v pleased with self on Sat and Sun as was working Sat and would normally have a beer or 10 afterwards but didnt and went for ciggies Sunday at 9pm and didnt get lager instead bought juice.

Best of luck to everyone.

Gargy and Billy the cat

[Pebbles]

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Hi Gargy (and Billy the cat),

yes it was lovely and looks like it will be the same today, it's been a long time coming this year though - we deserve it at last.

well done on your success, everyone has their own measures of success and it's a good thing to celebrate every small step forward.

Where do you get your kudzo tea from? sounds disgusting but does it taste OK? I may get some. I've increased my dose of Kudzo in capsule form and think that's helping too.

Had another AF day yesterday. So that's 2 ! Only done before if on the rebound from a major hangover.

take care
xxx

[Flip]

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You are doing really well Pebbles! so proud of you!

[Pebbles]

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thank you Flip, you've been a real inspiration to me with your successes.

But I've got to say...try harder at Weight Watchers huh ????

xxxx

[Flip]

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I know, so successful at one thing, such a failure at another.... what should I do????

[Pebbles]

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Well doctor, it looks terminal to me so, the only answer is...

have another burger, with extra fries and a milkshake!!

[Flip]

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can I upsize? and have a hot caramel sundea?