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[Cheeks100]

I've not been around for a while but my drinking has got out of hand again and need do something. I'm probably on - I'd ike to say one bottle - but but it more like 2 bottles of wine a day - more at weekends. High functioning - got 2 kids - hold down a full time resp job - run several internet website - manage a football team.

Could do with some help and support and a lots to give - in a similar situation then plz feel free to PM me.

cheeks

[DeeBee]

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Hi Cheeks,

Welcome Back!

Have you considered joining one of the daily threads AF Army, ODAT or many others that are here? It is a great way to get daily supports from an amazing group of people who all have similar goals.

For me personally, logging on daily and posting was essential to working the program.

Stick around, there is great support here.

[Cheeks100]

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Thanks for the welcome Dee Bee. I was pretty useless last night didn't manage AF although fully intended went out for a meal with huby and kids and had about 6 glasses of wine. What I found last night which I found a bit scarey was that I had got to the 6th glass of wine and it didn't feel like I had had a drink at all. Although I'm feeling it this morning. What I want to do is try and not drink in the week but allow myself say a bottle of wine on Friday/Saturday evenings. Tonight I should have no excuses.

Tonight is going to be first AF in weeks/months - can't even remember.

Cheeks

[Cheeks100]

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BTW -

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEE BEE

[DeeBee]

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Thanks Cheeks!

Going AF during the week is a big rule for me when modding. You are welcome to come and join us on the Mod Squad Weekly thread if that is your goal - we'll help you and support you all the way.

[j-vo]

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Hi Cheeks,
I'm kind of new here - was here awhile back then started coming back to give and receive the much needed support. I'm trying out the mods - haven't yet - been AF but I'd like to get to a mod program. Before I did AF, I was the same - it felt as though I could drink and drink and not feel it, until BAM! It was all of a sudden and "Where the hell did that come from?" Read the book if you can, look into supps, and ODAT! I hope today goes better for you.

[Eve11]

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Welcome back

Welcome back Cheeks. I'm back for the same reason. Joined a year and a half ago and only stayed a short while. Told myself I was modding but didn't keep working the board and it was real easy to go back to old bad habits with no accountability.
Think about utilizing the drinktracker. It was a big help to me. Another thing I did which I felt helped MWO to be able to keep this site free for folks that really need it was to become a paid member. Helps me to keep coming back because I've paid money to be here and I guess psyhcologically I want to get my money's worth!
Anyway, welcome back and keep coming back. Look forward to getting to know you and others better.
Eve11

[Cheeks100]

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Hi

Hi Evie,

not having a good weekend drinkswise. Started to use the drink tracker. Scarey but hoping seeing it on the tracker will help me cut down.

Cheeks

[Sunbeam]

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Hi Cheeks,
Here's another welcome from the Mods Squad. Drink Tracker is a great tool. Be sure to record honest drinks: 1 serving of wine = 5 oz., 1 bottle = 5 drinks.

There is a huge amount of wisdom on this site. Please read the MWO book to get the overview. Make a plan. Come here often to read and post your own questions.

I also was very active even though I drank too much. I work full time, never missed work. Probably 3 evenings per week I was and am out and involved in community activities.

It's a lot of work, but well worth the effort. I have my life back. You will be most successful if you go Alcohol Free for a month, three months is even better.

[Cheeks100]

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Well I've done it. Made an appointment to join a gym on Wednesday. I'm going to get myself fit. Still not managed an AF free day yet. Glass of wine in hand as I type :-( I will do it though.

Cheeks

[Cheeks100]

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BW - Thanks for all your support everyone

Cheeks

[Eve11]

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Interesting, we had lunch at a real nice restaurant today. Normally in the past I would have used that "nice" restaurant as an excuse for a glass of wine with lunch but chose not to.
Feeling so much better about making different choices.
I know you can get there too Cheeks. Keep reading our posts and hanging around with us.
We're here for you and we're all working this together.

[Cheeks100]

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Brilliant Eve11. My family and I do eat out quite a bit and I always hit the wine. I did manage not to drink one time a couple of weeks ago and felt good about it although started drinking as soon as I got home.

Its early in morning here and I feel rubbish after drinking 2 bottles of wine yesterday. Got to go to work in a bit. Going to feel rubbish all day :-(

Gosh I sound a right misery. Life is actually quite good I just need to get this drinking stuff sorted. I am going to really try this week.

Cheeks

[Cheeks100]

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Gosh Im useless

I'm on about my 7th glass of wine - 125 ml a glass - so whats that bottle and half of wine. How useless am I. However it does make a difference using the drinks tracker seeing it written down. I not ready for the stuff ie supps etc I'm not having anymore tonight - Im at work tomorrow. Dont feel like Ive had a drink though. How bad is that.


All is not lost - Wednesday I ahve my first gym appointment :H
Cheeks