I understand the early thing. Usually do it myself but I teach so I am at a time I don't have to get up quite so early. Interesting the life we lead. Drink all night and the get up in the AM and exercise. Glad to know I am not the only one. I teach science so here is a little bit of information you may not know to ease you guilt about the junk food you had. Your body will actually break down that food much faster than it does alcohol. When you (we) ingest alcohol the body immediately stops burning anything other than then alcohol...which means it stops burning fat! This is why we have both experienced a weight gain despite the proper eating we may be doing.
Day has been good. I had a change of plans but it worked out well. I live in south Alabama so it is already really hot here. My partner surprised me with a day off and a get together at our pool with our friends. Once I knew of this I knew I was not strong enough (yet) to go completely AF so I made a quick adjustment in plans. Set a time limit to stop, set a limit of half the number of drinks I normally consume in a night----and I did it!
I have gone several nights after going this site being AF, so I know I can do it. Tonight was a big accomplishment to me knowing I can, with support, do what I need to do. I have to tell you, it would have been really easy to drink the way I normally drink at a pool party but knowing what you were battling tonight I figured it was the least I could do!
Congrats to you and let's see what tomorrow holds for us!
Good morning and how does it feel? Even if you didn't get much sleep last night I am sure you feel better than most morning! Great job on your night. What are your plans today?
Dave, I have found the advice you gave Zoey to be so true. A lack of a solid plan for the day, one without an "out", ends up not being a plan at all.
Jewel, thank you so much for your support. It helps to know there is someone to reach out to with recent memories of your struggles.
You will find a lot of support on this site. As you begin to communicate you will probably find yourself saying "that is exactly the way I feel." Zoey and I have done that a few times. It is comforting to know that there is someone else that is facing the same struggles in their life. We both have found Jewel as an inspiration and look to a time we can achieve our goals.
Things are going well. Sticking to my goals and thinking of strengthing them. Taking the steps of being AF some days has given me the confidence to continue. I know for me, it was the uncertainty of how the night would be, etc. that keep from taking that first step. As the clock approaches that magic time for me I have found myself actually asking myself if I really want to drink or is it just habitat. Interesting the answer I have sometimes.
Thanks! But believe me, I have been round and round with this enemy, as everyone on this site. I don't think you can put a measure on each persons battle, meaning each persons battle is unique to that person. I am beginning to realize that each person has a limit. For some, drinking 1 drink brings devastation while others can drink 10 without any outward harm. For each, the thought of reducing the amount or cutting it out is the same for each. Reading through the post I see that each persons goal has to be their own, they must decide what is best for their family and themselves.
Again, welcome to the site and hope you find some needed information. You will certainly find the support!
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