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EMJ715,

Nice job and you should feel proud of yourself!  I had the same feeling you have now.  I was shocked that I made it two weeks when I could barely make it one night.  That alcohol voice gets pretty loud when you haven't given in to it so keep your guard up.  Use your new found confidence to get you over the hard times.  

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Thanks EMJ. I’m so happy for you! You are doing great and are a huge inspiration for me. I’m hopeful it will be a good week! Thank you so much for staying on this site and being an inspiration. 
4 years ago 0 31 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Good luck Sabastian!! 
Today was day 13 alcohol free for me!! It’s tough especially today for some reason but I stayed strong & haven’t had anything. I actually feel great!! And so proud of myself! All the times I tried I never thought I could get through just one week & tomorrow will be 2 weeks for me. Stay strong Sabastian, you can do it!! 
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Good luck this week Sabastian!
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Hey everyone, I had a good week two weeks ago. This past week not as good. I’m going on vacation at the end of the week and would love to leave having had NO alcohol until then. That big for me. You all inspire me and being in this site definitely helps me stay more accountable. So I’m back and going to try to crush it!! EJM715 you are doing amazing!
4 years ago 0 31 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thank you all!! I’m definitely feeling more confident this week but also still thinking about drinking a lot. I’m hoping with time that starts to fade. The important thing is I haven’t given in. Today is day 8 alcohol free & im really feeling great! Thank you so much for all of the advice & support. ??????
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Way to Go EJM !!

Keep the success stories coming !


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4 years ago 0 347 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0

1 week!  That is great EJM715.  Getting through the first week AND the weekend is no easy task.  Lol, those days should count double! Is your success this past week giving you confidence for the coming week?  


You asked what I drank in social drinking situations.  I just stuck with whatever it was that I wanted at the time.  I workout and count calories. When I drank I factored in the staggering number of alcohol calories I would be consuming that night which left me with minimal “food” calories.  So when I went to a social gathering I would make it a point to treat myself. I love coffee so my treat was often some kind of high calorie coffee drink, one that I would never all myself to have otherwise.  If the gathering happened to be where food was provided or served, I would order something that I would never have otherwise. I guess it came down to me having something that didn’t make me feel like I was being deprived.  Quite the opposite, I was being treated. I found I had to do anything to get through the situation.  


Congrats again!  


Lynn


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Congratulations for your first week EMJ!!
4 years ago 0 31 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Lynn, Good Morning! I did it! Got through the weekend w no alcohol & I’m one week today w having nothing to drink! Feels great! Thank you for all of the support!! 
I’m wondering, when you are at a party or social situation what are some ideas for non alcoholic drinks? I’m not big into soda. Thanks so much!! 
Sabastian, How are you doing?

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