I came across this post online, which I found really inspirational. Just seeing the improvement in the pic has motivated me to stay strong and keep going:
It’s funny that you posted this. I was looking in the mirror this morning at work and noticed how much healthier I look.
My issue isn’t so much an addiction problem, it’s more of self control issue. What I mean by that is, I’ve always been a work hard play hard person. I don’t touch alcohol during the week and I normally get up on Saturday morning and get my yard work done. Then I start cracking beers with the friends in the neighborhood. More times than not Iwake up the next morning not remembering going to bed. Then I have to wait for my wife to get up to see if I’m in trouble with her or one of my friends. If not, I know I dodged a bullet.
I am pretty good at hiding the physical pain of being hung over…but I look like hell. I look beat up and worn out for days.
I’m working hard at breaking the weekly habit/ritual of getting trashed every weekend.
I’m definitely looking better, and I’ve had a few positive comments. Shallow as it is, it is a good motivation to keep at it!