Late night check in. It was a neverending dinner shift, but it started early so we still got out on time. I was feeling pretty beat, but our usual Sat spot was having a 2000s party for some reason. I couldn’t say no to that. That was my time. Put on one of my oldest outfits, probably from 2004, and had a blast. Great music, and actual dancing. That is not a thing in my town, which I never understood. There’s nowhere to go and dance, just places to go sit and drink. Lame. That’s why everybody’s fat. Anyway. Had a great time sober with my crew, as usual. Now to wind down and go to sleep knowing an alarm won’t wake me up peace
I’m sorry you have to go through this. It must be so suddenly for you all because you didn’t knew he was so sick. I think your grandpa has to be a strong person to decide this for himself, but it feels a bit sad too because he couldn’t talk to someone about his illness.
He has his peace now and I hope you will have many good memories of him to share with eachother to remember him with, take care
@s_unrelax Glad to hear you sleep is improving. Have fun shopping. @MrsOdh Kaptein Sabeltann sounds rad Enjoy your chill day. @MrFantastik You told me to put away the winter jacket. Now it’s snowing @Butterflymoonwoman So happy to hear your son is doing better. @Doreen1 Oh Doreen, this is a lot. Losing somebody close like that is such a shock. We are here if you need us @Just_Laura @JazzyS Should I decide to buy an air fryer I’ll blame it all on you and the rest of TS @tifflynn07 Hope your funk passes soon. At least you’re not freaking out about it. @Tomek Good job on distracting yourself from your mood instead of reaching for a drug! I sometimes have a very hard time not succumbing to my moods @Brian1965uk Did the burned granola at least smell good?
123 sugar
21 UPF
7 PF
7 overeating/binge
One week without overeating I know the real difficulties are just starting. I feel good in my body, but my mind is not healed yet. And the painful memories how bad I’ll feel if I overeat are starting to fade. This is relapse danger zone. I’m going to schedule my day today in a way that will promote relying on my recovery tools instead on old patterns.
Goals for today: setting up a good schedule for the day, setting a timer for HALT and prayer breaks, keeping food journal, mindful eating, taking breaks to check in with me, learning to be in my body, surrendering to the present moment.
The weather is abysmal today: hail, rain, storm, snow. No bike rides for me. Maybe a walk. It’s time for my weekly review, house plants need watering, exercise in the afternoon, I still need to book the train tickets for our trip to Arnhem. And maybe check out some air fryers online
Whatever we do today, wherever our minds go today let’s keep the peace, look at life in kindness and stay in freedom
The weather can’t decide whether it’s winter or spring here. Glad I got out and biked yesterday, only got hailed on close to the end of my ride, and got some great fresh produce on the way. Today is wetter and blustier so not planning on doing much. House chores, some writing and good food should do it. Have as good a Sunday as you all can friends. Clean and sober. Love.
@Tomek Congrats on your week smoke free friend. You mostly broke the physical addiction’s hold by now. Hang in there and keep going. @Doreen1 Sorry for your loss Doreen. Nicotine is a monster. Wishing you and yours all strength. @Lile01 Huge congrats on two sober weeks Indi! I feel you’re doing exactly what’s needed: listening to your body and taking care of yourself. One day at a time.
I’ve been pootling along here, still sober, just having some physical issues with my back pain and medication and then other problems. Nothing major, just a bit miserable. I’m still reading everything, just not had the energy to sit and post as my most comfortable position these days is standing or blissfully sleep
Alright! Back to double digits again. No cravings at all so far so my mind has done some healing from a year ago when I first tried to get sober and I could barely go a day without a craving. I’m re-reading “this naked mind” too which is helpful in reframing alcohol.
Sunday here so no real plans. I have a massive “to-do” list so might try and knock some of those tasks off, and we go on holiday tomorrow so some packing to prepare.
Morning,
I’ve not been on this thread much lately so it’s nice to catch up.
Great to see lots of progress and lots of early days adding up.
I hit my 2 years this week which was nice, I felt proud of myself.
In January I started the C25k with a friend, once I was nearing the end of it I started thinking about what I could do next… So in a moment of complete madness I entered a Triathlon, it’s in 8 weeks time!
I’m 53 with little running experience. What was I thinking?
Anyway, I’ve been following a training schedule and feel like it will be possible to get round without giving up. Today is cycle day, yesterday was run day, tomorrow is swim day.
Imagine doing this hungover or probably still drunk… No thanks.
I’ve lost a stone in weight and feel so much healthier and am getting fitter each day. The best bit is that my thighs have completely changed shape, they don’t look like mine.
Last weekend I did my first parkrun and was very happy not to embarrass myself.
And all this because 2 years ago I stopped drinking alcohol
90 days!
Signed up to a gym last week that has classes, pool, sauna, and isn’t far from home. That’s helped my journey. As well as some yoga. I still lean into sweets more than what I should - but it’s better than the booze!!
Good morning everyone! Checking in on day 114. My brother and his family left yesterday, so many great memories were made not sure what today will bring, but looking forward to it. I hope you all have the most amazing day!! and
A pretty big loss and wake up call last night of 5-0 at the good ol game!
Son said boys in locker room last night were cocky going in which you hate to hear and coaches should have quashed. They f*cked around and found out.
This town takes hockey serious and building was a sell out. Most of them work on the lobster boats and know how to put in the work!!
But hey, I won the 50/50 draw of $457.50, so pays for fuel, cottage and meals, so something awesome!!
Hopefully they can get their shit together for this afternoons game so we don’t have to head back home with our tails between our legs and face them for a deciding game 5, as momentum would be totally in their favour then.
Son believes some of them (many) were going to head out drinking last night even though they were asked by coaches not too… Let’s hope not!!
Well, late night, bed at midnight and it’s after 7am, so I should get up and see what’s about about around here for coffee.
Up early this morning. It has been cold here the last several days. Would really love it to warm up! Not much planned for today. Church, groceries, laundry, and fixing supper. I think it’s a good day for grilled burgers, with noodle salad.
I will just hang out on here, reading. Hope you all have a good day!
Checking in on Day 23. I’ve done way too many chores for the early hour it is. Enjoying the spring cleaning a bit too much. I have unexpected energy, so I had to hurry before the fatigue comes back. So my day will end soon…haha. With clean bedding to lie on I’m happy to be feeling more human, even if my energy doesn’t last. It’s a dreary windy day . Might need to make soup.
Have a great sober day. Shout out to @Tragicfarinelli - hope your pain eases soon!
peace 
Enjoy your chill day.
I know the real difficulties are just starting. I feel good in my body, but my mind is not healed yet. And the painful memories how bad I’ll feel if I overeat are starting to fade. This is relapse danger zone. I’m going to schedule my day today in a way that will promote relying on my recovery tools instead on old patterns.
not sure what today will bring, but looking forward to it. I hope you all have the most amazing day!!
and 
game!
I’m happy to be feeling more human, even if my energy doesn’t last. It’s a dreary windy day . Might need to make soup.