Yay well done Damian 
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Day 1496
I did a YouTube weights workout for the first time since before the summer, and my muscles are extremely tender, and in odd places. Along the tops of my shoulders and neck, my armpits, along my sides. My thighs too, but that is normal. Moving is painful, but if I stay still for too long, it is even worse.
It has got hot again, which is bloody annoying, and my kids are getting on my nerves, quite frankly, and then I feel guilty for being snippy with them. Ate way too many sweet things too, and feel bad about that.
Generally feeling a bit shitty, but have to remember I am sober, and that is something to be grateful for. 4 years ago a weekend like this would have been a dream.
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@Misokatsu Sorry to hear you are suffering from DOMS and glad you are taking it as it is, even when you are feeling shitty. Feeling shitty after a streneous workout can also be a kind of way for your system to be recovering. Sending chill vibes 
@Alycia Congrats on 900 days! Such an inspiration. I feel you on sober socialising. Still have not found the right way and amount of me-time vs people-time.
@SoberWalker Looks like your feet are getting a well deserved rest 
@DamianUK Congrats on three months! That is some serious work 
@Timetochange That view looks gorgeous!
@ASP Way to go on two weeks. What helps me when I am traverling is to connect to the recovery community via online meetings. Ideally in the evening when I donāt know what to do with myself. Always grounds me, gives me perspective, community. Maybe try it out.
@SussexGuy Congrats on four months 
So great to hear you are thriving in your sobriety!
@Just_Laura Thanks for sharing. When I was in active addiction I also thought that I am just a hopeless sick person. Now when I see how ānormalā people behave around my DOC I see that this is a mind altering substance for everyone and the behaviour is just a spectrum.
298 sugar
162 UPF
36 gluten
36 dairy
Did my morning run already. Now itās time for my weekly review. I am very grateful I have this system set up, otherwise Iād just drown in overwhelm.
Other than that, a walk later - the weather is great - some yoga, maybe Recovery Dharma in the evening. Mostly chilling and relaxing.
Finding peace, loving life 
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288 days
Had a good day, went to the gym and trained then was with the kids all day, went grocery shopping and hung out at home.
Dropped them off at Nanaās house in the afternoon and went to nightshift.
Been quiet so far, I led some training for a couple of hours at the start of shift. Had some dinner and now just enjoying some quiet time.
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Happy Sunday! Itās going to be another warm one here in Chicagoland 90F. Not going to complain because that is better than -10 and 3 feet of snow haha. Its 5:25 so time to get my happy but out of bed gor a walk and then off to a meeting.
MAKE it a great day my friends.
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Day 13, going for a run this morning, then church, then an AA meeting tonight. Itās going to be a good Sunday.
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@Chevy55 congrats on getting the position 
@icebear congrats on all the 3s
@Pattycake congrats on 14+ months
@DanaM56 that is very sad indeed, Iām sorry 
sending strength š©µ
@wahtisnormal congrats on 5 months
@SussexGuy congrats on 4 months
@ASP congrats on 2 weeks
@DamianUK congrats on 90 days
@Alycia congrats on 900 days
@allswell welcome to the checking-in thread 
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@One4theroad @1in8billion @JazzyS @RosaCanDo @Tragicfarinelli
Thank you all for the support š©µ
1496 days no alcohol.
961 days no cocaine.
476 days no vape.
1 day no binge-eating.
The Survivorās support group was good, something I said in my check-in triggered a 1.5hr discussion about everyoneās experiences of addiction.
I was awake late last night, but I was fully distracted watching clips of performances by an artist Iāve recently discovered. So bingeing didnāt cross my mind.
Today I feel peaceful without the shame Iāve been waking with recently. My body is thanking me too.
I hope youāre all having wonderful sober weekends.
š©µ
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Hey all, checking in on day 1554. I hope everybody has a good one!
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Day 255 AF
Awake early again, as usual, but a decent sleep regardless.
I have a weird thing going on as of late. I ate pizza Fri and donair last night. The thought of eating healthy is feeling kinda gross. I am unsure where this has crept out of as I am typically a healthy eating person but just canāt wrap my head around a salad or veggies at all. Itās like if it doesnāt have some kind of bread Iām outā¦ not sure how to shake this and get back to wanting healthy foodsā¦ like I said itās weird.
Anyway, son is coming and I think Iām finally going to tackle moving the shed and turning into a greenhouseā¦ but first moving it across my driveway, so about 60ā of a 10āx14ā all wood shedā¦ should be interesting. Perhaps Iāll still shot it to grab any of the errors that Iām sure will ensue.
Have a good day folks and enjoy your sobriety
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Day 216
Sunday night check in. Had a great day. Finally got out with the camera this morning after yesterdayās dismal weather. Hadnāt seen my partner in 2 weeks as she had been out of town visiting her Aunt so was awesome to finally spend some beautiful time together. Hope everyone is doing ok.
Love you all TS Family
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Get comfortable with the uncomfortable thatās what I was told and Iām guessing the Ex is an Ex for a reason donāt let people that donāt deserve your trust take it ,be kind to yourself today . Get out for a walk and shake off all that bad energy 
happy Sunday
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- Sunny Sunday. Thereās lots of house chores and bits to sort and to do today ahead of a busy week getting away and getting the cats off to their boarding family for some days. Blue is on steroids currently for possible inflammation in a tender spot. Boy is trooping it like a warrior. He will have finished the course before we leave him with his boarders, thankfully. Nothing else to report, was a gorgeous day yesterday. Already done a breathwork and a sunny walk to shake the soul awake. Itās better to live inside recovery than to intellectualise it. When I just think about recovery (and wow, Iām sober, I donāt drink) then Iām not actually recovering shit about myself. Intentions and commitments are working better for me these days. Probably me moving on from being a dry drunk hopefully.
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Checking in 181 days. Hope everyoneās weekend was great
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Day 198
Woke up a few hours too early, but otherwise 
. Iāll drink a lot of water and be kinda mindful. Kinda mindful is like tremendously mindful, for me .
Love you guys!
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57 days sober. Almost at my 60 day milestone things have been getting better for me every day since thankfully.
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164 days sober
Today been frustrating but Iām still sober.
We had a very intense wind storm and my roof blew offš©
So Iāve been dealing with this today. Fortunately the main part of my house still has most of itās roof but am needing to stay at my friends place tonight. Hoping to get it repaired tomorrow. So thatās been my day. Hope it isnāt going to be very expensive to fixā¦am trying not to stress about it.
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Love that!
Checking in day 126 AF. Iām so grateful to be sober. Iāve had a few tough cravings and urges especially when dealing with emotional upsets. Normally I would go buy a couple of bottles of wine to escape. But I reminded myself that does nothing, it makes the problems worse and they are still right there the next hung over morning.
Iām grateful to be present for the good, the bad and the ugly. I want to live my life, all of it. Not watch it pass me by.
Have a wonderful day or night.
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