Alcohol made my BP skyrocket too. Back below normal now. I’m sure your BP will too.
Schedule is super important. Identify when you’re graving alcohol the most or times that are most difficult. I never was a day drinker. I’d go to bars for work lunches and didn’t drink but I was the after the day is over power down some stiff drinks guy.
Knowing that I got up at 5am to hit the gym. That way by the time I got home there was only an hour or so of potential drinking time. If I had cravings I’d just go for a walk, listen to some podcast or music. Actually great alone time thinking back.
Also, someone gave me great advice when I first quit on here!!! Eat whatever you want the first 90 days. I never had a sweet tooth before quitting but I suddenly had gallons of ice cream in the freezer. That and dark chocolate did it. I also got super fit despite the ice cream because I was hitting the gym and walking. You can do it!!! Reach out if you need help!!!
Thanks…. I love the advice about eating what I want. I am more of a sweet tooth person in the morning and salty in the afternoon. I have come up with a good evening drink of seltzer water, splash of lemonade and splash of cranberry. I love to workout and am very fortunate I have a gym in my house. I have been doing more weights since I hurt my foot but I love my Peloton bike too. When my foot is better I will resume walking the golf course with my bag on my back.
Congrats on a week. I actually currently work at a bar while in recovery and I can honestly say seeing people drink the way they do only validates my decision to get and stay sober. I’ve got 7 months now and I’ve bartended this whole time. I honestly view it as a positive to have first hand experience seeing how awful the long term affects of alcohol really are.
Thanks Robin. I hope you are still going strong. Today is cold and rainy. Being stuck is not the easiest for me but I am fortunate to be able to workout here. Have the fire going now and watching golf. Did some work earlier, listening to some podcasts, meditating and reading.
How are you doing? You must be at 10 days!! Stay strong.
