Reached my target weight this week. Deffo in the best shape i’ve ever been, it feels good. It has been a lot of hard work tho. A LOT. and I think i’ve gotten a little bit obsessional about it too :k
It’s time for this man to buy a new pair of jeans 
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Congratulations Rich. That’s great news. Sober AND at goal weight. Way to go man 
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Thanks Eric, tbh I never would’ve reached a target weight before going sober, or even I didn’t have or even care about a target weight when in active using 
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I get that 
It’s pretty hard to focus on our health when we are poisoning our selves daily. It does feel good don’t it?
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Feels great. I like to load up a load 40 pounds of weight onto my dumbells and pick them up and think ‘this is too heavy to carry around with me, but man I used to carry that around on my body ALL the time’
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Missed my morning weight check in yesterday. Decided to check my weight and I have gained slightly. Since I’ve quit using drugs, I have definitely seen a progression in boredom eating and emotional eating. But i am clean and sober so that’s what matters. I did hit the gym this morning Going to focus on healthy eating today! Hopefully I see a small decrease in weight by next monday
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I use to think like that but with 2 twenty pound bags of cat litter 
I’m glad I am tall. I’ve lost 45 pounds on my sober journey. I’m trying not to freak out that I’m 4 pounds over. Power walking is my game. And since I been on vacation and hurt my little toe real bad. I know. As long as I don’t drink I can get back to under goal weight.
Good for us 
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Bingo!
On the nosey
I know it’s hard to not worry about weight gain. Dana? (Is your name Dana? I thought I saw that name addressed to you.) I do. Being clean and sober means your alive. Using means you’re dead. Or could very well be. Keep at it kid. I see you putting in the work. 
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Yes!!! I want to cut back on carbs also… but damn it’s hard lol I wanted to try keto actually but it’s expensive I find and I don’t think it’s sustainable for me long term. Although I have heard amazing results and benefits from it. And thank u for ur support girl! Sounds like u have a productive day planned!
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Thanks Eric!! yes my name is Dana. Butterflymoon woman is my spirit name that was given to me by an Elder back home. I try hard not to obsess over weight cuz it’s not good for my recovery either. And realizing that my main focus is to be clean and sober and then of course finding balance in all other areas of my life too. How is your weight loss journey coming along?
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Nice to meet you Dana.
I’m 4 Pounds over my weight loss goal range.
195-200 I like being under 200 pounds. But I injured my toe pretty badly and haven’t been able to power walk. I know I’ll get back to where I belong. But I do have to work on not freaking out over it. The old me always lost weight and gained it all back. That’s not going to happen with the sober new me!!
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Haha I can relate to that. The instant weight loss and weight gain during the problem. We put our bodies thru sooo much 
hope ur toe heals quickly tho
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Hi all, checking in down 1.4lbs (small meal last night) 11lbs above target of145lbs. I’m snacking extra lightly black peppercorns (like mints) and raw garlic.
@kat261 well done embracing healthy lifestyle, we’re with you in this
@Dazercat Thanks for all you contribute here Eric, amazing! Hope you can start power walking very soon 
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Checking in today Day 2 of sober eating, slept til 4pm which sucked, I think healthy eating has to be spaced out and regular. However had bowl of berries, 2% Greek yogurt and bit of granola, then a salad with sunflower seeds and feta and 3 eggs.
Will have small snack later with my meds probably an apple. No exercise today cause I slept so darn long
Thanks for all the support folks healthy eating does go well with sobriety from substances!
Kat
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I hear you meth never did anything for me but by God lost 75 lbs during my IV opiate addiction.
That set my gallbladder off and I had to have it out lol.
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Checking in Day 3
The diet coke is gone, water it is!
Shopped today for two days worth of healthy meals for the fridge.
Got out for a walk this morning that felt soo good!
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Hi all! Starting on my weight loss plan, trying not to give up. Cut out sugar and caffeine, just meat veggies and water.
Haven’t lost an ounce yet.
Next step is going back to the gym. 
Not sure how productive that’ll be with all the joint pain everywhere. Don’t know if exercise will help or hurt.
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Good for you Mark. Take it easy first time out. Nothing worse than getting injured right away. Have you thought of a recumbent bike or some other cycling. Less pounding. Good luck.
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Hi everyone hope yall are having a wonderful day.well im 6ft in June I weighed 225.after some diet changes and exercise I checked yesterday I’m down to 175.im 22 days sober off weed alcohol and cigarettes .
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Thanks! My long-term plan is backpacking, so I’m trying not only to lose all the fat I packed on earlier this year, but to get my legs and back in shape.
Unfortunately I’ve recently developed a nearly constant pain in my feet and lower legs. Like stepping on a Lego. 
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