Thanks, I definitely think I need to incorporate some exercise into my day, I’ve really struggled this week as well with wanting a drink, weirdly. I’d love to try weightlifting!
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Same here. What now. I hit 120 and i feel like im spinning my tires without going anywhere.
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I am just starting to notice feeling more healthy now, and this took more than 3 months sober! And still lots to improve but I feel less lethargic. So hang in there and take care of yourself, it will come! And keep moving if you can.
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Welcome to the shitshow 
I so can relate with this. Big big hugs to you 
Yes, the perimenopause hormonal shenanigans are clearly more present when sober. Be kind to yourself, do nice things, little treats, things that make you feel good. Yes to cut down sugar, it increases mäh bla bäh muhhh moods and makes you tired and nervous at the same time. I used during my sweet episodes (I normally don’t like anything sweet) fruits, yoghurt, nuts, shredded coconut, low sugar jam (in my case homemade), honey in my tea, noodles with curd and various herbs (yes, weird but helped) and roibos tea. I get really sick when I eat industrially produced sweets and my intestines tolerate not much chocolate, so I had quite interesting times during this episodes Not to mention the still occuring smell hallucinations. If you like, check out “woman on fire” a really good book on perimenopause.
Congrats on your sober time 
Oh, for moving my couch-loving body more - I adopted a dog from the shelter. We both happy, me lost 7 kg by now 
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I’m definitely going to try those sugar replacements and have a read of that book, thanks so much 
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Today instead of moping around I went out into our garden (my partner normally does all the “outside” jobs ) I thought I didn’t like to garden but guess what? I LOVED it 
I was pulling up weeds and digging out compost and I felt so invigorated, I may have found a new hobby!, 
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The first time the pink cloud “bursts” it’s pretty deflating. I remembered being worried that I would just be sad/ anxious / stressed for all of sobriety. But what I have found is that the pink cloud comes and goes. There are times that sobriety and everything in life feels great, and there are times where everything starts to feel overwhelming and exhausting again. What helps me in the harder times is just staying focused on the things I need to do to stay sober. After a while, things get better again
Oh and hobbies help too! Gardening sounds fun 
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I love it! Go ahead, try things. Garden can be fun, sucks sometimes and never a boring day
Says the woman who has a farm. Alone.
Beware of ticks, those pests are dangerous.
Says the woman who kills at least 5 from her oversized dog. Daily
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