It’s been a while since I checked in. Over 100 days since my last drink, and doing well. Down almost 40 lbs, sleeping better, and being a better person.
I won’t lie, I think about drinking every day. No, not that I want to drink…but how much better life is without drinking. I think, man…what would I have missed today if I had a drink. I think about how bad my brain and body used to feel when I’d wake up. The side effects, ETC.
I don’t miss it.
Congratulations on your 100 days. 
I know this feeling. Going back in my memories and being grateful that I don’t have to go through this every day. It’s a huge burden take off my shoulders.
125 days now, and feeling good. Still down about 40 lbs, without much effort. I was consuming so many calories with the vodka and mixers!
Took my blood pressure today, for the first time in about 6 months. The last time I took it, it was 157/85. Today it was 122/71, with a resting heart rate of 55. It’s just crazy how many bad things alcohol does to the body.
Happy Independence Day to those in the U.S.!!
That’s a fantastic update! I love being free from alcohol. Wonderful way to live.
Congratulations!
I love reading posts like this.
Congrats on 125 days. It sounds like your withdrawal wasn’t too bad.
One thing I was told in AA after I quit the first time, is that if you start drinking again every bad symptom you had will be worse. I thought it was a scare tactic. When I unfortunately relapsed after a few years it was true. The withdrawal the second (hopefully last) time was terrible for 2 weeks and I’m still not right after almost 2 months.
Keep up the good work. It sounds like you value your health and got this.
My work keeps me ridiculously busy during the summer, so I don’t check in as often. Today was day 187 since my last drink, and it was interesting to read all of the posts from day 1. So much has changed, and for the better.
I may not sleep as much, but I’ve maintained the weight loss, saved a few thousand dollars, lower blood pressure, and just feel better overall. I’m grateful to wake up each day, and be able to “smell the roses”.
My last drink of alcohol was one year, one hour, and 56 minutes ago. Does that mean I’m not a"New Guy" anymore? Lol
It’s been a crazy year with lots of ups and downs. But I never felt like drinking once I decided I wanted to quit. I occasionally think about what my daily routine used to be, and I wonder how I maintained that lifestyle without dying. Now I think about my kids and wife, and am thankful that I’m still here to be with them.
Looking forward to another year of freedom and living. 
Congratulations on a year of sobriety, well done 
God, you and me both. Congratulations on a year Sober. 