bruiser1010
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- Mar 17, 2024
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I have found that it helps even my ego, I am proud of myself for it. I know I'm healthier and there are only positives that can come from it.
I was at that game too! Go Steelers!!12/31/23 was my last twisted tea at a Seahawks game. I have typically done "dry January" in the past, however this year I just kept it rolling. Its amazing the difference it has made. My goal is 1 year just to say I did it. At this rate though, I want to keep it going.
I think I’ve mentioned it in this thread before but after 3-4 months sober I experienced a fog lifted off of my brain. Just passed 10 years in April I can’t imagine my life any other way. I take my wife out to events regularly and just have soda and lime.The 27th of this month will be 5 months no drinking. I cannot tell you how clear minded i have been and how much i enjoy feeling good. Been to a few events where alchohol was the center piece and i just hung out soiber but had a great time. I placed 14th in a charity texas holdem tournament out of 300 and was sober first time playing poker. As others have stated i wish i made the decision 10 years ago. Keep posting the positives i enjoy reading them.
Lots of comments about weight and health, post drinking.
What I learned in my journey of sobriety is that there's still struggles, health issues, and mood swings. Though, I handle all of them very differently now.
It took me almost a year to drop noticeable weight. I thought that when I stopped drinking, that the weight would just fall off. Not the case. I did lose 5-6lbs immediately and no longer have the big weight swings, but it still took quite a bit of exercise, dedication, and sweat to drop the nearly 30lbs. It's also much easier to keep it off. When I drank, I became lazy in both my diet and workout routine. Sober, it's much easier sticking to the plan or getting back on track.
I've always been relatively healthy, even when drinking. Still, I get injured, slow and stiff when I wake up (old age crap!), and my eyesight is drastically going downhill. I've got lots of problems/issues without drinking. Though, I couldn't imagine how much worse off I'd be if I were still drinking.
That's when I want to drink moreHaven’t seen this one at the top in a while. Good reminder since hunting season is about to get rolling.