Sleep better, get more done, lost ony 3 pound up to now. My BP is down now I take my regular medications for that and has been great very scary I did go into the hospital to detox and had to stay for lactic acidosis. Instead, I found myself naturally reverting to my healthier habits. Been told it might be that, but im going to prove the doctors wrong. My sleep. REM sleep) that you need to help your body de-stress, repair, and replenish itself for the upcoming day. After a decade or more of nightly red wine consumption that culminated in two bottles a night, I am trying to stop, or at least cut it in half or less. Do the benefits you finally started to acquire disappear and you have to start over again? For people who have experienced weight gain due to drinking excess alcohol, weight loss may be part of the AF (alcohol-free) experience. So yes, a few good things. I was a weekend binge drinker up until the shutdown. I dont even bother to explain why unless someone is genuinely curious. However, there are also many people who struggle with alcohol abuse and addiction. My wife has stopped drinking altogether due to some health concerns. I feel so much better too. (Spoiler alert: If you lose, you end up chugging beer. GL all! First 4 months were really difficult with all the chemical changes in the body and withdrawal symptoms eg: anxiety/ depression. Nov 28th was my last sip and throughout December and parts of January things were off mentally and physically. After two years of that my PCP called me in to have more blood work done because my liver enzymes were triple what they shouldve been. Has anyone noticed, like me, that their eyesight is better in the morning? I have been an alcoholic for 30 years and finally decided to stop drinking with the help of AA and my support system. Just a month in for me, looking much better in my face, no weight loss overall though but thats something to address over time. Im at three months now and your comments made me laugh because they are so relatable Ive experienced the smugness and no weight loss for me because somehow Ice Cream has come crashing into my life in a big waycant get enough of it Good luck to all on their path to sobriety! I was drinking nearly 16 pints of Stella artois, kronenburg 1664, sanmiguel on a nightly basis. Once you have reached six months of sobriety you will start to feel more comfortable with yourself but it can also lead to pink clouding. Ive become active in sports and generally overall my life is much better. Benefits too are more money in the bank (3 k per annum-estimates based on 2020 grog spending!) My confidence has improved and clarity of purpose too. Cant sleep much at night but sleep late in mornings. Hence the patient is advised to stop drinking alcohol 24 hours before going to test. All equipment must be returned before closing time or by sunset, whichever is earlier. I was having 2 to 5 drinks a night, sometimes shots of liquor, sometimes very strong stout beers. I was hiding my drinking by of course tossing the bottles and cans in the recycling before anyone would see them, day drinking every weekend a 2 drinks on weeknights. Im 55. An amazing feeling of confidence, accomplishment, and FREEDOM. Anyway, good for yall!!! I will be 10 months sober in 1 week. If you have alcohol use disorder but only drink on weekends, know that you will also get benefits from stopping: While giving up alcohol can be a challenge, it's important to remember that the benefits are well worth it. Ive binged and restarted numerous times but I will not ever go back to the point I was at a year ago. Im about to try! Im now doing them more regularly, before I quit altogether. Try alcohol free wine. Im 65; my bad drinking habits go all the way back to when I started college. Looking forward to spending more time gardening, playing with the kids and being a good husband to a wonderful, supportive wife. No added salts (switched for potassium) lots of fruits and Veggies still snacking on chocolate but within my caloric allowance. Four months alcohol free. Rebecca Berens, MD, is a family medicine physician who specializes in women's health. Alcohol literally stinks. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. He hid it well from all of us. I didnt understand that either. I never was big into sweets/soda but Ive been loving chocolate like the rest of you guys and diet ginger ale. of sobriety. I no longer have to worry about this, its utterly life changing and it changes how you as a person view yourself, which is the most important thing. If you're like most people, you probably enjoy the occasional alcoholic beverage. I was a very heavy drinker, I would say close to a handle of Vodka a day, everyday for over 3 years. I also started IF and have list all the weight I gained. 55yrs old, proud of myself. 4 months sober from alcohol and feeling great. Other posts on here about chocolate, though, yes that is totally a thing. Today is day 76. Ive carried alot of anxiety over the Blood Pressure bit which was over 145/95 consistently in November. Within 6 months I had never been so flexible. A year and a half ago, I dropped from 4-8 commercial beers a day down to just two a day. Its a con, and you have been railroaded and (you) arent that stupid. Lost everything, wife n kids,my job of 23 years, was nearly on death bed, my health was shocking. Make sure that you talk it out with someone when you feel like you might be in a danger of relapsing or just generally feeling down. Thanks to god n mom . After one week, I was surprised how good it felt, so I tried Dry January. You will save a fortune as well. Last week I hit 6 months more improvements to discuss. Then I looked up the symptoms for alcohol withdrawal and, surprise! I was an every day drinker for about 13 years! It seems to be subsiding. That fear is greater than any craving. Working for me at the moment! Ive been a heavy drinker since probably the age of 17. Chocolate consumption went through the roof. Not so sure on overseas. During lockdown my drinking increased massively. peripheral neuropathy, im fighting it myself I think. Ive now been off the sauce for couple weeks, I feel great. I did lose a few pounds but I believe they are back. Good luck to all. And I hated the fact that I was normalising drinking for them. Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis Alcoholic hepatitis can lead to irreversible scarring and damage thats called alcoholic liver cirrhosis. I almost lost my job and my girlfriend. I still have problems sleeping, like always, and its getting worse. Whether it's a glass of wine with dinner or a couple of beers while watching the game, alcohol can be an enjoyable way to relax and socialize. Then it just dawned on me. I will not drink today for everyone in this subreddit. I just stay away from drinking and friends who live in the bar scene 3x a week. Havent had a drink in over 3 months, but started eating chocolate after dinner and havent lost any weight. A liter of 80 proof bourbon a day. I take one day at a time and am really enjoying my life now sober. I feel a thousand times better now. Surround yourself with people who care to take care of their health. Continue using the strategies, tools and support team that has helped you get this far and dont hesitate to reach out for support when you need it to stay on track. Not being able to walk was the last straw. Last time, I made it to six months before I gave in. I seem to have so much more time. GOD is always watching. Hello! Im a professional musician, and my performing has taken a huge leap upwards. I have been drinking most of my life, my 30s and early 40s were destroyed by my drinking. I am almost 56, getting vertical normal ridges, quite deep ones at that. Its been since Feb.11 2021 since I had a drink. I will have a blood test to find out in the near future. I also have started eating a lot more of everything. I stopped drinking 3 months ago. I like my ability to act and think with clear intention. Now sober, you must relearn how to socialize. We all need different amounts of different things. Alcohol can cause problems in relationships, such as conflicts, communication problems, and trust issues. I want to go back to having a glass of champagne with my wife and not hiding bottles around the street. It was an aha moment for me. I have lost weight and my mood is good, havent felt this great in so long. Thank you and much success to all on this amazing journey. Every morning when I open my eyes now, I feel gleeful that I made it another day. But the last six months are easily noticeable. ITS A NEW START TO OUR JOURNEY My appetite has really increased. Once again, well done bro. I felt better but the urges were still difficult to subdue. i still dont know what to expect in my future as only 3 months in . And it doesnt take a home thats been destroyed to be built in 2 monthsthank you again for sharing just need encouragement now. Im in my 60s Ive tried quitting three times before. I am now at the three-month mark. Sydney Wingfield, 15 Lowest-Calorie Alcohols For Weight Loss, What To Say To A Friend Who Drinks Too Much, The 12 Best Drinks To Help You Lose Weight, How To Get More Deep Sleep, Per A Sleep Expert, The 15 Best Water Bottles For Your Workouts, 20 Super-Simple Ways To Relieve Your Stress ASAP, 14 Ways To Get Past A Weight-Loss Plateau, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. I had a very boozy few years, always social. Once you are sober for 1 month, your liver will start losing the excess fat and almost complete the process by 6 months, giving you back a healthy liver. If I had known it was doing this to me I would have quit years ago (am 23 for those who are wondering). Just being real. For some, they find that meditation, reading or other activities such as a pottery class, become more possible. This is my second time going clean for three months. I would also go through 2 packs of cigs. Im at 8 months. My heart aches for his mom. Working out 1hr + 6 days week lifting and cardio. How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System? You go girl, I stoped drinking alcohol 3 moths ago plus quit smoking I feel so much healthier. You'll also have more energy and stamina, and you may notice that your went AF 50 days ago after ending up in the ER hallucinating and delusional from withdrawal. I feel 100% better! I came to this site when I began my journey and continue to come back as I go on. 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