Is it too late to surf into summer abs with ya'll?

It's already the 6th but better late than never?

I'm a newbie here and would like today to be my first day of abstinance. I received the AIO(You're right. It's an... uhm... aquired taste), supps and social settings cd YESTERDAY! The book is still on the way. Found one on Ebay. Yeah, I'm one of those bargain shoppers... Haven't ordered the other cd's yet, but after reading this forum 'till my eyes are bleeding, I can see they prolly are a huge help...

I don't think I'm a good candidate for moderation. You all know the story... I try abs for a while then think maybe... Just maybe THIS TIME I can control drinking... Yeah, right! Starts out ok the first time or two even. But the results end up the same... That is I'm drunk as a skunk for days on end wondering... Now, how'd THAT happen?

So long story short... Is there room in the pool for one more? I really could use some friends in this...

Hi Jane,

Can I call you Jane? Welcome! There is always room for one more, and it is NEVER too late. Jump on in! We are a friendly bunch and we would love to have you join us!

Donna

PS Personally, I find the cds to be VERY helpful!

The more the merrier Jane, Welcome
Janet

Please do join us! After a bit of a lapse in judgement I am only on day 2 (again) - I think that your decision to do abs, especially at first, is very wise. I agree with Donna, the CDs (while I found them a bit weird) are a help. So keep up your resolve and join in!

I was in chat and realized I totally FOGOT to eat lunch so I can take my supps... GAK! I have to treat myself like a baby. "Now stop playing and eat your lunch. Don't forget your vitamins." I have been in the habit of not eating a whole lot of carbs or calories so I could drink beer and not get big as a house. I'm honestly not even hungry right now but will eat because I WANT THOSE SUPPS!

And sure. You can call me Jane, if ya'd like. Although I think there's another Jane somewhere on this forum... We could do what teachers do and call me JaneD?

Hey JaneD--Welcome!

I'm not a candidate for moderation either--not to worry! Abstinence feels just great! Even the "bad" days are a heckuva lot better than the bad days I used to have drinking! And, you know what, it CAN be done! I thought I would NEVER be able to quit again (been drinking for 10 years after 11 years abs!)--but here I am--56 days! Going strong and getting stronger!

Keep reading/posting, taking supps, etc., etc.--
Best, susan

Hi Jane D,

Hah! It's so funny about you eating to get the supps in. I also chose my alcohol calories over food for a long time. Now I forget to eat lunch sometimes too, but even if I'm not hungry, I'll eat for the supps. I have my little container of supps that sits on my desk at work to remind me - even if my tummy doesn't!

So, Welcome to abs and good luck getting started!!

By the way there are threads here dedicated to All One if you want to see some recipe ideas -you could do a search on the GD board. I love my am smoothie, I don't even know what All One tastes like to tell you the truth - that's how well masked the taste is. All I taste is berries!

Deirdre

Thanks again Donna, Vino, Kris, Suzan & Deirdre et all...

Donna, I prolly will end up with the cd's. They're kinda pricey to do right on top of eekin' out the $$ for the AIO & supps kit. Don't s'pose anyone knows of a used set for sale? If not, I'll prolly have enough $$ if I just don't drink for a week or so... That'll be my reward!

Kris, Happy day 3 for ya? I hope... Good for you for getting buzy with it again and NOT beating yourself up for slipping. Slipping I understand. It's total abs that has eluded me so far.

Suzan, Bad sober days better than drinking days? That's a good way to look at things. I've been planning to stop drinking for a while now. Took me months after finding this place to finally place my order. One thing I realized comming in is that I need to develop better coping skills. It's the "bad" sober days, when the fur flies hard enough, that weaken my abs resolve and BAM! I jump head first in to drown my sorrows away... Maybe that's where the cd's come into play again? And I understand a long slip after long abs. I abs for 4 years once.... Geeeeeeeesh Many CONGRATS on 56 and now hopefully 57 days. Awesome!

Deirdre, Yeah after a certain age every calorie counts huh? I've already been working on a healthier diet 'cuz I knew what little I was eating had better have good nutrition or I prolly go into diabetic coma or something... Weird how perfectly intelligent folks like us justify harming our bodies this way ... just so we can drink.... Are we sick or what??? I dunno 'bout you, but I've decided that if I'd like to see my grandkids grow up... Then I'd best grow up first!
OH! And thanks for pointing out the AIO recipe thread. Although I had already read it, you reminded me of the berries smoothie thing. I tried it this morning with strawberries, ice and a splash of milk. NOT BAD AT ALL! TY

Hi JaneD.
As you can see everyone here welcomes you whenever you are ready. I missed the start of June because...gee...I was drinking 6 to 12 beers a day until June 4. I thought about the calories, yikes, 145 per beer. I don't think that is good on my 54 yr old body. Althought I don't have a weight problem, I assume I was getting half of my daily calories from beer. Strange eh?
Have a great AFD.
Love and Peace,
Phil

Hey Jane--I was abs for 11 years before I started drinking again 10 years ago..first a little wine/beer THEN, inevitably, vodka...really thought I was "handling it" for several years--NOT! My mistake was forgetting how awful things had been...and believing that I could do the same thing again and get a different result! Insanity!

As for the bad abs days--on those days, I just have to keep in mind how truly miserable those drinking days were....and they WERE truly miserable....I looked okay on the outside, but inside I was dying... And I have to keep that memory stored away and get it out when I'm having a rough day.... I just can't go through it again.

This is hard, but drinking was actually much, much harder!

See you the abs board!
best, susan