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Transforming My Life

peacefulwarrior69
peacefulwarrior69
Today is Day 53 of being Sober. I feel amazing. Empowered. Free. I am self-employed and my business has taken off. I workout 7 Days per week and I am eating 1800 clean calories per day. I have managed to drop 36 pounds so far.

I am transforming my life and the elimination of alcohol is a key ingredient of transformation. If you are someone who has tried moderation (I have) you need to know that it will prevent you from transforming your life. Sure it may work to keep you functioning in your current state but you will never experience life free from the Martini induced Matrix.

I think it's time we recognize and accept that alcohol has zero positive impact on someone on a question for personal transformation.

Do you want the same or do you seek something new? You can't have it both ways. Abstinence is more than a choice. It is necessary for one to become free and alive. Find the strength my Friends. I'm just getting warned up ;-)
texastipper
texastipper
Congrats on 53 day and all the positive changes. I'm coming up on a month and feeling better and better. As I was reading your post, the thought of defying gravity came to mind - imagine a snowball gaining momentum as it rolls UPHILL! That sounds like your experience so far as good things are happening and live gets bigger and better.

I know I am finding myself awaking earlier feeling refreshed, rather than starting the morning groggy and sluggish.
billwfriend
billwfriend
great post where is the DS Like button? LOL
citychick2011
citychick2011
On top of sobriety, 1800 clean calories and your business is exploding!>? That is great.

I hope to be not far behind you with that stuff. I still have my sweets:/ I have good weeks and bad weeks.

Hey, looks like we are practically on the same day. After I get through today, I will be on Day 53.

I hear you about abstinence. This chick is done playing around and I intend to stay alcohol free. My life is so much more fulfilling. I owe it to myself and my daughter! I've gotta give myself a fighting chance in this lifetime! Huggles
Guinevere19
Guinevere19
Congratulations! What an inspiring post. I hope I can say the same things soon.
peacefulwarrior69
peacefulwarrior69
Hey City Chick... I said 1800 clean calories not 1800 calories total! LOL. I stay under 2000 for sure but do enjoy my seers as well. Crazy part is that I am self-employed in Healtn & Fitness industry owning multiple facilities yet allowed myself to let alcohol take over.and my weight and health got out of control. I'm back in the drivers seat now and I'm never giving it up again. I love how I feel and I am inspired about my new future and the potential it holds. Need to connect with more like minded people with similar understanding to what I am experiencing with my transformation. It does feel like a lonely path at times. Enjoy your brownies ;-)
forestfreek
forestfreek
Phew.....glad you clarified that to citychick. I can handle a life of sobriety but DO NOT deprive me of my brownies!!!!!!!!! LOL.

Great post. Sounds like you are doing fantastic - great example to the rest of us that "it can be done". WOOT, WOOT!!!!!!! :)))
abshoefreakshow
abshoefreakshow
U lost 1.4 pounds a day, if I did the math right.
And I know U feel better, healthier, lighter and more a peace. It only gets better.
whodathunk
whodathunk
Congrats, that is so awesome! I remember feeling like that several times then for me that feeling of perfection (just me) took me down, but one of my issues is bring a saboteur of good things I do. I finally tried to restrain my highs a little and pull anchor a little on my lows (yep, finding balance is a little hard too), and has seemed to really help myself a lot.

I am taking notes though, especially on your caloric intake and fitness. It sounds like that has really been a great help to your getting to day 53. Keep up the great job!!! So we'll done. This is a very inspirational post. Thank you for it.
peacefulwarrior69
peacefulwarrior69
Whodathunk... I too have been a saboteur. I think you're spot on. Balance is key. It us the extreme behaviour that gets us in trouble in the first place. Having said that, I do beiece that daily ritualized self-practice in the areas of fitness, yoga, meditation etc....) need to be adopted. Just like one can't quit drinking 3 days per week and expect transformation the same is true for implementing new habits. Exercise 3X per week will not transform you. Daily practice. 7X per week baby. Do it! Give your body and mind and spirit one hour per day. It f***ing works. I'm telling you. Good luck and thanks for your comment.
LostGirl99
LostGirl99
Congrats on 53!!!

Great post - especially for those of us still struggling... good luck...
graciepie68
graciepie68
Wow! Awesome. Congratulations Peaceful and thanks for the inspiration. 49 days for me I think. I too feel amazing and free. But too many sweets for me. Carrot cake and a snickers today. I gotta get that under control. Luckily I've been working out 6 days per week and hiked a mountain today. I'd be happy losing 10. Keep up the great work and your inspiring posts.
lasalle07
lasalle07
Yes, I am transforming my life in recovery. Learning how to make healthy choices and changing my behaviors.
jeffneedshelp
jeffneedshelp
Glad to see you are experience the miracles of sobriety.

Keep it up.
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