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Posted by verne on November 14, 2005, at 23:15:24
19 days or so. This morning my daughter came over to witness and sign a revised agreement. I knew I couldn't live up to the old one so we removed some things that could cause pressure and resulting failure - especially minimum times for certain activities.
I thought, what if I don't meditate twice a day for 20 minutes or read scripture 30 minutes a day, what if I fail? I realized that if I failed in some small way, I might give up altogether. Like, if I'm going down for theft, why not for robbing a bank?
Anyway, the new contract is only absolute about not drinking. Exercise, meditation, and scripture are still on the do list, just without any time requirements. One minute, one block, one verse, whatever I can do is fine.
But I went a little crazy grocery shopping yesterday, rewarding myself for surviving a close call. I bought all kinds of comfort food. Liverwurst, chocolate syrup, chips, hot salsa, mexican food, blueberries, cream, and, of course, ice cream.
It wasn't pretty. Nothing was left unopened. I went from liverwurst, to ice cream with chocolate syrup, to chips and salsa - all within 3 hours. But at least I didn't drink.
This morning, I surrendered what was left of the ice cream and liverwurst to the garbage collectors. The birds claimed the chips. I have the best fed birds, rabbits, and squirrels in the area. Blue jays and starlings were the only ones interested in the chips but I'm always throwing odd nuts, berries, and fruit into the backyard to see what kind of wildlife I can scare up.
I'm trying to go moderately low-carb - at least no bread or sugar. Think I'll eat apples for a week. I know they have too many carbs but I just want apples in a bad way, drink apple cider, and swim in applesauce. Must be a midlife crisis.
Hope I didn't trigger any food binging.
Verne
Posted by verne on November 15, 2005, at 2:17:41
In reply to Chips and Chocolate Syrup - trigger, posted by verne on November 14, 2005, at 23:15:24
What a day. I cashed in 7 million semi-meaningless tokens (the result of too many drunken nights playing texas holdem) over at pogo and just found out I won the weekly drawing for $250.00 And, part of my sobriety contract was to quit pogo!
In addition this morning, I discovered my fantasy sports nascar team vaulted into third place in the nation, and only a few points out of first and the top prize of $10,300, with only one race to go! I shouldn't count my unhatched chickens though.
This may mean I can leave Iowa sooner than expected.
Verne
Posted by AuntieMel on November 15, 2005, at 9:26:30
In reply to Chips and Chocolate Syrup - trigger, posted by verne on November 14, 2005, at 23:15:24
Comfort foods can be important when you give up drinking.
And the cravings aren't only for alcohol, they are also for the sugars the alcohol contains. Many people find that orange juice or something will help with the cravings.
My favorite was (is) chocolate. Very, very, very dark chocolate.
Posted by sal0805 on November 15, 2005, at 11:59:00
In reply to Re: Chips and Chocolate Syrup - trigger » verne, posted by AuntieMel on November 15, 2005, at 9:26:30
Sigh!!!
I gave up smoking (for the 3rd time) a little more than a month ago! I thought I would tackle one obstacle at a time.
So no smoking, still eating, still drinking.
Actually - drinking more than ever since not smoking.
Do I smoke and drink and eat less? Or do I drink and eat? Or do I give up all three and see what happens?
Sabrina
(Sorry)
Posted by AuntieMel on November 15, 2005, at 13:26:25
In reply to Re: Chips and Chocolate Syrup - trigger, posted by sal0805 on November 15, 2005, at 11:59:00
I cound never give up smoking while still drinking.
One time I quit for 2 years, then had a couple and next thing I knew I was right back at it.
I think the drink lowers the will power too much. At least that was true for me. For now - I've said one addiction at a time.
Posted by Jakeman on November 15, 2005, at 23:33:34
In reply to Chips and Chocolate Syrup - trigger, posted by verne on November 14, 2005, at 23:15:24
> 19 days or so. This morning my daughter came over to witness and sign a revised agreement. I knew I couldn't live up to the old one so we removed some things that could cause pressure and resulting failure - especially minimum times for certain activities.
>
> I thought, what if I don't meditate twice a day for 20 minutes or read scripture 30 minutes a day, what if I fail? I realized that if I failed in some small way, I might give up altogether. Like, if I'm going down for theft, why not for robbing a bank?
>
> Anyway, the new contract is only absolute about not drinking. Exercise, meditation, and scripture are still on the do list, just without any time requirements. One minute, one block, one verse, whatever I can do is fine.
>
> But I went a little crazy grocery shopping yesterday, rewarding myself for surviving a close call. I bought all kinds of comfort food. Liverwurst, chocolate syrup, chips, hot salsa, mexican food, blueberries, cream, and, of course, ice cream.
>
> It wasn't pretty. Nothing was left unopened. I went from liverwurst, to ice cream with chocolate syrup, to chips and salsa - all within 3 hours. But at least I didn't drink.
>
> This morning, I surrendered what was left of the ice cream and liverwurst to the garbage collectors. The birds claimed the chips. I have the best fed birds, rabbits, and squirrels in the area. Blue jays and starlings were the only ones interested in the chips but I'm always throwing odd nuts, berries, and fruit into the backyard to see what kind of wildlife I can scare up.
>
> I'm trying to go moderately low-carb - at least no bread or sugar. Think I'll eat apples for a week. I know they have too many carbs but I just want apples in a bad way, drink apple cider, and swim in applesauce. Must be a midlife crisis.
>
> Hope I didn't trigger any food binging.
>
> VerneThose blue fruits, like blueberries, are all the best...they have great heart protectant nutrients good for you brain and eyes as well as anti-oxidants.
warm regards ~Jake
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