_Kate_

Wow, congratulations. Amazing !

Don’t. Please just don’t. It’s not worth it.

I used to be morbidly obese. Now I’m skinny.

And an alcoholic.

Every day is a fight.

I have hashimotos and the weight dropped off at the beginning. We are all different so don’t beat yourself up for not losing at the same rate as anyone else... A loss is a loss, so well done ! 😀

I didn’t but just wanted to say that I hope you feel better soon!

You look great and from the smiles obviously feel great too!

Kate 😀

On 16/06/2017 at 12:28 AM, coops said:

Hiya Cathy... I don't drink in the house! I do however, enjoy milky coffee/latte -so perhaps this is the problem? Hidden calories in liquid form right there! Thanks for the heads up!

I went to a class call Pump fusion - it is weights with music! I have to be honest, it was great and I enjoyed it - I've already booked for next week. At the beginning of the year, I went to a yoga class... this gym (a local leisure centre) also do yoga and Pilates, so they are on my list to try too!

Hiya coops.. I’m UK too and used to enjoy milky coffee. I now use Alpro fresh light Soya Milk (not the unsweetened) and that feels like a treat during the day.

For me it’s all been about the carbs. Low carbs/Keto weight drops off although much slower than during the honeymoon phase. This milk is carb free, 78cals and 7.1g of Protein, 4.3 fibre for 12oz.

Wishing you the best for keeping on track !

Kate 😀

Congratulations for getting back on track. Not easy to do by any means 😀

I use a little bit of Stevia.. I find it very sweet though so only use it when I really need it.

“ I never know it’s you from the back”. One year in.

”Wow you’re still eating small meals “ Three years in

”Dont lose anymore, you will look like you’ve just come from a concentration camp” From a Jewish work colleague. I was so shocked. Was glad to hear the next week she was moving not only to a different department but also to another town. Usually she’s such a lovely person 😕

I know I’m a day late but never mind lol.

Friday was great, I worked 11 hours but managed to get a ton of work done which means I’m on top of everything for my holiday... I leave next Thursday for two and a half weeks in the sun... hurrah. I slept so well last night, a first for the past ten months or so which is fantastic.

18 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Dayum shazam!!!! Woman! You look fabulous!!! And where did you ditch the old broad? LOVE your new look and funky doo!!! Lee Harvey, I wanna party with you!!! (that's right, I'm full of old movie quotes! )

What FluffyChix said !!!

12 hours ago, newmebithebypass said:

Congrats on being sober. My dad is 8 years and I am 2 this year July from opiods

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Congratulations !!! 😀

On 02/04/2018 at 1:29 PM, Macs1978 said:

I will hit my two year mark in a month and can say sobriety is the best thing I’ve ever done for myself to date. Next is WLS on Thursday. With sobriety there will be good days and bad but always remember that booze never makes anything better in the end. Praying for you! If you ever need support, please reach out.

Every single day is a struggle but even after such a short time I feel so much better. Thank you x

The shrimp looks so tasty!

Thanks for all your kind words xxx

Five weeks and two days since my last drink and back at the gym three days a week.

I went to the rehab support group, which was rubbish. I have decided to do private counselling, one on one.

Fifteen pounds down.... That’s 15!!!!!!!

🤸🏼‍♀️🤹🏻‍♀️

Keep busy, clean the house, do yard work, read the forums, go for long walks, go swimming, ask family and friends to support (if they know). Go clothes shopping, just looking and imagine being in them.... You will do fine

Congrats on the surgery date !

On 3/11/2018 at 11:12 AM, L. Knight said:

@Kate thank you for having the courage to share your story, experience and wisdom with us. Your story touched me in more ways than you will ever know. I pray that the good Lord remove the alcohol taste from your mouth and that you heal properly. We are all here to up lift one another.

Take care!!!!

Ta

It's really helped me posting here and thank you for your words xxx

An update is that I have detoxed for nearly three weeks now (at home) and other than the shakes and a little anxiety I have daily, I am feeling good. They messed up my appointment at the drug and alcohol detox place because they changed the initial appointment and forgot to tell me or my GP that it had changed, so I won't be seeing them until next Monday. Every day has had its struggles but I am getting there.

Kate

It made me laugh when I looked at my old profile pic. I am holding a massive birthday cake and a glass of champagne, neither of which I had!! I ate the blueberries off the top of the cake and the family ate and drank the rest. lol.

I tried all sorts when I was constipated after surgery and the only thing that worked for me was Dulcolax. Poo can weight quite a bit too, so you might find that when you do manage to go, you could be a couple of pounds lighter than now. I really do hope you feel better soon but if you don't it might be best to contact your team and ask their advice.

Congratulations on the surgery and speedy recovery!

Kate

44 minutes ago, Creekimp13 said:

Really brave post, Kate. Thanks for trusting us with it to help others.

Thank You xx

Blair - You are such an inspiration to me. Always have been and always will. My husband has been my rock, hes working with me to beat this. Its a blip, a massive one but just a blip. Thank you so much xx

54 minutes ago, Sosewsue61 said:

Hang in there Kate. You are brave for taking the steps to help yourself. Brava!

Now forgive yourself, you need to love yourself and realize you are worthy of happiness and good health. I hope you find help at the group and with continued medical monitoring. I wish the best.

My friend called me last night and told me off for being ashamed of myself. I think I have used the word ashamed more often in the past two weeks than I have the other 56 years of my life. Your post made me smile. Thank you. xx

1 hour ago, orionburn said:

You were one of the vets I kind of looked up to when I first joined the board prior to my own surgery. So sorry to hear that you're going through. I was well on my way to becoming an alcholic years ago thanks to a terrible job. Glad to hear that you're finding a support network and getting on the road to recovery. Best wishes to you, Kate! I'm sure that you'll get through all of this just fine.

Do you know what orionburn, i really do feel I will be fine. I'm just so glad I have managed to stick to my food plan, that has been a real blessing!

1 hour ago, kakatlady612 said:

I second Jenn's statement. Ah I wish I could hug you, tell you things will be better and give you the comforting. I'm virtually hugging you now. You have have been tested tried and been through much that would have totally destroyed a lesser person. I salute you, I know you will triumph and go on, baby steps,until you can run into that sunshine. Your story touched me so deeply.

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Thank you :-) Funnily enough until 2015 I hardly ever drank and for about 18 years not at all (I am an inactive Mormon). I really appreciate the virtual hug too, near enough made me cry

1 hour ago, DaleCruse said:

This sounds very much like my experience, though wine was my drink of choice.

A lie we tell ourselves is that "no one noticed". If you drank as much as we did, believe me, someone noticed at some point.

I got to the point that drinking became more painful than not drinking. When you reach that inflection point, it becomes much easier to quit than when you're in the depth of it.

It's now been more than six months since I've had a drink. I've talked about this on this board previously. At night I have one small marijuana edible to take the edge off. Ninety minutes later I'm ready to go to sleep. I sleep so much better now & I'm saving a ton of money.

@_Kate_ if you ever want to message me privately for support, please don't hesitate to do so! Good luck. You are not alone.

I was asked if i wanted to do the reduction plan, just drink 5 days a week, then 4, then 2 .. then just maybe one at the weekend. That wouldn't work at all for me. Cold turkey isn't nice but I feel its the best. Thank you for sharing your story.. 6 months! Way to go!!

1 hour ago, FluffyChix said:

I'm so sorry to read about your struggle! ((hugs)) I'm so happy you are confronting this addiction before it can rip your world apart: marriage, children, job, self-esteem.

I'm sorry your wounds are having trouble healing as well. That has to be so scary!!! Please continue to work it one day at a time!!! You can do this! And as you do, the weight will begin to come back off! Saying prayers of healing for you!

Thank you so much for you kind words xx