Can I get a NOICE

https://www.reddit.com/r/stopdrinking/comments/1ig93dt/can_i_get_a_noice/

created by rur4ljur0r on 02/02/2025 at 22:05 UTC

230 upvotes, 46 top-level comments (showing 25)

Finally hit my 69 days and I am stupid excited about it 😃

After white knuckling it for the first few months and eating my weight in sugar…I started focusing on putting better quality food in my body. Everyone seemed to be having all of these miracle body changes…and I was packing on the pounds with Christmas cookies.

I feel like I’m finally seeing a shift. Alcohol isn’t part of my routine anymore so I crave it less (still think about it often…can’t win it all). I started to have more energy which jump started cooking healthy meals. I’m not even close to my weight goals but it’s coming off slow and steady. The positive shift has been keeping me motivated.

Thank you to everyone here for all of the support and chatting in the daily check-ins. My life has truly changed for the better thanks to this group.

Comments

Comment by No-Nectarine-1889 at 02/02/2025 at 22:10 UTC

8 upvotes, 1 direct replies

I have 20lbs to lose - same reasons as you. I have found that coffee is good when the cravings for sugar hit. Plus taking a lot of vitamins with breakfast stops you needing sugar to stay awake. That's my 2 cents :-)

Comment by BetterLate27 at 02/02/2025 at 22:25 UTC

6 upvotes, 1 direct replies

NOICE!

I’m on day 62. You’ve just given me a reason to look forward to next week. I may need to suggest a themed celebration with the wife.

I totally get you with the sugar. I’ve been working on losing weight for *ahem* decades, but am currently down 130 lbs from my peak. Not drinking helps, but man I’ve absolutely let myself indulge a lot in garbage food over the past two months. I figured pounding a shot of whipped cream straight from the can is dietary vulgarity, but it’s better than what I *wanted* to do, which would involve large quantities of scotch or half a gallon of wine. Time to start transitioning to finding satisfaction in high quality, healthy food.

Comment by Samsha1977 at 02/02/2025 at 22:36 UTC

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So happy for you!! Every minute is an accomplishment! As for the pounds I found a new addiction in working out and it has changed my life! I do remember the first few months your body needs the sugar replacement (I ate animal crackers all night long!) so be kind to yourself all the good stuff comes in time.

Comment by Bitter-Rush-1815 at 02/02/2025 at 22:36 UTC

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NIIIIIICE!

I also have definitely not lost much/any weight. I denied myself nothing for the first month (especially over Christmas) and have been slow to get going with my January shred but am pulling round to healthier eating now that I am a bit more comfortable with routinely not drinking.

But I honestly don't mind, it will come. The No1 most important thing is staying sober and clear-headed and I'm really delighted with my (our!) progress so far.

IWNDWYT

Comment by SpaceShoey at 02/02/2025 at 22:07 UTC

1 upvotes, 1 direct replies

N🧊!

Comment by Scunner60 at 02/02/2025 at 22:08 UTC

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Nice work comrade ✊🏾🫡

Comment by Dichotopus at 02/02/2025 at 22:13 UTC

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Niiiiiice

Comment by abaci123 at 02/02/2025 at 22:18 UTC

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