Category: Journal Entry
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Day 5: No Alcohol
My appetite has been noticeably less the last week. My wife has been loading my plate like normal when she brings me food, but I’ve been eating much less – maybe half the food. I’m still feeling fine, I’m not feeling like I’m starving or that my blood sugar is low. Makes me think my…
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Day 4: No Alcohol
Last night was rough with the no alcohol – I’m pretty sure these cold like symptoms have been alcohol withdrawals. But I’m feeling better today. I ended up consuming way too much sugar last night. Had a couple cokes at lunch, then drank one last night – as well I ate some fruit snack pouches.…
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Day 3: No Alcohol
I started to feel like I’m fighting a cold last night, it’s gotten a bit worse this morning. I figure it’s probably withdrawals – or maybe I am getting sick – which would be weird as I haven’t been around too many people the last few days. Oh well, it is what it is, worst…
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Day 2: No Alcohol
It really is amazing how much better I feel not drinking before bed. Yeah I still don’t have much in the way of stuff accomplished, but I’m more engaged with my son after work and I’m finding I generally feel better. My head is clear, I don’t feel the effects on my balance and coordination…
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Day 1: No Alcohol
Okay, so starting over since I managed to slip into a pattern of drinking and not realize it yesterday until after I was good way into my beer. Habituated behavior is an interesting thing. It was nice actually simply being present and enjoying my beer without thinking about the next one (or the one after…
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No Alcohol: Starting Over
Okay, I still can’t believe I did this. My wife and I go to lunch during the week, a nice chance to just be able to talk to each other and not worry about anything else. The Mrs. asked about going to a bar we haven’t been to for a bit (the service/food quality has…
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Day 7: No Alcohol
Day 7, after today, a week without alcohol. I’m conflicted at a realization – yeah I’m glad I’ve gone 7 days without alcohol. But hell, I sound like an alcoholic – I’m not making light of people who actually do have a physical dependency on alcohol. Alcohol is one of the most deadly addictions you…
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Day 6: No Alcohol
I slept pretty good last night, I didn’t take a full hot shower. I really needed to rinse off after training with one of my teachers yesterday. Grappling tops are like wearing drop cloths, freaggin’ sweat in them like crazy. But sweating while training is always good, so is being uncomfortable while you’re doing it.…
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Day 5: No Alcohol
I’m feeling like I’m not sleeping as much over the last several days, but simultaneously I’m feeling more rested overall. I ended up needing a nap while I was at work mid-afternoon. But I think I consumed caffeine a little earlier than I should have. I got to train with one of my martial arts…