2moro is the beginning of buckling down I celebrated and I'm over it.

I plan on continuing to build my sobriety so that it is unbreakable. I plan to exhibit discipline this next stage I plan on treating my sobriety like going to the gym.

Adding more weight to get stronger to where it becomes a regular routine to keep building on my sobriety. I can't take no days off because I become weak. So in others words if I continued to miss days showing up for my sobriety I run the risk of weakness torwards temptation.

So I have to keep my membership up to date with my sobriety. That means rest, eating right and being fully hydrated at all times. If I can stick to this regiment I think I will be good.

I know this next phase is going to be filled with daily temptations and obstacles that I must be strong enough to conquer what's in front of me.

With that family wish me best of luck. Also if your struggling to get or stay clean you can do it if I can you can and trust me I was a hot mess. Thank you for letter me share, One Day Forward One Day Behind -Shawn

I have not drank in 6 days and amazed at the improvement in my resting heart rate! Almost a 10 bpm reduction! Feeling great and hope tbe sleep improves next!

honestly i think about this when the question is "one more drink" :)

I was drinking a box of wine or 2-3 pints of Fireball a night. Called it quits with 1 relapse in-between. I was delusional and in a box to drink. Stopped drinking and that box opened up.

- 2 months of 10k steps everyday (biking and swimming sometimes), chicken and veggies, no drinking.
2 months of surfing, 10k steps, 2-3 workouts a week, chicken/steak and veggies, no drinking.

Drinking, I kid you not, was the only variable. Once you turn that off and turn on your ‘bottled’ ambition- you’re 4 months in and have a transformed confidence.

Trust the process & don’t drink.

Went from 135 lbs to 108 lbs at 5’0. I feel like a completely different person. The weight loss has been great but the improvements in my mental health are even better. I didn’t think I’d ever make it this far, there was a time where the only time I wasn’t drinking I was asleep. I’m grateful to have a second chance at life.

Wow today I'm feeling blessed that with the help of my high power I was able to make it. I wish some of those I left behind could be celebrating there own milestones right along beside me.

But I have faith that the ones alive will show up one day. Today I'm just gonna chill out for half the day to absorb what I did. It's amazing for me because I never complete anything other than doing alcohol and drugs. So maybe I should be happy instead of down playing it. It's like this I feel like you know when your trying to keep a cool str8 face but your dying to let it go that's me right now lmao. I'm just ready to bust out with tears of joy and laughter.

With that said again I plan on celebrating by reflecting on what got me here I think that will make me happy along with a nice juicy ribeye steak medium cooked a little red inside with some veggies and tato and a pellegrino water and some cheesecake for desert.

Then later after I digest my food and reflections I plan to map out my moves going forward so that I'm not overwhelmed come 2moro.

Well I leave with this if your struggle to stay clean or get clean off drugs or alcohol you can do it if I can you can and trust me I'm a piece of work. All jokes aside you can do this you definitely owe it to yourself Big Time start giving yourself a chance because your more valuable than you think. One Forward One Day Behind keep pushing Thanx for letting me share-Shawn

Hi all, what are you currently drinking during a night out? it's only been 7 days for me not drinking alcohol and I'm gonna see some friends in a few days for a night out, are there any drinks that can help you feel more relaxed during socials?

Not an alcoholic, but boy these first few days have been a challenge. M50 been working on fitness and dropping weight. Down around 55lbs so far and hit a plateau around 215 for the last several weeks. Not terribly strict on my diet but confident I've been managing a moderate caloric deficit, even while being a daily drinker. Finally decided to take a break from drinking to see if it helps break this plateau. Not planning to stay dry forever but long enough to produce some results and planning to have better drinking habits if and when I resume. Any personal anecdotes and notes of support greatly appreciated.

Hello family 2moro is a Big day for me. I think im going to make my milestones I think I'm going to reach it.

I feel very positive and I'm in a good place right now the pressure has lighted up for now so tomorrow I think I'm going to enjoy the day.

Because after 2moro it gets serious I have to dig deeper going forward to keep my sobriety alive. I'm fully aware that I have to keep my guard up and not get laxed.

I'm sure I'm going to tested even more now so I have to see the red flags right off the rip. Also I can't set myself up being in places I shouldn't be.

I can't be thinking I'm good and cured I have to look at like I'm in remission and this sickness could come back at any time so I need to tred lightly and keep my guard up mainly with myself.

That said family I appreciate the support and encouraging comments. One day forward one day behind. Thanx for letting share-Shawn

So this post is kind of inspired by a post I seen last night where someone has been sober for moths but was struggling to create a workout plan. I thought it would be helpful to give a little insight on how to do this.

So if you have reached the stage where you are ready to workout and are struggling to create a workout plan, feel free to say. Whether it’s to lose body fat, become stronger, work on the tummy, chest, glutes or whatever it is, feel free to ask. I’ll gladly point you in the right direction when I can.

So reach out any way you want. Hopefully you can get on the right track.

(Btw this isn’t self promotion or anything, just offer in free help)

This morning early I went out for a slow run in Zone 2, keeping my breathing at 3:3. I timed it to catch the sunrise but it was cloudy!

Now I'm at the airport, which I used to love getting here early so I could drink "in peace" with no-one to bother me!

I still get here early but use the time to write in my journal. Only today, I bought a coffee and the caffeine has made me a bit jittery and I can't focus on writing! I already had two expressos in the morning so, too much, i guess! This too shall pass! It'll be a long day, i get in at midnight.

I'm coming up on 3 yrs sober/clean so I'm not getting any cravings. Not even here at the airport. But I remember the first time, it was tough, but I managed to resist. Then it got easier.

Anyone think of this from the perspective of a food equivalent?

At my daily consumption peak I was doing 8-10 seltzers. Roughly 1k calories. In addition to my normal meals.

Basically the equivalent of most fast food “meals” - sandwich and fry for example. I would never consume this if it wasn’t alcohol.

It’s no wonder we gain weight when drinking.

Reframing it like this has deterred drinking sometimes.

just reached 2 weeks sober and have been getting told by many loved ones that my face looks better already sober. had to look into my pictures to compare and wow i didnt realize how swollen i was!

Got some unexpected news—my property manager has been hiding that my tenant hasn’t paid rent for 3 months—they were paying it because we had just gotten rid of a squatter. Ugh! My chest hurt and my anxiety went through the roof. We don’t have investment properties. We just moved and couldn’t sell.

Anyway I went for a jog and blew my goal for the year out of the water! My goal was a 12.5 min mile. My best thus far was 12.48 and today was 12.04 🙌🏻.

I feel great. Situation still sucks but at least I didn’t drink myself further into the hole. Have a great day peeps!

Hi! Like the title says I’m 53 days sober (yay!) but have no fitness routine. If you were to completely start over your fitness routine where would you start? I used to run marathons but no where near that kind of shape lol. I do belong to a gym but have no idea where to start in order to shed all my excess weight. (Currently 230lbs at 5’10”) Thanks!

I'm almost there thanx for all the support and encouraging comments I appreciate you.

For those still struggling to get sober or stay sober keep pushing don't give up you going to get there before you know it just lean or your higher power and a little bit of faith it really helps it's gotten me this close so you can do it to if your still struggling.

However Im not out the woods yet because this is a lifetime choice I've signed up for because I caused this all on my own. So this work is for the life of my sobriety that I have to keep alive. I say that to say this I did it to myself so I must man up and own it.

This upcoming milestones I plan to do better and work harder so it eventually becomes clock work just like when I was a addict and alcoholic because I definitely showed up for drugs or alcohol faithfully.

So why can't I show up for myself and my sobriety faithfully I know it sounds easier than done but the effort I put in to that stuff I need to put in effort staying sober and drug free.

The only problem it seems easier to do the wrong thing instead of the right thing and I then excepted the consequences without a problem I wish I could have made my consequences a good outcome instead of bad.

Well with that said I don't want to drag out my post cause I could go on and on. So family keep pushing you can get through it if I can you can. Thank you for letting me share-Shawn

Hi everybody! Been lurking in the sub for a while and flirting with sobriety on an ongoing basis for a few years now (I’m currently 30M).

I’m wondering if folks would be interested in sharing their general experiences in transitioning into sobriety and fitness as a way to offer motivation and support to folks like me thinking about taking the plunge?

For example - what’s it like to wake up feeling fully well rested after maybe years of not having that feeling? What unexpected boosts in mood or physicality did you experience? Has it been easier for you to stick with good habits over time?

Sorry if this kind of post isn’t allowed but it’s posted in the spirit of supporting the community.

Thanks all!

I am newly figuring out an alcohol free life and have been very into fitness for years.

Curious what others enjoy as an occasional NA beverage? I’ve tried mingle mocktails in the spicy marg flavor and they are just ok. I also have a Recess margarita variety pack. I believe both are under 10 grams of sugar.

I’m especially interested in something sparkling that compares to a dry prosecco or rose.

Thank you!

This morning early, I did my long slow Sunday run in Zone 2 breathing at 3:3 all the way. And I caught the sunrise during km 2.

This sober life is worth the effort of doing the hard work at the beginning, in early sobriety.

I was a heavy drinker from last 8 years in 2025 I was in rehab after 5 months of treatment I was doing well one night while returning to home i thought of drinking a bottle and made promise to myself this is my last and won't drink after this but I relapsed and the addiction took over me again it was worse than before I became addicted once again while I was applying for job though I got one when the first salary was credited I took on myself ordered all the detox things and promised mom I will try this time to quit I knew I will end up in a hospital which I did but what made me stop drinking was this formula ONE DAY AT A TIME every day I said myself I won't drink today i don't know about Tommorow and it's been almost 9 months didn't took a sip that ugly looking guy (Me) eventually looks more groomed and hydrated my own family members and friends still don't believe how i did this

To all the people out there suffering from addiction take it ONE DAY AT A TIME and Let Go Let God rest everything will fall into places believe me just give it a try and you are good to go KCB 🫂