Tuesday 1st December 2009 I made the decision to give up drinking kahlua and milk for the second time in my life. When I gave up drinking the first time I never in a million years thought I would take it up again. But then again I never in a million years thought I’d lose both my parents that following year either. Even now, sitting here typing those words it still doesn’t sound or feel real to me even though I know it is. It’s still very surreal if that makes any sense.
In the past when I would fail at something, I’d normally beat myself up over it over and over again but not this time around. This time around it’s going to be different because my past is my past and I’m leaving it there where it belongs. So because of the extenuating circumstances that lead to me drinking again I’m cutting myself some slack. After all, I deserve that at least all things considered. Instead I’m starting over with a clean slate and focussing on this time being successful. My glass is half full because that’s the way I chose to see it. that’s all.
My biggest problem was that I was an emotional drinker and I couldn’t have picked a worse choice of drink considering my food sensitivities and adrenal fatigue. Here’s a brief look at just some of the justifications behind my decision to quit drinking:
✭ Cow’s Milk: Food Sensitivity > Skin Reactions
✭ Kahlua: Coffee = Stimulant > Adrenal Fatigue
✭ Liquid Calories = Body Fat
✭ Counter Productive to a Health & Fitness Lifestyle
✭ I don’t need it!
Although I’m still craving it at the moment that’ll pass once my system has time to rejuvenate new cells. But generally speaking it’s a huge relief because it’s something I don’t have to worry about in my life. It all boiled down to a health and wellbeing decision in that it just wasn’t conducive to my health and fitness lifestyle. Incredibly though, when I went public with this decision over in the forum, facebook and twitter the response was overwhelmingly positive and supportive. You guys sure do know how to make a girl feel good about such a big decision. Thank you is all I can say at this moment but it just doesn’t seem enough. In all honesty the continued support and love I receive from all you guys really does make a difference in my life. You may not believe me but it does, this is coming from the heart trust me.
So Raechelle who’s been sober for 96 days and I are hoping to be able to be of some sort of inspiration and motivation to others out there who may have habit’s they’d like to kick also. It doesn’t have to be alcohol, it can be any old habit you have that you’ve been wanting to kick but just haven’t got around to it until now. So if you do, speak up because you’re not alone and join in on the good fight along with us. The more the merrier!
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