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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsA weekend without beer.
I used to be all like this on the weekend
Now I'm all like this
Actually, it isn't that bad. I had gotten into the habit of having some beer on Saturday nights. When I didn't have it this weekend, I kind of felt a sense of loss. It was sort of like how you feel when you quit smoking, but not as intense.
I gave up the beer because I'm following a diet that my wife has to follow to help control her diabetes. She was just recently diagnosed. We are taking classes up at a local hospital to learn how to manage the illness. I'm doing the same kind of diet she is in support of her, and also to make things easier for her.
fizzgig
(24,146 posts)i'm sure it helps your wife to have your support in this and someone to go through the adjustments with.
Tobin S.
(10,418 posts)while my wife had to make those adjustments. It would be too tempting for her to lose her way, and that's the last thing I want to happen because I know this illness can mess you up with a quickness.
Besides, I need to drop some weight, too, or else I'll probably end up in the same boat at some point.
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)i wish the best for her. and diet i do not mean calories, but consumption.
fizzgig
(24,146 posts)i quit smoking for my husband, but i'm going to stick with it for myself.
good luck to you both
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)all us pathetic people. getting old, ergo getting healthy.
fizzgig
(24,146 posts)things here are up and down, but pretty good on the whole. making some health changes myself, mostly to support the husband, but those changes are good for me as well.
it's been 16 days since my last smoke, something i didn't think i'd accomplish as it was something i did grudgingly. we don't eat badly, but we're trying to make it better. my next goal is to get my happy butt out walking at least a couple times a week.
i wouldn't say we're old and pathetic (i'm still just a pup), but i definitely think i'd be old enough for this for at least a decade
hope all is well in your world
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)only a mere 7 days. it sure is a battle. and ya. do pretty good at the eatin. i could do more of the exercising. but.... ya...
life is good
fizzgig
(24,146 posts)i've been vaping (don't tell gd ) and it's working pretty well. but, yeah, it's a struggle some days. had my first smoking dream the other night and had a wicked craving when i woke up. keep it up!
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)The drug is almost as bad as smoking
fizzgig
(24,146 posts)but i've heard some gnarly stuff about the no smoking drugs. wellbutrin made my husband grumpy the last time he tried to quit.
good luck to you and don't be afraid to reach out for help if you need it. the lounge has been so supportive of me.
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)are there for me???
we can do this. we can.
Tobin S.
(10,418 posts)I quit smoking almost two years ago cold turkey. Once you get past 14 days you've pretty much broken the physiological addiction and it's all a mind game after that, which is a lot easier to deal with when your body isn't trying to rebel against you.
After a month you should be feeling a lot more confident in your abstinence. After two months you'll probably rarely think about it. Keep on keeping on. You're doing great.
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)14. will remember.
and ya.... i remember when. you are so awesome. i admire you so, putting your mind to something.
pablo_marmol
(2,375 posts)Now you're drinking scotch Monday through Friday.
Tobin S.
(10,418 posts)Actually, I've never really liked liquor of any sort, or wine for that matter. I've always just been a beer guy.
Mr.Bill
(24,300 posts)for supporting your wife. Dietary changes are not easy.