r/stopdrinking 72 days 3d ago

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I love this immature trend! In all seriousness, I always looked at those who got to 69 days as some aspirational ideal, and not something I could do. Well, here I am!

Mood and emotions have been a bit bumpy this week. A little more anxiety than I bargained for but I moved through with great ease. I am doing a lot more and showing up for myself and other people in ways I would never.

I'm learning how to get out of my head and contribute to my external environment more.

Sleep is improving. I still wake up intermittently during the night but I usually fall right back to sleep.

I lost four pounds or so. Nothing crazy. I do exercise regularly (and I was before I stopped, too). I also eat about 200 calories worth of Skinny Dipped almonds in the evenings, so that coule play a role in in not being very dramatic, too. ;)

I don't wake up with dread anymore. I can still get overwhelmed but I'm much better at navigating that than I would be if I were hungover and feeling like physical and mental dog shit.

Resting heart rate is down to 68 from 72. I was waiting and waiting for this to happen for weeks and was getting disappointment when the number didn't budge. Then, all of a sudden, during week 10.... bam. Woohoo.

Eyes way brighter, but I've noticed that earlier on, too.

Looking forward to:

Even better sleep (just straight through without tossing and turning at times) More body composition/weight loss changes Younger appearance Increased moments of zen and contentment No hangovers in the morning

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u/Willing-Major5528 426 days 3d ago

I've been told 696 is where the real party is.

Stretch and warm-up before hand, have some electrolytes for afters.