Comments for Year Of Living Sober

Comment on How to Have More Powerful Erections (Without Pills!) by B.G. Mitchell

B.G. Mitchell — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:14:00 +0000

No loss in libido for me (not bragging, just answering!).

Maybe going sober for you, for a while, will lead to a newfound sensuality, which in turn will awaken a newfound sexuality? Not that I’m an expert or anything

Comment on How Giving Up Alcohol Makes You Vulnerable: 5 Things I’ve Learned So Far by B.G. Mitchell

B.G. Mitchell — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:09:01 +0000

Thanks for your comment, JD. Sounds like your choices are bringin’ you lots of positives. Great to hear.

Comment on No booze for me, I’m on a YOLS. by B.G. Mitchell

B.G. Mitchell — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:07:05 +0000

Not if I hold on. To something.

Comment on Top 5 Teetotaller Responses When Offered A Drink by B.G. Mitchell

B.G. Mitchell — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:05:25 +0000

Hi Niamh. No, not teetotal at all. Very much enjoying wine and beer again. But very glad I had the experience of a year without it. Good luck with whatever you choose…:)

Comment on Top 5 Teetotaller Responses When Offered A Drink by Niamh

Niamh — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 11:33:15 +0000

Hi BG are you still teetotal now? I’m going to do it, i want to do it for life, I’m just nervous about the first few months that I might find it too difficult…..

Comment on Sugar Hit Knockout by fifi

fifi — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:03:24 +0000

Today is MY day 52 of my YOLS (started 1/1/13) – really enjoying reading your blog each day; it’s helping me keep motivated. Thanks for your inspiration!

Comment on How Giving Up Alcohol Makes You Vulnerable: 5 Things I’ve Learned So Far by JD

JD — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:32:05 +0000

I started a “lifestyle” change on Sept. 4, 2012. Busy at work and, with no real time or desire for exercise, I concentrated on my calories and walking. I’d lost about 30lbs by Thanksgiving. I felt really good about myself, but there was that other issue of alcohol. Between Sept. and Thanksgiving I probably drank 4-5 times (to excess, of course). Friday after Thanksgiving was my last night of drinking. I’ve been sober for 2mos 25days. I started exercising again–lifting and moderate cardio and have lost an additional 10lbs. I am 43 and have never felt better. I know what you mean about waking up and checking off the day as “Stone Sober.” I feel as though I am in control of my life: I sleep better, feel better, have tons of energy. I can look myself in the mirror as a sober person who doesn’t owe anyone an apology for taking control of my life. My wife is proud of me (non-drinker). I’m setting a better example for my kids. I have two alcoholic parents, so I have tons of excuses to be a drunk, which I was from 16-42. I know that I have a long way to go, but I love waking up sober. I love getting up early on the weekends and spending time with my family sans hangover. I also like to read about successful “quitters” who inspire me to live life alcohol free. I think the thing that I feel best about is CONTROL. I’m no longer letting booze control me–before, during, and after drinking. I don’t consider myself a control freak, but I do love the self-control I’ve regained in the past few months. Life is short and beautiful and it goes way too fast. I think I’m finding the me I was meant to be.

Comment on 10 Reasons To Give Up Alcohol For 1 Year by Katia Sa

Katia Sa — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:30:35 +0000

It´s amazing how much things you learn about drinking… and about you!

Comment on How to Have More Powerful Erections (Without Pills!) by John

John — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:52:59 +0000

Any loss in libido being sober? I need some help! I’m 36 days sober and have never had a problem till now.

Comment on No booze for me, I’m on a YOLS. by Bill

Bill — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 04:29:44 +0000

Lmao