Alcohol

Ok I have learned something this past couple of weeks that is scary.  I would be very easy for me to become an alcoholic after this surgery.

A couple of weeks ago I decided to see how alcohol affects me now after surgery. One glass and I was feeling the effects.  I did not get sick and I felt relaxed. But the effects wear off faster. Pretty soon I had to drink more and more to keep this effect going.

I am only 4 and a half post op and I am finding myself replacing food with alcohol. This is not good at all.

I have dumped the rest of the wine down the drain and decided to not drink any more. I don’t need the empty calories and I don’t need to become dependent on alcohol.

I noticed when I drank the alcohol I would let my other behaviors creep up on me. I would eat more, cheat more and not exercise.

Thankfully I am aware of this and I can and am getting back on track. I have to forgive myself for falling off my plan and just move forward.

I think the key to success is to recognize our behaviors and then continue to make those needed changes. Also we need to forgive ourselves for these repeated mistakes and know that we are only human and that we can move forward towards our goal.

Every day is a new day and I am moving forward with my continued goal. I have forgiven myself for my mistakes and I will move forward.