Good Morning, day 4 here. Nightly drinker for many years. Turned 51 recently and booze is not serving me like it used to. I feel like time has become more precious and I don’t want to spend it in a numbed out state. I have done a few 30 day challenges….60 days once. I swore I would never drink again because I felt SO good off the booze. One night of drinking would send me right back into the daily loop of drinking. So here I am again. Hoping it sticks this time with the help of a community. Cheers 
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Hello Michelle. Welcome aboard. Hang in there and let your willpower kick in and fight this through.
Welcome. It’s great you are giving it another go. We all learn there is no just one so we don’t have the first. 
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Hi Michelle., so glad you are here… so glad you didn’t give up,, one day at a time., with support and willingness it’s possible., recovery is a beautiful way to live… helping others is the highlight of my day when I get the chance…
Stay connected.. we are all here to help……
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GM! Day 4 congratulations!! Keeping showing up for yourself. It’s powerful that you’re recognizing how much more life has to offer without the daily loop of drinking. This community is here to support you every step of the way.
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Reverse the energy you put into having a drink and put that much energy towards not drinking .focus that energy on small goals /victory's and push yourself to make them become a reality. Last year , I have a dry erase board and wrote on the top big goals, top of that list was a boat , i bought it and crossed it oft the list i stared at that board every day I left the house , it's a 1962 starcraft with a 62 evinrude and I enjoy it wholeheartedly the second was a new TV just crossed that off last month. Small victory's keep pushing me to be my best self . Most of all speak highly of yourself because you are worthy and the only person that will make it happen is you !
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I am also 51 and noticed the as well! It just wasn't hitting the same, and the next morning was getting worse and worse. I love how much better mornings are!
Congrats on joining us! I am only 2 weeks, but I like checking in here to keep focused!
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Congratulations, Im happy you are thinking of yourself. You are worth it. I am 11 yrs sober and I have the same battles. I know one drink will bring me back to where I started. I no longer drink when I choose. I will drink every day. Praying for strength on your journey.
Yup, the body does not tolerate alcohol as well with age. I organized a Thanksgiving dinner for 30 and felt hung over (minus the headache) the next day without a drop of alcohol. 
Keep up the good,hard work!
So happy for you! Enjoy the New Year’nn