I have to say, I love reading everyone’s posts and progress so far, very inspirational, props to the ladies in the house! What, what! On my front, skipping the red wine and other boozy drinks had been treating me well. It hasn’t been as hard as I thought it would be (so far- tonight I will be craving the Cabernet as punishment for that statement) I am feeling slimmer, lighter and my rings are coming on and off much easier. I have more energy, tons of energy, which I think is a combination of better meals, no alcohol and my Yoga classes.
The downside to all this energy is my Insomnia has increased with a vengeance. I now remember why I drink the Pinot to wind down in the evening. I have had insomnia since childhood. Once the 40 hour work week started and the naps after class ended (ahh the glory days of youth) I finally went to get diagnosed and get some help. Most nights, I take a sleeping pill only when I am feeling particularly high energy and know I will have difficulty bringing myself down, this is usually only once or twice a week. Lately, I have been bouncing off the walls at 11pm with no end in sight, even with the sleeping pills. My boundless energy and my fiancés snoring is driving me to the guest bedroom, not good. It’s becoming a Catch 22 at this point, because sleep is very, very, important to me, but I am really committed to sticking this out over the next few weeks. I will try to be patient, take a deep breath, tell my fiancé to put on a damn BreatheRite and continue down this road to see where it takes me.
Editors note: I know I didn’t mention the detoxing of my house, mainly because there has not been much progress, but I have a few more weeks and am confident I will get there.
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Cassie - congrats on the no drinking. I also have not had a drink since Thursday and I also feel lighter and have more energy. BUT - the one thing that caught my eye in your post was the snoring. There is NOTHING that drives me crazier than snoring. So...when my husband started snoring i got these. http://www.walgreens.com/store/catalog/Ear-Care/Quiet!-Please-Foam-Ear-Plugs/ID=prod3179147&navCount=0&navAction=push-product
ReplyDeleteThey are bulky but if you squeeze the tip and then stick it in your ear it expands therefore shutting out the dreaded SNORING - and pretty much all other noise. Don't be fooled by the other little skinny ear plugs. They don't work!! And as a sidenote - since making my husband move to New York he has lost weight and doesn't snore half as bad as he did. GOOD LUCK!!
Thanks Liz. Yeah I think one of my fiances problems is he is a big guy and likes to sleep on his back, very annoying. I will check out the ear plugs.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on not drinking Cassie! Celestial Seasonings Sleepy Time Tea is a miracle worker.
ReplyDeleteI totally feel your pain about the snoring. (I stayed in a disfunctional relationship for far too long once, because I had finally found a man that didn't snore...)
I hope to post my update tomorrow!I hope you are doing really, really great. I'll be back in Austin in a couple of weeks and can't wait to spend some time with you.