ONM,

It is amazing how the NAL works slowly but steadily for some and fast and furious for others. I look at Ocean's comments and I know that he was a truly heavy drinker and he responded extremely fast. I started - after another obnoxiously drunk and out of control business trip - and proceed to drink even more than normal for a couple of weeks. Then it just started slowly taking effect. Still having troubles at the big events - but I am working on that!

My tolerance came from a LOT of practice. When I was younger (teens) we used to count how many beers we could drink in a night. Sorta a badge of honor to be the last man standing. As I got older, I very seldom made it to last man standing - but I always went down guzzling!

I am truly hoping that this is not a late honey moon!

you're on the way, Reboot. progress will sneak up on you when you least expect it!

Reboot - your figures for last week are really good !! Look at that ! Nine drinks for the week - and 4 AF !!! Go you !!!

Hugs, Maggie x

I don't think so. I think the process is working on you!

Keep up the good work,

Jaba

Good for you reboot! things are really looking good. Keep up the good work! Newlife

Week 19 report. Not nearly as good as week 18 that is for sure. But not to bad either. I spent a lot of time at the beach and in social situations this week and that normally - or should I say "normally used to" leads to an all day drink fest or two. And that did not happen. I was in control the whole time this week even though my UNIT numbers went back up to 36. Half of that came from one night having 3 double Capt and Cokes with my wife and 3 glasses of wine with her another night. Those two nights came to 18 units. The rest of the week I stuck to beer and was okay with my intake. So the unit count this week was 36 and 1 AF day. Daily 4,0,4,5,12,4,7.

Would love to have all great weeks like 18 - but no complaints from me. Noticed I lost about 9 pounds over the last several months. Finally started running again recently. Not gonna blame the NAL for my lack of exercise because I often went through long spells where I could not get my self to lace up the running shoes. I did blame my drinking for a lot of those days in the past - so maybe I am just lazy!

Goals for this next week is to try to get into the "normal range" of 20 or so units. Stay away from mixed drinks and wine.

I really do feel good - make that great - about my progress on TSM. Before wandering onto this site and the TSM I thought I was destined to spend the rest of my life the way I spent most of my life - drunk, hungover, remorseful, and repeat until they buried me with a drink in my hand.

That speaks volumes. You are doing great.

Oh Reboot, that sounds really good - I know what you mean about units going up though - and your week before this one was amazing - but as you said, you were in control all the time this past week. Mine too has gone up and down - as Jaba said to me it is the roller coaster ride of TSM. But we are all slowly moving forward! Which is a great feeling. What does your wife think about the changes in your drinking ? Bet she is really pleased ! Wonderful to hear that you are doing so well and sounding so positive - very happy !!

Hugs, Maggie x

Reboot,

I think you are doing great, for I can see that you have more control...GOD BLESS NAL AND THIS PROCESS!

What I find so amazing is that even after a spell of drinking everyday, I have no issues doing an AF day. The habit of taking the nal. and pouring a drink was nothing more than habit, for once I am AF I have no desire to drink. I might have a faint thought, but nothing that makes me want to run and buy a bottle or two. It looks like you are getting there as well.

Keep up the good work for it look amazing,

Jaba

Hey Reboot,

Good for you!!!! I can't wait to be able to say that I have control and that I'm happy with my progress... You're inspiration! Keep on keeping on!