I have given up a several times for weeks or months in the last years, only to reach for "just one" glass over a stressful or upsetting situation. And each time, more and bigger glasses! Bizarre.

Hey everyone, I’m Miles. I recently joined this community because I’m realizing more and more that I need sober people around me - even if that is online. Chris and Fit Recovery’s YouTube channel were very helpful in my initial attempts at maintaining an alcohol-free lifestyle, so I figured I’d join the group. A little about me: I’m 41, married, and a father of two. I’ve had seasons in my life where alcohol was a huge part of how I socialized, relaxed, escaped, and even felt confident. There have also been seasons where I’ve been alcohol-free and felt the best I’ve felt physically, mentally, and spiritually. But I’ve also had relapses. And for me, alcohol has a way of slowly creeping back in. It can start with “just this weekend” or “just a social thing,” and then before I know it, I’m back in patterns that I know are stealing from my life. I’m at a point where I’m tired of negotiating with it. I’m currently working on rebuilding my health, losing weight, getting my energy back, being more present with my family, and becoming the kind of man I know I’m capable of being. Sobriety feels like the foundation for all of that. One of the bigger challenges for me is the social side. The FOMO, being the sober person in the room, feeling like I’m missing out, or wondering if I can still be fun and relaxed without alcohol. I’m starting to see that what I’m really missing is connection, confidence, community, and a life that actually feels good without needing to escape it. That’s why I’m here. Glad to be part of the group!

I had a small win yesterday. My dad is visiting and any time him and my stepmom get together with family there is always beer and a couple shots of whiskey as the “bonding” time. I didn’t have either one, and fortunately my dad doesn’t pressure, just offers. It was a win for me though, because if I’m ever going to absolutely drink, it is during family get togethers. Now I need to get through my nephew’s high school graduation tonight! For the first time in years, I’m not sweating over how I’ll keep myself from drinking. I have been feeling so stellar lately and seeing results, keeping my mind on my “why,” that I don’t even care to have anything but club soda and a clear and fresh morning tomorrow! 🙌🏼

Hey everyone, After a time zone mixup last week, I'm finally going live in here with Dr. Rebeca Eriksen, the PhD in Nutritional Genetics I co-formulated RESTORE with! Time: Tomorrow, May 28th, at 12pm EST (Noon Eastern), That's 9am Pacific, 11am Central, 10am Mountain. The link is in the Calendar section of this free Fit Recovery Skool group. Navigate to the top menu here in Skool, select Calendar, click on May 28th, and the link is right there for you to join. Rebeca will break down the science of Nutrient Repair, how alcohol depletes the specific nutrients your brain and body run on, and what the research says about rebuilding that foundation. This is not technically a Q&A, though we'll have a live chat to see what's resonating. Feel free to suggest topics though. Simply drop your suggestions in the comments below, and we'll do our best to work them into our conversation. See you tomorrow at Noon EST! Chris

Why do alcohol-free drinks cost a lot more that alcoholic ones? Does not help incentive in the struggle to quit.