It's been one week here, a bowl of ramen noodles in chicken or beef broth, any protein in the fridge and an egg dropped in the boiling broth is heavenly.
This is almost directly why i chop left overs into little cube(ish) chunks. Same for veggies mushrooms anythings fair game. Ramen isnt a “dish” its a cooking style, let the universe decide the spread. Im proud of you tho internet stranger, keep up the good fight.
Almost one year sober—I’ve come to appreciate food and various drinks more than ever! It reminds me that anything, even shit junk food or super sugary drinks, is BETTER than alcohol! 👈
over 30 years here. My fav is waking up every one of the pets at random times during the night, then opening the back door. If they come with me or not, am nakedly running across the pasture out to the wood line , so hoping the local bear does not nab me...It's refreshing. Inside, they still sleep.
And indeed, you are not alone on ~night meals~ or ~night cooking~ as I like to call it. I made some orzo with butter and cheese and egg about twelve hours ago just because I felt like it. Which sounds fancy maybe. But you underestimate the Butter.
when i was spiraling i'd get a big bowl of ice cream, mash up a bunch of double stuf oreos/brownies, add some cake frosting & rice pudding/whipped cream, let in congeal for 5-10 mins then go to fucking town...
I just stopped drinking a few days ago and I'm hoping that I will be able to eat more and enjoy eating. I'm already more hungry than when I was drinking everyday so I'm happy about that!
I'm aware, this is not my first time trying to quit alcohol. I've dealt with this for years now. It's nice to have people in the comments being nice and supportive of me. I don't need them to remind me how horrible this is going to be. I know.
Almost 2 years in and i still love eating shredded cheese in the middle of the night . To be fair who doesn’t? Feels luxurious and like a rat behavior at the same time
Congratulations! I like sardines drowning in Old Bay hot sauce. I also like getting up in the morning and not having to apologize for things I couldn't even recall doing.
My first year sober I went into an ice cream addiction that rivaled my drug and alcohol abuse. If I wasn’t such a hot mess it might have been more fun. The weight loss diet that followed, not so much
A fucked up meal at 4am when you’re a drunk is called a fucked up meal at 4am, but that same meal when you’re sober is called a a go-getter early bird getting the worm.
Midnight Chow was my favorite meal in the USAF. Base of toast, helping of Creamed Chipped Beef on that, layer of bacon, 4 eggs over easy and steaming coffee. Oh man.
Salted beef used to be used chopped (chipped) all up. Sausage works just as well cooked, crumbled, added to a white sauce to top toast with. It has been a military staple forever.
A meal when you wake?.... bruh that's some tidy work as I guess you save money by not eating breakfast out and eat better quality food than from a take away.
Mine too. Waking up at 3:30 am, throwing together whatever, and eating it in the quiet hours of the morning is a vibe. It's never anything big but I do it nearly daily.
Little secret about adulthood no one ever tells you; Food is food. There's no such thing as "breakfast food" and "dinner food" nor is there a set time you're required to eat.
You're a grown ass adult. If you want nuggies and Kraft Mac, eat the nuggies and Kraft Mac.
And that is totally okay and kinda freeing. Love to hear it! My late night “wake up - eat a bowl of heavily sugared cereal - go back to sleep - have hella wacky dreams” routine is a holdover from my non-sober days and I’m still loving it.
I stand with you in both sober solidarity and 2 am to 4 am awake moments (though mine are due to social anxiety). Delicious fucked up meals are delightful!!!
i totally get that. i eat a pretty big late night snack now. back in the day, it was the Denny's around the corner from my house. i couldn't resist their zesty nachos 😂
Sober 34 yrs, staying Sober one day at a time. Never get too hungry, too lonely, too tired, or too depressed. It helps to check in with a therapist and a good support group of Sober people. It's nice having people in my life who have never seen me drink.
People around me made me want to drink. Your right. I spent a lot of time by myself. Gotten good at it. Have to say though t would be nice to have a large group around at times
Gets better. I am 42 years clean and sober from drugs, alcohol and smoking. Quit all three at the same time....it was a battle at first. But hey, I made it to 80 years old! Not to shabby!
Congratulations, and experimenting with various tastes is fun. Also just eating what is close to hand when you are hungry sounds like you're a barbarian so say experimenting with various tastes. Not that I would know...
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40+ years. Keep up the good work.
What a time to be alive. 😎😜😎😜
Food enjoyer 🫡
And indeed, you are not alone on ~night meals~ or ~night cooking~ as I like to call it. I made some orzo with butter and cheese and egg about twelve hours ago just because I felt like it. Which sounds fancy maybe. But you underestimate the Butter.
- ITT:
Min. temperature for 1 min
- Propeller:
Feather
- Fuel condition lever:
Cutoff
- Beer:
Open
- Oxygen:
Off
- Lights:
Off
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I will inevitably sit down to either write or watch anime with a plate of spaghetti, a pack of pop tarts, and a protein shake.
In times like those I'm grateful my family is asleep, lol.
You take charge of your own Destiny
It's a joy
Everyday to be free
I thought it was the alcohol but it turns out it’s just a part of me
Join the owl people.
15 years sober and i can say this special interest only gets more refined and more rewarding over time
14 years.
Hot dog bun
Peanut butter
Wontons (or gyoza, depending on if you can get wontons)
Kim chi
Hot dog
It's called the Thai Won On
Mines a green tea at 3/4 am.
Congratulations on your sobriety
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What a huge milestone and accomplishment to hit the 1 year mark! 🌹
You're a grown ass adult. If you want nuggies and Kraft Mac, eat the nuggies and Kraft Mac.
Any details on the meal?
You do, however, have to be seriously wrecked to eat one of those zombie meat sliders from White Castle.
I have ADHD and neglect all four but it’s the thought that counts I suppose… 🫣
Sober 20 years!
Wishing you…
All you wish for ♥️