Exercise and Working out - Page 3 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

smiling jack · 05-18-2009, 07:54 AM

I got sober 16+ years ago. Two AA neighbors stopped by the house...and got me started jogging before I could believe in myself.

I will never forget the feeling when I first could keep up with them going up a hill. That was the moment I first believed in myself as a human being. I started to believe I could accomplish something athleticly.

I am grateful to Nort and Gary for believing in me.

NickP3 · 06-02-2009, 09:08 AM

I've just hit four months today, and finally got back with the early crowd at the gym -- 5 AM. I had been sleeping a lot during the past four months, and was concerned that getting up early would be tough. I used to go early seven or eight years ago, but...

Well, I felt great! I can't remember when I had so much pep in the morning. I was thinking I should have started months ago, but I think my psyche needed the time to recover. It's a new experience working out and not merely sweating out yesterday's alcohol. I used to say, "I run so I can drink without guilt!" Sick, huh?!?

Wildman74 · 10-31-2009, 06:39 AM

Been working out about a month now. Lost 20 lbs but could have lost more if I had not started drinking when I was done!

PinkPanther · 11-17-2009, 10:19 PM

I work out 4 times a week. Feels great to be sober and work out. Not to mention your muscle gains will sky rocket if you quit drinking.

06-02-2009, 09:08 AM	#52 (permalink)
NickP3 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Needham, MA Posts: 24	Finally back to the gym! I've just hit four months today, and finally got back with the early crowd at the gym -- 5 AM. I had been sleeping a lot during the past four months, and was concerned that getting up early would be tough. I used to go early seven or eight years ago, but... Well, I felt great! I can't remember when I had so much pep in the morning. I was thinking I should have started months ago, but I think my psyche needed the time to recover. It's a new experience working out and not merely sweating out yesterday's alcohol. I used to say, "I run so I can drink without guilt!" Sick, huh?!?

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05-18-2009, 07:54 AM	#51 (permalink)
smiling jack Rockin 'n' rollin' everyday Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 976	I got sober 16+ years ago. Two AA neighbors stopped by the house...and got me started jogging before I could believe in myself. I will never forget the feeling when I first could keep up with them going up a hill. That was the moment I first believed in myself as a human being. I started to believe I could accomplish something athleticly. I am grateful to Nort and Gary for believing in me.

10-31-2009, 06:39 AM	#53 (permalink)
Wildman74 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 7	Been working out about a month now. Lost 20 lbs but could have lost more if I had not started drinking when I was done!

11-17-2009, 10:19 PM	#54 (permalink)
PinkPanther The 2nd Amendment Guy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hyde Park, NY Posts: 6	I work out 4 times a week. Feels great to be sober and work out. Not to mention your muscle gains will sky rocket if you quit drinking.

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