I love this discussion because it reinforces one of the reasons why I became sober in the first place...to get healthy!!! I was into health and fitness in college. Back in those days of being in my early 20's it was easier to go out, drink, and wake up the next day and workout with a hangover. Now, in my late 30's, one night of drinking would set me back 2 days! So, it was a vicious cycle of drink, 2 days recoup, workout, and the cycle would start again! I was never able to get into a good fitness routine while I was drinking and smoking. Now, I wake up every morning and get a little exercise in and while it's taking me longer to get back into shape from all of the damage that I've caused myself, I am feeling much better than when I was drinking
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