gmanriley

Day 11
This morning I was feeling lousy... tired and cranky.
I had thoughts about drinking, and a wave of negativity seemed to infiltrate my monkey brain.

I forced myself out the door and went for a bike ride, followed by a quick workout and swim at the gym.

I am now home and feel calm and relaxed...happy that I beat my demons today, happy that I didn't let myself down.

Exercise is the key

Sazzle

Having only just got far enough into my recovery to start exercising, I completely agree! I feel so much better after a workout.

I was so physically unfit and wretched in the beginning that I found other ways to change my state/being such as cooking and gardening.

Anything that takes our focus outside our heads is beneficial, but I must admit to being addicted to the endorphins exercise provides (and I thought I'd never say that!!)

S x

Sazzle

Oh, and so sorry! Congrats on 11 days!

You rock.

Zebra1275

Regular exercise (for me that's tennis 3 - 4 times a week)is an important part of my sobriety. It also helps me deal with a stressful job.

When I wake up in the morning I'm never hung over, but I'm physically sore. But being physically sore is much better than being alcoholically numb.

ElegantlyWasted

Awesome! About to go give the dog a Bobwalk...(not a typo; dog's name is Bob) Healthy endorphins here we come.... I know; sometimes you do feel like and you just have to make it happen. At day eight I feel like I'm a bundle of nervous raging energy!!!! Will resist the call of Bacchus.

Time2Focus

I'm trying my best to exercise more, but it is really hard when I can't sleep well at night. I ran outside once this week and this morning I got on the treadmill and then worked out with some weights I have and did some push ups and sit ups but I just felt like I was dragging. I'm going to the YMCA in the morning and going to try a cycling class. I hope that being around other people will motivate me.

Skyjumper

Sure seems to help around here on SR!

Time2Focus

Very true my friend.

Opivotal

Congratulations gmanriley! I agree with you, exercise was key for me. So was all the nervous energy.

Zebra1275

I played tennis in high school and then didn't pick up a racquet for about 30 years. Now that I've started playing again I've found that I love to play. That makes the exercise easy, it's something I love to do. I've also met dozens of people who love to play as much as I do. I now have a bunch of new friends who enjoy a healthy lifestyle. I'm blessed.

duane1

I run just about every day. Keeps the attitude high. Keeps the demons away. Keeps the weight off.

Admiral

It really does make a difference, when we quit using drugs it becomes necessary to do routine maintenance to ensure that things don't get out of hand.

Yogiebare

Hi Gman,

This is my 11th day without alcohol, actually Friday makes 12 days for me too.

When I got home from work I did 1250 jumping jacks in 35 minutes. Exercise is tremendously helpful to take you to a better place. It helped me take the edge off.

My goal is 30 days without alcohol, then a day at a time.

Wishing you all the best.

Yogiebare

gmanriley

thanks Yogie.
that's a lot of jumping jacks, way to go.

Dave42001

Keep up the great work!

Check this out.. Met a great guy at a meeting tonight shared this deal with me.. He's very active in the program..

I'm going to an open event tomorrow night.. Really a great way to socialize with other sober people..watch the video when you have a moment.. I'm with you exercise is huge in my recovery..

Phoenix Multisport

mecanix

Sitting round in bed eating chocolate got me through the first few months If excersise is good for you i'm glad ,

keep on keeping on 11 days

M