Two months yesterday -- and lifting weights
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Two months yesterday -- and lifting weights
I just passed two months yesterday. Feeling fantastic, and its getting easier and easier not to have a drink. Temptation is still there for sure, but I feel like I'm in a good groove avoiding bad situations, and even going to a few events where there was liquor and being able to stick to my guns and not drink.
I wanted to share one thing thats working great for me. I've gotten into lifting weights and am doing that four days a week now. I've never been one to go to the gym, but I tell you, after a good workout there is nothing further from my mind than having a drink. I find myself craving a protein shake and real food, not booze. It also gives me something to focus on, gets the tension out of me, and I don't think I've slept as good in years. I was pushing 200 lbs when I stopped drinking. A few days ago I was just over 180!
Anyhoo -- for those looking for something to do with all their down time they aren't spending drinking...
I wanted to share one thing thats working great for me. I've gotten into lifting weights and am doing that four days a week now. I've never been one to go to the gym, but I tell you, after a good workout there is nothing further from my mind than having a drink. I find myself craving a protein shake and real food, not booze. It also gives me something to focus on, gets the tension out of me, and I don't think I've slept as good in years. I was pushing 200 lbs when I stopped drinking. A few days ago I was just over 180!
Anyhoo -- for those looking for something to do with all their down time they aren't spending drinking...
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Hi Deschain, I am also finding weightlifting very satisfying at the moment. It definitely helps to have something to focus our extra energy on and is a great stress reliever. When I can feel that horrible temptation creeping into my thoughts, I go and grab my weights and pump it completely out of my system! Nice to see new muscles, too! Regards and best wishes,
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sober but sleepless!
hi everybody,
today is my 8th day sober and i feel great, my anxiety has calmed down however these past two nights ive been having terrible insonmia, i slept at 4am yesterday and today is 3:30am and im not even close too being sleepy.
im loving being sober but i also cant stand this insomnia, anybody know how long it will last?
thanbks so much and strength and honor to everybody
today is my 8th day sober and i feel great, my anxiety has calmed down however these past two nights ive been having terrible insonmia, i slept at 4am yesterday and today is 3:30am and im not even close too being sleepy.
im loving being sober but i also cant stand this insomnia, anybody know how long it will last?
thanbks so much and strength and honor to everybody
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