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Icandothis2013 06-02-2013 12:19 PM

I think I may have found what works (for me)!
 
Tennis !! I know that it may not be everyone's cup of tea but I have joined a club down the road and LOVE it. You can play most weekend afternoons and weekday evenings (my usual drinking time).. You just show up and they assign you a partner. I feel great and exhausted (in a good way) and alcohol has not even crossed my mind this evening (well, it has but I banished it). When I am truly exhausted from exercise I KNOW I will sleep well instead of worying that I won't...I have an important meeting tomorrow and know that I am going to go to it not hungover and refreshed ..Plus (cue sound of own trumpet blowing!!) I am quite good at tennis and was pleased to see I had not lost my touch !!:-)..so I know SR folks often recommend exercise but I'd like to add my two pence worth .. It REALLY works!! :-)

MidnightBlue 06-02-2013 12:35 PM

Hi, Icandothis2013)

Glad to hear you found your cup of tea)) Exercising is a great thing, my AV is hell scared of it.

Keep up great job, keep posting!

least 06-02-2013 01:06 PM

:) My exercise comes in the form of walks with my dogs.:) It refreshes my mind and body; the air, the sunshine, and the physical exertion. I sleep better and feel better and my dogs love it.:)


I'm glad you found something that works for you. Keep at it! :)

Anna 06-02-2013 01:30 PM

Yay, this is great!

I started with long walks after supper each evening and all these years later, it's still something I do as often as weather permits. I love it. :)

DAB 06-02-2013 01:52 PM

It's hard to play tennis with a drink in your hand.
I love bike riding, that's my tennis!

Torso 06-02-2013 01:55 PM

I love tennis! Wish I had a friend or a club to play.
glad you've found your 'thing' and you'll be fit! :)


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