Weather and exercise
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Weather and exercise
Hi nice people,
It is chilly here this morning. I have not had proper exercise in 18 days.
When I was drinking I would walk 2 miles a day to get my booze in the morning. Lots of walking at least 6 miles total around to get to my pubs/booze/people etc. No car I gave it up while working in the city.
Never had the funds to get one back since I have been unemployable the last couple years. I went through alot of jobs and it is heart wrenching for me now. I kept the cycle going hence all the dejection/guilt/pain.
I said on another board active alcoholism is war with life. I do believe that.
I decided I am going to go for a walk this morning. Ok I wrote it out going now. I wish everyone a Sober productive Tuesday. Self care, positive thoughts and serenity today
It is chilly here this morning. I have not had proper exercise in 18 days.
When I was drinking I would walk 2 miles a day to get my booze in the morning. Lots of walking at least 6 miles total around to get to my pubs/booze/people etc. No car I gave it up while working in the city.
Never had the funds to get one back since I have been unemployable the last couple years. I went through alot of jobs and it is heart wrenching for me now. I kept the cycle going hence all the dejection/guilt/pain.
I said on another board active alcoholism is war with life. I do believe that.
I decided I am going to go for a walk this morning. Ok I wrote it out going now. I wish everyone a Sober productive Tuesday. Self care, positive thoughts and serenity today
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Glad you decided to go for that walk. For me running (with rock music) is my biggest pleasure right now. But yeah also walking - I've really noticed the difference now in my moods when I just sit around all day compared to walking about town. I was also more active as a drinker 'cause I was a bartender and now I see how many calories that burned etc. It's a pretty healthy job ironically, at least in that way...
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Originally Posted by faith823 
I said on another board active alcoholism is war with life. I do believe that.
Maybe that's why "surrender" is such an essential part of recovery, at least for adherents of AA.
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Yeah I would walk all over to get my fix. Anyhow- I went for a nice sober walk in the rain. 3 miles- so grateful I did. I think posting here motivated me. Its nice to check in and say DONE! drinking some hot tea now.
Carl (I love your posts) you walk the talk-Yesterday I went to a meeting and listened. A lot of Honorable Veterans spoke to the group. It dawned on me Alcoholism is war on life. All in the room for the same reason- to beat this disease for 24 hours
I just got back from the meeting very inspiring. I need to get on my knee's I forgot this morning. So weird I actually thought of a pint and a wet bench.
I think its because I was out and about walking. I broke through the feelings
and I am home warm and safe.
Thanks everyone so glad I realized I can start my day over at any time today.
Carl (I love your posts) you walk the talk-Yesterday I went to a meeting and listened. A lot of Honorable Veterans spoke to the group. It dawned on me Alcoholism is war on life. All in the room for the same reason- to beat this disease for 24 hours
I just got back from the meeting very inspiring. I need to get on my knee's I forgot this morning. So weird I actually thought of a pint and a wet bench.
I think its because I was out and about walking. I broke through the feelings
and I am home warm and safe.
Thanks everyone so glad I realized I can start my day over at any time today.
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