End of Day 42!
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Day 279. Stoked because my dad is in town from Florida, so I’ll get to see him this week. Other than that, nothing too wild going on.
Made some DIY lifting chains this weekend, so they got tested today. Digging them.
Have a strong day!!!
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It’s been accumulating over the years…of course, being sober has allowed beer and whiskey money to go to bigger and better equipment.
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Day 355. I’ve felt pretty lonely in my sobriety journey lately, covid-19 hasn’t allowed me to meet many people, so I decided to attend my first online NA meeting and I’m so so happy I did. Listening to others sharing and just being reminded that I’m not in this alone. Sobriety is by far more beautiful when shared with others. Joining this forum has also helped lots. Thankful for that today.
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Nice sober days mate, let go of Facebook while your having a clear out. It’s designed for the ego, look at me, look what I’m doing, why aren’t you interested in what I’m having for my lunch, good old Facebook.
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Facebook is the exact opposite of Rule 62: “Don’t take yourself too damn seriously.” Thanks for the good advice.
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that’s brilliant, I’m really pleased for you.
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Checking in on day 4.
Took some further steps today to get this unhealthy COVID lifestyle under control, and I joined Weight Watchers… Something has got to be done! I can’t say that I’m feeling good, but I am feeling hopeful.
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@TeejLazer
What do the chains do exactly?
Other than having a heavy metal badassness to them?
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Love you too Paul. I’m so glad you stuck around here. 
Got my copy right here. I am Jewish, but I look for truth and wisdom in all cultures and spiritual traditions. Bhagavad Gita opens my eyes to some amazing truths.
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Thank you! I love this community so much and how supportive everyone is of each other! Really makes staying sober much easier!
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Thank you for the encouragement! 
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Thank you so much!!
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Thanks! I can’t wait until can say 1 month then 6 months then a year! And so on… I’m glad I’m not the only one having these dreams even though it sucks that anyone has to dream about something so terrifying. Thanks for sharing!
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No problem. I am on day 28, now tied with my best quit ever. Soon i can say one month. The difference is last time i only wanted to want to quit. Take pride in each day spent sober. They are truly blessings.
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Late day check-in.
Hopefully everyone had a great Monday!!!
Very powerful SMART meeting tonight with Ohhivi as the facilitator.
Dealt with some extremely heavy topics.
One quote from the meeting:
“If you are not using this time to rest, reset and prioritize your purpose and people in your life, you, my friend, are wasting an opportunity you may never get again. The world literally stopped and shifted for you to get your shit together. If this is torture for you, find out why."
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The weight of the chains, at the length I had them, essentially just creates additional weight on the lift…but, if you have it a bit longer than I did, the chains add weight as you lift because they become uncoiled from the ground. Weight lightens as you lower the bar, and increases as you raise it.
Another element is the sway of the chains causes you to tighten your core to maintain balance on the bar.
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and they are badass looking!!
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