Thanks Rosa! Iām in a neighborhood that includes the pools as part of the dues. Also the weights and machines and saunas and classes and stuff. So glad I went! Glad to hear you went too, and love it. Water people!
Itās very intense exercise. I am sore as hell today as Iām not used to using all those muscles. Just soaking and stretching today. Oh you might differentiate yourself (if the class leans older)ā¦by dressing as an Olympian instead of the stereotypical skirted, ruffled one-piece and floral cap vibe of water aerobics! I did see some 70+ in the pool that could probably beat me in aerobics quite easilyā¦haha. Some of these ladies train a LOT in retirement. And I still have my office body.
Anyway, I hope you keep going and maybe we can post on the beginners swimmers emotional support thread. Is there?
Day 313. Day off, and gonna have ourselves a delicious stuffed meatloaf dinner. Some sweet peppers, beef, sausage and mushrooms. Added my secret ingredient corn flakes and im not kidding it makes the meatloaf so fricken bomb, everyone who ever tries it dies for it. Gonna let this slow cook for the day and head out for a ride on the wheel. Much love
Ha! We might need that thread! Though Iām sure we would be welcome on one of the workout threads. I know I need to get the ball rolling on this endeavor before it gets too cold here up north and I donāt feel like getting out of my warm bed
That sounds like a lovely set up youāve got there. We have free weights, bands and a treadmill at home that have helped me maintain but Iām not consistent with that, either. When I was going to the Y it felt like an event and that helped me push myself. Iām looking forward to this getting me staying active through the winter here especially.
Would love to see you on the daily workout thread - log in daily journey no matter what skill level. I too have gotten back to swimming this year and my body was in heaven. Missing it now that the outdoor pools are closed and looking to see what close by gyms are available.
Or you could join the Swimmers thread to share your love of swimming
Had some freelance works, im a programmer i stucked with a bug in last day still figuring out. I love it because that makes me busy and help to rid from thoughts of drinks, i feel that im recovering back to normal my early days that when i started my programming. I want to take it one day at a time.
@Mindofsobermike That sounds yummy! It reminds me of my dadās stuffed meatloaf he hasnāt made since I was a kid. His secret ingredient was cheese Lots of cheese
@tailee17 Ironing! Iāve only done it a handful of times in my life, but I actually did last night! Took me 20 minutes sitting on the kitchen floor using a book as an ironing board to do one shirt for my daughter
172 days sober
Still been sick today. My fever is lower so hoping that with a good sleep Iāll be feeling a bit better tomorrow this illness has really sucked all the energy out of me. This morning I called to ask my neighbor if she could help with my chores again and asked my friend if she could pick up a few things for me from town. I was proud that I asked for help instead of struggling to get it done on my own.
Checking in on a dreary, rainy day. Itās supposed to be like this all week - yuck! This kind of weather makes my joints really ache and i get cold so easily. Everyone seems to like the cooker temps, but not me.
Pretty boring day at work. Not much going on, which is a good thing usually. I like days with no drama. I have a meeting to go to tonight when Iād really like to stay home and cuddle with the cats. I think i did too much over the weekend and needed another day off to rest up.
One of these days One of these days when I regret almost every decision I ever made. Didnāt sleep last night, have a bit of cold, all that together made me miserable, grumpy, sleepy, old and miserable. So miserable
Funny thing, I was falling asleep all day (I couldnāt take a nap cause 2x3yo on the board), and now finally I am in a bed and I canāt sleep. So fucking funny
Anyway, no desire to drink. No desire to smoke. I just want to rest.
This is how I was feeling today after putting my kids to sleep:
I love them so much.
But omg, what a dayā¦
I have done my fair share of ironing back when dress shirts were still required for work. For next time when you do not have an ironing board available, try the corner of the kitchen counter, generally heat resistant and so much easier than a book on the floor!
Greetings fellow travelers. This is either my first or second check in. About a month and a week sober here. Struggling. Not struggling so much with alcohol, but struggling with life now that thereās no alcohol in it. Nothing to take the edge off of things. Sick to death of the relationSHIT that is my marriage of 45 yrs (yeah, you think weād have it figured out by now wouldnāt ya?) Ridiculous political climate in the US. Lack of motivation. I get relief when Iām with my precious grands a couple of times a week and when I sleep. And now that Iām sleeping better, I just look forward to going to bed as soon as I can get there after dinner. Feels like a lame way to live. I mean, Iām thankful/proud of not drinking. I mean, Iām getting healthier and feel better physically. Iām working out pretty regularly for the first time in decades. But mentally Iām kind of a mess. Is it just my life circumstances or have a lot of you felt like this along the way?
Congrats on your month and a week!! And yes, I think lots of us can relate to the mental mess in early days/weeks/months. Especially those of us who spent our entire lives with alcohol escapism and are now presented with an entirely new life, new emotions, new choices, etc. It is a big new world and kind of scary at timesā¦especially after 40+ years of having alcohol or xyz to keep us occupied, dull the edges, make us less present. Soā¦being presented with our actual selves ā¦yes, it is a big deal and can discombobulate you. Very normal to be a mental mess. It takes awhile for our body mind and spirit to clear all of the trash out of our cells. Be gentle with your self and your process. It does get betterā¦we get betterā¦we heal and find the door opens to lots of new experiences.
Another day sober.
When i start to see the signs, i pivot to TS. I need to make sure Iām proactive and focus on what Iām grateful for. I have no right to search for things inappropriate or let my eyes travel to things that are worthless. Keep fighting E. ODAAT.
Checking in 908 days free from alcohol.
School holidays here, going to do some cooking with my daughter this morning. My teen son has a job interview at a bike store this afternoon for a bike building and servicing job. Itās his first job, so Iām excited for him. We started homeschooling late last year, itās been bumpy and Iām constantly worrying about him. Parenting is tough, I was not prepared for how anxious I would be all the time
Itās been a good long weekend here, I repotted all my house plants, went for a run and nearly died (Iām okay but it was so tough), some nice walks, nice food, and nice weather.
Grateful for sober living, and for this space to share.
Have a wonderful day
I did see some 70+ in the pool that could probably beat me in aerobics quite easilyā¦haha. Some of these ladies train a LOT in retirement. And I still have my office body. 
Lots of cheese 
One of these days when I regret almost every decision I ever made. Didnāt sleep last night, have a bit of cold, all that together made me miserable, grumpy, sleepy, old and miserable. So miserable 
