Ha! We might need that thread! Though I’m 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 don’t feel like getting out of my warm bed
That sounds like a lovely set up you’ve got there. We have free weights, bands and a treadmill at home that have helped me maintain but I’m not consistent with that, either. When I was going to the Y it felt like an event and that helped me push myself. I’m 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 dad’s stuffed meatloaf he hasn’t made since I was a kid. His secret ingredient was cheese Lots of cheese
@tailee17 Ironing! I’ve 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 I’ll 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. It’s 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 I’d 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.
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 there’s 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 we’d have it figured out by now wouldn’t ya?) Ridiculous political climate in the US. Lack of motivation. I get relief when I’m with my precious grands a couple of times a week and when I sleep. And now that I’m 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, I’m thankful/proud of not drinking. I mean, I’m getting healthier and feel better physically. I’m working out pretty regularly for the first time in decades. But mentally I’m 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 times…especially after 40+ years of having alcohol or xyz to keep us occupied, dull the edges, make us less present. So…being presented with our actual selves …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 better…we get better…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 I’m proactive and focus on what I’m 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. It’s his first job, so I’m excited for him. We started homeschooling late last year, it’s been bumpy and I’m constantly worrying about him. Parenting is tough, I was not prepared for how anxious I would be all the time
It’s been a good long weekend here, I repotted all my house plants, went for a run and nearly died (I’m 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
Congrats on your sober time and great to see you checking in. You are not alone… the early days (for me was like months) were super hard mentally. The first month or so was all about not drinking. Then the real work started. Learning to live life sober and not rely on my clutch. The fogginess came and went to and that made it hard to focus and totally killed my motivation.
We gain coping mechanisms and healthier routines which help us deal with life’s lifey crap. Keep at it my friend. It does get easier and better… sober living has many beautiful benefits.
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Well today turned out much better than expected. The wheelchair loaner issue has been resolved. A new one was brought to our home (yay that i didnt have spend more $$ on cab fare) with all the proper parts on it to be able to take him on the accessible bus. Now my son just has to get a bit better before he can go to school. Im thinking Thursday since hes almost recovered.
Im doing okay also but have a bit of a headache. Nothing major. Just going to relax the rest of the evening. Have a nice shower. And get some good rest. Hopefully i can get to the gym early morning as i didnt today.
Sounds like an awesome first job! We had a bike shop in my hometown that we always rode up to as kids and the owner would let us hangout. We went everywhere on our bikes back then. Got to use his air pump for free for our tires. Hope he enjoys it
Just another Monday today. Was a good productive day at work. I’m excited about my 3 day camping self revival trip I’ve had planned for myself since becoming deep in my sobriety. I want it to be a very big step into my spiritual growth and a time of healing. Letting go of a lot of my past.
@Dirk Idk if my counter is shaped right, but thanks for the tip! Hope I remember next year when I iron something again My work uniform is a dress shirt and tie. I just hang them up while they’re still warm from the dryer
@Meems59 Physically, my body bounced back much quicker than I expected. Mentally, it took months before I “evened out”. Getting to know the real me for the first time in 20 years and being able to just sit with myself. I had to learn how to deal with literally everything. There was alot of intense anxiety for the first 6 months or so. It was uncomfortable, but the only way to get to the other side is through. Life is far from perfect, but very little overwhelms me now. I haven’t had one sober day where I felt as low as I did drinking. That alone is worth it to me. Stay the course
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Rainy rainy rain. For being so dreary, I had an unusual amount of energy this morning. I just went with it and tidied up some more. Then hit the midday slump before work. We still hosted the firemen tournament(which was the last of the year), but luckily everyone left early to watch the Bill’s game. A few stragglers invited me to join them at the bar down the street. Sorry fellows, not at all interested I was home by 8. Score! (Literally…Go Bill’s! ) I’m about to finish Evil Dead Rise(which is sick!) before bed. Have a good one
Lots of cheese 
Ironing! I’ve 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 
life’s lifey crap 
My work uniform is a dress shirt and tie. I just hang them up while they’re still warm from the dryer 
I was home by 8. Score! (Literally…Go Bill’s! 
) I’m about to finish Evil Dead Rise(which is sick!) before bed. Have a good one 