Thank you for a lovely welcome back 
I find swimming really releases a powerful energy at the same time whilst swimming my mind is clear and the energy is physical. And the feeling after is just amazing!!
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Also 42 Days 
congratulations 
proud of you 
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I used all my likes 
Every step is progress 
It’s nice to see you 
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You have a turtle for every occasion 
Keep them coming!
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I’m uhmming and ahhhing about my swim at ten Thirty this am. My body is quite tired from my exercise and walking, but do you guys feel that swimming helps rather than hinders? I’m toying with a rest day instead. To swim or not too swim with a sore tired body?
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But it’s fairly hard to book lanes at my pool, I feel like I would be missing a chance to swim 
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If you have been working hard and feel you need a rest day, treat yourself to a day of rest. I am sure the body would be OK with the swim, but maybe your mind needs a break from exercise?
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Yeah, but then I think it’s just half hour. I’ve walked well over 22k steps yesterday and did a swim and a run on Friday so my body just feels tired. But then there’s that feeling in my head that I would enjoy it and…haha what would you do @JennyH
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Hahaha, in those circumstances I would go to shut my brain up 
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Also, amazing work on the steps
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Yes I think you are right 
it’s not going to hurt me is it.
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I just wondered if generally people who swim feel it helps a sore tired body, or makes it more sore? Would a common thought be that it helps tired muscles?
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Good question! I remember reading that swimming could be done on a rest day from the gym. I reckon it would loosen most muscles up, but possibly not arms?? Basing that on my own, limited experience.
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Yeah that’s what I always thought but with it being cold today I wondered if my muscles wouldn’t thank me…I was chilled to the bone yesterday from walking as only wore a jumper out like an idiot… So I feel cold inside. I see how hot baths help sore limbs, but then you think about ice baths for athletes… That’s for inflammation I guess.
Mmm. Just had news one of my old girl cats who I have boarded passed away Friday from a huge stroke, so that’s my decision, I’m staying home and doing comfy stuff all day… RIP Hebster 
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Oh no, I am sorry to hear about the cat. You were absolutely right to stay home and stay comfy
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Did you have a swim?
If already book… I would do a relaxed one 
I am tired too and not sure what to do.
I could go tomorrow at noon, with daylight and it might be better for biological rhythm.
Just having a little walk tonight and then some beatuy spa selfcare blablabla 
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Hey, not in the end. I cancelled my slot so hopefully someone gets lucky to steal it up. Have a swim booked Tuesday and Friday, will make the most of those! Enjoy your day. Also good to get out in the sun and feel the daily rhythm!
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So, last night, i exposed myself to something in my email that was inappropriate. I woke up today and i just felt like trash. I wouldn’t call it a relapse, as i looked for 1 second, and went off. But the fact that i had pushed myself to go there, i was disgusted. I got up this morning, and i thought, i dont feel like swimming. As i walked to the garage, a little voice in my head said: WHAT IF THE ADDICT SELF IS TRYING TO DISCOURAGE YOU, KEEP YOU IN A NEGATIVE STATE, SO YOU CAN JUST FEEL LIKE TRASH AND PUSH YOURSELF TO A FULL BLOWN RELAPSE? It hit me: i needed to swim more than i needed to get to work at that critical moment. Not only did i need a WIN, i needed the neurological benefits that come with swimming and answering your addict brain.
So i swam this morning AND WHEN I TELL IT, I FELT SO MUCH BETTER. I was almost in Tears in the shower afterwards. I needed that boost, and i start my day with so much confidence. TODAY I’M ON DAY 74. I’M ABSOLUTELY CELEBRATING DAY 75 TOMORROW. I felt so proud of myself this morning. In my journey of being porn free, you just have to overcome yourself, but i have alot of tools, and the SWIMMING POOL IS ONE OF MY MOST IMPORTANT TOOLS. Have a great day everyone.
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Thank you for your post!
You touched my soul 
Swimming is not our only therapist, we are sensitive souls being in recovery. But for the one who got a feeling for water… It is indeed both physical and mental therapy.
To me it’s even love!
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