# Welcome to Talking Sober! 2023 update! **URL:** https://talkingsober.com/t/welcome-to-talking-sober-2023-update/106378 **Category:** Announcements **Tags:** moderators, faqs, rules, guidance **Created:** [January 1, 2021, 9:21am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/welcome-to-talking-sober-2023-update/106378 "2021-01-01T09:21:27Z") **Posts on this page:** 1 **Showing post:** 19
### Author: ![Eke](https://talkingsober.com/user_avatar/talkingsober.com/eke/32/33417_2.png) [@Eke](https://talkingsober.com/u/Eke) #### Post date: [January 3, 2021, 7:45pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/welcome-to-talking-sober-2023-update/106378/19 "2021-01-03T19:45:36Z")
**So you want to work on your _physical_ recovery?** People ask a lot about weight loss. In recovery, especially around substance use, it’s a complicated thing. It depends on our habits before and after getting sober. But for sure a more attainable goal once we get our heads screwed on straight! And a worthy way to pass sober time. Here are a few currently active, fitness-related threads if you’re interested in sharing your health journey or looking for tips/accountability! > [@Weightloss CHECK IN : dont give up (Part 1)](https://talkingsober.com/t/weightloss-check-in-dont-give-up/99645): > > Dont give up dont be hard on yourself take your time see whats best for you and your journey but dont ever give up die trying die winning dont ever give up !! lets chip away at every single pound every pound is a victory lets get it !!! > [@Working on working out #2](https://talkingsober.com/t/working-on-working-out-2/71232): > > Let’s keep this going! Continuing the discussion from [Working on working out](https://talkingsober.com/t/working-on-working-out/37321): > [@The Strava thread](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-strava-thread/34885): > > So apparently excerise is a big thing in recovery. I tend to be a little OCDish so I like tracking everything I do. If anyone wants to start a talking sober exercise group on these apps leave your screen name here and I will find you. Props to @DungeonMaster for the idea! > [@2021 Hiking Club (Walking Sober)](https://talkingsober.com/t/2021-hiking-club-walking-sober/106553): > > Continuing the discussion from [2020 Hiking Club (Walking Sober)](https://talkingsober.com/t/2020-hiking-club-walking-sober/77181): Well the plans for walking in 2020 went out the window with Covid. Partly due to the restrictions and partly just lost the mojo to get out as much as I intended. This year, no goals or distances to achieve, no rigid routines or training plans. Just looking forward to getting out when I can. Kicked off 2020 with a lovely leisurely stroll along the river with a friend. I guess we covered 8 or 9 miles. Can’t beat a good stomp with … > [@Running sober 2021](https://talkingsober.com/t/running-sober-2021/106535): > > Hi @Runforit I’m a runner mountain biker BMX guy, running is more to improve cardio not really a hobby. --- _[View the full topic](https://talkingsober.com/t/welcome-to-talking-sober-2023-update/106378)._