How did you start getting motivated to get back in the gym after getting sober? I have such a lack of energy. I know my body and mind are healing when I sleep but I’m needing something to get me going and not just too drained to go to the gym. I miss feeling healthu and strong.
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Just go and hop on the treadmill and listen to music even if it’s for 20-30min. You’ll eventually progress to other exercises and it’ll become your new habit
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I agree with Luis, once you start going and making it a habit you’ll see how amazing you feel after every workout and you’ll want to do it everyday
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Start small. Even stretching counts. Energy shows up when you do, even if it’s slow at first.
For me a big part of getting sober was so that I could go to the gym. I didn't like what was happening to my body without regular exercise. I didn't want that. I also had people my age dying and knew I didn't want that. I started slowly and it became easier and easier every time. The feeling after makes it worth it.
I had the same issue with motivation. I just didn’t want to do anything. My husband and I got a gym membership for the new year and I started taking my headphones and I watched my favorite shows while on the treadmill. At first I could only do a slow walk for about 10 minutes but I’m up to about 25 or 30 minutes now.