Is Physical Activity an Effective tool in Recovery?

Recovery
#1

Many people have a different outlook on physical activity, some enjoy it and some do not. In recovery, staying active could be an effective tool. Physical activity does not have to be a full workout but can be walked around the neighborhood, going to advance class and more.

I have found that in the morning going on a jog around the neighborhood helps me get a jumpstart to my day, wakes me up and keeps me motivated to complete all the other tasks and goals I have set out for the day.

Quick Question! What’s your take on physical activity? Is it effective in your life?

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#2

It helps clear my mind,

Lift every morning before work. And I’ve been doing it since the end of July. It’s paid a huge dividend in my emotional sobriety

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#3

Physical activity was a big part of my life before I began drinking. Then I began to think if I drank I would only have to work out more to detox my body, not knowing what I know now. That it only makes it worse because of the poison I had been constantly consuming the night before or even to to early morning hours. Now sober, it's going to be 18 months on Feb. 5th, I have been able to get back to my first love of long distance running & hiking. I used to be a marathon runner🤫. Slowly but surely I'll get to do another before I turn 40 & maybe even get to accomplish my dream of doing an Ironman in Hawaii.
In essence Physical activity is a very effective tool to help one with the discipline to maintain a healthy diet, get back to a routine of a sort & a mood enhancer. Walk, jog or run the point is to get your body moving again. We aren't getting any younger, so move it or lose it!

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#4

Absolutely….. it’s an activity to keep you busy, it can also turn into a passion. Most importantly it’s great for your health physically and mentally