Good morning, fellow sobernauts, IWNDWYT, 😁!
We may be anonymous strangers on the internet, but we have one thing in common. We may be a world apart, but we’re here together!
Welcome to the 24 hour pledge! I’m pledging myself to not drinking today, and invite you to do the same. Maybe you’re new to c/stop drinking and have a hard time deciding what to do next. Maybe you’re like me and feel you need a daily commitment or maybe you’ve been sober for a long time and want to inspire others.
It doesn’t matter if you’re still hung over from a three day bender or been sober for years, if you just woke up or have already completed a sober day. For the next 24 hours, let’s not drink alcohol!
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IWNDWT! Day 11
I decided that my fatigue some evenings are probably because of particularly physically intense days at work/home. This is likely because the last 4 years of drinking so much (like many, I started drinking during COVID). I was not very active/healthy and probably lost muscle mass and endurance over that time. Even though I have repleted my B12 and am taking vitamins every day, I am still deconditioned.
So I decided I need to start an exercise program… nothing crazy, I am going to take it slow. I am starting with dynamic stretch/range of motion/isometric toning to rebuild my core and keep my ability to reach and balance, and doing a 10K step walking challenge.
I have DVDs for the first and walking, esp. this time of year is much easier than in the winter - I can do most of it outside. I already had 10K steps yesterday at work by about 1230; going to do short meditations starting at 5 minutes for calm mind. I will see about adding some yoga after a month for spine health. So far I have not had any new cravings and I am not tempted as I feel so much better than I did when I was drinking.
It makes me happy to read these updates with your self-reflection. It helps me gain insight or sometimes ticks boxes for things that correspond for me. Committing to a regular daily activity level is helping me feel better about myself. About two weeks ago I started doing an “easy” 15 minute routine someone shared with me on YouTube. I try to do it every morning and while I still can’t do the whole thing start to finish, take breaks and a day off here and there to give my body a break… that’s okay. Reintroducing cycling indoors and stretching in the evenings to give me something to do. Boredom is certainly one of my “triggers”.
Thank you for continuing to share. IWNDWYT
