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Exercise 4 Health, Mental Health, and Addiction vs. The Endorphin Factory

Walked with my wife 6 km. Then used the treadmill for 20 minutes, medium- high intensity.
 
Canoed give miles yesterday and hiked a bit.

Easy day today..
 
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Will try to come back in time for my swimming. My 'couch' says I need to increase the intensity meaning that even though I'm really exercising, I'm not putting any efforts. I guess it's true as I don't get as tired as I used to last year.
 
Been a long time since I posted in this thread.

My running came to an abrupt stop along with the return of some depression/anxiety after I had successfully got through nicotine withdrawals. Oh the irony.

Anyway. Today I've started doing some body weight exercises. Many moons ago I did go to the gym 3 days a week, but I pretty much need to start from scratch. I figure it's best to start with basics & work at consistency rather than jumping in at the deep end.

Felt good to do some proper exercise today. :) (although I suspect some soreness tomorrow even from a light workout!)
 
^ Good for you Chalative!

Body weight exercises somehow hurt my back. No big deal.
I go back tomorrow and do some aerobics first.
 
Had a busy holiday weekend with family and my girlfriend so I haven't been to the gym since Friday. Can't wait to go tomorrow. I am fiending for exercise instead of drugs. What a wonderful thing???
 
I'm now getting a bit lazy before I go, but I feel pretty well afterwards.
 
^^^I hear you. I usually look forward to working out but some days are tough because my sleep isn't always great. But I always feel better after exercise, too.
 
Me too! :)
Coming back from my swimming and hydro gymnastics.
Today I had it increased in intensity and moved up one level.
I feel I can keep up with the new class just fine.
 
I've been working out like an absolute maniac and I can't seem to drop the 8-10lbs. I want to get rid of. I was calculating my caloric intake and I realized I've been drinking about 1000 calories in protein shakes a day. And some days about 1400 calories worth!! I'm getting strong as an ox but I know the protein shakes are hindering my weight loss.

I'm just going to have one shake a day post-workout. I've been having 400 calories right before bed lol. Doh!!!
 
This is a very common situation where your body feels you are changing your habits and decreases its metabolism as a mechanism of self protection or instinct. The less you eat the slower it gets, that's our body's trying to 'protect' yourself. It should normally pass within one week or sometimes a little more. I suggest that you eat better quality food and exercise regularly but not necessarily super intense, neither eat too little. The reason; it's easier to maintain good habits if they are moderate. It's meant to be a reeducation in regards to what you eat and how you exercise.

When you start a diet it's normally advised that you try to reeducate yourself in regards to your eating habits. For instance, you could quit sugary items, fast food etc, but include more fruits and vegetables, integral and organic food and have 6 meals a day, which are divided in 3 main ones like we normally have in addition with 3 light snacks in between all of them. If you are not hungry the instinct I was talking about earlier will not be 'activated' and you'll lose weight easily. Eat a certain amount of calories, eg 1 300 kcal a day, but more importantly - eat healthy food. I once changed butter and creams, cheese etc to olive oil, included nuts in some of my snacks. Every and each of these changes make my metabolism work better and my had my health improved.

Everything that you eat in diet should technically be the same food you'll eat in few years from now. The reason I say that is because sometimes we lose a lot of weight with shakes but at some point when you stop taking them you get your weight back. You should/must include regular and daily mild exercises, and choose the right ingredients so you'll lose fat and gain muscle weight. Be patient. You'll reach your goal in a matter of time.

The best diets are the longest ones meaning lose a great deal of weight but take your time to get there, so it's more difficult to regain weight later on. I had once lost 40 pounds in 30 days when I quit taking methadone but regain the weight pretty fast. That wasn't good because I kept on getting weight until I went to see a specialist. I believe a great diet could start with a quick visit to an endocrinologist or regular physician who will analyse a set of blood exams and compare them again in 6 months or one year from now. Aim the good health because that will make you happier and more energetic. :)

Just a couple of things that have worked for me. When I reached my goal I realized how much it took and sometimes we have the so called 'platos' which are periods during the diet that regardless of how well and adequately you eat you remain at the same weight.
I'm sure you'll find something that is suitable for you. And this entire process can be really fun! :)
Good luck and keep up with the good work on sobriety!
Take care.
Erik
 
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Anytime! :)

Have gone swimming before work and that energy lasted all day long.
Back to exercises/therapy and lots of work.
Wish you all a great weekend!!
E.
 
Wow, 14 miles is a lot! Good for you NSA, this seems to be a great aerobic and good way to stay in shape.

I did walk as well but I went as far as 6 or seven miles. Something about walking is that make my back ache a couple of hours later.
Still good to keep moving everyday! :) Even short quick walks before swimming seems to lift my mood for the day!!
 
yea 14 miles is impressive. i've been walking in the 2-10 mile range a few times a week but every time my legs are sore for a few days afterwards.
 
Went bowling (there is exercise involved..) and walked around Walmart to pick up some things. Obviously not your typical workout but I take it quite easy on my days off work.
 
Thanks guys.. im hurten tonight after clearing another 17 miles walking today on top of everything else.

Going to sleep like a baby after eating like a race horse.
 
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