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We Stood At The Turning Point

We Stood At The Turning Point

How many thousands of times have I read that line as part of How It Works (p58)  in the Big Book? And I think about my relapses. All of them. Not just the “Went to treatment, white-knuckled it for a year and then ‘suddenly’ had a drink.” The...
Coping Mechanisms – How Healthy Are Yours?

Coping Mechanisms – How Healthy Are Yours?

We strive to develop positive coping skills in recovery because they help us deal with urges, cravings, and our triggers to use.  Remember, coping skills can be healthy or unhealthy – and are the sum total of ways that we deal with stress, trauma, and other problems...
Fitness Tips – Getting Started – 2/10/15

Fitness Tips – Getting Started – 2/10/15

The best exercise is the one you want to do! While I want to encourage readers to get active in recovery, there are some important things to consider first, especially if you’ve recently stopped drugging and drinking. In early recovery we are more prone health...
Healthy Recovery Eating Tips

Healthy Recovery Eating Tips

Remember, in early recovery, your body cannot tell the difference between drug/alcohol cravings and food cravings! Follow the following tips for success: Eat regularly. Do not skip breakfast or any other meal. Have five or six small meals per day. Example: breakfast,...
How I Gained 40 and Lost 60+ Pounds in Recovery!

How I Gained 40 and Lost 60+ Pounds in Recovery!

When I exited hospital detox September 10, 2001, I weighed 20 pounds over my healthy weight. Not age-25 weight. Not collegiate-athlete weight. Healthy, average, 40-year old woman weight. From there, over the next four months, I gained an additional 40 pounds! Finally,...