Once again I made a positive move in my recovery. I walk 2 miles today it took me 43 minutes with a heart rate of 148 when I was finish. This is the most I ever walk at one time in several years. Today is a very special day for me I am now alcohol free for 1 year now. I am also 9 months off Ativan. Last year I was very sick at this time. I was in the hospital for 4 days. Could not function at all.
I feel walking has help lift my spirits in 2 ways: (1) I am making a conscious decision in try to help my recovery instead of just laying there as I did for 8 months. (2) I actually feel physical and mentally better about 90 minutes after walking.
It feels as my brain is releasing natural endorphins when I walk, where I actually feel pleasure tingles in my brain. I feel about 15 to 20% better if I walk compared to days I don't walk. I would say now at 9 months off ativan I am about 50% recovered.
Yes the natural endorphins do cause what is called a runners high.
It is a good high and a healthy high.
well done xx
Runvs, Yeay! Congratulations...you are a miracle! You've motivated me to try and get out there and do some walking again...I quit doing it several months ago and my energy level has decreased so much and I have packed on a few lbs. Way to go though, so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Runvs you have given me two good reasons to get more healthy.
keep up the great work
Zac
keep up the great work
Zac
