Tag: sober
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Hello, My Friends
It’s been awhile hasn’t it? Just wanted to come out, say hello, and let you know how things in my world are going. I’m continuing with my fitness endeavors which now entails going to a gym with a trainer 3 times a week, 3 solo workouts at home, and daily checkins with the best support…
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More on Clean & Sober
For some reason this morning, I was feeling extra “clean” after a short jog and shower. Some of you will get it. Looking into the mirror I was hit with much gratitude for being able to smile big on how much better my life has been with alcohol no longer swimming throughout my body. My…
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Feeling good
Hanging out front on my rocking chair in shorts, t-shirt, barefoot, and sipping water. There’s a nice cool breeze, sun is working on going down, and everything is green from all the rain. The Wong Janice is playing in the background as a dog barks and cars drive by. I yell hi to my neighbor…
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Week 12: 90 day jumpstart to wellness COMPLETE!!! (Before & After Pictures)
Let me say before I begin that even though the 90 days are complete for the “jumpstart”, I’ll be continuing this new lifestyle.😊 Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 12 we stopped the cold showers and instead did a 3 minute plunge into cold water (40 to 50 degrees) submerged…
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Week 10 and 11: 90 day jumpstart to wellness
Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 10 we extended the cold showers habit to five minutes. Week 11 is have a daily curious conversation with someone very different then you with the purpose of empathy and understanding. You goal is to see the world through their eyes. We does this…
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Week 8 & 9: 90 day jumpstart to wellness
Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 8 we extended the Wim Hof breath hold to two to three minutes. We were practicing one to two minutes. Week 9 we up’d our meditation to 10 minutes. The mindset for week 8 was Stand Now. Stand opposed to sit. Stand is active.…
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Week 7: 90 day jumpstart to wellness
Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 7, I stacked on the habit of intermittent fasting for 18 hours/ 6 hour window to eat. We were doing a 16/8 intermittent fast prior to that. The mindset for week 7 was of the infinite game. The goal is to not actually win,…
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Week 6: 90 day jumpstart to wellness
Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 6, I stacked on the habit of journaling before bed. It’s a one paragraph reflecting on your day. If you plan your day in advance you can contrast it to what actually happened and reflect. On Sunday also add one overall reflection of the…
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Celebrating 3 Years Sober Today
At three years sober, I feel at home with myself. I feel welcomed. I wish this for all of you. For those considering quitting alcohol, Do It! It will be the best gift you’ve ever given yourself. Dwight 🦋 You are Worthy. You are Intended Here to Shine. I Believe in You!
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Life lessons learned from painting the outside of my house
It won’t get painted by thinking about doing it …like say for the last 4 years. Wishing on a star doesn’t work either, scratch that off your list. It’s a big job. You just have to get started. You might be a bit nervous on how it’s going to shake out. Always remember you can…
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Thinking of you
I just wanted to let you know I’m thinking of all my super heroes out here this morning. Some of you may be happy, sad, jazzed, lonely, at peace…. who knows right and it may depend on the time of the day. I get it! Always always always remember you are an amazing beautiful worthy…
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I didn’t realize you had a drinking problem
Last night I was having dinner with one of my best friends and he said he wanted to ask me a question. The last I was out with him for dinner he was with his wife and they saw my two tattoos I got this year and when I told them that this one was…
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It’s way more than just quitting alcohol
* It’s an act of faith to post early in the morning as you clearly hear your heart song Quitting alcohol is huge! For many it’s the required first step. Like I’ve said several times before it allows you to finally give yourself a chance. Instead of retreating and hiding in the fog, you will…
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One brick at a time
I became sick and tired of being sick and tired of my life. Something had to change! – gift from my Soul Today I want to talk a bit about moving forward in a new direction in your life. To move forward it’s going to take YOU doing the work of putting bricks in place…
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Clean
Well. It’s been a bit hasn’t it. Let’s see how this goes. These words keep pinging in my mind, so I know it’s a sign to create a post and let it be. So clean and sober – what images comes to your mind? Back in the day my thoughts would have been nerd, boring,…
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2 Years Sober AF!
I couldn’t resist with the AF. Old habits are hard to break. I’m literally sitting here on another sober anniversary photo shoot with my daughter feeling pretty damn happy for what I’m accomplishing and proud. Can you tell by that grin? I’m smiling big on the outside and within. I honestly never thought I’d ever…
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Sunday Morning Sober Beauty Tips by Dwight
Okay, I know all you superheroes have been asking for so so so long now, how do I keep myself looking so beautiful? Well, today is The Day I share those beauty secrets with you! This is my Sunday morning regiment. 1. Get some tunes going! Don’t try this without it. After 55 years, I’ve…
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Going alcohol free wasn’t as easy as it might of looked
* Please understand I am a binge drinker and can’t handle just having one. It just doesn’t work for me, but I am by no means judging others who can partake. I’m not looking for any type of “good job Dwight”. I’m just hoping this helps someone who is on this journey. It’s not easy.…
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The “F” Word
I can’t believe it but I’m starting to think about one of my “F” words: GOALS! You see like forever, if I even heard someone mention that nasty word, I’d be like shut the hell up, of course in my head, as I just smiled. I’d be like dude I can’t even keep my shit…
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Follow-up: How I got and stay sober
**** This could be triggering and the F-bomb is definitely tossed often. **** For those who have followed me for a while, you have already heard most of this so please feel free to skip : ) So I actually just got asked this question via my Contact Me Form from an old friend. Believe…
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Fall update
Happy Fall! I thought I’d provide an update on how all is going. I started a Gerontology class about a month ago. It goes for two semesters and I’ll end up with a certificate. I’ve always been interested in working with the Aging and after reading Marc Freedman’s book, Encore:…
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Six Months Sober
I thought 6 months of being sober after drinking for 40 years warranted a post. Plus I thought for those starting down this path that hopefully there may be some information that would resonate with what their experiencing. When I quit drinking I was more then ready. There was much guilt the day after a…
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Initial observations being Alcohol-Free
When I say initial it’s only been 19 days, but coming off tipping brews for 40 years this is quite the change. I haven’t had any real physical reactions being AF and attitude wise I’ve been pretty pumped up, BUT… I have noticed this slithering around me in my shadows: – I’ve been noticing in…
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1 Week In – Alcohol Free
2-16-19: a new journey began I’m in 1 week of my happily ever afterness of being sober! Well big whoop many may say..1 week…really?? Well it’s huge for a guy like me who’s been drinking alcohol for 40 years. Yep started dabbling with it at age 13. I grew up in a blue collar town…
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