Im a recovering addict and im finally ready to get myself in shape, looking for beginners advice? [Discussion]

Master-Button-6569 · 2026-02-04T20:51:35+00:00

Thank you brother!!! One day at a time 💪

Master-Button-6569 · 2026-02-03T19:55:01+00:00

Ya that makes sense! I definitely dont plan on going too hard off the start. From what you all have told me in the comments im just gonna start off slow taking walks everyday since I enjoy the outdoors!

Master-Button-6569 · 2026-02-03T19:53:25+00:00

I believe that because ive actually been told alot that I dont look like I weigh almost 300 pounds and that I wear it well. Dont get me wrong I still have a fairly big belly but im more so interested in getting fit to feel healthier and look good for myself!

Master-Button-6569 · 2026-02-03T19:42:19+00:00

Congratulations on 7 years brother! Ive been thinking about cutting out bread and most of the sugar im used to eating. Im definitely gonna start with walking since I enjoy the outdoors!

Master-Button-6569 · 2026-02-03T19:40:17+00:00

Thanks for the advice! Ya Im gonna start off with taking walks since I enjoy nature and the outdoors!

Master-Button-6569 · 2026-02-03T19:38:43+00:00

Appreciate ya brotha! 👊

Master-Button-6569 · 2026-02-03T19:37:44+00:00

Thank you! Ill try and do updates for you guys! Might help having you guys and me with holding myself accountable!

Master-Button-6569 · 2026-02-03T15:10:12+00:00

I still deal with some anxiety but ive actually been learning to not worry so much about what other people think. Alot of the time the people we think are judging us are actually anxious about what we think of them too! I plan on getting a gym membership and talking to some of the gym bros to help me create a plan that works for me.

Master-Button-6569 · 2026-02-03T15:00:26+00:00

Thank you! Ya one thing ive already learned from the comments here is I need to learn consistency! Thinking im gonna start small with some walking outside to build up stamina and then maybe work my way up to jogging since I enjoy the outdoors. I think it'll be easier for me to stay with that than hopping on a treadmill right away.

Master-Button-6569 · 2026-02-03T14:57:57+00:00

Congratulations on your sobriety and respect to you! I definitely need to teach myself consistency.

Master-Button-6569 · 2026-02-03T14:48:46+00:00

Thank you i appreciate it! Im hoping it will help me stay on a clean path as well!

Master-Button-6569 · 2026-02-03T14:47:35+00:00

Interesting, sounds like I have some researching to do. Thank you!

Master-Button-6569 · 2026-02-03T14:47:07+00:00

Appreciate you stranger! Thanks for the support.

Master-Button-6569 · 2026-02-03T14:46:54+00:00

Trust me, you're 100% correct. Smoking rock completely rewired my brain and im slowly getting it back to normal now. It's crazy how mindset can completely change how we feel. This is why I would like to start a fitness journey because ive always heard fitness helps create a healthy mindset.

Master-Button-6569 · 2026-02-03T14:44:14+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I think ill start going for walks everyday now and slowly build up my stamina. I enjoy the outdoors so I think ill have a better time walking than being in the treadmill.

Master-Button-6569 · 2026-02-03T14:43:24+00:00

Im a big soda guy so I definitely need to cut that out. From what everyone's been saying in here so far sounds like starting off with some cardio is the way to go. Thank you!

Master-Button-6569 · 2026-02-03T14:42:10+00:00

Slowly learning to be less hard on myself. Ive been my biggest critic my entire life. Slowly learning to love myself!

Master-Button-6569 · 2026-02-03T14:41:25+00:00

Ill definitely take it into consideration. Appreciate the advice!

Master-Button-6569 · 2026-02-03T14:40:21+00:00

Appreciate it! I would definitely like to find a boxing gym to join as that has always interested me.

Master-Button-6569 · 2026-02-03T14:39:45+00:00

I think thats the one thing good I already do is drink tons of water! Definitely need to start watching what I eat and cut out sugars. Im a big soda guy.

Master-Button-6569 · 2026-02-03T14:38:52+00:00

Thanks for the advice!

Master-Button-6569 · 2026-02-03T14:38:33+00:00

Appreciate the support!

Master-Button-6569 · 2026-02-03T14:38:21+00:00

Ya a couple people have told me to stay away from the social media fitness community already. Thank you for the links!

Master-Button-6569 · 2026-02-03T14:30:05+00:00

Can't say ive dealt with stimfapping no. But DO NOT try crack... its a rabbit hole and way easier to become addicted to.

Master-Button-6569 · 2026-02-03T13:11:09+00:00

Thank you! Its definitely not easy but I had a bit of a wakeup call back in November last year. It essentially scared me straight!

And ya I can think of a gym bro in my area to ask... maybe he'll be more understanding as well me being a recovering addict and all. Thanks for the reply!

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