People struggling with an alcohol addiction are harming their bodies in a couple of ways. First, they are introducing a toxic element into their body on a regular basis. Second, they develop unhealthy behaviors that cause them to neglect their overall health. In order to repair the damage done, addicts have to work very hard in treatment and throughout their … [Read more...]

I'd always been an athlete and an amateur weight lifter, but as I drank heavily for a decade, my gym sessions suffered. I would go to the gym, do the elliptical machine for 15 minutes, do some curls or tricep extensions, and then feel so defeated and nauseous that I'd simply go home. Quitting drinking renewed my workouts - which became longer and WAY MORE FUN as I … [Read more...]

Many people say that they want to quit drinking to lose weight. Shedding unwanted body fat is one of the most visible benefits of quitting alcohol. In this article, I’m going to explain why tkhis is the case. I’ll also discuss why alcohol and exercise don’t mix very well. Since getting fit has played such a huge role in my recovery from alcohol addiction, I’ll provide you … [Read more...]

Trust me, I know what it's like to wake up and feel weak, fragile and jaded. This is how I felt for the first month after I quit drinking. I also know what it's like to wake up feeling strong, energized and like I'm on a mission to conquer the world. You want to feel weak and fragile for as short as possible so that you can feel strong and energized on a permanent … [Read more...]

You can repeat "mind over matter" all you want, but your mind is made out of matter. If you're trying to beat addiction, you have to physically rewire your own brain. One of the best ways to do this is to make a commitment to healing and strengthening your body. Consider the following: Your gut contains over 100 million neurons that scientists have recently termed … [Read more...]