10d • 90PROOF
Day One Goals and Check In
Hey, everyone! Doug here. I’ve been sober over a decade and have been trying to be a better person physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally ever since. I’m excited for for this program because I’ve fallen into wild inconsistency with my physical activity and can get spotty with some of my other disciplines also.
My goals for this 90 days are really about consistency and accountability. I want to check in each day and give an update on the 6 core 90 proof tenets, regardless of good or bad. I want to get back to running 4 or 5 days a week, strength training with my trainer a couple times a week, and keeping lots of yin/restorative yoga in the mix. A bonus would be some hot yoga and core fire (a Pilates class in the hot yoga room). Running-wise, I’m not trying to force anything crazy. I just want to rebuild my aerobic base with lots of easy running, a speed and tempo session every week or two and better long-run fueling.
Diet is a big one for me too. I fall off the healthy eaten wagon so often. I need to track my food again, focus on my protein goals, fuel properly, and stop acting like Nerds Juicy Gummy Clusters are a food group.
I’m not in my best shape right now, I’m nowhere near my worst either. I was once 350 lbs and near death from alcohol, so I know what starting over really means. I’m grateful to be here and ready to show up.
Here’s day 1 (I may be a little verbose today):
(1) No alcohol
I did not drink today. I know some of you are having this as your major struggle. I’m extremely grateful I’ve been able to string together over a decade of sobriety one day at a time. My journey started in AA and I was lucky to find an amazing sponsor who remains one of my best friends and life advisors to this day. I know AA isn’t for everyone but it helped me greatly early on. Nowadays I strengthen my sobriety through therapy, meditation, and trying to help others get and stay sober.
(2) Movement
I got out for about 5k this morning and took my dog for a walk/run in the afternoon. I also was able to get to a yin yoga and myofascial release class tonight. I’m very happy with this today as I haven’t had many days like this at all this year.
(3) Hydration
I carry a big cup with me almost everywhere and it was filled several times today. I start the day with a watermelon LMNT electrolyte packet in my water.
(4) Nutrition
I met with Amber and Vinny earlier today and was telling them how this is my biggest struggle lately. I’ve been eating a lot of candy and not tracking my food or macros. Today I refrained from my bag of Nerds Juicy Gummy Clusters and tracked my food for the first time in a while. I got a good amount of protein. This is a win and I’ll keep working on it.
(5) Mindset
I did not use Amber’s visualization but I do listen to a guided meditation every morning from The Mindful Movement on YouTube. Today was no different. I was also able to get an hour long one on one reiki session earlier this morning. That was a treat. I’m still trying to calm my nervous system after a couple of crazy months getting my parents into memory care facilities and also having to deliver the biggest work project I’ve had to date.
(6) Community
I chatted a bit after yoga class today and, also, I’m here! And I’m glad I got to reconnect with Amber and Vinny earlier today.
So, day one has been a great success. I’m off to bed and hope to run early AM.
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