So yesterday I discussed the need to two elements to follow through on the changes we wanted in addiction treatment. To pursue our vision without drug and alocohol use we need energy and momentum. First I’ll deal with energy:

Change is work. The more the change, the more work is required. To proceed and follow through on our commitments we require a plan to increase and boost our energy levels
There are at least 3 ways to rapidly increase our energy level
Physical exercise
Healthy diet
Positive mental diet

Physical Exercise

Exercise elicits cortical alertness.

Good aerobic exercise puts your nervous system in a state of moderate arousal, IDEALLY suited for mental tasks.

Exercise relaxes you after experiencing stress.

So working up a good sweat gets your brain ready to work and decreases the energy robbing effect of stress. Could anything be more suited for dealing with drug and alcohol addiction. Mentally alert, more energy, and less stress. This is why all quality drug rehab programs have physical fitness as a major component. The last thing most people want to do in there first week of rehab is workout. It seems though for lot’s of reasons this is precisely what they need to do. So you want to achieve and succeed in your goals, start in the gym.

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