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Addiction & Recovery

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1. How about just a nice walk? Maybe walk fast, maybe walk slow, dunno

Reply to Taverner (Original post)

Mon Jun 3, 2013, 06:02 PM

Jun 2013

I'm not an expert at this, nor do I even have personal experience with detox (other than innumerable hangover headaches and feeling crummy for a day). Whatever, I'd guess its best to err on the taking-it-easy side. Good luck and congrats on getting to 72 hours.

On Edit - is there a reason you feel you should go to the gym? Are you an athlete in training? Or just want to go, and why? Some days or weeks of physical downtime is not harmful.

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How soon after quitting alcohol is it safe to go back to the gym? [View all] Taverner Jun 2013 OP

How about just a nice walk? Maybe walk fast, maybe walk slow, dunno progree Jun 2013 #1

I go the gym for several reasons: Taverner Jun 2013 #2