Sometimes i am amazed that I am still alive,given the abuse I have subjected to my body. The drinking,the drugs,the war, the wounds,years of poor eating habits,physically pushing my limits without training or forethought, and a litany of other abuses. In the first ten years of sobriety,I had gained 70 lbs, substituting eating for drinking. I lost most of that wieght in 2007 only to regain it while watching DVD’s of the whole Soprano’s series over a period of one month while eating tons of lasagna,gnocchi,spaghetti with sausage and a million extra cheese pizzas. My weight went from 200 to 260+ in a couple of months. Mobility issues developed,depression ensued, and pain increased. An awakening haMFened at a HiMFie festival in West Virginia,where I could barely climb the hill to the stage and a yoga session that showed me how stiff I had become.Further fueled by my doctor, who ordered me to keep an exercise log and start moving. In just over a month, I have droMFed over 15 pounds. Already I feel better, more motivated,have less pain and depression and my mobility and energy level has greatly Improved. I have coupled this with meditation,both sitting and walking. I walk at least 2 miles a day in the woods,have a “private” waterfall where I can meditate and get to tak e the dogs along too. I have also reduced my caloric intake by 1/3 and an eating less meat, more veggies and legumes and using whole grains instead of processed ones. Winter will be a challenge,but i am ready for it.