Louie
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Ironman triathlete, marathon/ultramarathon runner, 21yrs sober, nutrition, fitness & healthy living
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At age 58 I competed in my first Ironman triathlon
- 2.4 mile swim
- 112 mile bike
- 26.2 mile run
You’re not too old
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I'm Louie - Alcoholic
At age 17 I became a daily drinker
By age 37 I was drinking bourbon and beer for breakfast
At age 57 I celebrated 20 years sober, Ran a 100 mile Ultramarathon and became an Ironman Triathlete
Will you please retweet? Let's show others we can recover
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I’m Louie - Alcoholic
At age 17 I became a daily drinker
By age 37 I was drinking beer and bourbon for breakfast
Age 57, 19+ years sober I’ll run my first 100mi ultramarathon
Will you please retweet? Let’s show others we can recover
#RecoveryPosse
#sober
#soberlife
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At age 57 I ran my first 100 mile ultramarathon
You’re not too old
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This will be my 21st consecutive Sober Christmas
The greatest gift I could give my family
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I’m Louie - Alcoholic
At age 17, I became a daily drinker
By age 37, I was drinking bourbon in the morning
Through the Grace of God, the Fellowship of AA & Friends who helped me along the way
Today I celebrate 22yrs Sober
If I can attain long term Sobriety, anyone can ❤️
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At age 37 - I was an active Alcoholic, drinking booze for breakfast
At age 57 - 20 years Sober, 4th Degree Black Belt, Ultramarathon Runner and Ironman Triathlete
Here's the path I took and some of the things I learned along the way 👇👇👇
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Today I'm Celebrating 21 Years Sober
There was a time when I couldn't stay away from a drink for a day
- Health Deteriorating
- Becoming Unemployable
- Drinking Bourbon for Breakfast
Beyond Grateful for everyone who has helped me along the way ❤️
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I started smoking cigarettes at age 12 and became a daily drinker at age 17
At age 58 I'm 20 years sober, an Ultramarathon runner and Ironman Triathlete
You can reinvent yourself at anytime
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I've been sober for 20+ years but
Today's the only day that matters
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This is the 1112th consecutive weekend I haven't had a drink or a drug
Pretty amazing for a guy who 21 years ago couldn't put 2 days together
Beyond Grateful
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Woke up to another New Years Day without a Hangover
No better way to start the Year
Who else did?
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I started running when I was 48 years old. At that time I couldn't run 1 mile in 15 minutes
At age 58, I'll run a 100 mile Ultramarathon at that pace
You're not too old to start
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The day I stopped drinking I knew there was no going back. That lifestyle had to be gone forever
21 Years Sober and I still know this to be true
Who else has had this feeling?
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Not sure who needs to hear this but
It's possible to celebrate the New Year without alcohol
That's how I'll be doing it. Who else?
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Waking up without a hangover on a Sunday morning never gets old
Who else did?
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Waking up on a Sunday morning without a hangover never gets old
Who else woke up sober today?
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Not sure who needs to hear this but
It's possible to go through the holiday season without alcohol
Who's on board?
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Today makes 1093 consecutive Saturday mornings I've woken up without a Hangover
I can tell you, waking up Sober on a weekend morning never gets old
Who's with me?
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I haven't used a drink or a drug to hide from my feelings in over 20 years
That's a fuckin miracle
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I ran my first race ever at age 48, a 5K
10 years later, at age 58 I ran a 100 Mile Ultramarathon and finished an Ironman Triathlon
Cmon, You're not too old
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I just ran the best race of my life
I’m humbled by all of your kindness and support. Thank you ❤️
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Waking up on a Saturday morning without a hangover NEVER gets old
Who else woke up hangover free this morning?
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Sober weekends are the best! It’s not even up for debate
Who else isn’t drinking this weekend?
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I ran my first race ever at age 47, a 5K
10 years later, at age 57 I ran a 100 Mile Ultramarathon and finished an Ironman Triathlon
Cmon, You're not too old
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7 Ways I tried to control my drinking. All of these failed
1) Weekends only
2) Only after 5pm
3) Not before noon
4) No drinking alone
5) Only when I go out
6) Beer but no booze
7) Stopping after 3 drinks
None lasted long. Total abstinence is the only way
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For 20 years of my adult life, I spent almost every Saturday morning hungover
I don't miss those days
Who else is having a Sober weekend?
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It's Possible to Reinvent Yourself
Left - I was a 37 year old Alcoholic, broken Mind, Body and Spirit
Right - Now a 58 year old Ironman Triathlete/Ultramarathon Runner
It's not too late to make those changes!
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At age 48, my goal was to run a 1/2 Marathon
At age 58, my goal is to run 2 - 100 mile Ultramarathons 6 weeks apart
You're not too old
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Advice I'd give my 18 year old self
- Avoid Alcohol
- Learn to cook
- Exercise daily
- Prioritize sleep
- Morning Breathwork
- Surround yourself with winners
What would you add?
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Don't listen to anyone who says
"Wait til you're my age"
Age 58 - Our bodies don't have to fall apart as we get older
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I started running when I was 48 years old. Back then I struggled to run 1 mile in 15 minutes
At age 58, I can run a 100 mile Ultramarathon at that pace
You're not too old to start
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If you're an Alcoholic like me
Total abstinence is much easier than occasional or controlled drinking
Trust me, I've tried it all
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When I was 1 week sober I saw a man celebrating 2 months of sobriety
I was in awe of his accomplishment
At 20 years sober, I'm STILL amazed by his accomplishment
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20 years Sober and I've never been more grateful for
One more day of Sobriety
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A lot of people out here living life without Alcohol
I'm thankful to be in your company
Raise a hand if you're one ✋
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For 20 years of my adult life, I spent almost every Saturday morning hungover
I don't miss those days
Who else is having a sober weekend?
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For 20 years of my adult life, I spent almost every Saturday morning hungover
I don't miss those days
Who else is having a sober weekend?
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Walking into an AA meeting led to 20 years of Sobriety
Signing up for a Karate class was my path to 4th-Degree Black Belt
Running my first 5k race led to 7 Marathons and 2 Ultramarathons
They all started by taking the first step
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Sober weekend coming up!
There are many of us out here Celebrating the New Year without Alcohol
Who's with us?
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Alcohol is Highly Overrated
Many of us will go through this Holiday Season without including it in our Celebrations 🎄🎉🥳
Who else is planning a Sober Christmas and New Years?
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The average age of a marathon runner is 40 years old
Some of us reach our peak even later in life
At age 58, I have some of the biggest races of my life coming up
You're not too old
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Many people have asked me why I chose to run a 100 mile ultramarathon at the age of 57
Answer - because after that accomplishment everything else in life seems manageable
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Waking up on a Saturday morning without a hangover and full of energy is the best!
Who else is having a Sober weekend?
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I struggled to get sober for years
On 4/2/02 it finally stuck, beyond grateful!
I celebrate 20 years clean and sober today
If you’re struggling don’t give up! The reward for persistence is amazing
#RecoveryPosse
#sober
#recovery
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For 20 years of my adult life, I spent almost every Saturday morning hungover
I don't miss those days
Who else is having a Sober weekend?
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When I was getting Sober I thought I would spend the rest of my life wishing I could drink
This couldn't be further from my reality. I haven't wanted to drink for many years
Anyone else feel this way?
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I can either live this amazing, adventurous life or I can drink
I can’t have both
For 22 years I’ve chosen Sobriety. This is the way
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For an Alcoholic like myself
One Drink Creates an Insatiable Desire for Another and Another and Another...
That's why it's so important we don't have that first drink
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Something everyone who's trying to stop drinking should know
Staying sober gets easier with time
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Waking up the day after a holiday without a hangover never gets old
Who else had a sober Christmas?
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My adult life consists of
- 20yrs heavy drinking followed by
- 20yrs of Sobriety
I can tell you first hand, Sobriety is the way
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Years ago 1 mile was a long run for me
My long runs today are between 20 and 100 miles
You have no idea how far you can go if you just keep putting one foot in front of the other
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Eventually just not drinking wasn't enough for me. I needed to recreate my entire life in Sobriety
Age 37 - Alcoholic, Fat, Depressed, Very little activity
Age 59 - 21 Years Sober, Ironman Triathlete, Ultramarathon Runner
Change is never easy but always possible
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When I was drinking I thought alcohol was the cure for my
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Low Self Esteem
Turns out it was the cause
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For the first 20 years of my adult life, I woke up hungover almost every Monday morning
I don't miss those days
Who else had a Sober weekend?
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Years ago I met a man who picked up a drink after 26 years of Sobriety
His life immediately turned into a nightmare
I'll never forget his story. It helps keep me vigilant
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Many people choose to keep their Alcoholism private
I understand why, there's a judgment that goes along with it
I put mine right out there. In the case it may help someone else ❤️
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7 Ways I tried to control my drinking. All of these failed
1. Only after 5pm
2. Weekends only
3. Not before noon
4. No drinking alone
5. Just when I go out
6. Anything but booze
7. Stopping after 3 drinks
None lasted long. Total abstinence is the only way
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My adult life consists of
- 20 years of heavy drinking followed by
- 21 years of Sobriety
I can tell you first hand, Sobriety is the way
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Sober weekends are the Best! It's not even up for debate
Who else isn't drinking this weekend?
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7 reasons I stopped drinking in 2002
- Wasn't a good Father
- Health was deteriorating
- Becoming unemployable
- Was a burden to my family
- Alcohol was running my life
- Couldn't support myself financially
- My premature death was inevitable
20 yrs Sobriety changed everything
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The past 40yrs of my life consists of
- 20 years of daily drinking
- 20 years of Sobriety
I can tell you first hand, Sobriety is the way
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This is my 22nd consecutive Sober New Years Eve
For a guy who drank like I did, that's a fuckin miracle
If I can stay away from a drink and a drug for that long anyone can
If you've been thinking about Sobriety for yourself, maybe consider dry January?
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Alcohol was the one thing keeping me from reaching my potential
Removing it from my life was a game changer
Who else feels this way?
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Alcohol is MUCH better at causing anxiety and stress than curing them
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Alcohol was the one thing keeping me from reaching my potential
Removing it from my life was a game changer
Who else feels this way?
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I've been Sober for 21 years and whenever I hear about someone in their first
- Week
- Month
- Year of Sobriety
I'm in awe of your accomplishment
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In early Sobriety I adopted the Mindset that
"No matter what, I will not drink"
It's helped me stay Sober for 21 years
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I ran my first race ever at age 47, a 5k
10 years later, at age 57 I ran a 100 Mile Ultramarathon and finished an Ironman Triathlon
Cmon, you're not too old
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Many Alcoholics/Addicts aren't fortunate enough to reach long-term Sobriety
They literally die trying
With 21 years of Sobriety, I'm one of the lucky ones. Here's how I did it 👇👇👇
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Waking up on a Sunday morning without a hangover is the best feeling ever!
Who else did?
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Weekends are way more productive since I stopped drinking
Who else is having a Sober Saturday?
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I ran my first Marathon at age 50
First 100 mile Ultramarathon at age 57
First Ironman Triathlon at age 58
This weekend I'll run my first Backyard Ultramarathon at age 59, where I plan to compete for the win against runners 1/2 my age
Jump into the arena, you're not too old
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Walking into an AA meeting led me to 21 years of Sobriety
Signing up for a Karate class was my path to 4th Degree Black Belt
Running my first 5k race led to 7 Marathons & 2-100 mile Ultramarathons
Go ahead, take that first step
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That’s a wrap! 4x4x48
- Run 4 miles
- Every 4 hours
- For 48 hours
The struggle was real and so was the Love and Support you all gave me. Thank you!! 🙏❤️
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I've been Sober for almost 22 years
Recently a friend told me his brother is hold up in a room drinking day and night
For a moment I had a feeling of jealousy
This disease never backs down
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If you stay Sober long enough, there will come a time when you don't want to drink
Under any circumstance
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Some of the things I did while I was drinking were insane
Anyone else feel this way?
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I can either have a drink or I can have this life. It's very clear to me that I can't have both
Thankful for another day of Sobriety
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Not sure who needs to hear this but
It's possible to celebrate the Holidays while staying Sober
There are plenty of us out here doing just that
Who's with us?
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Walking into an AA meeting led to 21 years of Sobriety
Signing up for a Karate class was my path to 4th Degree Black Belt
Running my first 5k race led to 7 Marathons and 3 Ultramarathons
They all started by taking that first step
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I got Sober because I was tired of being sick
I stay Sober because this lifestyle is 100% better than when I was drinking
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I haven't used a drink or a drug to hide from my feelings in almost 21 years
That's a fuckin miracle
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In 2023, I will build the strongest version of myself ever
Mentally, Spiritually and Physically
Who's with me?
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Sober weekends are the best! It's not even up for debate
Who else isn't drinking this weekend
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I'm shocked by how many people in their 40s and 50s think they are "too old" to get into great physical shape
There are plenty of others, many even older proving that mindset wrong
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Woke up to another Hangover Free Sunday morning
Sun is shining, having coffee on the porch ☀️☕️
No better feeling!
Who else is having a Sober weekend?
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The average age of a Marathon Runner is 40 years old
Some of us reach our peak even later in life
At age 58, I have some of the biggest races of my life coming up
Your not too old
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At age 58 - I've figured out how to keep a strong lean body
Here's how I do it, and you can too 👇
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20 years ago I left my old life to create a new one
Age 37, active alcoholic
Age 57, sober endurance athlete
Change isn’t easy but it’s worth the effort
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Not sure who needs to hear this but, there is a Solution for Alcoholism
Don't know how to get Sober?
Ask someone who's done it. There are plenty of us out here
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