A proper introduction

[Nolove5899]

Hi guys my names josh. My first post broke half the rules so I hope I didnt leave too bad a impression. Always been the type to rush into everything I need to work on that. I trained alot in my early 20s and it was always easy to get ripped and shredded eating whatever I wanted I looked good. Today I’m 33 years old and I’ve been clean from a pretty severe opiate addiction that lasted 5 years sense march 16th 2019. I started weight training in rehab and haven’t stopped sense except 2 months when I broke my rib. I give credit to this for changing my life. It keeps me positive and helps with not dwelling on the past. I’ve created a new image of a man that takes care of things and the better I look the more that junkie in me becomes a distant memory. I stay busy. If I’m not working im training or meal prepping if im not meal prepping im with my kids. I’ve been lurking the last few days and I’ve decided I’m not going to rush into this one. I want to do this right

 

[johnjuanb1]

Welcome to UGM, Josh!
That’s great that you’re on a healthy track. I was addicted for years too. I think a lot of us were. Bodybuilders typically have addictive personalities and OCD which is why we keep lifting and fighting through the pain that most people can’t handle.
There are a lot of knowledgeable and helpful people here to learn from.

 

[TBU]

Welcome aboard and keep up the good fight! I respect your dedication and changing your lifestyle. Lots of people here that want to help!!

 

[Bigmurph6]

Welcome to ugmuscle brother glad to have you around and get to know you with a proper introduction.
I use working out to help with my anxiety issues because I used to self medicate with opiates and any other prescription medication.
Lifting has helped me incredibly to stay clean and I went from being a junkie to being in great shape stick with it its much better than the other way.

 

[Mossy1985]

Welcome aboard

 

[Shock6050]

Welcome! Although I never considered myself addicted to opioids, I did deal with some dependence after herniating a couple discs in my back 8 years ago. Was on pain killers for 3-4 months and when I fortunately healed up without surgery, the abrupt stop was terrible for a few weeks. Sounds like your priorities are in line now and wish you the best.

 

[Sig516]

Proud of you bro. 13yrs clean one day you’ll think way back and be like damn, no way I ever lived like that. Keep your gown down and your powder dry

 

[Raphael3636]

Keep it bro! It’s a pleasure to have you here if you have any questions or just wanna chop shit up ,don’t hesitate to hit me up man
[email protected]

 

[Youts]

Hey man, I struggled with that opiate addiction as well, 15 months clean now, so I know the struggle. Keep at it man, and good job getting off, I know it’s not easy!

 

[John]

Outfuckingstanding intro…way to overcome shit, and now you can use that as motivation, like you said a distant memory.

 

[JB_rD81]

Welcome!

 

[Nolove5899]

Thanks guys. In the world alot of people look at me crazy when they find out about my past. I can care less what people think because everyone I love and care about already seen me at my worst. Yeah i did that but look what I’m doing today. I’m living clean as fuck and tonight in going too murder these weights

 

[Bigmurph6]

Hell yeah well said

 

[McSwickles]

Welcome aboard, congratulations on living your best bro! I’ve got almost a decade clean, I didn’t realize how many of our brothers had similar scars! Glad your hear buddy!

 

[Youts]

I’ve noticed throughout my journey that people just don’t understand a hold an addiction can have on a person, there’s something to be said for reaching your bottom and coming back, takes dedication that a lot of folks just don’t have. Never let anyone look down on you, fuck em.

 

[Jaxz]

Welcome to UGMUSCLE

 

[evo]

Welcome !!

 

[Arkrov]

Grind Brother Grind. Now you found a proper path stay busy using your time productively and it will all workout in you and your families favor. Congrats