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    #16
    Additional Positive Side Effects of Being AF

    When I was drinking I would always avoid looking at myself in the mirror, because the damage on my face was such a blatant reminder of the damage I was doing to my body. I love not hiding from myself anymore.
    While we may not be able to control all that happens to us, we can control what happens inside us.
    Benjamin Franklin

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      #17
      Additional Positive Side Effects of Being AF

      Hey Folks:

      Day 16 AF for me and I have discovered 2 more added benefits of being AF this week:

      1) I can enjoy walking my dog late in the evening before I retire (previously, I was too embarrased to go outside for fear that a neighbor would see me 'pie-eyed')

      2) I swear my taste buds are becoming more alive! I had chinese food tonight for the first time in a month and I tasted things that I hadn't noticed before (that's a good thing!)

      Also, I continue to be delighted with the improvements I am seeing with my blood pressure - now averaging about 125/65

      On my way to the 30 day summit - a little more than half way there.

      See you all there! :wave:
      John
      AF since 7/13/2010

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        #18
        Additional Positive Side Effects of Being AF

        Good stuff PA Guy! You may need to go and try on a pair of 32's again too!

        Start by doing what's necessary, then what's possible and suddenly you are doing the impossible.


        St. Francis of Assisi

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          #19
          Additional Positive Side Effects of Being AF

          It's interesting to read about all of your heart and blood pressure troubles. I have that, too, and it's going down now that I'm 12 days wine-free. Mainstream medicine says that if you stop drinking you'll lower your bp slighty, but it seems our results are much more significant.
          The blog: http://rebecomingme.blogspot.com

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            #20
            Additional Positive Side Effects of Being AF

            Pinda -

            I'd like to believe that the reason I've seen a dramatic improvement in my bp is that aside from my alcohol abuse, I was in pretty good shape physically and aerobically due to my exercise regimen. Once I removed the alcohol from my system, I was able to reap the benefits of lowering my bp.

            Good Stuff!
            John
            AF since 7/13/2010

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              #21
              Additional Positive Side Effects of Being AF

              Hey paguy -- I looked at your profile. You and I have a lot in common. IT, running, cooking (eating well), and liking guys. Cool!

              Are you training for an event now or just running for fun & fitness?
              The blog: http://rebecomingme.blogspot.com

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