Day Six for Sobriety - cont'd

I really want a cigarette and a drink. The craving is at its worst right after I eat, and I keep eating to suppress the craving. Nice.
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One change I have noticed is the tension I'm feeling in my neck and shoulders. It means I need to exercise - a nice thirty minute jog would do wonders. I haven't felt this tension in a long time because instead of exercising I've been drinking. Without the booze my body is returning to normal.

So I need to start exercising again but I'm not looking forward to the first week - and to be honest I'm worried. I think its been at least nine months since I've been to the gym or gone for a run. I've put on fifteen pounds. I'll need to take it easy until I'm sure I can press it.

I haven't had a proper physical in six years - I need to do that too. But I don't want to go see a doctor in the shape I'm in. I'd be embarrassed which is a reason for not getting a check-up. So maybe I should make myself a deal and make an appointment after thirty days of exercise.

When will I start exercising again? I think Monday is a good day to start. But I'm wondering if I should go back to my old routine of getting up at 0400 Monday -
Friday and driving to the base gym or if I should do like I used a long time ago and run after work. Its definitely warmer after work and I'll be able to see more of the neighborhood and this really is the best time of year - cool and dry. But getting up early worked well because I got my work out done first thing and didn't have to worry about making excuses not to go later in the day or evening.

Man, I want a cigarette and a drink.