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A culmination of thought, advice, and personal experience from Heroes In Recovery Lead Advocates and Guests, who help bring our cause to light.

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What Will I Be Having?

August 5, 2015 by Hillary

It feels good to be in a place where I respect my body. I want to provide things for my health that will help me to grow in ways where I am avoiding future health problems. By working on my recovery, health, wellness, and food habits I am building worth in myself; my mind, body and soul.

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Coming to Terms with Myself

July 31, 2015 by Bo Brown

The important part is that I am taking an active role in becoming a healthy and stronger person on a daily basis. Being in recovery has helped me realize that and to finally accept those things that I cannot change.

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Eating My Way to Recovery

July 29, 2015 by Jaime McDonald

Now that I am firmly settled into my life of recovery (over 5 years now) I realize how important cooking and being healthy is for me. I don’t deprive myself completely (you have to enjoy some sweets every now and then) but I also know the damage I did to my body for all those years and I want to do all I can to repair it for a long, happy, healthy life. Now instead of living a ‘fast food’ life, I live a ‘gourmet meal’ life, full of healthy dishes, savoring each bite, and knowing how lucky I am to be here to enjoy it all.

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Food for Thought

July 21, 2015 by Marta Mrotek

Like everything else in recovery it’s about learning to take care of ourselves. We’re learning to listen to the part of us way down deep inside that has been silenced by habit. We start thinking different thoughts. We start paying attention, recognizing the truth, and nourishing every part of who we are and eventually finding balance.

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Recovery from the Inside Out

July 15, 2015 by Lisa McNamara

You’re on your way to recovery, it’s not easy. Not only is your body going through detox cleaning out all those dreadful toxins, but you will need to start learning about addiction, coping skills, and getting involved with whatever group that you find that suits you.

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