Category: Health and Wellness
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I'll further tell you all that now that I walk 2-3 miles every day, I haven't felt so good in quite a long time. I know some people like to make excuses for why they don't exercise, but even if you can't get out and walk or run, there is always something else you can do.
I agree. I love exercising. It really does wonders for your mood, health, attitude, etc. I have an elliptical machine that I use. I love it. I would go walking around the neighborhood too, but we don't have sidewalks around this particular neighborhood, so I get kind of leery about that.
I have heard some peole say it helps but I don't know.
When ever I try to run or lift weights it just makes things worse because it brings back the memory of how in shape I was 4 years ago and how I've turned into a fat out of shape blob.
I used to live in a neighborhood with sidewalks and loved walking, especially in good weather. I think just being outdoors in the sunshine helped my mood as much as walking.
I dont have sidewalks where I live now but have finally gotten back into exercising almost every day after a lot of foot problems related to my diabetes kept me from exercising. Even though I have to exercise indoors now, I still feel better than when not doing it at all.
I totally agree with this. Exercise makes you feel grate! I love to walk. the other things that help with depression is trying to identify what is making you feel depressed. and then look at the things you really enjoy doing in life. I.E. things you are good at. for example, if you play a musical instrument, or if you are good with you hands eTC.
FusterCluck, this thread is right on. The biggest barrier for most people when it comes to exercising is getting started. I know that's been one of my problems before. But really, when I exercise routinely, it helps a lot! Eating well goes right along with that. Exercising and eating well may not solve the deeper reasons for the depression, but it really does help you feel better, so then you can actually deal with those other issues.
Scott.
Thank you so much for this bit of information. I myself am trying to exercise alot more, I actually am going as far as getting a personal trainer and working out in a gym. It's a shame summer is almost over though, rofl.
Cheers
Jess
Absolutely, I love the fact that to get to public transport, i have to walk 25 minutes to go to the train station, it's the best thing ever a nice walk, and i take the mp3 player with me to drown out the ikky highway noise.
Icky highway noise? I am used to orienting myself by listening to traffic. Sounds like you're putting yourself in jeopardy by listening to music while walking. Unless you mean you listen while riding on the train, or perhaps being out in the street where you live isn't as dangerous as it is here.
But very true. Most days one of the first things I do is add a half an hour or more of calesthenics to my daily routine; push ups, sit ups, crunches, cherry-pickers, and a few other upper body exercises. I also do a lot of walking. Because of glaucoma, though, weight-lifting and rigorous exercise are things I really can’t do, except for the barbells I’ve had for many years now.
But it’s true, regular exercise does help me take on the day’s activities with a more positive mindset.