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JustASimpleGuy 07/26/2011

...exercise makes! Just started a training routine yesterday and today is the first day in several weeks my energy level is back to what I consider normal. My mood seems to have jumped up a notch too!

I definitely took a hit on both almost immediately after I decided for myself it's over with the xgf.

Gotta love those endorphins! :-)

ChiTownBear 07/26/2011

For sure SimpleGuy, I am right there with you. With my ex, I stopped a lot of activity I used to do. Now I am back in to many team sports as well as what I do on a daily basis for my career has me constantly physically active at all times.

Keep up the good work.

Misred 07/26/2011

I used to work out a lot. It made me anxious if I didn't. Then all at once I quit. I would work out here and there but never got into a real groove. After D day I lost a lot of weight, never had to exercise since. I do like hiking now and I've starting climbing the stairs at work so I don't get so winded on my hikes. Love being outdoors.

Way to go JustASimpleGuy *highfive*

deleted_user 07/26/2011

CMondo, that sounds like a lovely "religious" schedule.

lovingmyselfirst 07/26/2011

well....here is the thing, even going through so much pain this last 3 1/2 months the truth is i am in better shape than ever before in my adult life...i am wearing size 2, im toned, suntanned and healthy...walk miles easily and take zumba and yoga classes....eat lots of fish and veggies...and fruits, which i love
so thats the good side of this tragedy i am living....

deleted_user 07/26/2011

that's great

how do you like Zumba? I like it a LOT, but don't go as often as I'd like.

deleted_user 07/27/2011

yes, exercise is so therapeutic...
I do yoga and try to practice every day...
when we're feeling down ... get up and move.
Anything to transition the thoughts...
breathe.
It so helps. You're on the right track.
Hugs to you, may you find healing and love.

JustASimpleGuy 07/27/2011

Heheh, I think I'd shy away from Muay Thai because of my knee!

If I ever considered martial arts again, I think it would be Wing Chun. That style of Kung Fu has always intrigued me. If it was good enough for Bruce Lee, well... ;-)

loftyc 07/27/2011

Yay for you. I too joined back at the gym after a long time away. After we separated i developed rheumatoid arthritis maybe stress induced who knows but it sucked so bad now the docs have given me the all clear to run on treadmill and do weights as long as i'm sensible. Cant wait except that i'm an all or nothing girl and not happy doing anything mediocre so i know i'll push to the max and beyond but still can feel those endorphins already. Keep it up!!! oh and dont you sleep great after you've worked out hard.?

deleted_user 07/27/2011

actually I worked out last night and then couldn't sleep until the wee hours, now I'm tired and wonky

but usually yes

deleted_user 07/27/2011

I'm with JASG. Blew my knee out playing soccer in Jr. High so I can't run for anything. I used to do weights and that before I got with the ex but then it was"we don't have the money for you to go anymore". Now with a five year old, the major comodity is TIME.

Still I do a quick walk speed every time I have to run stuff to other offices downtown and I am constantly doing stairs at my office since we are two floors and no elevator, but that KILLS my knee.

Alleve and ice :)

deleted_user 07/27/2011

I actually took my first Zumba class and loved it! I felt as coordianted as and elephant on roller skates but I had a blast and a great workout.! Hope to go next week again!

deleted_user 07/27/2011

"and elephant on roller skates "

haha

ditto here

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