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Just want to encourage us all as we deal with daily stress to keep exercising. It's so good for our physical and mental health and we feel and sleep better. Our counselor has talked about the benefits of exercise and I believe it is so true. Many days, it is the last thing I feel like doing, but I always feel so much better when I make myself go!
cookie1135
Yes, I got my exercise in today....Thank you for the reminder Givingupcontrol..... I always feel better after exercising.. {{hugs}}
lindajoan
Going to the gym is one of my favorite things to do. It does your body and mind a lot of good.
nana58
I walked 2 miles today for a total of for a total of 11 miles this week. I have to be honest I don't enjoy it and can't tell that it helps my stress or sleep( of course both might bemuch worse without it) but I have seen a lot of health benefits since I started walking a year and a half ago so I don't want to stop. I lost 25 pounds walking and doing Weight Watchers. I was able to stop taking blood pressure and cholesterol meds. I had a knee that needed to be replaced but rarely bothers me now. The muscles have strengthened in my legs to better support the joint. The orthopedic surgeon told me that for every 25 pounds you lose it takes 100 pounds of pressure off the joints. I think now I need to start yoga for better balance and to stay steady on my feet in the years to come. Hopefully I can take care of myself longer since I know my kids wont be thereto do it.
deleted_user
I do physical exercise for a living and will say that my stress level is very low, I sleep like a baby every night, and my mood is much better than it was when I decided to take a desk job (what a mistake that was!). It is important to make decisions that benefit our health and well-being. We need to look after ourselves--it is the best thing for both us and for our children, should they ever decide to re-enter our lives.
katesMom1995
I will take a walk today. You're so right. I always feel better after I walk, but I struggle getting myself to do it.
whyonlychild
Thanks for the support and reminders. Every day I get up with the attitude that today I will start walking then find myself engrossed in so many other things. I know exercise is so important. In fact, no more procrastinating, I am starting now. Thanks
alwaysmyson
I just finished a 2 mile walk...enough for me! When I take the time for walking just me and God, I almost always have a fresh perspective. God reminds me that there is a place made in my heart that only He can satisfy.
givingupcontrol
My favorite workout is dance exercise, of all things. It's very hard to dance and cry at the same time, although I have done it before. I always feel better after I "get down and boogie" with a bunch of ladies and sweat my brains out!
lindajoan
I enjoy that too givingup. Our gym calls it Zumba. They say walking does the body a lot of good. Even a short walk helps our minds.
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