struggled through today's walk

It's cold and grey here today both in my mind and outside. It was hard to go for a walk today, but I did it and have to admit I don't feel as bad as I did before I left. It helps to get out of your head for a little while even if while you're walking you're thinking, "I just want to go home." 
I read somewhere that the positive effects of a 10-minute walk can last up to two hours afterward. I guess that's why I'm feeling better.
I read all of the time about the positive effects of exercise on depression and some days just think, "yeah, yeah, yeah," but today actually really noticed the difference. I realized I was feeling "Bad" before I left for my walk and was surprised when I logged back on to see the orange face... I changed my status to OK. 
I'm just holding on with whatever patience I have to the mild ups and downs that occur daily. I'm hoping if I hold out long enough, I'll even be able to say I feel Good some day soon.