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8 years ago 0 +0 / -0 4027

It's too cold today to go out, but we've been spoiled with a mild winter...

8 years ago 0 +0 / -0 4

Thankfully I have 3 state parks within a few miles from my house so I find going to walk in the park very helpful, peaceful. Now, I do need to lose weight and do more brisk walking and cardio to be able to start losing weight, but not only am I lazy but also when I exercise and get my heart rare up I start feeling anxious and panicky, I know it's because my heart rate is up like when I have a panic attack, it's just hard to separate the 2 sometimes. Like, I have to tell myself that it's just because I'm exercising and not because I'm having an actual panic attack. But...I will keep on pushing because I have to and I need to if I wanna get better.

8 years ago 0 +0 / -0 162

So I had been doing my workouts at home (I have an elliptical machine in my apartment) but was really getting bored with it. I also didn't have any weights or anything and that was something I was really missing. Had been thinking of joining a gym so finally did it...and signed up for some personal training twice a week for a year. OH MY GOD...it's going to kill me. I've had two sessions. Today was lower body. I have weak muscles from not doing any strength/resistance training...and it really shows....and boy do I feel it. Oh well. Slow and steady and hopefully it will get easier with time.

8 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11226

You are so right hug4U! Walking is an excellent form of exercise and an excellent way to boost your mood. If you add mindful walking and/or walking in nature then you increase your benefits even more. I personally enjoy mindful walking.

Cardio and yoga are also great options!

I wonder how other members include exercise into their daily schedule?

Thanks for sharing.

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

8 years ago 0 +0 / -0 162

I find exercise essential for my anxiety. If my anxiety peaks...a good hard cardio workout followed by some gentle yoga is very helpful.

8 years ago 0 +0 / -0 4027

Taking a walk can really take me out of my funk, and it helps my body digest! It's so accessible and easy too - no need for a gym, equipment, etc. I'm going divide my groceries into 7 days, and get my exercise that way, possibly. Mom had to do it out of financial need, and it's no wonder she lived so long.

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