My anxiety and feelings of anxiousness have been overwhelming lately as I am preparing to go through some big changes in life. Although, they are manageable changes, they are causing quite a bit of stress, anxiety and depression. Today was especially difficult, but I powered through it and really forced myself to go work-out at the gym. I worked-out very hard and poof like magic the anxiety disappeared. I don't know why it takes some self motivation and convincing to get myself out the door for a work-out, because it does wonders for my stress and anxiety. I highly recommend getting out for a walk in the fresh air, a run, work-out at the gym or at home, as it will melt the stress and anxiety away.
Works for me too othwerwise I'd need heart bypass surgery YUK.......
I second (or third) that motion! There's no doubt exercise is a key component I use to fight off the anxiety. I usually combat it by going for a run but also try to do a work-out at the gym. It will get even easier once the new Planet Fitness opens up in less than a month that is walking distance from my house...a workout AND I'll save up to 30 minutes of travel time from where I currently go! BONUS!
Hey Puppy, Congrats an working out! excersise used to be one of my favorite things!! The more physical I could be, the better I felt. Now, I struggle physically due to my illness but I still try to get 200 steps in a day. I know that sounds little but it's a big day for me to get that much. Most days I try to walk while pushing my wheelchair so that when I cannot go any further, I have my chair and sit down and continue on with my wheels!!! :)
You all inspire me to keep fighting and get as much activity as humanly possible!!
Love ya, Suzee
Suzee, 200 steps is 200 more than 0, keep up the great work!
Suzee, you are a huge inspiration to me for so many reasons, but most especially for being so incredibly positive and for continually pushing forward with such an amazing attitude. You are a STAR! And, I agree with Matt, 200 steps is 200 more than 0. Keep on moving, you can do it!
Suzee keep on truckin & as mentioned IS better then 0 which is the way I look at walking my dogs 3x a week is better then 0 plus I dont want to make it a chore or break body parts :)
When I'm running and I feel like I cannot reach my intended goal for that run, I'll think of Suzee and it will help push me to (and hopefully through!) my goal!
That's such a great attitude Matt, I love it! Suzee you inspire all of us. Hope you are happy and smiling today!
Oh my Gosh,
Thank you everyone... geez!! I am truly humbled by your responses!! WOW!
I have to tell you that yesterday was an amazing day for me. My middle daughter and my granddaughter were here yesterday and we got outside for about 7 hours!! And worked in my gardens!! YAY!! I had to crawl, but I got there!!! lol OH it felt wonderful... the sun on my body was heaven!!! I felt like I had a heating pad all over!! I can tell my granddaughter is going to be my little garden helper, just like her Mommy was and still is!! They live a ways away now, but I love to see her going after her dreams!!
I have a LONG ways to go, but I'm determined to get ALL of my life back!! Hoping and praying for some mobility later after all my silly appointments so I can get back out there for at least an hour!!!
I'm a very lucky lady!!!
Sending thankful hugs, Suzee
Wow Suzee! Thank you so much for sharing your absolutely amazing day with us, it brought happy tears to my eyes because your happiness and excitement exuded in your writing. Yay! I am beyond thrilled for you. What a perfect day; spending it with your daughter and granddaughter in your beautiful garden on such a gorgeous day. It sounded heavenly. I am so so so happy for you. I know that you will continue to get your mobility back, I just know that you will. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you many hugs & lots of love.
:APPLAUSE:
Seriously, this is something I haven't been able to bring myself to do. I'm glad to know that you're so strong and disciplined to keep this going, or even just to start it.
I'm proud of you, I hope you're proud of you too.
I loved reading this post. Thank you Suzee for being such an inspiration. I've been putting exercise off for a while as I make excuses for my self pity. Your positive spirit will guide my goal for the day. I'm gonna go for a run tomorrow and think of you when i need inspiration. You are an amazing woman!!!
Also, thank you puppydoglvr for this post..and just your screen name put a smile on my face, ADORABLE! :)