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Originally Posted by skinnyninja  Depression hurts on the inside, but for me, the solution is almost entirely physical.
I have to move my body, period. Two years ago, I made a commitment with myself to excercise 3 times a week. I started by walking 3 miles. Nowadays, I jog six miles. I do this on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. There is no option of "skipping" or "missing" a jogging session--I don't even give myself the option. It has to be done. Period. That level of commitment is important to me--otherwise I am sure I would slack off and slip back into my old ways.
I find that the "body buzz" from this aerobic exercise is enough to carry me through until the next session. It makes me feel better, even on the days that I don't jog. |
I'm not as regimented as you are (and I'm impressed by your consistency) but I have found the exact same thing to be true. I play tennis several times a week, and if I go more than one day without playing (or doing something else , like jogging, to compensate), I can feel it, probably more mentally than physically.
Physically, I don't feel quite as healthy--sitting in front of my laptop will do that--but mentally I'm foggier and less motivated and able to tackle various projects. I'd read this dozens of times before the proof came to me first-hand: time spent exercising more than pays you back in time saved by increased efficiency, post-exercise.