Exercise as a stress reliever #fitfluential #stress #running #fitness
I got a little behind this weekend. I know, it’s hard to believe. I normally get ahead on weekends. I waited until Monday morning to pull lunches together and get my workout gear in place.
Before work I texted a group of friends that it was going to be a great day. Famous last words. About halfway to the office I realized I packed my socks and shoes, but in the rush of everything else, I left my workout clothes folded nicely on the end of the couch.
I could have really used a workout yesterday. I mean, really could have used one. My day was non-stop and I worked through lunch. I barely remember eating lunch. I walked across our quad no fewer than 7 times to check proofs and it was just hectic. It wasn’t a good feeling.
I worked out every day last week and I took a break on Saturday. On Sunday I ran 7 miles with Suzanne and I have plans to do weights today.
Yesterday I realized just how much I need my workouts. It’s not a matter of having to do them. I want to do them. They help me feel better physically. Mentally.
I would much rather exercise than see a doctor. Just last fall I saw a doctor for panic attacks. The only time I wasn’t having the attacks was when I was running. His recommendation? Run more.
A few weeks ago, I had a very frustrating morning and I told Faith I needed something to get my frustrations out. I did an extra circuit and at least one exercise involved throwing a large ball at a wall. It helped.
How do you deal with stress? I’m finding more and more that I work mine out physically.
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absolutely!!!! isn’t there a meme that says that food is the most over used something or other & exercise is the most under used anti-anxiety medication?? or something to that effect? I didn’t even realize how depressed I had gotten in the 3 months I have gone of inactivity. I did some treadmill time last Wednesday evening, fought a headache Thursday & got a good adjustment at the chiro on Friday, rested the weekend then started 30 days of Yoga yesterday. Hitting it first thing today makes me feel accomplished already š hoping the energy will continue!!
Running definitely helps with my stress as well.
I also try to find at least a few minutes each day that I am consciously unplugged and trying to decompress.
Good luck today, I hope it goes better for you.
Exercise is such a great way to deal with stress and anxiety. I try to go to the gym as often as I can but honestly, I’d be there more and think it would help me more, mentally, if I could get there more often than I am currently able to.
Essential oils are my go to for stress relief right now.
when i feel mentally exhausted, exercise helps exhaust my body so that i get the rest which i need.