TUES: The benefits of regular exercise!

Kiba0003
on 2/10/09 12:20 am - Corcoran, MN

There are obvious benefits to regular exercise... so what are they? I pulled some from the Mayo Clinic's website. Let's start with one:
Exercise stimulates various brain chemicals, which may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed than you were before you worked out. You'll also look better and feel better when you exercise regularly, which can boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem. Exercise even reduces feelings of depression and anxiety.

With that said, how are you going to move to brighten your mood today?

Me? I am going to my apartment's gym (for the first time ever) and walking/running on either the eliptical or treadmill for 15-20 minutes.

How about you?

2019: 11 years out and maintaining a loss of 150lbs.

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Spiker1
on 2/10/09 2:25 am - Spring Lake Park, MN

RNY on 10/13/04

I will be just doing my normal daily walks around the school, checking on my students....have meetings and a class to teach tonight, so no Y....

tbnsr
on 2/10/09 3:43 am - Buffalo, MN

RNY on 11/12/08

Lifted weights for one hour then I biked for 1/2 hour.

"You may feel like giving up, but you have everything you need to succeed. Press forward without fear!"

Darla S.
on 2/10/09 3:50 am, edited 2/10/09 11:49 am - Maple Grove, MN

RNY on 04/27/07

I'm either going to do some serious deep-cleaning of the house (for company coming on Saturday!), or I'll get on that Gazelle for 30+ minutes! Maybe both???

UPDATE - I did neither - we went for a nice, long, COLD walk this evening!!!

Imperfect does not = unsuccessful

Sandy .
on 2/10/09 4:11 am - MN

RNY on 02/21/08

I did my 1 hr Pilates class today.

~ SANDY ~ 5'9" HW 291/SW 274/GW 174/CW 155
Starting BMI 40.4 Extremly Obese ~ Current BMI 22.8 Normal

rickpete
on 2/10/09 4:22 am - Elk River, MN

RNY on 06/18/08

I walked 2.5 miles outdoors today (so far)

Kristy A.
on 2/10/09 6:21 am - South Burbs, MN

RNY on 12/11/08

As soon as I sit Lauren down for dinner, I'm getting on the treadmill for at least 15 minutes with hand weights.

Kristy (weight loss below does not include 16lbs lost during pre WLS diet)
START: 325 Day of Surgery :309 GOAL: 180

daniel G.
on 2/10/09 8:36 am - MN

RNY on 08/27/09

Enjoy that new treadmill! Way to go.

Beanzo
on 2/10/09 9:10 am - Eagan, MN

RNY on 07/22/08

It was off to the gym this morning for 60 minutes of cardio (walk, eliptical/bike) and upper body weight lifting. There is a woman there who is 5 years out from RNY and really helps to keep me motivated. I have learned a lot from her and from the trainers there! My next goal there is to increase the intensity by increasing the resistance on the eliptical.

Reenie

Working toward my goals 1 day at a time.
That which does not kill us makes us stronger in the end!
I have now kicked cancer to the curb twice, what an amazing journey this has been!