[caldawg89]

Hi Pattience, I am feeling a bit better now, thankfully! I have had to take a couple of days off exercise as I was in too much pain to do it. I know people often say that exercise is good for cramps, etc, but I was in that much pain it was making me be sick and have dizzy spells where I would nearly pass out. I hope to start again at the gym on Monday. I love the gym and I love how I feel after I have worked out, and I feel worse having missed a couple of days, but it cant be helped. I have kept to my eating plan and hope to still see a loss at the start of next month. Thanks for your ideas!

[devadiva]

Originally Posted by Mrs Snark

Yessssss. The main reason I exercise is as a mood elevator, I definitely have a better outlook about everything when I exercise. When I'm down (as I have been recently), working out consistently is a real lifeline.

And occasionally I get a true runner's "high" when I run. Not always. Some times I just get the regular feeling of satisfaction (the "there, that's done, good for me" feeling). But sometimes I get a real sense of euphoria towards the end of a good run, I wish I could order up those feelings on demand!

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[Kscott]

Originally Posted by caldawg89

So today has been a pretty below par day, and I have been feeling really down about everything from my relationships to my journey. Just having a few doubts about things I guess. It also doesnt help I am PMS'ing like crazy I didnt even want to do my exercise for the day, but my friend pushed me into it. We had a few laughs and after I have finished, I am feeling slightly better. I am still down, but not as much as I was? Has anyone else experienced an exercise "high" or has anyone used exercise to enhance their mood? I am new to this whole thing, so just thought I would ask.

Exercise is not only for the body and general health but for a great mental attitude also. A good work-out sends those happy endorphins flowing through-out your brain and it leaves you in a much better mood afterwards.

It's known as a "runners high"--even though it may not be running that caused it, but another form of exercise. It's the sweat--the being out of breath--your heart beating fast--and then you catch that second wind and you feel just great--and at that time you're in the zone. In fact, it is well known that there are people who have had severe depression--and once they got centered into a consistent exercise routine-they no longer needs artificial drugs to keep them from feeling down in the dumps.