Okay, so maybe you could care less about having a perfect beach body or chiseled abs. Who cares, most people don't. What you need to care about is your overall health, including your mental health. Our bodies were created to move. Not to be sedentary. You don't have to be a doctor to realize this. Those who do not exercise regularly have significantly higher health problems, diseases, depression, and mental issues.
Why does exercise help your mental state?
-Exercise releases neurotransmitters and endorphins that ease depression
-Those who exercise have more energy
-Those who exercise feel better abouh themselves, their health and their lives
-Exercise can be quite fun!
-Exercise is a healthy way to cope with stress and anxiety. The list goes on...
Having 3 young children, there can be days when my patience and irritability reach their limits by the time we get to lunch. So, I put the kids down for a nap, hop on the treadmill, and engage in some quality venting and reflecting with my awesome God. Amazingly, once the kids are up, I have a renewed sense of motivation, compassion and perspective.
I realize that some of you may have become content with your somewhat sedentary lifestyle, but please also take into consideration your mental health. I know that getting yourself to get on the treadmill, on the bike or out the door is the absolute hardest part. If you can just get past that, you will be thankful, and you might even enjoy it.
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