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Has your mood changed since exercising.

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  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
    edited February 2015
    Yes! When I'm running 20+ miles a week, my stress levels are way lower and I'm just generally happier. When I'm only running 10 miles a week or less (see: injuries or post-race season slump), I start to get really cranky and negative. Running is most definitely a necessary mood stabilizer for me!
  • neaneacc
    neaneacc Posts: 224 Member
    I have noticed an extreme change in my moods due to exercise. Also, I sleep much better too. It is like my body punishes me with bad sleep if I don't workout.
  • PandoraGreen721
    PandoraGreen721 Posts: 450 Member
    Yep! I'm not as moody and just feel better in general. I'm finally getting to where I look forward to doing it and feel bad when I slack off.
  • veronicakelly351
    veronicakelly351 Posts: 22 Member
    Running 20 miles pheew just about walking g 4-5 miles.
  • britishsoul
    britishsoul Posts: 13
    Absolutely YES! I realized I feel psychologically unhappy if I don't workout every single day, because in the days when I don't workout I tend to binge, therefore I feel guilty and upset with myself. Working out makes me feel SO GOOD.
  • veronicakelly351
    veronicakelly351 Posts: 22 Member
    Struggled today and lapsed a little :-( back on it tomorrow
  • blueridgeloner
    blueridgeloner Posts: 56 Member
    YES!! Exercising and losing weight has helped me immensely. I still have bad spells, but I have been able to get off of the 2 meds I hated taking worse than anything, both for anxiety and panic attacks.
  • IllBeBack1Day
    IllBeBack1Day Posts: 982 Member
    Working out is the best medicine and drug
  • wellthenwhat
    wellthenwhat Posts: 526 Member
    Right now? Dead tired!
    Serously, I don't know. I enjoy being outside more, because I have more energy, because everything is easier, because I'm stronger and lighter. Because I spend more time outside, I feel more energized and relaxed as well. I also feel good about myself because I'm doing something positive, and that affects my confidence and mood.
  • UrnAsh_
    UrnAsh_ Posts: 242 Member
    Yes, and for the better!
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