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Something strange happened to me.....

lucycaz
lucycaz Posts: 191 Member
edited October 2024 in Motivation and Support
Today I had a really stressful and very emotional day at work, I am a mental health nurse so this in itself occurs from time to time

The strange thing is what happened next....

8 months ago I would have come home, ordered the biggest takeaway pizza I could find, a tub of ice cream and a big box of chocolate – possibly adding a bottle of wine on top and curled up in front of the TV with my better half and let the stress drain away...

Well today I came home got changed into winter running gear, went to the country park and ran till it got dark (C25K program) I ran off my stress and it felt GOOD......

When exactly did this new me arrive because I did not see this coming
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  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    That is awesome! Kudos to you :flowerforyou:
  • RhonndaJ
    RhonndaJ Posts: 1,615 Member
    ~smiles~ I love this.
  • Jeff92se
    Jeff92se Posts: 3,369 Member
    Awesome! Working out to relieve stress is excellent.

    A speed bag or punching bag works well.
  • Michellef67
    Michellef67 Posts: 9 Member
    That is amazing. I remember the first time I ran to work off some stress. It was so exhilarating. Now I run every morning before work, may as well be preventative.
  • TinaMLT
    TinaMLT Posts: 32
    A speed bag or punching bag works well.


    I couldn't agree more. Add a little mental imagery (the guy that cut you off, the skinny size 2 who looked down at you when you were about through cartwheels for finally buying a size 8 dress and it fit). The endorphines help better than any pizza and wine combo I have tried.
  • Jeff92se
    Jeff92se Posts: 3,369 Member
    240 calores for 30 min. Not to mention the stress relief benefits
  • ACEgirl1
    ACEgirl1 Posts: 133 Member
    Yes! That's how you know you've changed! Congrats
  • JipsyJudy
    JipsyJudy Posts: 268 Member
    Awesome! Hip hurrah for you! Well, a friend of mine who happens to be a psychotherapist puts a lot of stock in the theory that as you behave, so you become. If you want to be a kinder person, start practicing acts of kindness and one day you'll discover you've internalized the process. If you want to become a healthier person, just keep doing what you're doing. Way to go!
  • sophjakesmom
    sophjakesmom Posts: 904 Member
    That is totally awesome! Amazing how we can get addicted to working out. Keep it up! (and remember the feeling!)
  • i_belong_to_neil
    i_belong_to_neil Posts: 18
    Running = Free Therapy! Awesome job!
  • nopeekiepeekie
    nopeekiepeekie Posts: 338 Member
    Awesome job! You must feel twice as proud of yourself 1 for skipping the pizza and 2 for running!
  • kaetmarie
    kaetmarie Posts: 668 Member
    what a wonderful NSV!
  • sc1572
    sc1572 Posts: 2,309 Member
    I can TOTALLY relate to this! Awesome job!
  • tuffytuffy1
    tuffytuffy1 Posts: 920 Member
    That is fantastic! Great job!
  • albali
    albali Posts: 225 Member
    Well done you! I have just sent my husband out for more wine!:drinker:
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    Well done, that is brilliant.
  • outtanms
    outtanms Posts: 237 Member
    woop woop!! Aweseme!
  • micklespiffy
    micklespiffy Posts: 38
    Absolutely shiny!
  • Carfoodel
    Carfoodel Posts: 481 Member
    That's great, happy for you - great nsv :)
  • Charlottejogs
    Charlottejogs Posts: 351 Member
    Today I had a really stressful and very emotional day at work, I am a mental health nurse so this in itself occurs from time to time

    The strange thing is what happened next....

    8 months ago I would have come home, ordered the biggest takeaway pizza I could find, a tub of ice cream and a big box of chocolate – possibly adding a bottle of wine on top and curled up in front of the TV with my better half and let the stress drain away...

    Well today I came home got changed into winter running gear, went to the country park and ran till it got dark (C25K program) I ran off my stress and it felt GOOD......

    When exactly did this new me arrive because I did not see this coming

    Congratulations on the great decision! I just left a job of case management at a mental health center so I am very sympathetic about the intense, exhausting, overwhelming stressors one day can bring. I admire you for being able to stick it out and provide such an important service. I certainly left work and made unhealthy choices a number of days (although mine generally were much worse and had to do with drinking:) - way to go! Keep it up! Add me if you need a cheerleader as a mental health worker.
  • 226Muriel
    226Muriel Posts: 138 Member
    The NEW you is now linked =====physical, emotional and spiritual ...WELCOME HOME.:flowerforyou:
  • tbrewst
    tbrewst Posts: 93 Member
    Great job! Fist bump for making good decisions;-)
  • Healthy_Hannah483
    Healthy_Hannah483 Posts: 151 Member
    That is way soooo awesome. What a huge thing you've just done. Seems you've come a long way in your healthy lifestyle journey!
  • TheBraveryLover
    TheBraveryLover Posts: 1,217 Member
    Excellent way to handle stress. Extra kudos to you!:flowerforyou:
  • DoubleE615312
    DoubleE615312 Posts: 173 Member
    love it!
  • superwmn
    superwmn Posts: 936
    CONGRATULATIONS! Working out is one of my favorite forms of self care and comfort. It kicks comfort food's butt almost any day. GOOD FOR YOU!

    Charmagne
  • 0PhAtDaDdY
    0PhAtDaDdY Posts: 569 Member
    Today I had a really stressful and very emotional day at work, I am a mental health nurse so this in itself occurs from time to time

    The strange thing is what happened next....

    8 months ago I would have come home, ordered the biggest takeaway pizza I could find, a tub of ice cream and a big box of chocolate – possibly adding a bottle of wine on top and curled up in front of the TV with my better half and let the stress drain away...

    Well today I came home got changed into winter running gear, went to the country park and ran till it got dark (C25K program) I ran off my stress and it felt GOOD......

    When exactly did this new me arrive because I did not see this coming

    It arrived at the 87lb lost mark, great job....
  • G30Grrl
    G30Grrl Posts: 377 Member
    That is wonderful! Welcome to your brand new life!
  • sharonsjones
    sharonsjones Posts: 574 Member
    Congratulations on you NSV! Running is the best therapy out there for stress!!
  • austepants
    austepants Posts: 356 Member
    This is so awesome!! What an inspiration thanks so much for sharing this :)
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