Having fun exercising

[MommaRuthie]

Wow! I never thought I would have fun exercising! I was at the gym today and zoning out in my own little world and somebody asked me if I was ok. I said yes, why? And he told me I have been working out with a big grin plastered on my face for the past 20 minutes... I had just been thinking about how great I feel and that this way of eating is good for me.... Hadn't realized I was grinning... I was never depressed before, but compared to how I felt 3-4 weeks ago to now is just such a drastic change and I still have a ways to go! If there is ever a reason to stick with this way of life it is the happiness I feel. It is wierd. Sometimes I just feel euphoric, almost like I was drunk.... well all have a good day. I love coming to this board everyday, especially when the little carb monster on my shoulder is urging me to have just one bite. have a great day everyone!

[Neecy]

That is so awesome. I,too never thought I'd enjoy exercise, but I look forward to going for walks or doing weights or yoga. I just got a copy of the Callanetics dvd in the mail today and am looking forward to trying it!

[Asclepius]

You ARE high, MamaRuthie!!! Beautiful neurochemistry at work!! Enkephalin, dynorphin, substance P, dopamine, & serotonin cascades for the WIN!! Endorphins bind your Mu receptors just like any opiate. Who needs street drugs when you've got all this locked inside?! WOOHOO!! Did you know there are studies where rats became so addicted to the high they got out of running that they opted for that over eating and actually died of starvation? Crazy, huh? That's some powerful stuff right there.

Keep up the amazing work. I have to admit that while I am far from seeing exercise as fun yet, I certainly don't dread it and want to hide in the nearest donut shop when it's time to work out like I used to. I find it bearable these days which, for me, is really saying something. I'm an exercise whiner in rehab.