Exercise Can Make A Big Difference!

Have you added exercise to your daily plan? It is so important! I wasn’t very active before I decided to change my life, but it made a huge difference in my healing.

People used to laugh at me when I told them I was working out for my mind, not to squeeze into smaller pants. Truth is that along the way I lost 40 lbs. in 8 months – great bonus! And it really changed the way I felt.

Here are some interesting facts about exercise benefits for mental health:

* Exercise will increase Serotonin, Dopamine, Endorphins.

* Research has shown that as little as eight minutes of exercise can reduce anxious feelings & reduce sadness.

*  Will increase energy & stimulate the relaxation response in the body.

*  Exercise can regulate sleeping patterns and reduce insomnia.

*  Researchers at Duke University studied people suffering from depression for 4 months and found that 60% of the participants who exercised for 30 minutes three times a week overcame their depression without using antidepressant medication. Same percentage as those who only used medication.

It’s amazing how proud of yourself you will feel as you start to realize you are a lot stronger than you ever thought you were. Getting active will also help relieve muscle tension & help burn away those stressful, anxious feelings. The affects will last for hours after.

Make sure you commit to at least 4 days a week. Really stir up a sweat. We want to get those chemicals flowing in the right direction.

 

If you need a plan, Nutritional & Fitness Guru JJ Virgin is in our Coop to help. She has a great plan that gets me motivated.  I love the What to Eat & Get Fit With JJ. You can find her tools here.

Dust off those sneakers and make a plan. Can you commit to 4 days a week? Fitness time is a great place to practice your focus & living in the moment. It will quiet those loud voices in your head. I have created a workout schedule called “My Workout Log” to help you make a plan. If we have it written on our schedule in pen – we will get it done. Make your health your hobby! Make exercise a must in your daily routine. Find fun & different ways to exercise. Mix it up!

Have you printed out the sheets for the daily healing journal? Find a great binder, one from the garage is fine. Dust it off & let’s get started. I am right here with you! Don’t worry.

1st pages of your Binder should be The Contract for Freedom & the Workout Log. Have you signed one yet?

Then keep track of all your progress with The Daily Healing Journal.  Great way to see what is making you feel better or worse.  Finding the triggers is the first step.

All our printables are available free right here!

* Don’t want to waste ink & paper? We have them bundled up for you in the Egg Shop & they are ready to ship to you today. Each book contains 31 sheets for the month.

Keep me posted on how you are feeling or if you have any questions. I love hearing from you!

Wishing you a peaceful day,