Simply put, it makes me feel so darn good; it’s a high I just can’t get enough of. But when I don’t do it, I feel like something is seriously missing. And at this point of my life, working out is like brushing my teeth–a non-negotiable part of my day.
I realize my affection/affliction for exercise could be likened to a drug addict and her “fix.” I don’t intend to deny the analogy or plead the fifth; it is what it is. Friends, family, my husband have all confronted me about my obsession. It’s out there. (I’m working on it!)
Yet if there is any drug to be addicted to, exercise surely isn’t the worst of the bunch, right? Of course, anything taken to the extremes can be dangerous and I’ve certainly flirted with exercise addiction over the years …
But truth be told, it’s a very easy addiction to succumb to: you do it, you feel good, you lose weight, you look better and are stronger inside and out.
We all know the merits of regular exercise: it lowers the risk of pretty much every disease known to man, keeps your heart strong, your muscles toned and your brain sharp. It helps us sleep better, encourages us to fuel ourselves better, and gives us courage to challenge our bodies physically and mentally. Excercise is the real deal, the feel-good fuel. (more…)
Simply put, it makes me feel so darn good; it’s a high I just can’t get enough of. But when I don’t do it, I feel like something is seriously missing. And at this point of my life, working out is like brushing my teeth–a non-negotiable part of my day.
I realize my affection/affliction for exercise could be likened to a drug addict and her “fix.” I don’t intend to deny the analogy or plead the fifth; it is what it is. Friends, family, my husband have all confronted me about my obsession. It’s out there. (I’m working on it!)
Yet if there is any drug to be addicted to, exercise surely isn’t the worst of the bunch, right? Of course, anything taken to the extremes can be dangerous and I’ve certainly flirted with exercise addiction over the years …
But truth be told, it’s a very easy addiction to succumb to: you do it, you feel good, you lose weight, you look better and are stronger inside and out.
We all know the merits of regular exercise: it lowers the risk of pretty much every disease known to man, keeps your heart strong, your muscles toned and your brain sharp. It helps us sleep better, encourages us to fuel ourselves better, and gives us courage to challenge our bodies physically and mentally. Excercise is the real deal, the feel-good fuel. (more…)