Feeling down

[barb08]

Going to start exercising plan. They say it helps elevates mood. Feeling pretty low.

[Hidden]

Excellent idea. Exercise helps to improve mood.

[Hidden]

Start out slow if you haven’t exercised in a while. I enjoy exercising. Best of luck!

[barb08 in reply to Hidden]

thanks. have any suggestions.

[Marshall64 in reply to barb08]

Do something you like. You will more likely stick with it. I find aerobic type of activity (like bike riding) releases the endorphins (runners high).

[barb08 in reply to Marshall64]

i have been walking lately

[Marshall64 in reply to barb08]

That is good. I do that too. I put on earphones and take a walk. I also play hockey and wiffeball with parents and kids in the neighborhood.

Hope you feel better.

[Hidden in reply to barb08]

Walking like you are doing is very good. You could also get some small dumbbells and do some light weight training. Or wear some ankle weights while working around the house if you don’t feel like going out side.

[barb08 in reply to Hidden]

i am going to try the ankle weight idea thanks

[barb08 in reply to Hidden]

going to try the ankle weight idea

[Concernedparent23]

Sorry you're feeling so low barb.

Brilliant that you're (literally!) taking steps to do something positive for yourself though.

I enjoy Zumba, it never fails to Give me a lift. I find different teachers choose different styles of music though so it's worth trying a few to see which you prefer.

I wish I had someone to go with but my friend doesn't get on with Zumba - she's mad keen on line dancing and that doesn't do it for me. Maybe worth considering that too though.

Walking is great also.

Let us know how you get on x

[gogogirl]

Good- getting out in nature helps also.

[Southpark]

Yes. Walking does really help. Especially if you are walking on a path with trees going through the woods. Also sunshine helps with moods. If you have to, walking in air conditioning helps too with the hot weather.