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I have always known that physical activity was good for you, and also great for diabetes long term control and health prevention. But lately, I exercise for a completely different reason.
I totally do it (exercise) to clear my head, it is absolutely, unequivocally the best medicine to increase your mood. Sex is good too, but next to that exercise is the only activity that release all those cool natural hormones. Endorphins, Serotonin, etc....I am not a biochemist I just know physical activity totally Rocks.
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| "Sky isn't grey, but this is my office window view" |
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| "My oldest Gets finicky about her pics but here is the Tiny Type 1, also exercising" |
Last night my daughter was a bear (My oldest Type 1) and she complained about feeling tired, no energy.
So I said to her, "Lets go for a workout" She said, "Okay" I think I should really emphasize that her mood was really labile, exceedingly grumpy, yelling, eye rolling, you get it....Anyway
We proceeded down stairs to the home gym or I guess now it can be referred to as the family den, not my man cave.
Her and I blasted through 6 - 6 min rounds. Like sprints, jogs, walks, elliptical, boxing and some medicine ball training. I knew what the activity was doing for my mood but I asked her how she felt after, and she said "I feel great!" So good she actually decided to vacuum her room(unheard of unless delegated by us), do some laundry, and not do any more yelling.
Her mood was totally reversed, and we got to hang out (bonding time!) We chatted about her diabetes control, diet, exercise, managing, and how she was doing. Good bonding.
Even though our heads weren't spinning around, there was no projectile vomiting, and we really weren't possessed; exercise is a definite mood booster, and head clearer!
What is your exercise regime?
Trev
7 comments:
exercise is awesome! it's funny, i've always been told by my doctor's to do exercise because it will help, and i've always been to lazy and not found a way to fit it into my routine - but recently with 1 hour dog walks each morning, i'm totally loving how good it makes me feel!
ps. i've just found your blog via tudiabetes - and i give credit to you looking after you and your kids, it can't be an easy job, so well done!
Love this post Trev AND...you know me, I am a bit of an exercise junkie. Actually, you may not know that...but I am. I am a P90X fanatic and I am a runner. Running another 1/2 marathon in a couuple of weeks.
I am happy that Joe is so active as well. I am hoping that his activity level will continue for many, many years. I think it is how he manages to keep a decent A1C for sure. I just run around and cram sugar down his throat so that he doesn't pass out - LOL.
Hey Trev! It's funny you ask this question about exercise... as it's a topic I've got slated to run on my blog soon. Short answer: I don't have an exercise routine, but I'm working to change that. Also, wasn't sure if you realized that this is the current March topic for the Diabetes Social Media Advocacy Blog Carnival... You should leave a comment over there so more might swing your way online! Thanks for the motivation to exercise!
glad it makes you feel better.
thanks for sharing (I've got 2 tpye 1 kids too)
Hi Trev-
I currently am working on a routine but I loved your post and the title had me cracking up! Kudos to raising 2 kids with diabetes :) Nice to meet you!
Aaaahhh, mood enhancement is a benefit of exercise I always forget about. But yes, you are so right. It really does make us feel better and less cranky. (And I can always stand to be less cranky - LOL) I love that "adjusted the attitude" of a teen-aged (or pre-teen?) girl. Having been one myself, I can say that's a major accomplishment. ;)
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