During my yoga classes last week and as I was running on the treadmill yesterday, I realized I had forgotten all about the endorphins and "happy" chemicals that comes with working out. It seems that I've been suppressing this feeling. I haven't been running as much because of my bum knee. But yesterday was the first day back and it felt gooooood.
You see, for the past two months, I've been on an emotional roller coaster. I'm sure adjusting to a new environment has a lot to do with it as well as missing my friends and my routine back in New York. So this transition has made it difficult for me to enjoy my new environment and take advantage of it. Yes I know "it's all a state of mind". "You're reality is what you make of it." But what if people need more than just "changing" the way they think. I do. I'm saying after yesterday's run, it reminded me of how much working out can lift my mood. Especially running. Having good music to run to was a big plus too!! I was running to the Euphonic Sessions (how clever I am with the title of this post) which seriously is great to run to. It was only a 30 minute run on the treadmill but it felt great! I think I was almost in euphoria. It was awesome!
There are a lot of reasons why I've been feeling low. I miss my time in L.A. and N.Y. I miss the new friends I met just before I left; the new friendships that came to an end too soon. My old friendships waiting for me back at home. I miss the weather in L.A; the wide open spaces...even in NY; the convenience; my car; my iPhone; my apartment; my bed. All this contributes to my roller coaster ride but I realize I can't get stuck in the past or else I'll miss the present. And for me to get out of the dips of the ride, I realize I need to go work out, run, or practice yoga.
So if anyone finds themselves in their own ebb of thoughts, go for a run! or take a yoga class. Ring out the negative thoughts from your muscles. And for those who need more convincing on why you should work out other than staying fit and looking good...it also makes you FEEL good mentally. Because we all know that when you run or work out, your brain produces these awesome chemicals (endorphins) and gives you a natural high. Well, if you didn't know, now you know. And knowing is half the battle!
This blog is dedicated to TM. Thanks for the music!
2 comments:
Hey Angela! Great blog! I know what you mean by adjusting to a new environment and being on an emotional roller coaster ride. It was so hard for me when I moved to Hawaii last June. At first, I was excited because come on, it's Hawaii! But soon after I moved, I started missing my friends, the mobility I had on the mainland. You can't take a weekend trip to visit friends in California or NYC when you live in Hawaii. I didn't have friends in Hawaii and I fell into a funk. But once I started working out and getting healthier, my mood changed and I feel so much better now. I still miss NYC a lot and I am still adjusting to Hawaii, but at least I feel better. It is what you make of your situation and as long as you engage in healthy activities and harness a positive energy or attitude, you'll be happier. And damn girl, you are super fit!
Thanks Cleone!! I had no clue you felt that way when you moved to Hawaii! Thanks for sharing that here. Yes I'm still on that ride. And then I feel guilty for feeling like this! I do have to force myself to go to the gym or yoga on the days I feel down. It's hard. Anyway, day by day. I'll talk to you offline girl!
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