Are Any Of You Really Into Fitness?

[Curvy]

I just realized I said you SHOULD push to the point of pain. I meant shouldnt. Sorry :P Congrats on the 2k!

 

[ericaboo]

I've recently started working out, and I'm absolutely addicted. If I'm feeling down, in the worst possible mind space, it's hard to get myself started, but by the time I'm done, my mind is right again. Guaranteed.

I guess it's not really about fitness - I could care less about getting my body more "fit" - it's just an incredible way to get myself to feel better... it's working for me.

I'm grateful - I've made friends who text me and say - have you been to the gym today? That's all it takes to turn my day around, at least for awhile. But for me - awhile - is a huge improvement from - never, hopeless, nightmare.

 

[Toria]

I just realized I said you SHOULD push to the point of pain. I meant shouldnt. Sorry :p Congrats on the 2k!

I did have to read it twice!!! :roflmao:

Ericaboo - that's exactly what I need - something to put me in a better place.

 

[Britt.f7]

About a month and a half ago I started working out. A major accomplishment due to physical ailments that can make exercise seem to be a negative reinforcement.

Then my depression got worst and I stopped leaving the couch. Winter is coming and I don't do well during that season.

I'm hoping that they get my meds and therapy in order and working so I can get out of this rut. Right now I just feel I'm sitting around and getting fatter by the minute.

 

[Shellbell]

A few months ago I joined a gym at the advice of my T and doc who feel physical exercise is a good release for pent up negative emotions. Plus being healthy is good for the body and mind. And I agree with that. Plus I need to exercise due to the meds I'm on causing weight gain :eek:

In my 20's, I was a total gym junkie (I'm now 41), absolutely obsessed with looking as good as I could and was incredibly fit. There wasn't a tiny bit of fat on me, I had 6 pack abs and was really toned up and fit.

Then I had children and it all went pear shaped - literally :rolleyes:

So, I've been getting back into it and focussing on it not becoming an obsession or anything unhealthy, I don't think unhealthy habits are good anymore. Haven't been for the last 2 weeks though due to starting on Seroquel, which makes me feel completely knackered :sleep:

But, I'm going to get back into it Monday and go 4 times a week again, taking it slow on the tough days, pushing myself more on the okay days :)

 

[Deleted member 19035]

I work out daily and go to the gym as often as possible. It is my 'me time.'

 

[LaurieJ]

I just started exercising and would love to run again. Right now I have to build up to running again. I'm also swimming, taking a yoga class, walking and doing aqua aerobics. I notice that on days when I do nothing my mood is bad and my anxiety is high. So exercising has a positive effect on my PTSD. I just need to get moving daily.

 

[Red Feather]

I am really lucky to have my own trainer at the moment. Its great because I am so focused on doing what she says that I forget everything else. Sometimes I have dissociated. Last time not so much, but before, quite a bit, but she now knows to keep on pushing me when I do it, and I have been able to keep at it. Last time I got so hot my face turned red and I was exhausted for several days. I hope I can handle it, because it does make me feel better. I think I might have to remind myself not to push too hard.

 

[Britt.f7]

I just bought myself a 'gym in a box', despite my membership to a gym. I am having difficulties getting out of the house and having exercise stuff here will make it hard for me to make excuses. I know from a long time ago, that getting started is the hardest, but, once I do and get into a routine, I enjoy it. I tried the personal trainer but that didn't work out for me either. Just one try.

 

[Eric23]

Exercise really takes the edge off my PTSD. I prefer cardio over weights because it really burns off the stress and I try for lower impact exercises to avoid injuries. Bicycling (outdoors), hiking, swimming, and an elliptical in the winter.Yoga is also really good, it requires a lot of concentration and really works your muscles.

Dogs make great work out partners for walking, even small dogs can handle big walks with training. My neighbor has Shih Tzu who goes on two, 2 mile walks everyday. Tired dogs are happy dogs.

Just make sure to ease into it, what turns most people off is they really try push themselves the first time out. Then get turned off when their body tells them how out of shape they are. Even if all you do is planks during commercials on TV its a good start.

 

[Becky_From_Canada]

I'm a running nut. I find that the PTSD is way more manageable when I run. Soon as I get sidelined with an injury, symptoms flare up faster than you can say "couch potato".

Becky

 

[ninja]

Yes! I crave the sensation of being physically strong: it helps me believe that victory is feasible and within reach. Coming up with new workouts is kind of like a creative outlet, too. :)