OCD Forum - Using exercise to lower stress and become OCD free

Some people think that exercise is underrated, I agree!

You hear about it all the time. You see so many gyms. You see so many commercials about gyms.So many people have memberships to gyms but rarely or never use them!

If they do use them, it's inconsistent so it's almost useless.There are only a small percentage of people that have gym memberships that actually use them regularly.

You don't have to go to a gym, but if you decide that you want to try it out, make sure to use your membership.Cardio workout for 45-60 minutes in a row three times a week is good for your heart.

Exercise allows your brain to function better which will allow it to get rid of stress more efficiently. Plus the fact that you will end up in better shape. Another great quality of exercise is that it will increase your self image and this self esteem boost will help you feel better about yourself and will help to get you started on becoming OCD free.

Another very important thing that exercise does is give you positive attention from other people. People who look better are usually more popular and well liked than people who aren't.So to increase your image, your health, your mental health, increase your chance of living longer, exercise can do this, and it's a no-brainer!

There are numerous studies done on the benefits of exercise and how it can improve your mind. We were created to exercise and to work. This is why I believe that the instances of mental illnesses is on the rise because our lack of movement. Everything is digital.

If we would just take the time to plan out how we're going to be more active, we'll find that the stress that causes anxiety in our lives will start to decline. Did you know that your emotions are held in the fibers of our body? Did you know that the only way to get full relief is through exercise?

Exercise because you know you have to. not just to look good or the be more thin." You exercise because your mental health depends on it! If you lack motivation you should talk to other people and look online and see what not exercising can and will do to your health. Then look at what doing exercises does. It is a fact right now, that people who exercise regularly are healthier, feel better, and are more mentally stable.

Take action: What you want to do is find a good gym and work with a trainer who can teach you how to make a program and tell you what to eat. They will also show you all the exercises that you can do so that you can be as efficient and effective as possible in your exercise.

No matter what, stick to what you had planned. Dedication is when you continue the action long after the excitement has left you.