Funny thing...
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Some times I feel shorter, fatter. Slumped and burdened by my responsibilities. Less energetic and willing to proceed.
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Other times I feel stronger, taller, slimmer. More engaged and energized by my responsibilities.
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My exercise intensity goes in waves too.
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I have noticed that there seems to be a relationship between exercise and self image but I haven't been able to tell which way the causation goes. Does exercising more make me feel better about myself or does feeling better about myself empower me to exercise more?
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You'd think an Exercise Physiologist with a Ph.D, a godan, and a rokudan could figure this one out, but so far no luck...
I'm sure someone smarter than myself could draw up the relationship or figure out the coefficient, but I think they are two axis somehow related in that they both connected and effect one another no matter what either is doing. Clear as mud?
ReplyDeleteI do know if my wife is feeling good about herself she is more apt to feel frisky. I think this is a good incentive for me to support her working out and eating good!
Don't stress about the science on it. I go by experience anyway.
ReplyDeleteI'm SO much happier after a really hard workout that nothing will persuade to the contrary anyway. Endorphin release, releasing stress, it all happens after a hard workout. And yes, I like the way it makes me look in the mirror. Where's the downside? I don't see any.