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Exercise is good therapy at our weight loss retreat we show you the way!

Quincy Martel, MA, Life Coach

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In this day in age, there seems to be a pill for every imaginable condition. At our weight loss retreat, we see all kinds of people who have tried a multitude of different weight loss and feel-good solutions.

You name it, there’s a quick fix out there in every color, shape, size, and texture. Purple, pink, white, and yellow …modern medicine and consumers look to these colorful pills to cure and treat symptoms related to medical and psychological problems.

There is a time and place for pharmaceutical interventions, however, oftentimes behavioral changes, including nutritional dietary changes and increased exercise, are overlooked for a small pill colorful pill in the medicine cabinet.

There are natural chemicals located within the human body and brain, which are stimulated by exercise. The chemicals produced in the brain as a result of exercise are similar to synthetic antidepressants and anxiolytics (anti-anxiety medications).

Exercise doesn’t come in pill form, but produces a natural happy pill sensation as a result of chemicals stimulated. One of the chemicals stimulated by exercise is called endorphins.

I’d like to coin the term “ENDORFUNS” because the chemicals and emotions released within the brain are euphoric and pleasant. The fun happens as a result of exercise.

Whether it’s serving up that winning Ace on the tennis court, hitting the birdie on the golf course, or running a personal record at the 5k, endorphins produce happiness. The chemicals stimulate a natural high and positive outlook and also work as natural analgesics and sedatives.

In layman’s terms, exercise helps the body relax and sleep. At our weight loss camp and also separate Studies have shown that unchecked stress and anxiety will eventually lead to depression in most cases. Anxiety and depression go together like peas and carrots.

These conditions may manifest with symptoms of anger, panic attacks, weight gain, weight loss, isolation, substance abuse, insomnia, sleeping too much, loss of libido, and loss of interest. Anxiety and depression are a vicious cycle resulting in poor self-image, which may lead to more depression.

Depression may lead to high-risk choices and poor self-care habits. Examples of poor habits and risky behaviors are eating disorders, sexual promiscuity, and abuse of alcohol and drugs.

The wonderful thing is that bad habits may be unlearned and replaced with new habits that help facilitate an individual’s positive outlook and build self-esteem.

Research is conclusive in multiple studies that individuals who exercise regularly have a positive boost of mood, better self-esteem, better sleep cycles, and lower rates of anxiety and depression.

A consistent exercise regime not only has positive psychological results, by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression, but it also has physical health benefits. Exercise helps facilitate weight loss, and decrease body fat. Exercise helps reduce blood pressure and cholesterol.

Regular exercise strengthens the heart muscle, increases muscle and bone strength, and increases energy levels and libido. Who doesn’t want that? A healthy mind in a healthy body is attainable naturally with discipline and exercise. There is no time like now to roll up your sleeves to get started.

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