whatdoido1717 Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 1. Proper Nutrition 2. Exercise I cannot stress the importance of these enough. Especially, nutrition. Time is not going to heal your wounds alone. It is how you use that time that will determine at what rate you will start to feel better. If you use that time constructively and focus on your health and fitness you will begin to feel much better, much sooner. Cry the rest of the day, I don't care, I did, but take a break for 30 minutes and get some exercise in. Don't eat your pain. That ice cream is only going to make you feel worse. And I don't mean, it will make you feel worse about yourself for eating it, you will literally feel more lethargic, run down, and depressed if you continue to eat your pain in the form of sugar-loaded sweets (More Info). If you are opposed to working out, at least go on a walk. Exercise will release endorphins and you will pretty much have no choice but to feel a little better (More Info). I myself prefer lifting weights and have recently started a program called Starting Strength (My Workout Log). The benefits of proper nutrition on your mood, emotions, energy will surprise you and will be of tremendous benefit to your "moving on." I promise, you will feel better mentally and physically, and as an added bonus, you will begin to be more empowered and confident as your body begins to change as a result. Recommended Reading: "Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It" by Gary Taubes "The Paleo Solution: The Original Human Diet" by Robb Wolf ...Or at least watch this, Be proactive about your recovery and healing. Don't wallow in, or "eat your pain". Use it constructively.
Pikachu Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Ive been trying to eat right and exercise daily but my exe left me for someone at the gym after becoming completely addicted to the workout lifestyle. So needless to say im a little traumatized with the whole thing. In her eyes no one was ever good enough unless they spent their lives making their physical bodies better. And I cant seem to get her and what she thought out of my head. Hoping in time ill stop thinking this way and learn to focus more on me.
NicoleM Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 I am actually the opposite.My eating habits have been down alot because I am still depressed. It will take some time for my wounds to heal properly.
muzik_lvr Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Recommended Reading: "Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It" by Gary Taubes I love Gary Taubes! I fully subscribe to low carb/high protein/high fat diet. But anyway, thank you for the helpful tips on the process of healing .
Trovador Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Thanks for the advice and remainder... not to toot my own horn but I've lost 35-40 pounds since the troubles with my ex showed their ugly face; as a matter of fact I started to slim down while we were still an item but it was since the break up that I took it with all seriousness, there was no choice actually, being broken up and fatty? No, thanks. In fact, my ex told me once that she admired me and that I was a model for her (as in a "role model", though I could now be a model for pictures, etc. ha ha), because maybe a lot of people are able to lose weight but just a few can keep it down... I jog almost everyday and I avoid any trash food and at 130 pounds, the results are evident: besides feeling very good, women now glance at least twice at me and some of them have shown me real interest... But let me tell you, it's not easy, but when you look at yourself in the mirror you know it's worth, and I am not talking about just esthetics... but nowadays, all I do just for being fit doesn't have anything to do with my failed relationship, I just like to feel healthy and slim... On the other hand, my ex seems to get fatter by the day...
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