BMZMJ Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 I already work out often, and sometimes I would work out with my ex, either work out together or even do separate work outs, but having a good work out just makes you feel so good, strong, and relaxed. It is honestly the only place where I can think about my ex and not really feel sad (and that's even when we go to the same gym) So I suggest that you start hitting the gym and start sweating - preferably with a work out buddy. It is also an excellent way to make new friends because you already have something in common!
mymission Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 Definitely I've been building up my running and going to the gym. Makes you feel better for a couple of hours at least
JesseJames Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 Paying people whom I know nothing about for something I can do on my own seems like jackassery. Taking a walk down my half mile no-outlet road, or through my woods, or cleaning out the horse stalls, or biking a few miles to town, or bushwacking the creek, or bird-spotting, kayaking or damn near anything I do sounds better. You wanna know what's really good for the libido and venting? Fire off a bunch of rounds into your berm at targets that resemble Oprah.
minee Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 I totally agree!! Besides, you wanna look hot and sexy for the next man/woman you deserve to meet!! SCREW THE LOSER EXES!! They dont know what they're missing out on.
Nancy B Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 I was really getting into the gym. My relationship has not ended yet. I'm working really hard on holding everything together while he thinks about what he wants. I thought the gym would get my mind off things last week but I wound up sobbing on the treadmill. Not a good look. Going to try again today.
CainJ Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 The endorphin rush can be incredible. I'm glad I kept lifting. Resistance training works wonders.
HHC Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 When I am emotionally stress out or hurt, exercise for me is not an escape. While I have the potential to feel better afterwards, when I am beaten down emotionally working out makes me cry and I get a lot of self doubt and negative self talk which makes me break down mid work out. For some people it's an escape. For some it just pokes at the weak spots
nick d Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 I work out 4 days a week, every week. And I have for the past 3 years. It helps for a few hours or so, then I'm right back to being down.
GKM Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 Thankfully Id been hitting the gym for about a year before the big break up, and got adult braces...and I had them off just a few months before he broke up with me, and also hit my goal weight of 120 pounds.....part of me kind of wonders if he was intimidated by my new self?? Ive really blossomed over the past few years- he met me at 20 - crooked teeth, too blond hair and overweight, and now im a glossy brunette, great smile and great body Oh well- his loss! And I'm dating really good looking men I've never had access to before, its great 1
Awarth Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 Totally agree on this! Exercising do wonders to your mind and body! it really make me think of the whole BU in a positive way! and it is really quite an ego booster when girls going out with you notice your muscles, haha, especially if the other guys in the group is just lazing around at home! =)
charliecakes Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 Yep you are totally right!! I have found the single clear-headed moment of my day is the gym/work out classes as I push myself so I am focusing on not collapsing instead of thinking of him lol!
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