Exercise builds mental toughness. It sends a message to every fiber of your being that you are going to fight.
Compare that to your mental attitude when you are feeling down or discouraged.
Determination makes all the difference...and that is what you build when you exercise.
Wait a minute...I mentioned diet also.
Okay, that's important too.;-)
Cut the carbs and sugar and see if you don't feel better. And see if your mind isn't clearer.
I have been on keto for years, but recently had slipped a wee bit. I noticed that I wasn't in a state of ketosis.
I got back on the diet last week and my mind is significantly less foggy. In fact, the difference is downright shocking.
Good points!
“Exercise and diet.” Bingo. Every person who studies a book on exercise and exercises two hours a day and then studies a book on nutrition and eats three solids meals a day will live to 120. Exercise: “total muscle fatigue” is the secret to a long life. Nutrition: asparagus is the secret ingredient to a healthy life. Key: study.
How do you tell?
Many health-conscious friends and family members died young from cancer. These were people who exercised regularly, ate well, stayed in good shape, avoided alcohol, and never smoked.
Meanwhile, many other people smoke, drink, etc., and live to a ripe old age.
Genetics (and other kinds of lucky breaks) seem to be the key to a long life.
But, diet and exercise really do improve the quality of life. If we’re in good shape when something happens (like a serious illness or injury, or even if we’re giving birth), we tend to bounce back quickly.
I’ve been doing an Over 55 yoga class fro 2 years and am now in better shape than when I turned 40 and was doing Tai Kwan Do.
Actually I feel so good I feel like living to 90 is a very real possibility.