Guest guest Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 DOWN IN THE DUMPS Friday, 12 August 2011 It's no secret that the majority of the mail I receive comes from people who want to lose weight. And I'd say that most of them who write have been trying to lose weight their entire adult lives...or even since their teen years. Many of their letters contain a recurring theme and that is...they just can't seem to lose the weight and keep it off. They also tell me how depressed they are and how they spend most of their days in a state of near-misery about their plights in life. Yes, these people, almost everyday, end up down in the dumps. Since they can't cope...they mope. Hey, it's sad but true. They keep thinking and thinking about the things that didn't work out or that aren't working out in their lives. They're haunted by their weight and the problems that come with being overweight or obese. I do get frustrated sometimes as I read their mail because I just hate seeing them like this. I try giving hugs and kisses to make them feel better. And I remind them, There are things in your life that you can change and yes, there are things in your life that you can't change. You simply have to do your best, working hard at those places in your life where you can turn things around. But, I'm sad to say, many people aren't willing to do the work it takes to make those changes. And because they don't, they end up depressed...everyday. Well, that's no good, is it? Look, some of you may not believe this. But I get depressed sometimes, too. Hey, I'm only human, ya' know. Those times when a depressing thought enters my mind, I don't give it time to settle in. I say to that negative thought..."Shoo, shoo! I don't need you in my head!" See, if I dwell on those depressing thoughts, well, they can end up putting me down in the dumps for the rest of my day. And I don't have time for that! You've got to do what I do when I get depressed. And what's that? You really wanna know? Well...I exercise! That's right. I get myself up, put on some hot music and...away I go! I'm telling you, nothing helps chase the negative thoughts out of my head like a good round of sweatin'. Oh, there's just something about singing and dancing to some of your favorite music. I know it always picks me up! And I don't exercise for only a few minutes either. I put in 45 minutes to a full hour of working out. Talk about sweatin' the blues away! Now why do you think exercise helps clear your mind of depressing thoughts? Well, it's because exercise releases positive endorphins in your brain that make you feel upbeat and positive. And here's the best part, after you've finished a good workout, you have a feeling of real accomplishment. You feel like you've done something positive for yourself and, you know what? You have! Look, I don't want you down in the dumps. It's not gonna help your lumps! Did I make you laugh? I hope so because, when you laugh, you don't have time to feel depressed! Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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