Exercise can be your Prozac

Despite everything I preached in "The Get A Life Campaign," I gave in today and got some weights to work out at home. I know... I said I hated working out in my house and was more prone to giving up. But, I figured that giving up halfway through my workout is still better than not working out at all, right?

The gloomy dark days and early nights are killing me. I had been doing OK with not working out when the sun was out all day, but I can't take it anymore! For the past two weeks, I've felt so tired, exhausted and irritable. I need a boost.

So, I went to Walmart and got a new barbell with weights (2 5-lb and 2 10-lb to be exact) and started recreating my workout from my weight lifting classes from last year. I tried to do the classes at my local Bally's, or even make a yoga class or two, but (BOO) the schedule wasn't working out.

Check out this barbell at Walmart - only $20!

As I type, my poor arms are so heavy! A a nice, steamy bath is calling my name. But, I feel good. Really good. The last month has been stressful and I'm actually proud of myself today.

Don't forget: Working out, especially aerobic exercise, can give you a "runners high," where the endorphins act like anti-depressants and give you that much needed boost during these gloomy days. So, do something - take the stairs at work, jog from the parking lot to your building (especially if you're late like me), walk briskly up and down the aisles at the grocery store - and I promise you'll feel better.

Get more info about "The Get A Life Campaign" at www.getalifecampaign.com