I am finding that if I don't do some sort of aerobic exercise every day, I am getting depressed. I already take antidepressants. Can't I have a day off?? There is a ton of stuff going on in my life under the surface and the exercise helps to keep me balanced but gee whiz...every single day????

My weight loss has been slowed alot but my clothes are fitting well. I am surprised when I look in the mirror that the reflection I see is me. Happily surprised. But this dark cloud that shows up when I don't go to the gym on Sunday...yuck!

Laura

My doc said there was a real chance to have depression with the sleeve. Don't know why... hormones? So far so good for me, but the stats were pretty high. Talk to your Doc about it? Best of luck. You may need your meds changed.... and by the way... Great job so far!

Well, exercise does work great on depression, but to answer your question. . is the depression so bad that you can't handle it, or could you handle it 1 day without exercise? That would have to be your choice. I am 2 years out and exercise makes me feel so much better, but i sure don't go to the gym to exercise. I do natural exercises, walk to the mailbox, park the car far away and walk to where ever i have to go to, lots of housework, yardwork, etc. . . hubbie gets on my case every now and then about getting to the gym, but i just DONT want to cause I really don't like it anymore. . . good luck, hope this helps a bit.

I love exercising now! I haven't been able to for a few weeks due to a flare-up of my ulcerative colitis, and it's got me pretty depressed.

I love exercising now! I haven't been able to for a few weeks due to a flare-up of my ulcerative colitis, and it's got me pretty depressed.

I just got a UC flair up too. I'm trying to just walk for now. But then again I'm only three weeks out from surgery. I hope u feel better.

Got myself to the gym yesterday and did a walk at home dvd today. Life is much sunnier and the day looks bright....guess I know the answer to my original question! YES...I need to exercise every day!

Living the dream!,

Laura

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I am a zumba-holic and it is KILLING me that I cannot resume for at least 6 weeks!!! Walking to me is SOOOOO boring but It is something I know I have to do.... I think the important thing is to find something that you like and stick with it-

I take one day off a week. My doctor recommended 210 minutes per week of exercise at the minimum. I try to get that in no matter what. I got sick a couple of weeks ago and didn't work out for about a week and a half. I stalled and didn't lose a single pound. Plus I felt horrible and started getting so flabby! You are doing great! I don't think there is any harm in taking a day off here and there.

Exercise is an important tool in the treatment of depression and of course it has the added benefit of burning calories,. It sounds like you need to add some new tools for dealing with depression.

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