Exercise has a direct impact on mood. So does what you eat. Whether you're trying to lose weight, feel better emotionally, stave off physical illness of some sort, or all three, let's talk about it here.

Why is healthy living / wellness important to you?
What are you doing to take care of yourself health-wise (mentally, physically, or both)?
How are you creating health and wellness in your life?
What are your personal barriers to doing so?
How can you move through these barriers?



Healthy living is important to me because I first and foremost want to feel better mood-wise. I want to manage my symptoms in a positive way, with healthy eating and exercise. There are so many positive benefits of exercise for the mood, for instance. I recently heard that 20-30 minutes of exercise a day, can help you become less emotionally sensitive and less vulnerable to intense negative moods. Basically, it makes one's moods and mental health symptoms more manageable. I would also, ultimately like to lose weight. I am not unhappy with my size and I do not dislike my body. But at the same time, I'd like to lose weight for myself and my health.