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Terry,
Don't be afraid to start. Like the program mentions you can begin with just a little bit of excercise at a time. Start with a simple walk and try to build up. The way it can make you feel can't be replaced by anything else. When I'm feeling lazy (see below) or anxious I try to remember how it feels after breaking a sweat. Good luck!!

Charlie,
Great article. I was thinking of all the reasons not to go to the gym today. I'm putting on my shoes now. Thanks.

I know exercise does work because it helped me. Towards the end of July, I finally was just sick of feeling anxious, depressed and weak. I put my walking shoes on and forced myself to start walking. It was not easy. I had really become scared that this was not going to go away and I would need medical help. I wrote this in another post. After about a week or two, as I was coming up our driveway and into our back yard, I noticed how beautiful and colorful the flowers were! I had been taking care of them all summer but hadn't paid any attention to how they looked. It was like they turned on their colors for me! I immediately knew I was on the road to recovery!!
I have been feeling better and better. I also use a lot of positive affirmations as I walk. Good luck to everyone trying this!! It works but it's a constant day in day out battle!

VERY good post! I always enjoy your posts Charlie Brown. Thank you!

I am happy you found this post helpful.