5 Ways Diet and Exercise Link to Happiness
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It’s no secret that diet and exercise can affect your wellbeing. However, do you know how they contribute to happiness?
Here, you’ll discover 5 ways diet and exercise link to happiness.
1. Releasing More Feel-Good Chemicals
It’s a well-known fact that exercise releases feel-good chemicals in the brain. That’s why, when you’ve had a good workout, you often feel much happier. However, did you know your diet can also help you to boost those feel-good chemicals?
Chocolate, specifically the dark variety, is known to release feel good chemicals within the brain. Just remember, you’ll want to opt for the purest dark chocolate you can find. You’ll also want to limit your consumption and ensure you’re eating a healthy, balanced diet.
2. Increasing Your Energy Levels
When you eat well and exercise regularly, you’ll find you have lots of energy. This in turn really helps to keep you feeling happier.
Let’s face it, it’s hard to be happy when you’re constantly tired! So, by leading a healthier lifestyle you’ll automatically be a happier, more energetic person.
3. Eliminating Stress
When you exercise, it really helps to eliminate stress. Some people even use it as a stress-busting activity. You’re basically burning off all of the negative energy which is consuming you. This leaves you feeling calmer and more relaxed.
Stress literally kills happiness. So, if you’re struggling to manage your stress levels, force yourself to exercise. It doesn’t have to be anything too strenuous – just a simple walk can do wonders.
4. Increasing Your Confidence
When you eat right and exercise regularly, you’re going to feel a lot more confident. You already know that low self-esteem can drain your happiness. So, improving it via a healthy diet and exercise will leave you feeling happier and more confident.
5. Decreasing Mood Swings
If you eat a bad diet, you may notice you suffer
These are just 5 ways that diet and exercise link to happiness. Those who do lead a healthy lifestyle tend to be much happier than those who don’t. Remember, if you do need to make changes to your diet or exercise routine, it’s important to do it gradually. Making sudden drastic changes isn’t good for the body and it could prove difficult to keep up. Also, you should discuss changes to your diet or exercise regimen with your healthcare professional
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This article provides general information and discussion about health and related subjects. The information and other content provided in this article, or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.
35 Comments
Monidipa Dutta
Mood Swings is the most important thing of all. However I personally believe that this is a very important post for all.
Dominique
Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it! Have a lovely day!
Sarah Bailey
It is amazing all things that can be linked to a good diet and exercise, I certainly feel under the weather when I have been eating badly.
Dominique
I understand — I feel sluggish! Thank you for reading!
Chad
I can’t agree more with you!!! I exercise regularly and i feel all the positive effects because i do. It is just great. Thanks for sharing.
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Dominique
I am counting my steps with my watch and walking with my accountability partner. I am feeling better! Thanks for reading!
Amber Myers
I agree. As much as I hate to jog, I know it’s important that I do it. I rarely am sick, and I credit that to jogging and getting my blood flowing.
Dominique
That sounds like your jogging is definitely working for you! Thank you for reading!
Tara Pittman
I always feel like I can accomplish so much more after working out. Exercise is a huge mood lifter for me.
Dominique
Yes, it doesn’t make you feel more energetic! It seems like I forget that when I get lazy but when I start working out again, I remember how good I feel! Thanks for reading!
Gabriel izukanne
A healthy body is happiness. Good exercise and dieting are a must do.
Dominique
Agreed! Thank you for reading — have a lovely day!
Explore The 6
Couldn’t agree with you more. The main reason I exercise is for health reasons, of course, but I always feel better after I’m done.
Dominique
I exercise for health reasons as well. I am going to do a better job of keeping the exercise regimen going! Thanks for reading!
Alexandra Cook
It’s all about that link to the mind. It’s worth the effort to keep all of that flowing freely.
Rachel Laverni
All good points here. I recall years ago my mother asked me why I worked out and ate in such a so healthy manner since that does not get anyone a man. I was so startled but told her that I did it for ME.
Dominique
I was going to say I can’t believe she said that — but I can. My mother said things like that as well! LOL Thanks for reading!
Angela Bethea
As per Elle Woods in the movie Legally Blonde, “Exercise gives you endorphins; endorphins make you happy and happy people just don’t shoot their husbands!” Exercise is really important for our body.
Dominique
I love that you used that quote! I love “Legally Blonde”. Thank you for reading!
Sundeep
These days we have started preferring blogs over newspaper. We get good info just like what your blog provided
Dominique
Thank you for that! I don’t read the papers that often either! Have a wonderful day!
Joanna
I have noticed how much energy I used to have when I was following the OMAD diet, which encourages you to eat healthy. I have been wanting to go back on it for a while now as a lifestyle, and not just a timed thing.
Dominique
I understand — I felt better when I ate a more vegetarian diet but life got in the way and that fell away. I am going to try to reincorporate that in our lives again.
There is so much info out there about different ways to eat isn’t there? I actually want to do an informational series on different diets but there are so many! Thank you for reading!
LaToyia Dennis
SO TRUE! I absolutely agree. I am finding this out as we speak.
Dominique
That’s great! Thank you for reading and have a wonderful day!
CANDACE
Okay, I’m not so sure about dieting. 🙁 lol It’s so hard!! I do get that is important to active the fitness goals and be healthy. In the other hand I really enjoy exercising. It helps me reduce stress.
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Dominique
You speak the truth — there are so many tempting things to eat! We must be strong, right? LOL Thanks for reading!
Natalie
These are great tips. Stress puts the most damper on my energy levels. Thankfully it’s been under control lately.
Dominique
It’s great that your stress is under control. THat’s a great feeling, isn’t it? Thanks for reading!
Kelsey
This a blog post that everyone needs to read! So much of this is so important to understand to live a healthy lifestyle, thanks for sharing!
Dominique
Thank you for reading! Have a wonderful day!
Laura G
Those are all soooo true! On days when I am tired, getting out for a quick jog is actually my best cure!
Dominique
For me, it’s a brisk walk. I totally understand what you mean! Thanks for reading!
mjmamaa
i 100% agree with all of this! i was recently just telling a friend how i was getting in a slumpy mood and i think it was maybe because i missed out on the gym for a few weeks and now that ive gone back im feeling so much better.
Dominique
I am glad you are feeling better — exercising brightens your mood, lets you sleep better, and a host of other things! I am noticing that as well. Thanks for reading!