http://www8.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/cda/dept37389/files/203820.html

(Sincerely) aerobic exercise is one of the joys of my life.  Hoping this finds you well.  :-)

Warmly,
Michael

http://www.livescience.com/health/091008-body-image.html

Quote:  "Body dissatisfaction is a huge problem in our society and is related to all sorts of negative behavior including yo-you dieting, smoking, taking steroids and undergoing cosmetic surgery," she said. "It affects men and women and all ages, starting with kids who are as young as five years old saying they don't like how their bodies look."

Today I thought of this post, walking on a treadmill. Yes, it was a sunny autumn day that I would later walk through, but to ensure walking fast  for an hour, I hit a treadmill. My exercise routines have changed over six decades: from growing up on skis, to semi-pro dance classes, then running, now walking. But the main thing is to move.

The release of endorphins is a sure, appreciated, intrinsic part of my well-being. Though devoted to a yoga practice, I need and appreciate gettng my heart rate up. One of the first questions I'd ask of anyone struggling with problems like depression or mood is "how much- and how often- are you moving?"