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shrkntz said: "I took 3 days off of the gym and noticed how I felt after those 3 days. I noticed I was tired a lot, apt to eat anything in front of me, and irritable. I went back today and noticed a big change. I am more energetic still and it is 9 pm at night, I maintained my eating nothing past 1500 calories and I felt recharged and happier. Just a thought."

helplesscase said: "Yeah. I've heard working out makes you happier both mentaly and physically."

UniqueMystique said: "yep...I went back to he gym yestday after a few days of and I couldn't workout as long as I had been. I felt real tired and not into it."

lotusleaf said: "it definately has an effect on you-although i dont go to a gym, i find that if i dont exercise at all i feel crap!! When you exercise, you release serotonin which is a neurotransmitter that regulates mood, so when you release this, you feel great, happy and positive, so if your body is used to feeling this- when you dont exercise and are not releasing any, you feel bad, irritable etc. In england, the doctors prescribe exercise instead of anti depressants for mild depression as its natural, works quicker and has no side effects apart from getting fitter, healthier and more happy!!!!"