Depression

Spouse Cheating On You? Walk It Off!

Exercising and staying in shape is very important when your world has been rocked by infidelity!





When you find out that your partner has been unfaithful, it can be a real blow to your self esteem. Your life has been turned upside down. You feel vulnerable, unattractive, insecure and maybe even unworthy.

It's so easy to slip into a temporary depression and just let yourself go. You get so wrapped up in your partner's behavior and your loss, that you forget to take care of yourself.

Don't let this happen! I know it's not easy to "give a damn" when your world is falling apart. Been there, done that.

• You sleep too much to avoid the pain of betrayal and anger you are feeling.
• You make yourself go to work but the turmoil in your head prevents you from accomplishing much.
• You can't find the motivation to do the simplest of things so you stop seeing your friends and family "hide out" in your home.
• You can't focus on anything so you stare at the T.V. for hours on end as a distraction.
• You feel miserable, so you eat, hoping that the food will somehow "comfort" you.

Before you know it, you look in the mirror and think, "Wow! Who's going to want me now?"

This is not unique to just women either. I have a couple of very good male friends who can vouch for the fact that men suffer from these same symptoms. Men may seem tougher but they can be just as devastated by infidelity as women can.

Why is fitness so important at a time like this?

Because it changes the your train of thought, your focus. You stop thinking about your partner and start thinking about yourself.

Once you stop wallowing in self pity (I know that sounds insensitive, but it's the truth) you can stop being "the victim." Once you stop being a victim, you take control of you life again.

You may not be able to control your cheating partner, but you can control your own mind and body. Get up, get moving. Get on a bike. Get on a treadmill. Swim. Walk it off! Exercise stimulates your brain and sculpts your body.

Looking good + feeling great = confidence + higher self esteem.

Confidence + greater self esteem = poise + sex appeal!

When you like what you see in the mirror, it changes your outlook on life. Others will notice.

New doors will open. People will want to be with you.

Instead of sitting around feeling helpless while you let your cheating mate control your fate, get up and get moving! It's going to be tough. You will need a friend to help keep you motivated during the rough times but…it will be worth it. You will smile again!

The sooner you get started, the sooner you will feel better about yourself and what lies ahead for you with or without your partner.

Look at it this way…
The very best revenge on a cheating partner is to be happy!

Leave them wondering why they left in the first place! Often, they will try to come back! Suddenly, the ball is back in your court. You can run with it or…drop it!

NOW the choice is yours!

Need help getting started?
I am not a fitness expert but luckily for you, I have a couple of friends who are!

For the ladies…

Jaks Lloyd from Hot Exercise has some excellent tips and strategies to help women of all ages get into shape. All good sensible advice that anyone can follow.

and for the guys…

Rusty Moore's site, Fitness Black Book is an absolute must! This is definitely NOT your typical fitness site…you may just learn a few things about women that you didn't know too!




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