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YMCA Manchester is both a social enterprise and a charity providing training, education and health and wellbeing programmes to young people and communities @ymcamanchester @ymcamanc

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Reasons to exercise

The problem with exercising for weight loss alone, is that if you fail to lose weight, it’s tempting to quit because it’s ‘not working’. 

But there are SO many other great reasons to exercise, completely unrelated to weight loss!

1. Because it’s good for your heart!

Exercise improves your cardiovascular health, and helps you live longer. 

2. Because it keeps your strong!

Exercise helps strengthen your muscles, and helps you avoid frailty and injury as you get older. 

3. Because it’s good for your mental health! 

Exercise reduces anxiety and improves mood. 

4. Because it’s good for your brain!

Exercise has been shown to improve memory as we age, and decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. 

5. Because it’s so much fun!

There are so many great ways to be active, you’re bound to find one you enjoy!

There’s are so many reasons to exercise that aren’t related to weight. 

So ditch the scale, and get your body moving for all the other great reasons!

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7 Things to do when you’re feeling lonely

1. Try to reconnect with an old friend from “way back” – even if it’s just by facebook or text.

2. Get outside and enjoy the fresh air – and notice the beauty and the freedom you sense there.

3. Read a good book – and enjoy being inspired and imaging a life in a different kind of world.

4. Get on your bike, jog, or go to the gym – as exercise is great for improving your mood.

5. Chat to the people who serve you in the store, or at the coffee shop … or anywhere you are – it can make you feel a part of that greater world out there.

6. Listen to some music that makes you feel alive, and maybe even dance, or try to sing along to it.

7. Remind yourself it’s normal to be alone at times, and you don’t need other people to give you self esteem.

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Self expression leads to self empowerment.

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