When you set goals, it is easier to achieve as you know what you want to do. I told myself to do 5km yesterday, and despite being stressful after work, I managed to push myself to it. Time : 51:59 mins Distance : 5.00 km Calories burned : 385 Big improvement from the day before, and I can only say that it's definitely the best stress buster. This is what we called the runner's high. You feel so good after a good run, you forget the pain, the breathlessness, the tired leg muscles, the sweat that flows through. What exactly is "Runner's High" then? Why is running or exercise is a happy thing? Did some reading and this is what I have gotten so far. There are some hormones that our body will release during exercising: 1) Endorphins - hormones that was released to block feelings of pain and make you happy. 2) Estrogen - responsible in determining whether to burn fat or carbs for energy. Women tends to burn fat due to higher estrogen level. 3) Dopamine - ...
Stories of a middle-child and the only girl among her siblings who no longer needs the attention. All I want is to know Him more.