Vanilla Shakeology Recipe: Pumpkin Pie

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Exercise doesn’t just make us feel better physically… it will help us feel good mentally and emotionally too. Besides releasing feel-good endorphins, scientists suggest that physical activity may work like some antidepressant drugs to alter brain chemistry by producing more of the neurotransmitter GABA (which is associated with the feeling of calm). Additionally, it gives us confidence, acts as a distraction from worries, can be prescribed to treat anxiety… the list goes on and on.

Our bodies weren’t designed to do nothing. If they were, they’d improve with a sedentary lifestyle.

So embrace all the upside of exercise… every part of you will be glad you did!

I was feeling defeated and frustrated with my health due to a chronic illness, but Matthew and the group met me where I was at and provided the balance of grace and truth that I needed. I lost 10 lbs during my first challenge, but more importantly I learned to be faithful with my responsibilities (eating well, exercising, etc.) and to trust God with the rest.

ANDREA R.Washington, DC