It's absurd how much being active, or even just stepping outside every night to go for a walk changes your outlook.

For a good 7-8 months, I was deeply depressed. There were quite a few factors, but as soon as I said "Fuck this, I'm going for a walk" my mood started to change. I was out in the sun. I was taking in fresh air. I wasn't staring at my fucking ceiling, and my head was starting to clear.

And for the past few months I've been walking every day. Now I have incorporated rucking and yoga since May, and I'm down about 12 lbs. I'm eating smarter, and I actually feel good. My relationships are looking up again, and I feel like myself.