Just have to chime in here, Soberish I could have written your post, lol.
I absolutely have to walk/work-out to feel anywhere near good, and I HATE it. Wish I could like it but I literally force myself to do it. (depression has something to do with that I guess, lack of energy/motivation).
If I don't exercise daily I'm at risk (high risk) of drinking because of the way I feel, and I figure the heck with it, it's already been an unhealthy day so why not!
Ugh, can't get past it, it's crazy.
My best shot at sobriety and feeling somewhat good/normal is daily exercise, unfortunately. I had stopped for a while too so it was a killer getting back to it!