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KJS32
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Posted: 25 Jul 2005 03:04 am |
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Hi everyone!
I feel like I am going crazy over dieting! I mean I was a freshman in college...put on a few pounds (I called myself chubby.) I am 5-1 and at the time of May I would say I was 115. I know that is in the healthy range but I wanted to lose some chub and get some muscle on me. So I have been building up my endurance by running. First it was a mile...and before you know it almost 4 months later I am running 8 miles a day. Since I am going back to school soon it is sad but I feel pressured to lose more weight. I have become so obsessed one day I was on the stairmaster for 2 hours and ran my 8 miles...in one day! I know I burned more then I ate..thats my question is it bad to run/work out burning 1200 or so and eating the same. I hope no one is reading this rolling there eyes and saying "kids these days." I am worried that I have become obsessed with my eating. Personal comment- I have been reading on exercise addiction and it says if you cancel plans or do things to harm yourself then you have this. I have done both almost every day...changing my life around to work out and when I work out not even caring if there is lightning or that i am going to throw up for real. I think I need help but I am scared that once I go back to school in 3 weeks I will just gain the weight back and be such a disappointment. I hope someone can help me...thank you for your time of reading this!
P.S.- I would say even with adding on muscle I weigh 105...still with a pound or two of fat I want off. Please help me!
Kimmi
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Peter
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Posted: 25 Jul 2005 03:42 am |
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"Kids these days"?
When it comes to diet and exercise and weight loss and self-image age doesn't make any difference! Join a support group and 60 year olds like me will share the same stories.
Hang in there,
Peter
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aicirt78
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| Joined: | 18 Jul 2005 |
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Posted: 26 Jul 2005 01:42 pm |
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| Hi and welcome. I know the feeling of "I am going crazy here". Their are days that I feel so consumed by being healthy. But I am kind of an all or nothing person. I wish I had this magical answer for you. I would suggest seeing if you can make an appointment with a nutrionist (not a diet doctor) and asking the professional. If you do not have health insurance, maybe their is a clinic in your area where you could go. Or when you get to college, their maybe someone you can talk to at the health center. I know it can be scary to think that you are going to gain the weight back, but the most important thing is your health. Now I am not saying you are unhealthy. I do not know if you are or not, I am just me, not a professional. But if you are feeling their is a problem, it is worth asking someone who will be able to help you. You will be okay. Take care of yourself!:)
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BeatlesFan
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Posted: 29 Jul 2005 03:52 am |
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Hello,
I am currently a recovering anoretic. My psychiatrist believes that I had developed a more obsessive compulsive type of eating disorder. This seems to be what you are experiencing.
Is it like you can't feel anything but anxiety until you finish your workout? Once you go a certain distance farther than before, you cannot go a shorter distance on the next run or you will feel less accomplished?
That was the same for me and calories. I just kept going lower and lower. I also did a bit of the OCD with my running too. But not as severe.
If this is what you seem to be experiencing, please check your family history first and see if your family has a history of axiety problems, OCD's, or any other type of mental disorder. My mother and father's side both have brothers or sisters with them.
Know that there is nothing to be ashamed of. Finally getting into recovery, though so painfully dificult sometimes, is a much happier way of life.
If you think this could be the problem you are experiencing; I really reccomend you go to a counselor or find a psychologist to talk to and help you get started.
I'm cheering for you! If you have any questions email me at Llesor(at)gmail.com
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