02-11-11, 03:46 PM | |
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Just adding that there seems to be a tendency today to pathologise everything.
Sure, some people exercise to the point of over-training, get injured, then continue to exercise at the same level of intensity even though they are injured. That's clearly a problem. But IMO exercising to reduce stress during a difficult time - as long as it doesn't interfere with your day-to-day functioning, or get to the point of overtraining - is fine. Back in my running days, a colleague (who seems to have a strange obsession with my diet and exercise regime) told me in a very censorious tone that I was "addicted to endorphins". And apparently, I have orthorexia nervosa because I get pleasure from knowing how healthy my food is, refuse to eat processed food, and "won’t eat a piece of birthday cake just because it’s a special occasion." As Jillian Michaels would say, "Really?" I say, as long as your habits don't negatively affect your health, bank balance, job performance or relationships, it's fine and dandy. That line may be in a different place for different people, and we do need to know when we're approaching the line, but until then, everyone should do whatever floats their boat.
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02-12-11, 01:17 PM | ||
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02-12-11, 02:09 PM | ||
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02-12-11, 06:56 PM | |
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Chicago
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Tracy- I feel sometimes exercise validates me as well. There are days where not matter how many errands I run or how many chores I finish, I just cannot feel accomplished until I do my workout.
Neatski- I think this winter is certainly not helping. I actually found the snowstorm we got last week mildly amusing, but snow is only part of the problem. It is just so blah this time of the year! I can handle cold weather fine and know how to gear up for snowstorms, but combine all that with cloudy days, running noses, gloomy people, and no sunshine in sight, and I think it is getting to me mentally. Susan- Thank you. I try to maintain a positive attitude and balance it with a realistic attitude. It can be hard at times, but I’m doing my best to cope and recognizing that the best is yet to come.
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02-13-11, 10:39 AM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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Even though I used the term "crutch", I never viewed my workouts in a negative way. Not only is exercise as much as a habit as brushing my teeth, I LOVE working out.
Lizzo, you guys have had a really rough winter. Do you buy chance use a light that treats SADD? I know this works for many people in my real life.
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