I have recently begun working out properly (dec 2016). It started out approximately 2-3 times per week, but has gone up to 4-5 times per week, and the type of exercise varies (strength, cardio, etc). For the past couple of years, I have also struggled with an eating disorder. I haven't lost or gained weight as such, so ED is perhaps not the correct term, but I've had a lot of anxiety connected with food and my body image. This anxiety has never been related to working out. I've seen a therapist about this, up until november last year, and I have been doing a lot better in terms of body image, and I haven't had any truly "bad days" in a while.
Even though I'm doing a lot better than I was a year ago, I'm worried about my progress in terms of mental health. I'm worried that the reason I'm not having as many bad days as previously is not that I'm doing better, but just that I feel my body looks better than it did previously. I'm worried that I push myself too hard sometimes, I'm worried that I won't know when to stop (even though I feel in control now). I still eat as much - more than previously even to keep up with how much energy I need - but I'm worried my previous food-anxiety will transfer itself somehow.
At the same time - I love working out, so much. My back pain has stopped, I have so much more energy and I feel strong for the first time in my life.
My question is then in regards to all of this - does anyone here have experience with balancing mental and physical health like this? I would really love some advice. How have you dealt with these types of scenarios?
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