Eating Disorders Support Group
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hey guys i'm new here. i haven't read many of the other posts, so im not sure if there is anything about this, (im sure there is), but i need help.
i've recently lost some weight, and now i find myself seriously overexercising, and i am so afraid to stop. i am terrified of gaining any weight back, but its getting ridiculous. im talking 1000+ calories a day burned running/on the elliptical. obv. the numbers on the machines are not completely accurate, but i enter my age/weight/etc. in them before beginning my workout, so im relatively sure they are accurate for the most part. and im only eating about that many calories or less (anywhere from 800-1000). so my question is, how can i cut back? will i gain weight?
i've recently lost some weight, and now i find myself seriously overexercising, and i am so afraid to stop. i am terrified of gaining any weight back, but its getting ridiculous. im talking 1000+ calories a day burned running/on the elliptical. obv. the numbers on the machines are not completely accurate, but i enter my age/weight/etc. in them before beginning my workout, so im relatively sure they are accurate for the most part. and im only eating about that many calories or less (anywhere from 800-1000). so my question is, how can i cut back? will i gain weight?
deleted_user
hey i know where you are coming from!!! YOu need to eat some more "safe" foods if you are overexercising. Your metobolism will speed up. No doubt. You will see results in a week or so if you snack more. Try it at least. If you don't exercise don't.
deleted_user
thanks for the quick advice :). since you are a fitness instructor, (i noticed on your profile), i was wondering if would be able to confirm that this overexercising is the cause of my missing period for the past 4 monthes? haha. i know you there is no possible way for you to confirm that, and i AM going to the doctor on tuesday, but when i go, should i tell them about my excessive running? or my calorie restriction? i just feel as if they are going to run tests and tell me everything is normal, no underlying thyroid/pituitary problem.
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well i don't know you that well yet... but i would love to get to know your history better. I would say yes to the missing periods and you should be honest to your doc about both caloric restriction and exercise. If not i am here for you for advice ok. Nothing is ever normal...lol. Keep in touch
missyS
hun i did the whole compulsive exercising thing...u NEED to stop cold turkey...its hard i know....but trust me...when u dont have the urges to do it anymore and it doesnt control ur life...ur life will be alot less stressful because u can use the time ud normally spend exercising doing something u enjoy or going out with friends....as for the weight thing...u wont gain weight...u will just slow down ur weight loss.....
deleted_user
yes. eat veggies and give yourself a break! I am a personal trainer and i teach yoga. why not try yoga instead of cardio? it can help you relax and not worry so much. it's a great way to help heal your body..
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
