Low Max twice today

I agree that it's overtraining.........I don't know if it's an eating disorder but it sounds like it could turn into one. It's OK to binge once in a while. We're only human after all, and frankly I WOULD be looney if I didn't indulge my cravings once in a while.

Occasionally I work out twice a day, although I try not to only b/c it makes me so darned tired. However when I do it's cardio in the morning & weights at night. I wouldn't do either twice a day.
 
>Anorexia, bulimia and exercise bulimia, which is exercising to
>burn junk calories, all start with a real thrill like you
>experienced when you did Low Max twice. I may be reading more
>into this, and perhaps overstepping my bounds, but love must
>be tough! I love you ladies too much to keep my big mouth
>shut. I caution you now. Be careful. Eating and exercise can
>become a living hell and a seemingly fit lifestyle can mask a
>dangerous and ugly obsession that has a very high price. It's
>addictive, it's frightening and it's hard to get rid of if it
>is allowed to take root. Don't go there, sweetie. There's no
>merrymaking in eating disorders! Your posts gave me a chill!

I was crossing my fingers hoping that someone was gutsy enough to post a reply like this. I didn't do it because it could be taken out of context. Bobbi I think you said it in the best way possible. Most of us have days when we cheat with our diets, but we shouldn't punish our body and risk injury by exercising excessively. If this was just this one time when you did it then let it go, but if cheating your diet and exercising excessively to burn off junk calories becomes a habit then that is a disorder called exercise bullimia. Nobody is perfect and who could say no to chocolate? Just be careful, you don't want to end up with a disorder and you definitely don't want to get an injury that will make you stop exercising for weeks or months.
 
Thanks, Bobbi, for having the courage to say what I said, then removed. It seems to me that we all watch out for each other here, and I know there are a number of people who are recovering from EDs. I'm not saying, Mary, that you have one, but just that we all need to be careful not to get overzealous and start doing what we're doing for the wrong reasons.
 
Bobbie, Thanks for your concern . What do you mean "Language of eating disorders ?". Is it because I said "Binge" . ? Honestly I wouldnt call it a Binge ,just a word I've picked up on these fourms I guess , Any how hubby came home last Saturday with two bags of Easter Chocolates and well Between Me him and three kids we devored it by Sunday night . I often do extra Cardio, but never two of cathes in one day .that was truly a first !!!.... I agree with you ,I wont go there .... I just really thought it was an accomplishment ,and I see others post thier accomplishments too . Thank you for you caution ,and advice ,I love you ladies too ! I'm thinking If I have a disorder or addiction it would be Cathe .com LOL . Kick me in the butt anytime :) :) :)
 
Mary, you took that constructive criticism with such grace! I think it IS wonderful that there are those here that REALLY do care for our well-being. Just wanted to acknowlegde that it is nice that you can accept the concern others had for you. (Hope you enjoyed EVERY bite of that chocolate! :9)
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH (AKA "Den Mother Debbie")http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif[/img] If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
 
Merry,
Your enthusiasm and good nature are what this place is all about!

Bobbi, is good people. It is good to see that we can be honest with one another and it be taken in the spirit in which is was given! It is so good to see.

Now, I think I will go do Low-Max in your honor!!!! Just once, though.;-) deb
 
Miss Debbie, you beautiful thing, I was being cautionary, not critical. At least I hope so! :eek: And Mary is lovely and very cheerful! But more than just that word binge is feeling great and wanting more. Still, it wouldn't be the first time I over-dramatized and misread someone now, would it? ;) LOL! And I love the sound of my own fingers typing, the sound of my own voice opining!

But seriously, I just know so many women with or recovering from eating disorders, it's not even funny! And "we" all had our moment when it might have been different, you know? I was fortunate enough to quit starving, quit smoking (gained 20 pounds in 2 weeks) and take up running wanting to treat my body like a temple and learn to love it for it's unique strength and even, dare I say, it's beauty? And I did! I was a lucky one. I had to fight myself tooth and nail sometimes.

I wonder if I have multiple personalities and just don't know it? Eat for heaven's sake. You do not need a ten miler just because it's Thanksgiving. Stop picking on me! I want my cookies! I feel fat. You are not fat! I'm telling!

I think I'm gonna have to eat another Truffle! I'm getting worked up!
Bobbi http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/chicken.gif "Chick's rule!"

Tell me, what it is you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? Mary Oliver
 
You are absolutley right Bobbi! Choice of a wrong word on my part! I just think you said it sooo well! You DO care about us all and sometimes we need a word of CAUTION! Thanks Bobbi.
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH (AKA "Den Mother Debbie")http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif[/img] If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
 
Thanks. Deb. Uh, if you did do it twice, you could give one to me? I spent more time posting than working out today! :7 Can you believe THAT?

Mary, you are a self-avowed merry baker so I am going to quit worrying about you and thank you for your graciousness and hope you don't think I am a ranting maniac. I hope I did not detract from your sense of accomplishment. I do appreciate the opportunity to voice my thoughts because you may not need them but who knows that someone who does need them won't take my words to heart? I like to feel there's a purpose when it comes to sharing and to listening to the inner voice that says to speak up. I don't spend much time regretting the past but I do have an occasional pang, wondering what path I might have taken had I not taken so long to get this stuff down. And if my mother hadn't used speed when I was young and buzzed around saying how fat she was, all 95 pounds of her. Life can be so un-pretty! But it doesn't always have to be. I am so proud to be raising two self-confident young women who like themselves and their bodies!

shutting up now!
Bobbi http://www.handykult.de/plaudersmilies.de/chicken.gif "Chick's rule!"

Tell me, what it is you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? Mary Oliver
 
Bobbie no worries.And I dont think your a ranting maniac.My guess is its that nurturing /caring side of you .:) :) Sad to hear of your moms issues ,a tuff spot to grow up in !!!Good your doing things differant for you and your girls.! Sounds like you stopped "The Cycle " Hugs to you :) :)
 
Hi Mary. Well I am relieved that you did this only once. I didn't want you to get an injury because I've been there and it's not fun being in bed wanting to exercise knowing you can't. I agree with Debbie, you were very graceful about the replies that your post generated. Even if nobody here has an exercise addiction there are people that never post in the forums, but always read our threads. We never know if there is someone out there that can benefit from the information that we exchange.
 
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