by Susan Harmon
(Jacksonville FL)
Susan Harmon
Body Rehab
by Susan Hamon AfAA Certified Personal trainer and NETA Healthy Lifestyle Coach
Over exercising, egomania, dieting, scrutinizing, bodybuilding, leaning out, bulking, cleansing, scrubbing, cardio, weights. What we do to ourselves is amazing and complex. At least those of us in the fitness industry are trying to take care of ourselves, but are we our own worst enemy?
Overexercise
According to Heather Hutchinson of Weise Communications, representing Eating Disorder Center of Denver, “many individuals who suffer from eating disorders exercise excessively to alleviate feelings of anxiety and guilt from eating or binging. Burning calories, achieving a certain body type, meeting athletic goals or giving themselves permission to eat can be reasons for compulsive exercising.” It can also lead to fatigue and lowered immunity, so take a break when you feel weak or tired.
Egomania
Once we’ve reached our fitness goal some like to show off their bodies and feel pride. A lot of people who go through transformations become trainers or an inspiration to friends and family. But... when is it time to get
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