HOW TO GET OVER COMPULSIVE EXERCISE | Lydia's Fight

[@tristitiaphilia9317]

thank you so much. what once was a goal to stay fit to run a good 5k, just made me obsessed with exercise, and I always feel EXTREMELY anxious when I skip, your video really helped me to be aware of my problems and how to solve it, or it least try to. thank you!

[@yuliagusarova6892]

I really needed this. I am so grateful for your video! Thank you so so much. Sending love!

[@loudelsalat]

I used to exercise competively for almost two years every single day and I lost so many friends because of that and my ED in general. Your videos always help me to stay strong and have a good & healthy balance with my diet. Thank so so much. I feel like I comment this every single time you upload lol. I just have the need to say that every time :) Keep going Lydia, love from Germany!

[@LydiasFight]

it means SO much that you always comment

[@izsp8737]

Thanks for the video very helpful! Hope you are doing well stay safe.

[@vickyrose4839]

I was engaging in compulsive exercise and now I've stopped anything strenuous and just go for walks as I find that relaxing and sometimes do team sports for fun. I'm currently recovering on between 2500 and 3000 and slowly gaining but recently I've been getting really bad racing heart when I first get up. I'm just wondering what the cause may be if it's linked to past exercise as it's really scary and Im just wondering if this is serious

[@Torniization]

Finding your channel has been a good eye opener for me! I sent you a mail with some questions which I hope is possible for you to answer :) because yeah.... keyword = struggle lol... but I believe that rings true for every beautiful person out there! This video is very helpful and compulsive exercise is defo a topic that needs more addressing (coming from one whose dealt with it for 3+ years and struggling to let it go). Can't wait for more

[@LydiasFight]

I will definitely respond to your email

[@ele1bubu]

You are so helpful right now..Thanks just thanks :) Im glad i found your channel

[@nellieeess]

I really want to stop exercising. I exercise 45 min-60 min EVERY day. I never take a break from it. And when I forget I exercise for TWO hours the next day. It hurts really bad. My back hurts my arms feel weak. It’s no longer feeling good. My form is always sloppy, I have zero strength. My back hurts. I have bruises on my legs. I’ve been doing this for over 3 months. I need help. PLEASEEE! I hate myself sooo much.

[@samiazaman5240]

Hi there. I absolutely understand your problem here's my tip: (Please trust me with this- for reasons why you should, here's my email address for you to speak in details- [e-mail]) Stop believing that exercise is such a noble and strong act. Stop belittling other activities of daily life. Love other hobbies as much or more than exercise. Please believe that putting a smile on someone's face is more important than being physically fit if that fitness can not be utilized to achieve the same effect. Even if that someone is just you.

[@BeautyByKat08]

This was really important Lydia!! Loved it

[@LydiasFight]

thanks Kat, love you!!

[@jinran113]

Hi Lydia, I found exercise addiction the hardest part in recovery, especially when you up your food intake. It's quite confusing since I sometimes find exercise do enjoyable, is it fake? I don't know. Should I quit completely? I have a normal weight but low body fat rate.

[@LydiasFight]

there is a difference between enjoying exercise and feeling good about it for eating disorder reasons, if you enjoyed it I'd say that's something to celebrate! Sometimes the only way to get over compulsive exercise is to stop completely, but I am not sure if that's the best thing for you right now as I don't know your situation. I'd recommend you take a few steps back and try to reduce the compulsivity.

[@jinran113]

+Lydia's Fight thanks for your advice. Is it common for you to feel much hungerier the day after your workout while your hunger is not that intense when you rest？I still have the ED habit of relating eating and exercise. I think that mentality is wrong and I am not exercising for the right reason even though exercise can be enjoyble for me. Sometimes it is very easy for me to go overboard, like，even when I walk，I tend to make it longer and longer with quicker speed, making it kinda compulsive in the end. What should I do？just so confused.

[@LydiasFight]

dang, that's so tough. I'd basically say what I said in this video- maybe you do need to cut it out, or try gradually reducing the time/intensity of your workouuts to see that it won't have a huge impact. You could try switching up the kinds of exercise that you do. Do you have a dietician/therapist that can give you some recommendations (or if not, can you get in touch with one)? that may be super helpful, you could set some goals/guidelines with them around exercise and have someone to keep you accountable. And yes, super normal to feel hungrier the day after you exercise, even if you are resting!

[@DancerDiuss]

Hii! Im doing 15-25 minutes light yoga daily and I ride my bike as a means of transport! Is it too much?? Should I stop completly ? I still have to gain 3,5 kg ! Please help me!

[@LydiasFight]

hey girl! I don't know your exact situation so I have no idea if that is too much, that's definitely something to ask your therapist, dietician, or an involved family member. I'd definitely advise you to check in with yourself though and see if exercise is a healthy outlet for you, or if it's compulsive and driven by your eating disorder.

[@kaneshap.6146]

I love this channel. thanks so much for doing this. :)

[@AngelFrost02]

But when I came to the hospital they literally made me go from exercising everyday to SITTING ALL DAY, no walking or moving and it is crazy! It's been 10 days now and I can't believe it

[@LydiasFight]

I know that must be so hard to cope with, try and remember that your body needs the down time to heal and this is what's best for you right now, even if it doesn't feel like it. It's okay to rest and take the time off to heal yourself and your mental health

[@reneeeshel924]

Thank you so much ! I love your channel 💖

[@LydiasFight]