Over-exercising: Are you working out too much?

[@taylorjeanlefebvre]

To everyone saying you *wish* you had this problem.. PLEASE READ 🙏 I started heavily restricting my food intake & upped my workouts to 2-4 hrs a day. Last month I went to stretch and I tore 2 hamstrings & my ACL just from stretching alone. It’s been 4 weeks and I still can’t walk or stand more than 15 minutes without feeling faint. The anti-inflammatory meds gave me a stomach ulcer, the stomach ulcer is affecting my heart. Coping through exercise & eating isn’t pretty, it’s a severe problem. The fact that so many of you are saying you wish you had this problem hurts. I know I need help and to recover, but those types of comments make it so much harder. This is societally accepted but it shouldn’t be. I’m honestly so thankful for Katy for spreading awareness because it’s so misunderstood and we need the compassion & education in our lives ❤️

[@funnygaming2672]

i nearly kill myself like this my regime and my training was so severe that my gut was BLEEDING !!!im still a potato but now loosing slowly ,i recover with cannabis my husband had to pick me up to bring me in the bathroom i could not walk for a month and a half !!😲 .i take edible but their is capsule too and many way to consume it if you have chronic inflammation/pain ,i will need it for the rest of my life since i have trigeminal neuralgia because of a dentist...Dont pull out healthy molar .

[@hypeferris6633]

you need some Moringa leaf powder, magneseum, blackseed oil

[@larag1764]

I'm so sorry you're going through this and hope you get the support you need.

[@sneakerbabeful]

Your disease does not obliterate the rights of others to have their own experience. Don't read comments if you can't handle other people's points of view.

[@timtreefrog9646]

It must seem crazy to so many people in the comments but I'm so thankful you've highlighted this. This was me. I didn't care about anything else except for exercise. I lost friends, a 6 year relationship, and 2 jobs. No one realises how intrusive exercise addiction can get! (Edit: Not no one, but I don't think it is discussed very often. So thank you.)

[@raindropsonroses3919]

I’ve struggled on and off with this for 12 years. On occasion, it has impacted my life so much that I will cancel plans. I have even cried over skipping a workout. If someone interrupts me in the middle of a workout I want to scream and tear my hair out. I didn’t realise It’s an addiction like any other

[@franciscopontesvelasco4315]

Unfortunately I'm going through all this. I'm addicted to sport and that made me develop some eating disorders and I'm slim but I don't always see myself in that way

[@amethyst1267]

I struggle with this too. It has really depleted me completely and keeps me beyond exhausted. I really didnt know it was an addiction either until I started talking about it.

[@franciscopontesvelasco4315]

@@amethyst1267 keep your chin up. I hope we can overcome all these issues

[@DMRCapitalHill]

My co worker sat down with me, and said he trained so much that he was skipping sex with his wife. Too much of one thing is not good

[@stillaweirdo3185]

I really struggled with exercise addiction when I was in the depths of anorexia. One thing I found really helpful was starting to reduce the amount of exercise I was doing in small chunks for example if I did two hours a day, dropping down to 1 hour 45 and so on, until I got back into the level of recommended exercise per day and factoring in a rest day. It was very difficult but it is possible!

[@Katimorton]

Thank you so much for sharing what has helped you!! This could help so many people :) xoxo

[@stillaweirdo3185]

@@Katimorton You’re welcome :) I hope it does! Xoxo

[@larag1764]

Great video. I had an exercise buddy several years ago who did so much (when not with me) that her period stopped. I was concerned for her but she brushed my words aside. You are spot-on when you say overexercising is encouraged in society. From Australia xx

[@lynnv7570]

Thank you for this vid!!! My past is LOADED with eating and exercise disorder, though I'm only now coming to realize the extent of my exercise addiction. I appreciate you for reminding me of the mind body connection and how you don't have to be doing yoga or be meditating to have that connection. After 20 yrs of hard core working out my body started to give out about 5 years ago. It came by way of autoimmune disease (autoimmunity runs heavily on mother's side of the family). I am very lucky to not have arthritis or any lasting affects from bulimia. However, these days I'm bed ridden at least 90% of the time. Exercise is a distant dream. I only wish to have enough energy to able to be around my loved ones at this point. You have made me realize that I am blocking my mind body connection yet again by not wanting to feel the pain, yet knowing that going through that pain is the only way out. My question is; can long term, intense exercise, bring about full body exhaustion and disease? Can one literally become sick from exercise and does the type of exercise that was done matter? Anyhow, I thank you again for your video, and I look forward to exploring this topic further.

[@gloomfiend]

I think I'm addicted to not working out.

[@intodaysepisode...]

I'm right there with ya

[@tarap933]

Me 4 sure it makes me extremely anxious

[@aliciadougherty6086]

I also have this problem 😂

[@leporiaantic]

No, addiction is obsessive. You are probably not obsessive about the idea of not working out. Addiction is serious. The fact that it is seen as so virtuous in society is exactly the thing that keeps me in exercise addiction.

[@clareang]

Me: I wanna go swimming, book slot, enter swimming complex Also me: Humans everywhere... I'm heading home

[@rachelc4998]

That's me tooo

[@MusicJunky3]

It's not those people again ,is it ?! OMG, I can't stand them , I think I'll go to the pub instead 🍺

[@ralfwashington1502]

Lol I know the feeling. Especially if you aren't as fit as you'd like to be now your thinking everyone's judging you. I'd ask the front desk when is the pool the least busy and walk in with a towel around you. Then walk to the pool and toss the towel at your bag and quick go into the deep end. I always feel better when I'm under water since it distorts so much.

[@Timidor]

I appreciate that both KZbin ads before this video were for workout programs.

[@Katimorton]

You're kidding?! Wow.. ugh.

[@Timidor]

@@Katimorton Yup. One I hadn't heard of before, "JBYB", and a Bally Total Fitness ad. The algorithm probably saw exercise in the title and though "eeh, good enough".

[@animal_cookie]

@Timidor yeah I get a lot of weight loss and exercise program ads on Kati's videos - definitely an unfortunate outcome of the algorithm

[@drkellykessler]

Thank you for bringing awareness to this. I struggled with exercise addiction for 6 years and I wish there were more resources like this around at the time. The exercise addiction I experienced, and the driving factors behind it led me to having chronic back pain. Understanding how these coexist and increase complexity are so important. I now help those who live with pain following an eating disorder.

[@noradiehl5395]

Thanks for covering that topic!! I think a family member might be addicted to working out, so this video really helped.

[@Katimorton]

Of course! I am so glad it's helpful :)

[@SavedbyGod_]

It’s definitely no less of an addiction than ‘other’ forms, can be very harmful and debilitating.

[@Mr_KhaBoom]

Funny how this video popped up as I was finishing up my workout, and I was recently thinking that I may be using exercise to compensate for my irregular eating habits the past few months. I started thinking about it when I noticed how hard it is for me to keep to my workout schedule, and actually resting on my rest days. It started about half a year ago after my brother told me to "stop eating," very rude and toxic, but I knew that I had let myself go, and I've lost nearly 30lbs of the 40lbs I gained. So while granted, I do feel a lot better now than I did then, I find myself over exerting too often.

[@PurplePinkRed]

This is very common for us trying to lose weight. I'm proud of what you've accomplished. Make sure you are resting when the body is saying "enough is enough".

[@Mr_KhaBoom]

@@PurplePinkRed Thanks, I appreciate that. Definitely becoming more conscious of it, or at least doing my best to be.

[@sneakerbabeful]

@@PurplePinkRed The body is a liar, if we're not pushing we're slouching.

[@morena6717]

I definitely have an addiction to exercise! I think the main reason for me is that it makes me feel like I am in control (in this case of my body) it makes me feel productive, and if I train, it's easier for me to keep a balance diet and not overeat so it kind of keep my eating disorder in check! And to control this addiction, I now have a dietician who also takes care of my training to make sure it matches with my diet and I feel a hell of a lot better! I waited YEARS to go and see somebody so guys, also in this case, get some help! It works!

[@smashy_smasherton]

Over-exercising or going too hard for too long can also cause stress and inflammation on your body which can effect your mood as well. Losing weight or getting in shape is better viewed as a long game with small milestones along the way. The point is also to learn good eating and exercising habits. I went through this the long way and went through adrenal fatigue, cortisol issues, thyroid problems, hair falling out all over my body and also my arthritis/ polyneuropathy issues came up front and centre. Still recovering 8 months later. Walking is still one of the best things you can do. Do your stretching after a few minutes of warm-up for best results. Another key is sleeping.

[@sneakerbabeful]

Adrenal fatigue is not a real condition. Losing weight will not happen without constant effort.

[@JosephsWrld]

@@sneakerbabefullol yes it is… health.clevelandclinic.org/the-truth-about-adrenal-fatigue

[@420workoutcrew]

I'm 27 now and started exercising when I was 15 and got addicted to it. I still am, but one thing that has helped me control it is constantly reminding myself of calories in vs calories out and how much I want to weigh / look. It's like you said "being in my body". That mind-muscle connection has been extremely helpful. It dawned on me the last year that I'm unable to bulk up because I burn too many calories. Since then I've gained a substantial amount of weight while keeping my muscles lean. Therapy has also helped too over the years.

[@TacTar]

Exercise can help, but with anything it requires moderation. It's tricky though because of the sense of accomplishment you feel afterwards. The addictive element is the high you feel when moving your body. The endorphin rush is enough to give off a false pride, which potentially can make us delusional about our neglect of other important aspects that we are avoiding in life. We use exercise as a crutch to our self-worth, when really it is form of escape from other vital responsibilities that also contribute to our well-being such as relationships, career, relaxation etc. Perfectionism in the mirror is another dangerous symptom to this addiction.

[@RastinMohammadi]

Nailed it

[@Dupreee360]

I love your work! Best person here

[@Katimorton]

Awe thanks :) I am so glad you find it helpful!!! xoxo

[@jessstokes4528]

This is me currently. I have not had a rest day in over a year, I started off just wanting to lose 10 or 15kgs and I have lost 40kgs at this point. I can't stop, I'm obsessed. No matter how tired I am or how weak I feel I ignore my body and push through it. I think fitness culture can be toxic and you see it as something good you're doing even when you are taking it to the extreme. Thanks for this video

[@3nrika]

A bit concerned for y'all who say you wish you were exercise addicts. It's really not particularly glamorous to be an addict.

[@sneakerbabeful]

How bout you get over the fact that you're not the only person in the world? Nobody has to change their feelings to suit you.

[@danieldini8685]

exactly the video i needed right now!! it’s so hard to think about whether my self worth being tied to whether i exercise is fine, despite exercise being good for my body.

[@Veromoi4]

Thank you for the tips and topic! Even healthy habits can be taken too far. This is a very good reminder 💙

[@marathongirl9446]

I struggle with this quite a lot. For the people saying they wish they had it, you dont. Its not glamorous and it doesnt feel good. Its like living in a mental prison.

[@sneakerbabeful]

Actually people are allowed to want what they want. You don't get to invalidate other's desires. I wish I had an excercise addiction maybe I'd lose 30lbs finally.

[@richardvanderpool7540]

You touched every problem I have. How do you know so much. I'm 69 and work out 2 hours a day. I can't drive so I can't exercise with anybody else. Every time I cut back, I feel guilty and start making up for it. I have extreme physical problems, and I believe I'm trying to make up for them.

[@sirsidfosse1313]

There's the point of diminishing returns.

[@jus3278]

As I get older I lift weights 3 times a week upper body and jog once. I've always felt like people who workout every day have issues and don't develop other aspects of themselves. In addition these individuals tend to sustain more injuries.

[@janetslater129]

In my gymnastics class, every once in a while, we will have a huge obsticle course, using the gymnastics training equipment (mats, boxes, etc), and becomes a giant of game of '"Iceberg" (don't fall into the water) or "The floor is lava." It's so much fun! We're still building our basic gymnastics skills, but it gives us that extra "boost" to let our our inner kid now and then.

[@bunnic4sh]

Hii Kati, just wanted to thank u. Today I watched ur bulimia vid (with THAT picture) and I am so proud of myself I just ate normal healthy amount of food and didn’t vomit!!! Ily and thankyou (I’ve been vomiting for 3 months daily 3x times) so thankyou so so so much!

[@_just_TK]

Definitely (but then covid happened) But for me it wasn’t about body image or control, it was the endorphins & other feel good chemicals.

[@Katimorton]

Totally understand.. it's not always linked to eating disorders. As long as it doesn't cause you any additional issues (like not having time to do other things, or working out even when injured) it could be okay :) xoxo

[@amethyst1267]

Same here

[@catherinefairweather9936]

I have struggled with this. When I followed at home workouts I would freak out if I had to miss a day of my program or get up way too early and miss out on much needed sleep. I over exercised my way into a herniated disc which required surgery. Now I focus more on making my body stronger than losing weight. I do have to catch myself as it’s my natural tendency to want to overdo it or push myself too far.

[@davidrobert2257]

Hello beautiful lady 🌹🌹🌹

[@Jaquie04]

I suffer from ED and I just can’t spend one single weekly day without exercise myself. It’s an addiction. I’ve tried to stop before and I simply can 😔

[@jessman8597]

Great video with one exception. There's no way I could ever join a class. I carry so much shame that I could never exercise with someone else. That's the reason I'm addicted in the first place.

[@GeorgePalmer-m8m]

I've gone on a couple of really heavy exercise binges a long time ago. I always felt tired because of the cumulative fatigue I got from that. However, I have found out that if I do plyometrics combined with a moderate aerobic exercise program that is the best way for me to get that runner's high. I still get a little cumulative fatigue, but it is worth it for the runner's high.

[@jeremywebster5432]

I don't have friends I can get together with, let alone go exercising with. I guess I'm going to have to pay closer attention to the other tips.

[@lynnv7570]

Try some live online classes!

[@RonnieBarzel]

Hmmm…this has given me a bit to think about. I started walking a lot over the pandemic, to the point of needing to replace my shoes every 6-8 weeks and feeling guilt on the days I missed.

[@mary11567]

I was a D1 college swimmer and I had more than 1 teammate struggle with this. I’m talking after doing the ncaa max 20hr a week they did more. In all cases it significantly impacted their careers and they were forced to stop swimming for a time. Each loosing at least a season. But I’ve seen others on the border line of having this issue but never getting to that extreme. It’s not pretty

[@wrecktorockstar3184]

Fascinating video. I can see parallels with how I obsessively approached practising singing. Interesting. As you say, moderation is the key!

[@samturner5267]

Oh, to master the art of moderation Kati... Come as you are, all souls welcome here. We are all enough, trust. So off we run to the store for that delicious chocolate cake 😜🤘❤ Peace.

[@ralfwashington1502]

A moment on the lips, forever on the hips!😅

[@samturner5267]

@@ralfwashington1502 yep...running our asses off, chasing dreams 😛

[@ralfwashington1502]

@@samturner5267 Exactly 😂

[@ralfwashington1502]

Everything in moderation. Back in the day people gardened and without modern machines worked way harder surviving. They were in the sun (vitamin D) skipping meals if in the middle of work (intermittent fasting) breaking a sweat doing labor (releasing feel good hormones) and didn't need a gym. It's amazing how much my mental health improves the day or two after a workout. People in the past didn't try to but got the same effect by just surviving. Although the wealthy who had man servants and maid servants possibly had more mental issues from there added wealth and lack of physical activity.🤔

[@elcucuy1770]

True words💯

[@ralfwashington1502]

Let me add don't be taking a lot of energy boosting preworkout supplements. Yes....you may be able to go harder. However it increases your heart rate before you work hard and further increase your heart rate. I'm into healthy but not getting ripped and doing it as cheap as possible. A good multi vitamin....3-4 eggs ~30min before hand, 32oz+ of water during, and some cheese or tree nuts (almonds/walnuts/ect) after with more water. Contrary to popular belief you don't need the shakes/pills/patches to get some muscle and loose a lot of weight. Don't forget to stretch before and after and do a bit of cardio before pumping iron! Music during helps keep you motivated and out of your head.

[@ddstanfield9259]

I’d like feed back Over weight till about 30y/o Had gastric bypass in 2000 Fear of gaining fat Over the years I exercised every day and got into great shape, to a point that people thought I was a professional fitness competitor, even real competitors. Four years ago I lost all interest and motivation But have been really down on myself the entire time and feel bad about myself because I lost all the muscle Gained too much fat and still badly want and feel I have to be exercising but Still my mind won’t let me carry through Maybe afraid of the work and the fact that I’ll always chase what I had Even though I’m in my 50’s now I have a hard time with being realistic but mostly a heavy desire tied to my brain holding me back too

[@christym.6529]

Thanks Kati.

[@Katimorton]

Of course!! I hope it was helpful :) xoxo

[@davidrobert2257]

Hello beautiful woman

[@areliaimeetapia8481]

I love your top especially the neon green lining

[@Veromoi4]

I workout nearly everyday and am struggling with this a bit. It’s not nearly as bad as a decade ago and I need to stay healthy but I do find I get irritated If I can’t workout to my satisfactory level. I quit drinking alcohol 6 months ago today and I need a replacement for my brain. I’m working with my therapist on this issue since it seems to be an issue for me. He tells me not to exercise over 30 mins. I like the runners High for sure. I will say the older I’ve gotten the less I find I’m able to workout for more than 1 hour. I just have too much else to do and being in recovery from alcohol keeps me accountable in all areas of my life where I am over doing it. Also the last thing I want to do is give up exercise, I eat about 2000 calories a day and do mostly cardio and light weights. I think embracing more yoga would be good for me. Self care is important but it can also be taken too far I’m learning this through trial and error

[@ralfwashington1502]

I don't know you but to me 2K calories sounds a bit small for someone like you. Especially since cardio is all about burning calories compared to weights. I'm sure you are aware but if you don't have enough fat to recover from the workout your body eats the muscle tissue. Are you doing any low carb diet for the 2K calories or mainly low fat (higher carb)? If you are going low carb high fat that may be a better 2k calories but best of luck! I'm not a nutritionist and don't know your size or anything so obviously take it with a grain of salt. I'm glad your questioning it and congratulations on stopping drinking!

[@dabbler1166]

Another thing to watch out for is over-enthusiastic personal trainers. If you aren't just as Gung-Ho about it as they are, then , well, you're "not really motivated." (to them) I once saw a trainer who had some info about himself and his training. There was a slogan that said: "Pain is temporary but pride is forever." That seemed like too much to me.

[@Minicarrotjuice]

I have an intense hatred towards myself and when I saw what weight I was at recently I started working out until I was exhausted and couldn't continue. I'm still doing it unfortunately...I know what not to do, but feelings sometimes don't care about what is right and what us wrong

[@lovelana3595]

Try to show yourself some compassion. Try telling your body & your self "Thank you" for all they have done to get you to this point in Life so far. ✌️♥️

[@sneakerbabeful]

It sounds like you're taking action to change what you don't like. I don't see a problem.

[@goriotv2023]

II think I have an exercise addiction. I run, bike, and lift weights every day. As a result, I lost too much weight, dropping from 155 lbs to 139 lbs, and I developed depression and anxiety.

[@kalyan3285]

Bro can overexercise cause depression.if it is I'm scared then

[@goriotv2023]

@@kalyan3285 yes. Mood swings and depression.

[@kalyan3285]

@@goriotv2023 thnx for the reply man

[@RiccardoConturbia]

Well, it’s probably the only addiction I don’t have 😂

[@FormlessJKD17]

So, does this mean I'm bulimic because I binge eat then I train 2-3x a day or sometimes throughout the day 7 days a week and I can't stop think about the next time I can train and the next time I can binge. And I pinch my skin to "measure" my fat? I restrict foods and fast as well. My Dr says I'm fine. But I'm not. She doesn't give me a referral for an eating disorder clinic.

[@ticktick6585]

I have this problem. It was so bad during covid that I broke into my apartment complex's gym.... I ended up developing a hormone problem bc of excessive exercise that made me gain weight and get cystic acne, making me want to run even more. It was a nightmare. Now I do strength training and only walk every other day. I still struggle but I've gotten better.

[@johnnafisher3123]

Hi,Kati I'm going to go is a therapist for the first time this upcoming Thursday I struggle through a lot of problems and I was just wondering If you have tips on how to deal with anxiety of your first session How we can overcome inappropriate affect And if I do lay out all my problems to my therapist will she just think that I'm just victimizing myself?

[@mackfam9798]

this was good thanks for doing this

[@npstallion01]

Interestingly, perfectionistic athletes tend to get injured more often than laid back ones. So in order to be the best you need to relax a bit. Or you can just listen to David Goggins

[@kathrinjohnson2582]

Hey can you do a video on ppl having existential crises when they turn the big 30 or the big 40.thx

[@_just_TK]

::wrestles w/ pup:: 🐶 (It’s all fun & games till someone ends up in a cone)

[@safarihearts_4501]

Hi Kati, I feel many struggles with having an alcoholic in their life. And I was wondering can you make a video on how to support an alcoholic? And be able to not hold resentment when they do not stop drinking. Because it is not in our control, but I'm struggling understanding how to support and not enable

[@lovelana3595]

I've had a bit of a problem with pushing my body's limits when I'm working outside & with weightlifting, sparring & grappling as well. I do not know how & when to stop when I'm working outside (it's not addiction with me but it's definitely related to my OCD((loops)). So similarly with weightlifting and grappling, it has left me with quite a few injuries over the years & yet the behavior hasn't stopped. Even injuries do not stop me at the time I'm injured, I somehow override the physical pain mentally & continue- STUPID! Malfunctioning wires within the on/off switches in my brain.🙃

[@IceyMinaj]

Hey Katie. I’m a 15 year old teenager and I’m really depressed. My parents split, and my mom got with an abusive boyfriend and got addicted to drugs. Now I’m with my dad who’s really homophobic , and I’ve lost 3 dogs. This is all within a year. I can’t handle it anymore, I’m scared of what I’ll do or become. I need help but I can’t get it. It would mean a lot if you could reply and try and help❤️

[@GurniHallek]

Me: finally got into the habit of working out 3 times a week. This: Bonjour!

[@ralfwashington1502]

I only do it three times a week lol. That's perfectly healthy and the down time between let's your muscles heal.

[@sarahdowney6697]

During COVID I was obsessed with exercise. But it’s not obsessive anymore. 😎 for example I would some times walk 8 hours a day. 😃

[@turboredcart]

its hard to imagine many people have this problem, at least in my community

[@marleymae6746]

Years ago planned my life around areobic classes, now I got out of bed today YEAH

[@NSEasternShoreChemist]

This was my father, for at least a decade. Karate was his life. Even though his instructor said "take it slow" and "don't exceed your ability" he *always* tried to keep up with the 20-year old team members (something I did not and still don't try). What happened? He kept getting injured. Finally, he got so injured he couldn't do karate and... got depressed. Since leaving karate, he's been hospitalized due to depression three times in the past 18 months. TL;DR: exercise addiction is a thing, and it can be as dangerous as alcoholism and hard drugs -- and can lead to inadvertent self harm.

[@sneakerbabeful]

Your.Dad sounds like he had a bad karate instructor.

[@kylewood9078]

Hey Kati, can someone be behaviorally dependent and physically addicted to the same thing simultaneously? (Caffeine, marijuana, alcohol, etc.)

[@Katimorton]

Yes.. you can be both behaviorally dependent and physically addicted to something. This happens a lot when it comes to cigarette use, exercise, caffeine, alcohol etc.

[@madeofwood3328]

Mhhhh righting that down

[@JamesPawson]

Ohhh that runner's high. I miss it. Recall I got into running in my 30's..but I didn't know I have connective tissue disorder (hEDS).. injury artery injury piled up.. and still I had to run, after work twice a week at first, a couple months later 6 times a week.. sometimes running so long and far that I'd get lost.. come home so exhausted that I couldn't wake up for my next work shift..popping Advil like candy. But that high.. That runner's high. Pure bliss, like flying. Well, now I am a massive beer swilling fatass who can't run a block let alone a mile, so all's well that ends well, I guess.

[@HopefulForLife]

I struggled with this today. I went swimming and I pushed myself too hard. I was going to do 50 laps and be done. Then when I reached that, I told myself I was only going to swim an hour. Then it was well I have to reach X calories. Then it was well now I’m close to 100 laps so I have to reach that. My head space was all about the goal and burning off calories. Because of covid, I haven’t been able to go to the pool in over a year. I didn’t even get to really enjoy swimming because of my head space.

[@sneakerbabeful]

All that matters is results. You're doing fine.

[@nwpify]

I am addicted to exercise, even my body is to week that day I always try to exercise to feel good mentally but my body just shrink to the worst

[@nataliehilton2661]

I love to exercise but I have job where I'm a cleaner and on my feet alot and have a bad ankle I've had 5 surgeries on it and when I do work out I can't really walk for a while because it is so sore but it's makes me feel good

[@Katimorton]

Maybe working with your doctor to find a way to workout that won't upset your bad ankle? So you can feel good without not being able to walk after? xoxo

[@nataliehilton2661]

@@Katimorton i.mean its only been.since March 3 since I had my last surgery it was a simple arthroscopic surgery and I've only been back to work since middle of April thank you for so.much your the best I appreciate you

[@raywood8187]

Exercise is supposed to help depression but depression doesn't want to exercise. It would have to be something I enjoy or I wouldn't do it and there isn't much I enjoy in my little town of Anhedonia.

[@Katimorton]

Depression can make doing anything about it seem impossible.. ugh. That's where medication and professional support comes in... even though I know that doesn't "fix" everything either. xoxo

[@hypeferris6633]

i believe the more i push my body, the further ill go. as a male i truely believe you are judged by the way you look so i have to protect this cover at all cost. i could go deeper but.......

[@ralfwashington1502]

Absolutely. Looks for for both sexes though. I use to be way over weight and now I'm down to the toned but with a small belly. I'm not ripped but I've noticed a lot more eyes from the opposite sex since loosing the weight! As long as it's not over done it's a win win. Plus now that I'm trying to be healthy it makes me not want to sabotage it with soda and junk food so that's cool.

[@hypeferris6633]

@@ralfwashington1502 ya thats correct for me tho theres a meth problem where i live so everyone here thought i was on meth. SMH

[@ralfwashington1502]

@@hypeferris6633 oh yeah lolol. Meth seems to be everywhere but if people would know what it looks like they could see the difference. Lol. My last job had several meth and heroin addicts and after awhile you can spot that crap a mile away. The cost of loosing weight I guess. There are always a few idiots out there.

[@yowhatup369]

Kati I had a question about what it's like to have a mental illness and also have ghe same rights. I have a friend who has been diagnosed with a mental illness in the past and he told me thatvhe has been through alot of abuse and discrimination as a result of that. Is it true that the United States discriminates people like that ? I really want to know because I don't think that's fair and I think its quite rude and disrespectful Thanks Katie Love your content

[@theohyeahkid8500]

I don’t know about the ‘never workout alone’ tip. I always find myself pushing it when I’m with others more than when I work out alone, I guess I don’t have to live up to other’s expectations when I work out on my own, also I love the calm, rhythmic silence of long distance running by myself. I always feel really centred and grateful for my family and friends after a long run so I’m not sure, in terms of coupling mechanisms, I may be a mechanism I used to deal with the stress of modern life but I think its a pretty damn good coiling mechanism as I always feel great mentally and physically afterwards.

[@blackness123445]

It feels I’m stuck

[@robroycahala-barrow3485]

I am fat now but when I was in my teens and twenties I used to work out constantly. I would eat once a day n work it off right away. I used to look so thin but toned. I later ended up binge eating(and throw it all up) bc ppl kept complaining about me not eating enough, but I would like even take a 25 min nap so I can work out more. I used to work out to the point where my body would just collapse on me 😂. When I turned 30 I became extremely depressed n stopped working out.

[@bryanjajkowski5539]

I know this is sort of a different topic, and I hope that you don't mind me bringing this up. I have BPD. Sometimes after exercise I become very depressed. Mostly after long duration or high intensity workouts. My therapist and psychiatrist have not been able to give me any good reasoning for this. Any ideas? I love to exercise, but am sometimes afraid to do the training that I really need to do to reach my goals.

[@WolfGirlTsukira]

I get this too. I’m still trying to figure it out, I think it is just the coming down from the “runners high” back to normal except normal now feels awful after having a super fun feel good high.

[@Edward_ZS]

I watched the video on narcissist parents and it talks about being gaslight do you have a video on that @Kati Morton

[@kendravoracek3636]

No but I wish I was !

[@layotheleprechaun]

Finding an exercise you love takes the work out of it and makes it fun! Is it fair to say 'never work out alone'? Unfortunately, because of Covid, I have to work out alone. Working out alone is 100% better than not working out. My mental health has improved dramatically since getting back to regularly exercisng

[@sneakerbabeful]

I do not enjoy any exercise, and no one will walk with me.

[@layotheleprechaun]

@@sneakerbabeful if you keep experimenting with different sports eventually you'll find one you like. And the best being to walk with is a dog

[@justsomeawesomeperson6396]

I’m not addicted i think. But i just don’t feel good if I can’t lift weights. It doesn’t get unhealthy though.

[@ralfwashington1502]

Lol same! It shows how much benifits you get from it when your mood changes because you can't for several days.

[@GrimrDirge]

Categorically no. I'm addicted to bacon and naptime.

[@Genin99]

Kai Hibbard developed an eating disorder and an exercise addiction, just by being a contestant on The Biggest Loser, because Biggest Loser contestants were starved, dehydrated and forced to over-exercise. she even wrote a book based on he Biggest Loser experience.

[@rebeccacarraway480]

Yes! Yes I am. A dear friend dared me to do a 5K with her. I began working out and training for it. I also stopped drinking around the same time, after seeing a picture of myself and looked 7 months pregnant lol. Put my beer down unfinished, paid my tab, and walked out of the bar when I received the picture lol. I have since lost 20 lbs and my blood pressure has gone down. I’m not truly addicted, but it is now a serious priority.

[@davidrobert2257]

Hello beautiful lady 🌹🌹🌹

[@rebeccacarraway480]

@@davidrobert2257 hi

[@davidrobert2257]

@@rebeccacarraway480 hey beautiful lady, what's is your love for nature,mine is trees.I planned for a very large plots of land for trees planting, tryna get some nature specialist, that can give me the name of old trees from the ancient, wanna make some research about them, for personal benefits. meeting you here was I great thing,but I don't come here if not for important things and don't got much Time for stranger,but you're still a blissful human too,and hope you stay safe from covid 19. I might not give you a fast response now,dew to my network location and research timing that I'm putting it would be nice texting directly to Gmail or Mobile number. text me back to my Gmail address which is ([e-mail])or send me your Gmail address and your mobile number,so when I come online here, would get you a response,hope you stay safe.

[@olivialuvzpurplecows]

Okay but how many fitness Instagram influences do we think have this problem?? :/

[@CC-bt8lf]

Tell that to this Marine! Hahaha

[@cameronballew8176]

I want to reach out to you

[@todd77777772000]

My reflection told me i don't have this problem.

[@Jawskillaful]

While there are those that are addicted to exercise, there are those who don't get enough, myself included. I am actually trying to develop an addiction to exercise, although not to the extent that you describe as too much of anything can be detrimental to one's health like you said. I think the key is getting to that sweet spot where we are getting enough exercise to keep us physically fit, while still being able to eat the foods that make us happy.💪🍔🍕

[@Daycros]

It is more like I have an unhealthy obsession of not working out.

[@pwms11]

This came out at the right time. Guess what i was doing XD

[@bearoxistar826]

this the one addiction I actually want

[@Joshua-hy7ft]

You help me a lot Kati !!! I am from Brazil.

[@Katimorton]

I am so glad Joshua :) xoxo

[@MusicJunky3]

It's them chemicals, I'm 'telling ya !

[@brandonsmandonnn1499]

You look amazingly excellent in this moment. I wish I could spend some time with you learning about you.

[@pmbluemoon]

I think I have the opposite of this, but I still like to watch your videos and give you views and thumbs up! I guess I could say my fav exercise lately is chasing my cat around the apartment after I've given him some cat nip and he wants me to throw his toys to chase!

[@aledproductions3492]

I'm borderline addicted I guess

[@FatShadow56]

I go with full intent of destroying myself in the gym. Definitely not healthy. 🤣

[@ralfwashington1502]

Lolol. I go hard but limit it to about 3x a week and for at most 1-1.5 hours. My excuse is if I don't go daily then I need to push when I do go. Just change up muscles groups and eat well.

[@victoredgefield141]

Uhh, interesting. I guess almost anything can become an addiction. 🤔

[@yourdead3332]

I just found this video and as a decathlete I am not sure wether this applies to me. I see almost all of the symptoms in my own life but it is a choice I make very deliberately as I love training and competing. As a decathlete on a competitive level I always think we need at least 10 hours of training to progress in the sport. Should I be worried about exercise addiction myself?