Am I obsessed?

randysbombshellgirl

Need opinions of some"like minded" people. My family & coworkers think I might be a wee bit obsessed with counting calories & working out. My daily calories are around 1200-1400 and I do sometimes eat back my work out calories (maybe 1-2 times a week) Since I started July 3rd I have not missed a work out day, it's mostly a 25-35 min run.Sometimes I add strenght conditioning or yoga @ night. On the weekend I sometimes add biking & swimming as I'm training for a spring duathalon. I ran a 5 miler yesterday so I decided t take today off as I'm a bit sore. Well a little while ago my husband went out for a while and I hoped on the treadmill for a 15 min walk (couldn't run as my quads are killing me!) So with all this said am I obsessed because I felt guilty and "snuck in" a work out?

Bethee101

I am the same way! Don't worry, my husband is supportive and my mom actually ended up joining and is the same way

AmyFett

I made cupcakes for my kids, licked the spoon and went to count it before, also have logged 2 cheese balls. I don't think you're obsessed, just honest with yourself

mjbell642

Hahaha.... I am told that all the time. I guess there could be worse things to be obsessed about. Cardio has been mine, to the point that I need to cut that back and add strength training cause I have no muscle tone.

Hubby didn't much appreciate when I asked him to get a container out of recycling so I could log it correctly. Hahaha

Sounds like you are doing just fine, but a break here and there won't hurt your progress. How's your protein ?? With all that workout you'll need it..

redheaddee

The clinical definition of obsession is "an anxiety disorder in which people have unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, ideas, sensations (obsessions), or behaviors that make them feel driven to do something (compulsions).

Often the person carries out the behaviors to get rid of the obsessive thoughts, but this only provides temporary relief. Not performing the obsessive rituals can cause great anxiety."

One of its differential diagnostic criteria is that is interferes with work, social relationships, marital relationships, and basically wreaks havoc with your life. We all have things we are "OCD" (or as my husband says, "Monk-ish") about, but they are not a true problem until they become a problem. Like not going to work because of it, not having friendships, etc.

Sounds to me like you have developed a healthy habit, perhaps more of an addiction?

Katahna

People who are stupid, that hear "counting calories" will instantly think you're annorexic or have a health problem, don't even worry about it =]

Katbaran

You're serious about getting healthy and they aren't. You'll know if you're overdoing it. You'll hurt all the time and be tired all the time. Doesn't sound like what you're describing. You sound active and healthy! Keep at it and don't let them use the word 'obsessed' when they really are jealous of your "dedication!"

HeatherLaShae4

my co workers say the same thing but guess what? im losing weight n their still fat!

Arunakae

Don't worry. I'm the same way. Sometimes my friends give me funny looks, but working out makes me happy. It truly improves my mood and therefor my life, so I don't mind of others think I'm a wee bit obsessed, because I love it.

Celestialfairie

The best way to get into it is to be honest and log. That's how I lost at first. There's nothing wrong with that. You're dedicated.

So long as you aren't running yourself into the ground exercising (and it certainly doesn't seem like it at all) I don't think you're being unhealthy. I agree with an above comment where you could have a healthy addiction brewing, perhaps. But it's far from BAD.

So long as you do allow yourself cheat days here and there. Like when I had a cheesecake in my apartment (that I made) for over a week. I had to eventually have a piece!

sschmidt928

No, you're not obsessed. You're doing what you need to do to get where you want to be! I've recently been accused of being a workout junkie. I smiled and proudly said, "Yes, I am!" Next time someone makes the comment, just smile and own your results and your hard work.

nsmith6325

Same way with me. What I am finding is that those who feel that way do so in an effort to make themselves feel better. Most likely they are not as fit or committed to a healthy lifestyle and have some guilt because of it and the project that onto you. Keep up the good work and as long as you give yourself ample time to recover and get plenty of sleep you are doing the right thing.

HisPathDaily

Well, your audience is MFP, so there may be a little bias here

However, no, you simply sound like you're happily taking control of your health. God and family may come first for me, but that doesn't mean I come in last. I usually can always find time for a workout if I wanted, and enjoy the work that I am doing to say fit. I am so much happier ... and my family and other benefit from my happiness, added energy, and positive outlook. It's a win win ...

Blessings,
~Matt

BrianSharpe

You're dedicated (you didn't mention the length of the du you're training for but even a sprint takes dedication.....)

Obsession - A word used by the lazy to describe the dedicated :laugh: :laugh: (urbandictionary.com)

Meraid

I'm sort of in the same boat. I think my family and friends are a bit annoyed with how often I bring up calories or workouts. One of my friends who's on WW said she just doesn't bring it up and is just making it part of her life and I told her that obsessing about it makes it easier for me to commit. If I never think about it or talk about it or miss a day tracking I might stumble. Eventually it'll be second nature, cause I don't plan on making this a temporary interest. Just a lifelong one.

Dylex

I don't think you're obsessing.
I think it takes usually takes a like-minded person to understand or, be less judgmental. One could say the same of a car fanatic?

RobynMWilson

I've been hearing the same thing for years from ppl who will not embrace this lifestyle and don't understand what it's like to be heavy like I once was. And i'm hardly anorexic...I'm a healthy 136lbs and I eat close to 2000 cals everyday and only work out once per day (right now i'm doing P90X and following the schedule for Classic) but unfortunately in "real life" I'm surrounded by family and co workers and even friends who don't share my love of working out. So now I'm 40, don't look it, and can run circles around the high schoolers on my bus lol.

randysbombshellgirl

Hahaha.... I am told that all the time. I guess there could be worse things to be obsessed about. Cardio has been mine, to the point that I need to cut that back and add strength training cause I have no muscle tone.

Hubby didn't much appreciate when I asked him to get a container out of recycling so I could log it correctly. Hahaha

Sounds like you are doing just fine, but a break here and there won't hurt your progress. How's your protein ?? With all that workout you'll need it..

funny you asked about protein I'm always slightly over my daily requirement

randysbombshellgirl

You're dedicated (you didn't mention the length of the du you're training for but even a sprint takes dedication.....)

Obsession - A word used by the lazy to describe the dedicated :laugh: :laugh: (urbandictionary.com)

DU is 2 mile run 13.7 bike & 2 mile run I love your def of obsession I'm going to use that.

chrisdavey

There are worse things to be obsessed about! :happy:

kiminikimkim

I think you are obsessed if your body needs to heal but you keep pushing it to its limit.

ZeroWoIf

I am the same way! Don't worry, my husband is supportive and my mom actually ended up joining and is the same way

Girl he has no choice.

Jenloma

You are not obsessed! That is how you loose weight

BrianSharpe

You're dedicated (you didn't mention the length of the du you're training for but even a sprint takes dedication.....)

Obsession - A word used by the lazy to describe the dedicated :laugh: :laugh: (urbandictionary.com)

DU is 2 mile run 13.7 bike & 2 mile run I love your def of obsession I'm going to use that.

Have you started doing bricks yet?

ZeroWoIf

People in this world have run out of things to complain about. Is to bad to obsess about drugs, women, sex, *kitten*, and etc. If you can continue your normal life without a problem then why is there something wrong with it? Now if you got kids and you ain't taking care of them cause you are counting the macaroni and cheese box 50 times then you got problems. I log all my stuff in like 10 min for the day. If you are spending a great deal amount of time counting calories when you already have then we may be having a problem here then lol.

ars1300

Those of us that are exercise fanactics just don't feel right without our workout! I enjoy my workouts but do give my body a rest day or 2 also!

wjniii

You're not obsessed, you're an example to us all! As long as when you are tired, sore or hurt you back off and let your body heal, you are fine.

randysbombshellgirl

You're dedicated (you didn't mention the length of the du you're training for but even a sprint takes dedication.....)

Obsession - A word used by the lazy to describe the dedicated :laugh: :laugh: (urbandictionary.com)

DU is 2 mile run 13.7 bike & 2 mile run I love your def of obsession I'm going to use that.

Have you started doing bricks yet?

I'm a newbie what's bricks?

Inebriated

I think you are obsessed if your body needs to heal but you keep pushing it to its limit.

jcatrett

Wow! I wish I could get obessed about working out. I am so frustrated...I know I need to "work up" to a hard work out, but when I do a little (30 minutes of treadmil @ 3.2mph for 25 minutes)...I don't feel like it is getting me anywhere so I loose motivation...any suggestions on how to feel like I have a great workout and keep myself motiviated while trying to build stamina??

randysbombshellgirl

Wow! I wish I could get obessed about working out. I am so frustrated...I know I need to "work up" to a hard work out, but when I do a little (30 minutes of treadmil @ 3.2mph for 25 minutes)...I don't feel like it is getting me anywhere so I loose motivation...any suggestions on how to feel like I have a great workout and keep myself motiviated while trying to build stamina??

In my humble opinion it's mostly mental. 30 min on the tread is a great start & it is so getting you "somewhere". I only run 25-30 & I've lost 17 pounds since 7/3 Blast some music you love or distract yourself with a good TV show. If the weathers good get outside I used to play mind games when I was building up to running like run from this sign to that sign or run this entire song, before I knew it I was running 2, 3 even 5 miles. Stay with it, lean on the wonderful suportive people on this site...you will get there!