Am I obsessed?

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

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?

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!"

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

You are not obsessed! That is how you loose weight

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.

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.

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