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My name is Amanda. I'm 22, overweight and anxious.
inclinedbeauty
Posts: 38 Member
-- 5'6"/210 lbs
My exercise of choice is walking and possibly running when I have the lungs to do so. I started walking to help with my stress and anxiety. Its said that a person with an anxiety disorder should exercise for 30 minutes a day. I try to go for 2 hours. I know, sounds like overkill for someone at my level but I enjoy it.
I use to walk often but lately, I've gotten more into procastinating. I really enjoy the "friends" feature on the MyFitnessPal app but I only have one "friend" and she doesn't even use it anymore. I'm looking for more "friends" to add who actively uses the functions that come with the feature. To motivate, support, encourage and applaud the progress made but also expect just as much activity back.
I'm open and willing to any and all friends but people with anxiety disorders and/or young and overweight are encouraged.
I'm not neccessarily sure how to add people who aren't already in my contacts or Facebook friends so knowledge on that would be nice too. Lol. :]
Also, my Runtastic is synced with MyFitnessPal.
My exercise of choice is walking and possibly running when I have the lungs to do so. I started walking to help with my stress and anxiety. Its said that a person with an anxiety disorder should exercise for 30 minutes a day. I try to go for 2 hours. I know, sounds like overkill for someone at my level but I enjoy it.
I use to walk often but lately, I've gotten more into procastinating. I really enjoy the "friends" feature on the MyFitnessPal app but I only have one "friend" and she doesn't even use it anymore. I'm looking for more "friends" to add who actively uses the functions that come with the feature. To motivate, support, encourage and applaud the progress made but also expect just as much activity back.
I'm open and willing to any and all friends but people with anxiety disorders and/or young and overweight are encouraged.
I'm not neccessarily sure how to add people who aren't already in my contacts or Facebook friends so knowledge on that would be nice too. Lol. :]
Also, my Runtastic is synced with MyFitnessPal.
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Sent you a request! Best of luck0
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Hi! I sent you a request!
I am Kate. I'm 28 with 75 lbs to lose. I just signed up today but I hope to be active on the site. I think seeing how much food/calories I am putting into my body will help keep me accountable!0 -
Sending you a request. I've had anxiety problems since I was 15 (multiple visits to ER with panic attacks!) and I definitely agree that exercise does help.0
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Request sent, I've got anxiety too! Kick it's *kitten*!0
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You can add me! I'm on here daily. Walking for 2 hours doesn't sound like overkill, sounds like you're off to a great start!!! When I started losing a few years ago before I did this, I did that every day for a couple months. Some in the morning, at lunch, and after work.0
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Hey Amanda, I am overweight and I am always looking for new friends. I have sent you a friend request.0
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Add me, I'm positive!0
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-- 5'6"/210 lbs
My exercise of choice is walking and possibly running when I have the lungs to do so. I started walking to help with my stress and anxiety. Its said that a person with an anxiety disorder should exercise for 30 minutes a day. I try to go for 2 hours. I know, sounds like overkill for someone at my level but I enjoy it.
I use to walk often but lately, I've gotten more into procastinating. I really enjoy the "friends" feature on the MyFitnessPal app but I only have one "friend" and she doesn't even use it anymore. I'm looking for more "friends" to add who actively uses the functions that come with the feature. To motivate, support, encourage and applaud the progress made but also expect just as much activity back.
I'm open and willing to any and all friends but people with anxiety disorders and/or young and overweight are encouraged.
I'm not neccessarily sure how to add people who aren't already in my contacts or Facebook friends so knowledge on that would be nice too. Lol. :]
Also, my Runtastic is synced with MyFitnessPal.
Welcome. I too suffer from anxiety (no pills for this guy) I simply learned to cope with it even though it completely sucks sometimes.
Anyways, I find weight lifting very stress relieving oh. . . and listening to EDM helps a lot lol.
Walking is a great way to burn calories for a noob and also a great way to relieve stress. I walk my dog 45 min every other day as my cardio but I lift heavy 5-6 times a week so the walking/cardio is mainly to eat more.
If you are ready to make a change, you will no matter what it takes. For now, figure out your BMR and your TDEE and eat 500-750 below that.
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Hey, I've sent you a friend request.
I'm Whitney, I'm 22 and also suffer from anxiety. I'm looking to make new friends as well.0 -
Friend request sent. I also to have MAAAAAAAAAAAJOR anxiety! If you need someone to relate with I am here0
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I'm looking for more "friends" to add who actively uses the functions that come with the feature. To motivate, support, encourage and applaud the progress made but also expect just as much activity back.
I'd be happy to be friends, if you like. We're the same height, and I was only 15 pounds less than you when I started.0 -
Exercise most definitely helps with anxiety. In fact, that's the main reason I do it. :laugh:0
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Thank you all for the support and friend requests!
Some friend request didn't make it through but I figured out how to add friends and not going through and sending out requests to the ones that didn't work.0 -
EDM?0
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I too suffer from anxiety and a regular exercise routine has been the best treatment I could hope for! Feel free to add me if you need some support or just someone to relate to0
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Sending you a friend request (: Feel free to message me any time!0
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More the merrier!0
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Hey! I'll add you right away! I've lived with ADD, GAD and some OCD for many years, so I know what anxiety is like! Believe me! Let me say that I've been working out 5-6 days a week for a month or so and my GAD (the worst one) has decreased by about 30-50%! No meds, etc have helped like exercise has. And the fact that I dropped some weight helps. Hang in there girl! I know it's no fun!-- 5'6"/210 lbs
My exercise of choice is walking and possibly running when I have the lungs to do so. I started walking to help with my stress and anxiety. Its said that a person with an anxiety disorder should exercise for 30 minutes a day. I try to go for 2 hours. I know, sounds like overkill for someone at my level but I enjoy it.
I use to walk often but lately, I've gotten more into procastinating. I really enjoy the "friends" feature on the MyFitnessPal app but I only have one "friend" and she doesn't even use it anymore. I'm looking for more "friends" to add who actively uses the functions that come with the feature. To motivate, support, encourage and applaud the progress made but also expect just as much activity back.
I'm open and willing to any and all friends but people with anxiety disorders and/or young and overweight are encouraged.
I'm not neccessarily sure how to add people who aren't already in my contacts or Facebook friends so knowledge on that would be nice too. Lol. :]
Also, my Runtastic is synced with MyFitnessPal.0 -
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
There isn't enough thank yous to express the gratitude I have right now towards the overwhelming support from all.0 -
I have anxiety too and exercise helps a lot. But I also think diet plays a big role. Stay away from sugar and caffeine and high carb/starchy foods.0
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