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<blockquote data-quote="SearchingForRainbows" data-source="post: 237016" data-attributes="member: 3388"><p>Sharon,</p><p></p><p>I read everyone's responses this morning and think Nomad has a good point. I never really thought about exercise from Nomad's point of view until this morning. From personal experience, I used to do aerobic exercise daily, sometimes more if I needed to release stress and anger. I used to crave lots of carbs whenever I worked out intensely for days on end, for long periods of time.</p><p></p><p>Now, because of health issues, I've been forced to cut back on my aerobic exercise. Although I'm not happy about this, I know I'm not eating as many carbs as I used to. It could be argued that I'm burning less calories so my body needs less calories. However, I really do think there is more to it than this. </p><p></p><p>I know although I felt much better emotionally after a good run or workout, it was still a love/hate relationship to get motivated to exercise day in and day out. Looking back, I think I might have overdone it at times. There were days I was stressing myself out because I felt like I HAD to exercise. I didn't allow myself to take time off. There were times when I actually gained weight, and I'm not talking muscle mass, when I was exercising constantly. </p><p></p><p>I was stressed about working out and stressed by problems at home. And, being an emotional eater, I did what I do best when totally stressed - I ate sugary carbs. I knew I shouldn't be eating them, and yet, I did nothing to stop myself. I just did more of the same day in and day out - Exercise intensely and "pig out" on carbs. </p><p></p><p>Fortunately, I did weigh myself daily. Although I've always been at what is considered a "healthy weight", whenever I gained five pounds, a warning would flash in my brain and I would find the strength to stay out of the kitchen. I would lose the weight, continue exercising, and feel better about myself.</p><p></p><p>However, I've been gaining and losing those same five plus a few, or minus a few pounds, for too long now. in my humble opinion, there is a definite pattern here. I can see where too much stress from feeling obligated to work out constantly plus too much stress and anger related to my home life, had me turning to sweet carbs for comfort. </p><p></p><p>Believe me, I think exercise should be a very important part of everyone's life, (as long as he/she is physically healthy enough to exercise) but like everything else, I'm beginning to think that too much of a good thing might end up being a not so good thing - I've always believed that there is no such thing as good or bad foods - Everything just needs to be eaten in moderation. I just never thought about exercise in this way before.</p><p></p><p>I don't think I would have stopped to think about exercise in this light, if I hadn't developed health issues, which have made it physically impossible for me to exercise with the same intensity that I used to. </p><p></p><p>Believe me, I still dream of the day when I can lace up my running shoes again, and go outside and just run for the sheer joy of running... However, if I'm ever fortunate enough to be able to do this again, I'll try to remember that moderation is a good thing... </p><p></p><p>Just something for you to think about - It may or may not pertain to your situation. Thinking of you and hoping your day is off to a healthy start... WFEN</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SearchingForRainbows, post: 237016, member: 3388"] Sharon, I read everyone's responses this morning and think Nomad has a good point. I never really thought about exercise from Nomad's point of view until this morning. From personal experience, I used to do aerobic exercise daily, sometimes more if I needed to release stress and anger. I used to crave lots of carbs whenever I worked out intensely for days on end, for long periods of time. Now, because of health issues, I've been forced to cut back on my aerobic exercise. Although I'm not happy about this, I know I'm not eating as many carbs as I used to. It could be argued that I'm burning less calories so my body needs less calories. However, I really do think there is more to it than this. I know although I felt much better emotionally after a good run or workout, it was still a love/hate relationship to get motivated to exercise day in and day out. Looking back, I think I might have overdone it at times. There were days I was stressing myself out because I felt like I HAD to exercise. I didn't allow myself to take time off. There were times when I actually gained weight, and I'm not talking muscle mass, when I was exercising constantly. I was stressed about working out and stressed by problems at home. And, being an emotional eater, I did what I do best when totally stressed - I ate sugary carbs. I knew I shouldn't be eating them, and yet, I did nothing to stop myself. I just did more of the same day in and day out - Exercise intensely and "pig out" on carbs. Fortunately, I did weigh myself daily. Although I've always been at what is considered a "healthy weight", whenever I gained five pounds, a warning would flash in my brain and I would find the strength to stay out of the kitchen. I would lose the weight, continue exercising, and feel better about myself. However, I've been gaining and losing those same five plus a few, or minus a few pounds, for too long now. in my humble opinion, there is a definite pattern here. I can see where too much stress from feeling obligated to work out constantly plus too much stress and anger related to my home life, had me turning to sweet carbs for comfort. Believe me, I think exercise should be a very important part of everyone's life, (as long as he/she is physically healthy enough to exercise) but like everything else, I'm beginning to think that too much of a good thing might end up being a not so good thing - I've always believed that there is no such thing as good or bad foods - Everything just needs to be eaten in moderation. I just never thought about exercise in this way before. I don't think I would have stopped to think about exercise in this light, if I hadn't developed health issues, which have made it physically impossible for me to exercise with the same intensity that I used to. Believe me, I still dream of the day when I can lace up my running shoes again, and go outside and just run for the sheer joy of running... However, if I'm ever fortunate enough to be able to do this again, I'll try to remember that moderation is a good thing... Just something for you to think about - It may or may not pertain to your situation. Thinking of you and hoping your day is off to a healthy start... WFEN [/QUOTE]
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