So, there I was, minding my own business, when the evening news throws out this term: “exercise bulimia.” Caught my attention because they mentioned something about never-ending injuries, and I’m like, “Wait, that’s me.” At first, I’m thinking, “No way, that’s gotta be a load of hogwash,” but curiosity got the best of me, and down the internet rabbit hole I went.
According to the all-knowing Wikipedia, exercise bulimia is basically when you’re obsessed with working out to the point it’s harming your health. We’re talking about not giving your body a break, pushing it past its limits, all in the name of burning off that extra slice of pizza. And if you’re eating okay but still overdoing the exercise, it’s like you’re walking a thin line with anorexia. Here’s the link to that brain dump: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exercise_bulimia.
The more I read, the more I see myself in the description. Choosing exercise over everything else, considering ditching work for a workout, pushing through injuries like they’re badges of honor, getting all moody if I don’t sweat it out for a day. And let’s not even start on my self-worth being tied up in how much I can bench or how fast I can clear a trail. According to the gospel of the web, I’m textbook “exercise bulimia.”
And the kicker? Keep at it, and I’m looking at a shopping list of health woes – think injuries, turning into a human raisin from dehydration, bones as fragile as my grandma’s china, and a heart that’s working overtime.
But here’s the million-dollar question: Is this legit, or just some made-up nonsense by folks who’ve never felt the rush of a downhill ride? Part of me’s ready to call BS, but another part’s wondering if there’s a hint of truth in there.
Anyway, existential crisis aside, I’ve got a race to prep for. Yep, in three weeks, and not a moment to lose. Tonight’s agenda? A solid 90-minute ride, fresh off last night’s strength training session. So what if my day’s scheduled around my workouts? And hey, if there’s a way to skive off work for more bike time, I’m all ears.
So there you have it. Me, possibly dealing with exercise bulimia, but also me, not quite ready to hang up my cycling shoes. Priorities, right?
ON THIS DAY FEBRUARY 13TH
- 2005: Failed McLeod, Black Tail Peak
- 2002: Bedtime Thoughts & Unplanned Wins
- 2002: Best Trail Site
- 2002: Listening To My Inner Self
- 2001: Homework Hustle & Inner Voices
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