I’ll preface by saying that I really enjoy exercising and how much energy it gives me, it gives me confidence in myself because I see myself improving and achieving more. I want to continue!
But I am always anxious before and especially after that I didn’t do enough. I keep going over what I did after my workout to make sure it was “enough”. I berate myself it wasn’t enough, then I’ll remember everything I did and like talk myself down. Tell myself I feel tired, I’m sure it was a good job. I honestly don’t know why. I’m not actually building muscle! I am just staving off muscle loss. But, especially as my skin gets so loose and nasty, I really want to build muscle. 1. To fill out my skin 2. If my body has to be gross, I’d like it to be strong! 3. It’s kind of become a hobby for me.
But on a deficit, I doubt I’m building much. I know there is evidence for building muscle while losing fat if you’re overweight. But still. I prioritize my workouts over my calories. I’ll eat above my calorie count if I’m below my protein count! This is illogical and counters what I know is the right way to do things. Why am I doing this? Does anyone else do this? Is it a deep seated desire to eat more? Is it a weirdo compulsion I’ve acquired? Lifting is definitely the current hot thing that everyone needs to do it’s so great cures all your ills! Have I internalized this too much? Why am I sabotaging myself? Pls send help.
Edit: I don’t have access to therapy. I can access medication and stuff but not therapy.
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