Too Much Of A Good Thing
Over Exercising Bad? Yes.
Sound Familiar?
If someone you know has CED they may experience the following:
- May miss school or work
- Suffering physical pain if they don't exercise
- Feels guilty if they don't exercise daily
- Has the urge to exercise - may vocalize it out to friends or family
- Anxiety - may bite finger nails or shake constantly if they miss exercising
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Yes, Her Too
Heidi Montag, a famous television star, has suffered from this disorder in the past. In Mid April through the end of May in 2011, she spent around 14 hours a day in the gym just to become "bikini ready".
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Did You Know...
Roughly 10% of high-performance runner, along with about an equal amount of bodybuilders, have and exercise addiction. They believe that over training is the way to get better.