tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post1541789346611744377..comments2023-10-31T04:07:31.317-06:00Comments on Blogxygen: I’m an Exercise Anomalybriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11495165592860741098noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-52955422493262252312009-10-27T17:56:19.643-06:002009-10-27T17:56:19.643-06:00You can run 5 miles in 30 minutes? That's fast...You can run 5 miles in 30 minutes? That's fast!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01525294491529666373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-77090412400960267722009-07-21T06:03:43.028-06:002009-07-21T06:03:43.028-06:00I've been lurking for awhile, but I decided to...I've been lurking for awhile, but I decided to comment on this post since it is a topic close to my own heart.<br /><br />Eating disorders and exercise always seem a tricky combination. On the one hand our bodies need exercise to be healthy (and exercise can definitely improve lung function). On the otherhand there is always the risk it will go too far. I hope you can maintain the balance you are striving for and use exercise to improve your health without causing damage.Maevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809093475778397477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-58863013282270413432009-07-20T16:23:05.461-06:002009-07-20T16:23:05.461-06:00Oh, I only wish. I come from the side of the whee...Oh, I only wish. I come from the side of the wheel where I HATE exercise. I WISH I liked it though. Even as an anorexic I hated it and wouldn't do it....just lost weight in other ways. BUT........maybe you're feeling soooooo good b/c your body is happy with how you're treating it!!! Perhaps it's "her" way of thanking you for keeping her safe from the wicked ED. <br /><br />MMMMM.....I just finished a raspberry bar from Tully's and it is EXCELLENTO!Heather Lindquisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03995439065551579432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-57084967779405158482009-07-20T14:50:58.188-06:002009-07-20T14:50:58.188-06:00Very lovely hair in today's pic!Very lovely hair in today's pic!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-12656372698367513552009-07-20T14:42:03.436-06:002009-07-20T14:42:03.436-06:00Yikes, I am not going to question your feel goodne...Yikes, I am not going to question your feel goodness or excercise high. For me, sometimes, just doing something that i could not do previously, gives me a high. I am happy for you and glad that you feel so much "higher"!!Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00665278537280973818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-2565839097116793552009-07-20T13:41:19.706-06:002009-07-20T13:41:19.706-06:00I didn't realize anyone woke up before 10??? U...I didn't realize anyone woke up before 10??? Ugh, when I decide to grow up life's gonna suck.Mormon Bachelor Padhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04258772069893950671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-12547596395209617632009-07-20T12:38:22.344-06:002009-07-20T12:38:22.344-06:00I was contemplating this some more, and it is poss...I was contemplating this some more, and it is possible that besides having an awesome bod and muscles wired for super-stamina(if you were doing 15 mile runs I would say you have lots of slow-twitch fibers, gives you endurance), you could also just have a brain that gets excited about endorphins. Some people just have more receptors than others. Some people just truly can't get a runner's high, and some people get awesome Cloud-9ness from working out. Also, if you are on any meds right now that affect that brain chemistry, it's possible they enhance the effect. The endorphins also act like internal painkiller (the term comes from a mash-up of "endogenous morphine"), which makes your muscles blind to the fact that they should be hurting after 5 or 10 or 15 miles.<br /><br /> I just read a report about a woman with Parkinson's that became this pathological gambling addict because her medication elevated her dopamine levels, making her much more sensitive to the biochemical high from risk-taking. I hadn't thought about a similar synergism between meds and exercise, interesting...I'll do some digging on that.Cammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181004571609998125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-31563456016484520852009-07-20T11:35:59.840-06:002009-07-20T11:35:59.840-06:00Brie, I'm glad that you are honoring your body...Brie, I'm glad that you are honoring your body by eating more food because you are exercising more. Please continue to do that. You're a champ! <br /><br />PS - I've been having thoughts lately of training for a marathon (more likely just a half-marathon). I want to do some running (healthfully of course) and get my endorphins up. Yay for endorphin highs!Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02777608805308517582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-32289563137732057242009-07-20T11:24:53.217-06:002009-07-20T11:24:53.217-06:00Hey Cammy, thanks. :)
Your comment honestly real...Hey Cammy, thanks. :)<br /><br />Your comment honestly really helped. And don't you worry your cute lil self; I'm not going every day, so my muscles can get BIG (eek! ;) and strong. :)<br /><br />Too bad you don't live in SLC, we could be gym rats together. ;)briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11495165592860741098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-57520257390877318412009-07-20T10:36:07.105-06:002009-07-20T10:36:07.105-06:00I was always told to wait a day between muscle-bui...I was always told to wait a day between muscle-building exercises. I do wonder if the fact that I ignored that advice was one of the factors in injuring my leg ten months ago (it has not gotten better).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-33594879556733492682009-07-20T10:31:12.966-06:002009-07-20T10:31:12.966-06:00Ha if I were within a thousand miles I would undou...Ha if I were within a thousand miles I would undoubtedly be up for a gym visit with you, you can count on Cammy for that. ;p<br /><br />FYI being asked questions is my #1 most favorite and validating thing in the world! My day just got much better.<br /><br />The post-workout energy question is almost certainly endorphins plus increased bloodflow. Better living through (bio)chemistry! Endorphins are great, just make sure to use them responsibly. ;)<br /><br /> Unfortunately I don't have a definite answer for the part about your instant fitness, except that you most likely have genes most people would <i>murder</i> for. Also, possibly since your body has been fighting for itself with the lung problems lately, your heart/muscles/adrenal system are used to revving up and putting out when you need it to. <br /><br /> Just remember to give your body time to recover, especially when you are first starting back, sometimes the ache takes 12-24 hours to set in. In order to build muscles, you literally have to tear the fibers and let them reattach stronger. So if you don't give them time to repair, you never build strength/endurance. Plus it keeps you from ritualizing the workouts.<br /><br />I'm happy that you're happy and that the lungs are cooperating with you, finally! Have a great day!Cammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181004571609998125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-35464242703324389372009-07-20T09:30:24.047-06:002009-07-20T09:30:24.047-06:00Laura, haha. The bloody kid will sleep till 10 if...Laura, haha. The bloody kid will sleep till 10 if we let him! He is NOT an early bird. Or a night owl. Or, generally, a nice kid at all, haha. ;)briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11495165592860741098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6957758174408171291.post-22731838624677847952009-07-20T09:26:09.121-06:002009-07-20T09:26:09.121-06:00No. Sorry. That is too early for me.
But wait a mo...No. Sorry. That is too early for me.<br />But wait a moment here...<br /><br />CADE SLEEP PAST 7AM??????????<br />ARE YOU FREAKIN KIDDING ME?????????????????Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985522830610197074noreply@blogger.com