http://www.peachfriedman.com/2010/05/10/what-is-intuitive-fitness/ Author / Eating Disorders Educator / Yoga Teacher in Auburn, AL Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:04:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.peachfriedman.com/2010/05/10/what-is-intuitive-fitness/comment-page-1/#comment-1653 Anna Renwick Fri, 14 May 2010 22:47:43 +0000 http://www.peachfriedman.com/2010/05/10/what-is-intuitive-fitness/#comment-1653 oh youve done it again - fantastic - words of wisdom. What I have realised recently is I have to learn to find and then listen to my core and even if my head is going at 100 mph, acknowledge it but dont give it any attention. It is very dificult and something I can only do this by stopping and focussing on my core but with practise I think it will become more natural. I constantly have been asking myself where the line is between doing exercise for fun/challenge etc and doing exercise for an unhealthy addiction and I have come to the conclusion that exercise, even extreme exercise (i.e. people in training for an event) is ok if it is approached and carried out in a healthy manner. Balance is needed between rest, nutrition, exercise and overall wellbeing (including things like socialising). How to achieve that balance for someone recovering from exercise addiction and anorexia can only come by being TRULY honest with oneself and open to your motives for doing such an activity. I think that while being very underweight this can, in some cases, be more difficult because the brain chemistry is altered and hence sometimes an external challenger is required, or someone to bring you back to and help you find your deeper core. I genuiely love some sports but want to be able to be doing them for the correct reasons. One important step is to reach a healthier weight. Exercise should not be harming your body but aiding in you living a healthy and fun life. Thanks again Peach. Your blogs are so helpful. xxx oh youve done it again – fantastic – words of wisdom. What I have realised recently is I have to learn to find and then listen to my core and even if my head is going at 100 mph, acknowledge it but dont give it any attention. It is very dificult and something I can only do this by stopping and focussing on my core but with practise I think it will become more natural. I constantly have been asking myself where the line is between doing exercise for fun/challenge etc and doing exercise for an unhealthy addiction and I have come to the conclusion that exercise, even extreme exercise (i.e. people in training for an event) is ok if it is approached and carried out in a healthy manner. Balance is needed between rest, nutrition, exercise and overall wellbeing (including things like socialising). How to achieve that balance for someone recovering from exercise addiction and anorexia can only come by being TRULY honest with oneself and open to your motives for doing such an activity. I think that while being very underweight this can, in some cases, be more difficult because the brain chemistry is altered and hence sometimes an external challenger is required, or someone to bring you back to and help you find your deeper core. I genuiely love some sports but want to be able to be doing them for the correct reasons. One important step is to reach a healthier weight. Exercise should not be harming your body but aiding in you living a healthy and fun life.
Thanks again Peach. Your blogs are so helpful.
xxx

]]> http://www.peachfriedman.com/2010/05/10/what-is-intuitive-fitness/comment-page-1/#comment-1652 Michelle May MD Fri, 14 May 2010 13:57:24 +0000 http://www.peachfriedman.com/2010/05/10/what-is-intuitive-fitness/#comment-1652 This is a really lovely way to approach eating and fitness. Thank you! This is a really lovely way to approach eating and fitness. Thank you!

]]> http://www.peachfriedman.com/2010/05/10/what-is-intuitive-fitness/comment-page-1/#comment-1643 leah frazee Mon, 10 May 2010 22:33:25 +0000 http://www.peachfriedman.com/2010/05/10/what-is-intuitive-fitness/#comment-1643 what a refreshing and needed perspective on this topic! yes, love this! what a refreshing and needed perspective on this topic! yes, love this!

]]> http://www.peachfriedman.com/2010/05/10/what-is-intuitive-fitness/comment-page-1/#comment-1642 Karin Lawson Mon, 10 May 2010 13:45:03 +0000 http://www.peachfriedman.com/2010/05/10/what-is-intuitive-fitness/#comment-1642 As always . . . LOVE THIS!!!! As always . . . LOVE THIS!!!!

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