Part 5. When working with an exercise resistant individual, one must explore and resolve the source of the resistance, such as underlying anxiety, resentment, or anger. The goal of treatment is that the individual will be able to become physically active by choice, not coercion. It is important to begin by validating the resistance and [...]

Part 4. A theme ran through the comments of the women studied that echoes the information in chapter 4, “Sociocultural Influences on Eating, Weight, and Shape.” Most of the women expressed that they felt extremely degraded and vulnerable by their direct experiences of being encouraged to exercise as a means to achieve an acceptable body. [...]

Part 3 THE MEANING OF EXERCISE RESISTANCE To better understand exercise resistance, we can borrow from our understanding of how weight loss diets have affected eating behavior. We know that weight loss diets are a key aspect in the historical mistreatment of overweight individuals, in many cases actually contributing to binge eating, which increases over [...]

Part 2 RISK FACTORS FOR DEVELOPING EXERCISE RESISTANCE A history of sexual abuse of any kind at any age. A history of three or more weight loss diets. Exercise used as a component of a weight loss regimen. A larger body size as a boundary or defense against unwanted sexual attention or sexual intimacy (be [...]

Part 1 Underactivity or physical passivity appears to offer a sense of control over body and feelings, just as disordered eating and over-exercise do. Exercise resistance may simply be another component in the menu of options from which men and women find themselves suffering in this time of epidemic eating and body image problems. If [...]

We talked about this in group today. DebTherapist handed out a very interesting article from WebMD on Exercise Resistance in Women. If you can find the article, let me know. Exercise resistance is an entrenched inactivity pattern that is resistant to intervention or treatment. Many professionals (heck, people in the general population, too) assume that [...]

So I went to give blood this morning. I like giving blood, when I can. Often, I just can’t, mostly because of a lack of time, but also because if I give blood, then I can’t exercise that day. (I have an eating disorder, remember?) It’s not convient to give blood. I have to drive [...]

A Guide for Family Members and Friends This is a list of dos and don’ts for people who care about someone who has an eating disorder. Although bulimia is specifically mentionned in this list, the list is applicable to any eating disorder in my opinion.

Reasons to get divorced. A. My husband is verbally abusive. B. I deserve to be with someone who helps me be a better me. Reasons to stay married. 1. Keep the family intact. 2. I don’t want to fail at marriage. 3. It’s a crappy time to sell the house. Seriously, that’s what occurs to [...]

tally sheet of negative thoughts, only need a small period of time, 1 day is fine. Walk, every day, no minimum time req’d. (Tuesday – check, Wednesday – check) 4 meals/day Pack Thought Record forms for vacation.