How much exercise is too much?

[Cindy Martin 77]

I currently walk average 40 minutes a day, 6 days a week. I have noticed on this forum that some people exercise a lot more. I understand you need to move and exercise, but I don't want that to become my addiction in place of food. I truly love walking and feel that is the best way for me. I was just wondering what everyone was told they should do from their health care professionals?

[TapSnap 357]

I have been told that I work out too much by my doctor and personal trainer so I have cut it back from 7 days a week to 6. Sometimes I do 7 when I am bored but most of the time its just a run. I plan to cut back a little more after my race on July 20th.

Since I work out so much my doctor has upped my Protein intake to 130-145 grams a day.

I feel like if I don't work out I am not doing everything I can to help myself. Its so weird after surgery I became a different person Healthwise. Before I would play video games for hours and be happy. I havet touched my xbox since a week after surgery.

Good luck,

John

[jacquelynn.mclean 103]

I think they're worried about something like Exercise Anorexia...here's the wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypergymnasia

Seems crazy...seeing as where we're coming from, but not unreasonable...

[karenb4729 309]

I also work out 6 days a week. Wednesdays are my rest day. Just like TAPSNAP I try to get in 132 grams of Protein and make sure I stay hydrated. My workouts are usually 1 hour of cardio and 1/2 of weights. Love the people at my gym and it's my social network. I would rather do that then put a cupcake in my mouth.

[Kelsan 117]

My doctor said he wanted me walking two miles a day (4 weeks post op) and to work up to more miles. It sounds like you're doing great to me.