How much walking is too much walking?

[solomonanderson]

Lately I’ve been walking for 2-2.5 hours because it’s legit the best for mental relaxation. I have a break until my next semester at nursing school, and have gotten addicted to listening to podcasts. Today I hit 8.9 miles but usually it’s more like 7-7.5 miles, 6-7 days per week.

 

[katie4469]

@solomonanderson I would be cautious about doing that much walking while trying to recovery from an eating disorder. Have you spoken to your doctor / care team about this?

 

[solomonanderson]

@katie4469 I have an appointment on Wednesday. I’ll see what she says. Why would you be cautious?

 

[katie4469]

@solomonanderson Here is an article that you might find useful: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/...-you-exercise-during-recovery-anorexia-part-1

 

[solomonanderson]

@katie4469 Super interesting! Thank you!

 

[katie4469]

@solomonanderson You're welcome!

 

[dawn16]

@katie4469 I’ve heard that excessive exercise can become a form of purging for those with an eating disorder FWIW