"Surviving Fitness Obsession: From Calorie Counting to Hospitalization"

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A woman from Atlanta shares her experience of being hospitalized due to an obsession with calorie counting and fitness tracking, which stemmed from a long battle with an eating disorder since her teenage years. After suffering from a dangerously slow heart rate, she sought help and underwent a six-month program to retrain her mindset. Now, she has a healthier relationship with working out and is focused on using fitness to feel better rather than to lose calories, emphasizing the importance of mental and physical well-being.
Topics:health#eating-disorders#fitness-tracking#health-and-wellness#hospitalization#mental-health#recovery
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