Was wondering what everyone on spectrum does with regards to keeping fit and maintaining a healthy lifestyle?
Due to obvious anxiety problems and most not wanting to be around people, perhaps you find it difficult to go into a gym to exercise. Maybe you have low self-confidence in your physical appearance too? What about those with picky eating habits or being addicted to certain foods? How to you maintain the right balance and eat healthy? A lot of us stay indoors and sit at either the computer or television all day too!
I am one of those who spend the majority of my time in my bedroom, in front of my computer for endless hours. At the time of typing this, it has just gone morning and I've been on my computer all night. I rarely exercise and have love for fast foods, being a very picky eater too. I don't like going to the gym either due to anxiety and self-confidence issues.
However, this year I have took a notion to try and change that. I have bought myself some gym equipment including weights and a treadmill so that I can work out in the comfort and security of my own home, at a time which suits me - gyms don't open in the early hours of the morning when I'm awake! I have also begun paying attention to what I eat and tried to cut down on my fast food addiction, opting for healthier foods instead. Finally, I have also tried to get out of the house and socialize more than ever this year, although it is not always easy, with many obstacles being in the way.
How does this affect everyone else? Have you realized that Aspergers/Autism might affect having a healthy lifestyle?
Due to obvious anxiety problems and most not wanting to be around people, perhaps you find it difficult to go into a gym to exercise. Maybe you have low self-confidence in your physical appearance too? What about those with picky eating habits or being addicted to certain foods? How to you maintain the right balance and eat healthy? A lot of us stay indoors and sit at either the computer or television all day too!
I am one of those who spend the majority of my time in my bedroom, in front of my computer for endless hours. At the time of typing this, it has just gone morning and I've been on my computer all night. I rarely exercise and have love for fast foods, being a very picky eater too. I don't like going to the gym either due to anxiety and self-confidence issues.
However, this year I have took a notion to try and change that. I have bought myself some gym equipment including weights and a treadmill so that I can work out in the comfort and security of my own home, at a time which suits me - gyms don't open in the early hours of the morning when I'm awake! I have also begun paying attention to what I eat and tried to cut down on my fast food addiction, opting for healthier foods instead. Finally, I have also tried to get out of the house and socialize more than ever this year, although it is not always easy, with many obstacles being in the way.
How does this affect everyone else? Have you realized that Aspergers/Autism might affect having a healthy lifestyle?