My Anorexia Began When I Stopped Exercising — Abandoning Exercise Wreaked My Body And Mind
I was the anorexic teen who fainted in the shower.
As an athletic kid evenings were my favorite time of the day because I used to play for hours with my friends.
I would run out of the house the minute the clock struck five not caring about the scorching sun.
I was fortunate enough to be born in a time when playing outdoor was the normal thing, and I am glad I took full advantage of my playtime.
But then I grew up
Puberty hit and suddenly it became uncool to play. My evenings got busy with music classes and tuition.
To secure a seat in a prestigious college you either need 100% in academics or some extraordinary talent. In India, there is a cut-throat competition, so we need to start preparing for college admissions early on.
For a bright future, I had to give up my daily dose of exercise.
It all changed in the three years that I didn’t workout
From middle school, I followed a routine that ensured my future, but sadly exercise was not a part of it.
