My Fitness Addiction was Actually Avoidance

When healthy habits become mentally unhealthy

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Every morning the alarm goes off at 5 AM. I spend a half-hour scrolling through my phone, drinking pre-workout. Then I lace up my lifting shoes and head to my garage gym.

I don’t struggle with what to do. Every workout is meticulously planned, 6 weeks ahead. Printed, highlighted…