Many studies have shown that working out has a positive impact on your mental health and social life, but things can get tricky once it becomes your No. 1 priority. If you find yourself in any of these situations, chances are your fitness routine has a negative impact on your life.
Hectic Schedule
It can be difficult to find time for workouts, and you might have to sacrifice other things for that to happen. Even if that’s the case, try to avoid canceling other important plans and skipping on things you actually enjoy just so you make it to the gym.
Planned Meals
There’s nothing wrong about prepping your meals in advance, but you may notice that your food intake is completely planned around your workout. You should have a healthy outlook at your fitness routine, and punishing yourself by working out harder every time you eat more than you should doesn’t fit that description.
Body Image
If your only reason for working out is to fix some part of your body that you’re not happy with, it’s time to find another. Your workouts should bring you joy, and if you’re constantly setting unrealistic goals for yourself, you’ll never be satisfied.
