Should I switch to running?

This is a reddit copypasta.

Serious replies only. What is with you people

Serious reply is do what you enjoy. You're probably not good enough at running or lifting for it to really matter.

I agree insofar as I should just do what I enjoy. Issue is I feel like i face regret no matter which decision I make. I have made a lot of progress in lifting and am pretty strong with visible results. I guess I am just sick of having muscle for the sake of looking good but not really feeling enlivened by the act of doing it.

Do you think that I am too heavy to embark on running rn

No, but you definitely sound at risk of an eating disorder. You should probably see a nutritionist.

You face regret no matter what you do - well then don't regret what you do. Decision paralysis will keep you from fully enjoying your activities. This is something you could deal with all through life and the sooner you learn to evaluate pros and cons, then commit one way or the other, the happier you will be. It really doesn't matter running and working out at the gym are both good for you in different ways and its not like you shouldn't do some of the other - its just a matter of how much of each. Plenty of people both run and lift. You don't have to commit to being a body builder or a marathon runner this week.

ED is eating disorder, got it I was about comment on the problems of a female with Erectile Dysfunction, but was a bit confused. OP shorter posts going forward, we don’t have time to read everything.

I totally agree, but I am a pre med student and don't have time to do both running and lifting in a single day, and probably ideal would be running 4x per week. I usually workout 5x per week so that is significantly reducing lifting. So I think I will make running my main focus for a while and see how it goes.

you have to compromise , your career or running

Go to Anne Arundel Community College

You don’t need to be stick thin to start running. You seem to be a perfectly healthy Weight. Please seek professional help if these thoughts persist

Ever thought about a different aerobic activity? I find pick up ultimate Frisbee to be a great way to get functionally fit while having social interactions. Social dancing is also a fun way to get more fun cardio in. Around 21 I had stopped running and bulked up a decent amount. I didn't have an eating disorder but I was depressed. For me, doing physical activity with other people was and is super important for my sanity. You should know yourself enough to know whether running by yourself will be healthy for your mental wellbeing. One thing to remember, getting back to your PRs can be very very difficult and will take time. That can be a difficult pill to swallow.

You should definitely take up skateboarding and I'm not joking. Here are some reasons why: 1) It has nothing to do with body image. In fact you will learn to be shameless about looking like a fool. 2) It's a lot of fun. 3) Unless you go crazy, your many injuries will be more superficial than most running injuries. 4) It will humble you to the extent that you no longer worry about being "good." 5) Once you start to master simple skills and build upon them, you will experience a feeling of pure gratitude. This is especially true if you are in a stressful field like medicine.

Then run a bit for cardio

I agree. OP sounds like she needs joy + sport.

hire a therapist