Diets & Weight Maintenance Support Group
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I started dieting a few weeks ago and finally got around to getting a gym membership, and ever since I have joined, I have gone faithfully every single day and I won't stop until I get in AT LEAST 45 minutes of moderate to intense cardio. I'm definitely not Wonder Woman by any means and I've only been doing this for about a week now, but today I'm just not feeling like going. My body is tired and I feel like if I look at a treadmill or an elliptical machine today I'm going to scream. Is it a bad thing that I'm only a week into the game and I'm already wanting to slack off? Part of me feels like I shouldn't feel guilty, it's just one day, but another part of me is telling me to stop being lazy and just go. Suggestions? I've got a little angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other thing going on. My best friend tells me to stop worrying because it's good to take a day or 2 off so my muscles can heal, but I feel like if I spent 24/7 on the machines it wouldn't be enough. I'm just tired of being overweight and feeling miserable about my appearance. Any words of advice? What do you all do to keep motivated? Is it wrong of me to skip just one day?
Thanks guys.
Thanks guys.
Mommyof4AS
No, I say it's fine, even necessary to take a day off! It's amazing how much better you feel after one. I know that feeling and whenever I take a day off, I feel so charged up and ready to work out the next day. If you need a break, take one...& don't beat yourself up over it :)
thewalker
I take off one day a week unless something else comes up and I'm forced to take off another day. But it is good to take off one day a week.
deleted_user
Take the day :)
JoyceMarilyn
Your friend is right about letting your muscles heal! Perhaps if you went to the gym 4 days a week and walked 30 minutes the other days. Also put some variety in your exercise plan so you don't get burned out.
deleted_user
I have been in the health and wellness industry for years and I have some important advice for you. Many people dont stick to their weight loss routine because it is boring for them and they dont see results right away. There are two things you can do...First DO NOT do the same cardio every day. Take a class, get on a rowing machine which burns more calories than walking on a treadmill. Secondly, to see faster results incorporate better overall nutrition daily. Go to www.mc.myzrii.com to read about a family of products that accelerates weight loss naturally. And, keeps your metabolism up , even when you skip a day..:)
deleted_user
rest my dear. too much of everything isnt good. you worked so hard. you earn a day off. :))
deleted_user
If you exercise everyday it will only stand to slow your progress down as your body will get used to it and you will have to up and up your game for it to have any effect. Unless you are planning on making a career out of fitness then give yourself a break or you will be constantly striving. Good luck and dont feel guilty i have not had a membership for ages now just do what you can x
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