Would YOU exercise on your birthday?

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  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    I usually take the day off from work and have a "me" day. Most likely that means I'm going to the gym at some point.
  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
    marissafit06 wrote: »
    Yes, so I can eat more :D

    Hahaha this :)

    I didn't exercise on my birthday last year, but I usually do. The year before I was pregnant and actually had my 12 week scan on my birthday, then I went to a PT session.

    My husband and I share a birthday :)
  • ayalowich
    ayalowich Posts: 242 Member
    Fayeworth wrote: »
    So a week on Thursday is my birthday and I usually get up at 5.15am for an hour spin class at 6.30am which I really enjoy. However some people have said I should give it a rest as it's my birthday, especially as I go to the gym/pool 6/7 days a week. Is it alright for me to go as usual or does it make me "sad" for going?

    Why wouldn't you go? It is your day. Do what you want not what you think others might do.
  • lmr0528
    lmr0528 Posts: 427 Member
    Why not go? It's just another day, that you happened to be born on. Plus, if you go get in a really good workout, you won't feel guilty enjoying some special food/dessert that day :-)
  • Contrary03
    Contrary03 Posts: 289 Member
    Funny you should ask,.. my birthday is today and yes, i plan to:)
  • chetvr
    chetvr Posts: 17 Member
    If it's what you want to do, then do it. If you don't, don't. My birthday is New Years Eve and everyone wants to party! I also always take the day off, so I have plenty of time to workout!
  • LauraHasABabyJack
    LauraHasABabyJack Posts: 629 Member
    For my birthday last year I went for a seven mile trail run because a) I love it and b) birthday pizza and beer!
  • TimothyFish
    TimothyFish Posts: 4,925 Member
    I would love to exercise on my birthday, but I don't expect it will happen. Mine is on Sunday. With church in the morning, my sister taking me to lunch, and then choir practice and church in the evening, there isn't much time.
  • gongol07
    gongol07 Posts: 18 Member
    Yes! Of course. It's a great way to start your day and makes you feel amazing, so, why wouldn't you want to feel amazing on your birthday?!

    Mind you, I have to confess to not doing anything on my birthday this year because I was too hungover from the night before!!
  • honeybee_kisses
    honeybee_kisses Posts: 172 Member
    I would have no problems working out on my birthday. I probably won't get chance this year as it's my 30th and I know my sister is taking me out for the day to get our hair and nails done and then I'll be having a night out. But I might try and squeeze in a quick workout in the morning even though I know it won't make a dent in all the calories I'll consume that day!
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    I worked out on my birthday. There is nothing wrong with it. In fact, working out meant I had more calories for yummy birthday cake.
  • AmbitiousButRubbish
    AmbitiousButRubbish Posts: 246 Member
    I would definitely go for a workout on my birthday because I would probably eat ice cream so the exercise helps minimize how far over my calories I would be.
  • mskinner1091
    mskinner1091 Posts: 180 Member
    Happy (almost) Birthday! Wait & make your decision when you wake up that morning. If it were me, I wouldn't go. I'd go have a big stack of blueberry pancakes at ihop! :smiley:
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    why wouldnt I?
  • jtallwood
    jtallwood Posts: 53 Member
    Go for it! And enjoy the birthday cake/wine/whatever! :smiley:
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    Fayeworth wrote: »
    So a week on Thursday is my birthday and I usually get up at 5.15am for an hour spin class at 6.30am which I really enjoy. However some people have said I should give it a rest as it's my birthday, especially as I go to the gym/pool 6/7 days a week. Is it alright for me to go as usual or does it make me "sad" for going?

    It is YOUR birthday not theirs. If you enjoy exercise why would it be sad to do it on your birthday? It would be sad to let other people keep you from doing things you like.
    So, exercise if you want... maybe try something new that day if there is something you've been thinking about or try for a new personal record time/distance.
  • kindrabbit
    kindrabbit Posts: 837 Member
    kristydi wrote: »
    Who cares what other people think? It's your birthday, you do what YOU want. If that's spin class, have fun. If it's staying sleeping in, enjoy.

    This
  • scintus
    scintus Posts: 7 Member
    Mine next week and ill be there at 5am waiting for gym to open
  • becky10rp
    becky10rp Posts: 573 Member
    Yep! I enjoy my workouts!
  • JenAndSome
    JenAndSome Posts: 1,893 Member
    An extra long workout would be my present to myself. Don't let others tell you how to spend your birthday. Do what makes you happy.
  • mitch16
    mitch16 Posts: 2,113 Member
    I work out on my birthday--firstly because I like to work out, and secondly because I was planning on eating lobster and cake and having a glass of wine for my birthday dinner!
  • Woodspoon
    Woodspoon Posts: 223 Member
    Birthday and Christmas
    Wakes me up for the day and stops me picking at bits of food while I'm busy.
  • ana3067
    ana3067 Posts: 5,623 Member
    If it's a workout day, I work out. I only change my schedule around stat holidays (i.e have to work with gym hours) or around having too much crap to do (i.e. multiple exams).
  • Lemmynade
    Lemmynade Posts: 160 Member
    My trainer makes everyone do as many up-downs as years the birthday person is old. Just do whatever it takes to make it a good day. It's nice to indulge, even if you indulge by working out :)
  • freefallebby
    freefallebby Posts: 26 Member
    I always do a long slow scenic run on my birfday... it's such a great meditative process for me. :)
  • helenbenzie75
    helenbenzie75 Posts: 95 Member
    I would :smile:
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    JenAndSome wrote: »
    An extra long workout would be my present to myself.

    ahhh good idea. i think next year (im a January baby) that may be what i do!

    and then. cake. :P
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Yes, definitely, unless it's a rest day anyway.
  • WeddedBliss1992
    WeddedBliss1992 Posts: 414 Member
    on my last birthday, i went to the gym then went out for a huge healthy breakfast after :smile:
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Why wouldn't you exercise on your birthday?
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