Bad workout day :(

littlelatina19

Hey guys, I haven't been feeling very well this week and today it really affected my workout. I wasn't going to do it but I weighed up the pros and cons and gave it a go. It was cardio and I didn't manage to go at my normal pace so I didn't burn as much as I usually do. Would It be a good idea to eat less tomorrow to compensate? I feel a bit guilty is all because I can't actually pin down what illness it is I have or whether it's just exhaustion or something

TavistockToad

If it's exhaustion or illness do you really think that further restricting what you eat is going to help?

999tigger

imo dont worry about it. If you arent well thats a sign for me to rest. I wouldnt want to set myself back and being in a good state o do the workout is importnat for me.

the difference in calorie burn will be minimal, dount its 100 calories. Depends intensity an duration, my point is , the change will be minimal.

Maybe you are overtraining.
Maybe you are tired and stressed.
Maybe you arent fueling up properly.
Forgot to add maybe you really are ill....
Whatever , just listen to your body, dont stress and pace yourself.

irejuvenateme

I would not change your eating to compensate - I would accept that sometimes your body is going to feel better than others, and curbing extra calories for that purpose is not necessarily going to help you, mentally or physically.
If you are in it for the long haul, accept that it is a process and see how you feel tomorrow.

There are times where my body needed a few days of rest, and I was very glad I listened (sometimes I need to keep this in my mind for myself, so I am not just telling you, it's a reminder for me as well.)

tulips_and_tea

One of the best things to learn during this whole "getting healthier" process is to LISTEN to your body. If you were dragging during cardio then take a break. Slow down and give yourself time to recover for a day or two. Don't restrict calories. Nourish your body with healthy foods.

Missing a workout or not going full-steam should NOT be guilt-inducing. It is what it is. Detach the emotions from it and listen to the physical needs of your body.

7seas_sailing

Good suggestions here. Listen to your body; that's part of taking care of it. BZAH10, irejuvenateme and 999tigger are all correct. Rest, relax, and get back to it when you're better.

sweetdixie92

Everyone has those days. If you're body is becoming exhausted, it's a sign you should give it a break, or pull back and do an easier workout. Same thing goes if you think you might be getting sick. Make sure you're eating well and getting the vitamins your body needs, and do the amount of exercise that you can. Taking a week off if you really need it can be good for you.

chelsy0587

BZAH10 wrote: »

One of the best things to learn during this whole "getting healthier" process is to LISTEN to your body. Missing a workout or not going full-steam should NOT be guilt-inducing. It is what it is. Detach the emotions from it and listen to the physical needs of your body.

This!

Bshmerlie

I take a break from all exercise once a week. I don't usually do it on a set day. I just don't work out when I'm feeling tired or worn down. Sometimes we can also be mentally exhausted and start dragging. Whatever the reason it is just take a break and hope you feel better the next day. You don't want to wear yourself out to the point you're gonna get sick.

kjm3579

I just log those not so good days along with the above average days -- it all will average out in the end -- it's part of training and it happens to everyone ... like the others have said, listen to your body and do more when you can and do less or take a rest day when you need it.

belinda_73

oh girl, you need a rest day, don't feel guilty

littlelatina19

Thank you all, I will definitely take on board everything you've said. I usually have rest days 2x a week but I have been trying to compensate for hours of exam studying sat in my room by doing a little extra last week thinking it would average out. I guess overtraining is probably the issue. I will take a rest day tomorrow and eat nourishing foods like you have all suggested. Sometimes I lose sight of the bigger picture.