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Has anyone every experienced this?!

HakunaMatata137
HakunaMatata137 Posts: 63 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Since you guys have started your weight loss journeys (assuming you're working out regularly), do you feel like working out has now become a necessary "itch" you have to scratch almost everyday? Lol like, even on rest days, you feel this pent up energy when you don't work out?

I never felt this way until this past week. I've been working out regularly and fell in love with the post-workout feeling. This morning, I skipped my workout, had a long day at work, and was exhausted when I came home. I put on my PJ's fully expecting to have a rest day today. I've worked out the past 4 days. But then this sudden urge came to me, like I had to work out... I was craving that post-workout, amazing, sore, proud feeling. So without even thinking, I changed into workout clothes and worked out super hard for like 40 minutes. I didn't even know I had it in me today lol! Has anyone ever experienced this?! I know I can't be the only one? :D

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  • musicfan68
    musicfan68 Posts: 1,144 Member
    Yes. When I was walking almost every day, it got to the point where I felt anxiety if I wasn't able to go walk. It would drive me crazy if it was raining or way too hot out.
  • makkimakki2018
    makkimakki2018 Posts: 414 Member
    You are high on exercise. It's pretty common.
  • Cbean08
    Cbean08 Posts: 1,092 Member
    I've been working out everyday for years. It's part of my schedule and my habits. If something throws off my workout, I am not a happy camper the rest of the day.
  • Candyspun
    Candyspun Posts: 370 Member
    Yes
  • Avidkeo
    Avidkeo Posts: 3,213 Member
    musicfan68 wrote: »
    Yes. When I was walking almost every day, it got to the point where I felt anxiety if I wasn't able to go walk. It would drive me crazy if it was raining or way too hot out.

    This lol! Even rest days I do something, even just a gentle walk. I find an excuse to do something
  • DebTavares
    DebTavares Posts: 87 Member
    Yes I love to workout. I do 1 hour per day less mills bodycombat bodystep or strong zumba. I aim for 7 days but it usually ends up being 5 or 6.
  • RunnerGrl1982
    RunnerGrl1982 Posts: 412 Member
    Yup definitely. Once you start getting into consistent routine, at least for me, even on rest days - I can get a bit antsy wanting to do something. Today, is a good example. I did a long run, came home and rested up, but later this afternoon I was thinking how I wanted to get out and run some more. LOL. So, yes - you are in good company. :)
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