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A Break

megpapier
megpapier Posts: 60 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
So I've been doing P90X Doubles for the past 2 months hardcore. Never missing a day. For the past 2 days I just can't find a smidge of motivation. I think I'm just burnt out finally. I was thinking about taking a whole week off. I set my calories to maintenance of course. My question is will I lose my hard work? My muscles? I'm worried.

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  • therapyruns
    therapyruns Posts: 164 Member
    I would not take an entire week off, at least a day though, then maybe try again the day after. Or take two days off, but I find that I get the most motivation after a full day or two off, but not more. I think it's definitely the mental breather than anything versus the physical in the long run. You are most likely mentally exhausted so your body follows suit.
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    It's okay to take some time off, it's actually good for your body to take the time off.
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    i would take some time off. what ever your "loss per week" goals are, i would cut it in half.

    i met a triathlete here in new york, and he told me that he takes from thanksgiving to new years day off. he puts on about 8 pounds, and relaxes on working out. i'm sure he just doesn't put on 8 pounds of pure fat, but still. it was comforting to know that even a very dedicated athlete takes time to himself.
  • Iamfit4life
    Iamfit4life Posts: 3,095 Member
    Your body needs a break. Myself I woulnd't take a whole week off. Maybe 3-4 days. And then perhaps do it 3 days on, 1 day off.. and so on.
  • Jorra
    Jorra Posts: 3,338 Member
    It's okay to take some time off, it's actually good for your body to take the time off.

    You didn't have all your success in a week and you absolutely can't lose it on a week. You'll be at maintenance, so there is absolutely nothing to worry about. Think about what maintenance means: maintaining, not losing!
  • thedreamhazer
    thedreamhazer Posts: 1,156 Member
    It's okay to take some time off, it's actually good for your body to take the time off.

    You didn't have all your success in a week and you absolutely can't lose it on a week. You'll be at maintenance, so there is absolutely nothing to worry about. Think about what maintenance means: maintaining, not losing!
    Take a break! The strength training program I'm on actually encourages me to take a week break after two months. It will be good for you physically and mentally.
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    i would take some time off. what ever your "loss per week" goals are, i would cut it in half.

    i met a triathlete here in new york, and he told me that he takes from thanksgiving to new years day off. he puts on about 8 pounds, and relaxes on working out. i'm sure he just doesn't put on 8 pounds of pure fat, but still. it was comforting to know that even a very dedicated athlete takes time to himself.

    This!

    Training = work + rest

    You need the break, your body does and your brain. It is very important.
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    So I've been doing P90X Doubles for the past 2 months hardcore. Never missing a day. For the past 2 days I just can't find a smidge of motivation. I think I'm just burnt out finally. I was thinking about taking a whole week off. I set my calories to maintenance of course. My question is will I lose my hard work? My muscles? I'm worried.


    You will not lose your hard work or your muscles by taking a week off.
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
    i would take some time off. what ever your "loss per week" goals are, i would cut it in half.

    i met a triathlete here in new york, and he told me that he takes from thanksgiving to new years day off. he puts on about 8 pounds, and relaxes on working out. i'm sure he just doesn't put on 8 pounds of pure fat, but still. it was comforting to know that even a very dedicated athlete takes time to himself.

    This!

    Training = work + rest

    You need the break, your body does and your brain. It is very important.

    This!
  • _Khaleesi_
    _Khaleesi_ Posts: 877 Member
    So I've been doing P90X Doubles for the past 2 months hardcore. Never missing a day. For the past 2 days I just can't find a smidge of motivation. I think I'm just burnt out finally. I was thinking about taking a whole week off. I set my calories to maintenance of course. My question is will I lose my hard work? My muscles? I'm worried.


    You will not lose your hard work or your muscles by taking a week off.

    THIS
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