Hurts SO Good!

cookieta76

I'm not one to post on the message boards, but had to get this out...

I actually love when my body feels sore the next morning after a workout. I've heard that the phrase "no pain no gain" can be untrue or misleading, but if I didn't feel like I'm feeling now, I'd wonder if what I'm doing is working.

Right now, my butt is screaming at me every time I sit down, and I smile a little.

When I get back up, I feel it a little in my obliques and thighs, and I think, can't wait to work these puppies out again this evening!

So these painful reminders don't make me want to take some motrin and get back in bed - they totally motivate me for more, more, more exercise!

How do you feel when you feel that "pain" the next day? Love it or hate it?

PS - I do have a rest day every week...and that bubble bath with a glass of wine is a nice reward!

rachemn

I love it too! I'm feeling it too this morning and I can't wait to hit it again to loosen up those muscles and feel the burn!

mickipedia

I used to hate it.. but now I love it

seoid

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loves it too!

nothingisred

I absolutely love love love that feeling. I have a body sculpt class tonight and I can't wait to feel it tomorrow morning.

I need to start doing the 30 Day Shred again, I felt that every morning intensely and it was great, but I have been going through a really rough time lately and haven't done it for a couple of weeks, must get back to it!

dirtbikegirl5

pain IS good!!!

AZnewme

I'm OLD - 50 and I love that feeling! It reminds me of what it used to feel like when I was younger and fit. I can actually feel the skinny me under the weight! I am so looking forward to being there again (fit - kinda hard to do young again! LOL!) :laugh:

jenlhugg

I find it a little depressing if I kill myself at the gym and can't feel it the next day.

AnnaCVeach

Right now....a Motrin and bed would be lovely. HOWEVER....I've been biten by the running bug and this soreness I feel all over my body will fade as my body gets used to my running. When I was going through Marine Corps Boot Camp, there was a phrase painted on the back wall of the squad bay the read "Pain is Weakness Leaving the Body". Today I am telling myself that the pain I am feeling is my weakness and fatness leaving my body.

ccfessler

Morning after soreness is great, but more of a discomfort then a pain. I think what they mean about "no pain, no gain" being untrue is when you push yourself to a point of injury. you just have to know your body's limitations so you do not serious injury yourself.

I love the feeling of the aching muscles the next day. Keep up the great work!

Chelsey:happy:

poledancing_ninja

I love it! But when I got to the point where I was constantly wincing from some kind of excerise pain I learnt to take some rest days!

blazergrad

I love it because, as you said, it makes me feel as if I had a good workout. I took a week off from my weight training because it's a good practice to do so every once in a while and I felt like I had kind of plateaued. I started back up this past Wednesday and changed up several things in my routine such as weight, reps and sets ... and I am *still* feeling it today!! Thoroughly looking forward to my next session this weekend!

jcstanton

I LOVE that feeling! Makes me feel stronger...more powerful, somehow. It's like I can actually feel my muscles tightening up. :happy:

auddiejo

The highlight of my day now is my lunch break when I can go and walk. I love the feeling I get when my calves feel like they're on fire. I love when i'm done, i can see my shirt soaked w/ sweat. It's the best feeling ever!!

kolakross

I love the feeling, except when I have a work out to do... Ugh.

TurtleRunnerNC

Recently started loving iit. !!!

llamalland

I'm just getting to that point... it's an acquired taste, to be sure! But, yes, It does 'hurt so good'! I think it's a critical turning point in the path to fitness, and bodes well for ongoing success....

aimeerocksx3

I really like it too. I feel like it's a constant reminder that I'm doing something healthy with my life.

jnance82

I LOVE that feeling too!!!! It makes me feel like I accomplished something. I always tell myself if I don't have sweat dripping off of me and feel the "burn" after a workout then I didn't work hard enough!!!




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❤lindsay❤dawn❤

My favorite is the soreness after a good squat workout. The people at work laugh because I can barely get outta my chair, but it does feel good. : ))

sergetns73

hello anyon can explain to me how to post yuour own questions on here ? i do not have a iphone or any gadgets to do with telephone, i use my pc.

thank you

ReclaimingSarah

I love it too! What I don't love is when my body hurts after too long of NO exercise. That just makes me feel rusty. :laugh:

super_star_27

OMG my friends always thought i was crazy when i told them that! guess i'm not the only one who feels that way

AmyM713

Feeling this way this morning moving like I'm 90 when I stand up but can't wait to do day 3 of the 30ds. It can only get better from here, soon I will be shredding like a pro!!!

sergetns73

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kstep88

I agree! It's awesome!