that time of the month...

sweetpeas2000

I need to workout today, but I'm just not feeling it. I feel so disgusting and crampy :grumble: What do you do to get through the workout at this time?

Elle408

Just get dressed into sports clothes and do it! The first couple of minutes are awful, but then as you get into it the crampy, bloated feeling goes and then I feel really good because on a day when I'm usually hibernating I'm being active!

Seriously, don't over think it. I always allow myself to go slower or a bit less lighter on the weights, and then always end up going full at it once I get started!

StrongAtLast

yes, I go slower, or I do something "less"..i.e. if i don't have the strength for a full blown workout..i do 'easy' riding on the exercise bike. Or tell yourself, you'll work out for 10 minutes and if you still feel like crap, then you can guilt-free, not workout for the day. 9/10 I feel better and continue the workout. On that 10th time, I figure my body is telling me something, and I rest.

linbee83

I was feeling the same way this morning. But I got up, and I did it, because I know I'll regret if I don't. I didn't push as hard, and gave myself some rests, but I did it. Now I feel better, no bloating, and I might even be able to control the cravings today! You won't regret it!

krisiepoo

Just go do it. Auntie came to visit me today as well and I'll be getting my butt to the gym in about 45 mins now. I always feel better afterwards so there is no excuse not to go. Don't give yourself an excuse... you'll find more and more along the way until you just stop altogether

skinnynerd

Just do it!

AliciaT2011

Do something less strenuous than normal, you'll be glad you did.

nashai01

I force myself to workout during this time because I always put on an extra 2 pounds every month. The next week its gone. Strange lol...but working out always makes me feel so much better aftewards

JustJennie1

Just do it even if it's not as intense as you would normally do. You'll end up feeling better and it might help the cramps.

NakedLunchTime

Just get dressed into sports clothes and do it! The first couple of minutes are awful, but then as you get into it the crampy, bloated feeling goes and then I feel really good because on a day when I'm usually hibernating I'm being active!

Seriously, don't over think it. I always allow myself to go slower or a bit less lighter on the weights, and then always end up going full at it once I get started!

Yup! It sucks at first, but makes me feel better!