Feeling Upset When Not Able to Workout

6 days a week without stop since August is quite remarkable! Wolfman is right, your body needs rest.

I think sometimes we get SO into the swing of things, it just feels weird when that routine is interrupted. But if you are making this a lifestyle, you will discover over time that life interruptions generally aren't avoidable, but as long as the underlying commitment is there, they aren't really a hindrance, just an annoyance.

Even when you're NOT sick, a very necessary part of working out is R-E-S-T. When you rest, your body rebuilds muscle. And you're still burning fat too. If you work out while you're sick, or before you've recovered fully, not only will you interfere with your health recovery, but you'll also run a higher risk of injury due to fatigue. And the last thing you want to do is injure yourself and end up having to take weeks or months off. Rest. The gym will still be there when you're recovered.

I work out 6 days a week (normally) also. I love working out but, as others have said, remember life happens. Why do you think you need to work out when your body is in a weakened state? I'm assuming you're not eating that much so take this time & let your body heal. Take time to catch up on some movies or books. You'll be back on track in no time. Take care of yourself!

A - you don't have to work out six days per week. Your exercise regimen should be something that is sustainable...6-7 days per week is not sustainable all of the time. You should have fitness goals that are independent of burning calories or whatever and understand that you can use your diet for weight control...you exercise for fitness.

B - You are sick...you need to get better...you're not going to get better by pushing your body too hard, in fact, you just harm yourself further by not allowing your body to rest and recover.

C - Your health and fitness is about what you're doing most of the time...not about missing a workout here or there...think big picture...missing a couple workouts means jack **** in the big picture. People talk a good talk about lifestyle but they seem to live it like it's a daystyle or weekstyle and completely ignore the bigger picture.

Great answer and on point.

I think everyone else has already covered how missing a week to recover from illness is not going to totally derail your efforts or progress as far as exercising. The one point that stood out to me in your post was the psychological aspect of missing workouts, and how you know logically that it's ok but part of your mind is still panicking. Have you talked to a doctor or counselor about this? It's normal to be frustrated or disappointed when you schedule gets thrown off due to illness, injury, or just life in general, but it shouldn't throw you to the point where you're worrying (whether you mean to or not) that a missed workout is going to completely destroy your efforts. You seem very dedicated to making this change in your life, but it sounds like something might be going on as someone else mentioned like an addiction or obsessive-compulsive tendency. If you're prone to that type of behavior in other aspects of your life, it's completely possible that they can carry over into fitness as well, and that can be dangerous not only for your mental well-being but could also make you more prone to physical injury. You're obviously aware of it, I hope you are able to get some help in that area to keep you moving towards your goals.