Would YOU exercise on your birthday?

Fayeworth
Fayeworth Posts: 60 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
So a week on Thursday is my birthday and I usually get up at 5.15am for an hour spin class at 6.30am which I really enjoy. However some people have said I should give it a rest as it's my birthday, especially as I go to the gym/pool 6/7 days a week. Is it alright for me to go as usual or does it make me "sad" for going?
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  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    Hell yes
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    it's just another day .. unless you're under 10 in which case the entire world grounds to a halt

    and anyway I enjoy exercising
  • Phrick
    Phrick Posts: 2,765 Member
    Yes, I signed up for a 5k on my birthday (and didn't get to do it due to injury - I cried from disappointment)
  • marissafit06
    marissafit06 Posts: 1,996 Member
    Yes, so I can eat more :D
  • kristydi
    kristydi Posts: 781 Member
    Who cares what other people think? It's your birthday, you do what YOU want. If that's spin class, have fun. If it's staying sleeping in, enjoy.
  • Merkavar
    Merkavar Posts: 3,082 Member
    Just a regular day.

    Maybe if you hated exercise. But if you hated it why are you doing it in the first place? Find something you enjoy.
  • Tuala42
    Tuala42 Posts: 274 Member
    If you enjoy it, definitely go. Don't worry about what everyone else thinks.
  • Socialwacker
    Socialwacker Posts: 30 Member
    You have 24 hours to celebrate your birthday! Be good to yourself and enjoy the routine you have worked hard to establish - then bring on the cake!! Happy birthday
  • lieajane
    lieajane Posts: 78 Member
    I know I'm generally pretty miserable if I miss a workout - so yes. I do.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    I exercise almost everyday even if it is my birthday. On my last my birthday I took a six mile hike on a trail along a nature preserve with my buddies. A great way to spend the day.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Fayeworth wrote: »
    So a week on Thursday is my birthday and I usually get up at 5.15am for an hour spin class at 6.30am which I really enjoy. However some people have said I should give it a rest as it's my birthday, especially as I go to the gym/pool 6/7 days a week. Is it alright for me to go as usual or does it make me "sad" for going?

    why do you care what other people think? do what you want to do.

    i just looked in my diary and last year i went for a 2 and a half mile run, and the year before i did Insanity Power and Resistance workout...
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    it's just another day .. unless you're under 10 in which case the entire world grounds to a halt

    and anyway I enjoy exercising

    <3
  • Jgasmic
    Jgasmic Posts: 219 Member
    I think a lot of people have such negative feelings about "diet" and exercise that they assume you're lying to yourself when you say you enjoy it. If it makes you happy, do it!
  • fbmandy55
    fbmandy55 Posts: 5,263 Member
    Why overthink this? Do what YOU want. You don't have to exercise if you want to take a rest day, it won't set you back. If you treat it like any other day, then exercise...
  • stacey_rayner
    stacey_rayner Posts: 46 Member
    Yes. If i recall properly i did it last year, unless of course something unexpected occurs, e.g. surprise dinner etc.
  • Lois_1989
    Lois_1989 Posts: 6,410 Member
    If you enjoy it why the hell not? You never know, they might spin to "Happy Birthday" for you. :smiley:
  • flissy5
    flissy5 Posts: 62 Member
    100% yes! It doesn't make you strange or odd.
  • LCSoulkat
    LCSoulkat Posts: 89 Member
    Hell Yes I would...then maybe go for a Sushi buffet B)
  • jpaulie
    jpaulie Posts: 917 Member
    tomorrow for me and yes!
  • chubbard9
    chubbard9 Posts: 565 Member
    I remember running a race on my birthday, a 5k for cross country... I had PRd that day, and I enjoyed it sloop much. Planning on getting my running back up to par, and signing up for some fall/birthday races myself! Do whatever makes you happy! Happy birthday!
  • snowflake930
    snowflake930 Posts: 2,188 Member
    I would, and do. Just another day and it makes me feel better to have it out of the way and done for the day. I go to the gym very early.

    Do what works for you, and makes you happy on your birthday.
  • kmarc33
    kmarc33 Posts: 25 Member
    edited March 2015
    Not only should you go but I usually "guilt trip" my wife/kids to going with me. It's *my* birthday and for my present we're all going hiking in the park, or a long walk through the neighborhood. I don't need another shirt, but a hike and a nice meal with my family is the present that I ask for every year. ;-)
  • liekewheeless
    liekewheeless Posts: 416 Member
    Do what you want, it's your birthday. If you enjoy it, why not? Now if you wake up and just don't feel it, that's fine too. It's about what you want to do.
  • juleszephyr
    juleszephyr Posts: 442 Member
    My Birthday falls on a Friday this year, so I will be getting up at the usual 5.45am to do my workout before work. I will then eat back all the lovely extra cals I have burned and feel good about myself in the process...
    Do what you want to do and what feels right. There is no definitive answer - you have to look inside to work this one out...
  • Timorous_Beastie
    Timorous_Beastie Posts: 595 Member
    I love trail running on my birthday.
  • cardbucfan
    cardbucfan Posts: 10,571 Member
    I love my spin classes too so would definitely do it. Plus there's more calories for my birthday dinner later!

    And I disagree about being under 10 for your birthday to count-my phone number is my birthday! All hail me on that day!
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    Yes - I LOVE to exercise. I do it because it's fun and feels great, not because I have to. Get out there and spin!
  • patrickblo13
    patrickblo13 Posts: 831 Member
    I did last week!!! Great way to start a Birthday
  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    I usually take the day off from work and have a "me" day. Most likely that means I'm going to the gym at some point.
  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
    marissafit06 wrote: »
    Yes, so I can eat more :D

    Hahaha this :)

    I didn't exercise on my birthday last year, but I usually do. The year before I was pregnant and actually had my 12 week scan on my birthday, then I went to a PT session.

    My husband and I share a birthday :)

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