Would YOU exercise on your birthday?

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  • BeLightYear
    BeLightYear Posts: 1,450 Member
    Yep, for the extra calories. ;)
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    Sure, I enjoy exercising.
  • yesimpson
    yesimpson Posts: 1,372 Member
    My birthday was in February and on that day I ran 10K then had a McDonald's breakfast. Perfect way to start the day.
  • 4leighbee
    4leighbee Posts: 1,275 Member
    During my divorce, when I was working two jobs, going to grad school, dealing with an alcoholic husband and raising three children ... for my September birthday, all I wanted was to run. But I couldn't find the time to get more than a couple miles in. My mother took my kids and pushed me out the door for one of the most memorable runs of my life. I ran through the college and Colonial Williamsburg with no one looking for me and no responsibilities. I'll never forget that gift from my mother. Now (years later, remarried, much calmer life) ... my mom gives me something running-related every birthday - a race entry fee or money for new shoes.
  • dammitjanet0161
    dammitjanet0161 Posts: 319 Member
    The only reason I could think of for it being "sad" is if you'd refused to go on a planned birthday day out or something in order to exercise instead because you were scared to miss a workout. Otherwise, it's your birthday, do what makes you happy!
  • tracie_minus100
    tracie_minus100 Posts: 465 Member
    Gotta make room for cake!
  • blktngldhrt
    blktngldhrt Posts: 1,053 Member
    yes, i would exercise on my birthday.

    my birthday happens to be a rest day this year. i will probably go cycling if the weather is nice..and then game of thrones premier.
  • eldamiano
    eldamiano Posts: 2,667 Member
    Proper sad.....
  • knt217
    knt217 Posts: 115 Member
    I'm going to be a debbie downer here for a second...

    I delivered a stillborn baby on my birthday. THAT is sad. Working out and feeling good because you like it on your birthday is not sad at all. Have fun!
  • tephanies1234
    tephanies1234 Posts: 299 Member
    I usually book vacation on my birthday, so I'm usually on a beach being active. Do what you like to do.
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    I am going to do more exercising on my birthday than most days.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    Do you what you want. If it makes you "sad" in the eyes of others, that is their problem, not yours. You can't please everyone. Please yourself.
  • SwankyTomato
    SwankyTomato Posts: 442 Member
    Opinions are like...well you know the rest. Go exercise and enjoy your birthday. :)
  • tomatoey
    tomatoey Posts: 5,446 Member
    absolutely, i did. your birthday is for you, not other people, if working out makes you feel good, do it
  • debrag12
    debrag12 Posts: 1,071 Member
    edited March 2015
    yes I did last year and will do most years unless it's on a work day (12.5hr shift) or a day I don't train (mainly saturdays). In fact I'm doing a marathon on my birthday this year.
  • stephanieluvspb
    stephanieluvspb Posts: 997 Member
    I worked 13 hours on my birthday this year, i'd rather go to the gym
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    Depends on what day it falls on. If it's part of the routine, it stays there.
  • sarahlifts
    sarahlifts Posts: 610 Member
    Hell *kitten* yeah I love this!
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    The best thing you could do for yourself is to work out on your birthday. <3:)B):o<3
  • Carlos_421
    Carlos_421 Posts: 5,132 Member
    For me, it depends what else I have going on that day but I enjoy lifting so I would actually be stoked if I was able to fit in a heavy lifting session that day.
    If I don't have too much other stuff going on (mine's in December so there's a good chance I may be hunting in the morning and partying in the evening) I can totally see myself rearranging my workout schedule to put chest day on my birthday.
  • Melbo89
    Melbo89 Posts: 24 Member
    I have exercised on my birthday because I wasn't doing much. There's also times when I haven't. Frankly it depends on how I feel. Do what feels right.
  • Alidecker
    Alidecker Posts: 1,262 Member
    My birthday was last Monday, I worked out. I feel better when I work out. Do what you want to do.
  • SunshineSwirl
    SunshineSwirl Posts: 14 Member
    I planned to go to the gym on my birthday, although my husband didn't like that. But in the end, the stomach bug kept me home from the gym and doing anything fun, so my husband got half of what he wanted.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I would...but exercise isn't really a chore for me...I love to ride and I love to lift. Actually if it were my birthday I'd probably take the day off work so I could really get out there and enjoy a good long ride.
  • jos05
    jos05 Posts: 263 Member
    I've been to the gym every year for my last 3 birthdays; which is about the time I got serious about going to the gym!!! I personally love my gym time...it's my "me" time...why give that up on your birthday! :)
  • serafinelaveaux
    serafinelaveaux Posts: 45 Member
    If you enjoy it, do it.

    My friends don't get it either. I don't view my gym time as "exercise" anyway. It's like stress relief, anger management therapy, and an adrenaline rush, so I'd love to be in the ring or on the mats on my birthday.
  • Justkeepswimmin
    Justkeepswimmin Posts: 777 Member
    Hell yesss! For my birthday I usually am excited if my family picks up the slack around the house so I can go to the gym MORE :)
  • gouldyftw
    gouldyftw Posts: 9 Member
    Do whatever makes YOU happy... don't worry about what other people think (especially not on your birthday!). Clearly the fact you're even thinking about going is because you want to!
  • TheBigFb
    TheBigFb Posts: 649 Member
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    Hell yes

    As meatloaf said, you took the words right outta my mouth
  • krdews
    krdews Posts: 124 Member
    I feel so awesome after my workouts; there is no way I would skip feeling that way on my birthday... and if you're doing it in the AM, it will add a little pep in your step ALL day!!!!
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