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Is there such a thing as working out "too much"?

Butterfly310
Butterfly310 Posts: 28
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I have been dieting my whole adult life, every type of diet imaginable. I worked out in pockets but never really consistantly. This time around I am working out nearly 7 days a week, and counting calories.

Although I lost some weight on my first week, I havent shown a weight loss in almost a week, and this has never happened to me before. Can I be over doing it? Most of what I do to work out is cardio, with some strength training.

My body is sore a lot - especially my legs. How can I be at a plateau so early into my plan? Anyone have any thoughts? Have you experience this as well?

Thank you in advance!!!

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  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    Our bodies need a rest. I used to work out 6-7 days a week. I pushed my body too far and ended up hurt. There is some soreness that you can work through - but if you haven't taken a day off in awhile.. it is time for one. Let your body have a break. Muscles need time to repair and heal themselves and they can't do it if you keep pushing and pushing them.
  • 1440Fierce
    1440Fierce Posts: 28
    Yes. Two main reasons are you'll end up burning muscle. Muscle isn't as easy to gain back if you lose mass. Also, your immune system is lowered slightly after a workout, you could make yourself suseptable to illness and injury. Your body needs rest in order to recover.

    Plateau's usually occur around week 4-5. Time to change up your routine a bit. Be sure your getting enough calories as well, enough carbs (your body needs healthy carbs)
  • Butterfly310
    Butterfly310 Posts: 28
    Yes. Two main reasons are you'll end up burning muscle. Muscle isn't as easy to gain back if you lose mass. Also, your immune system is lowered slightly after a workout, you could make yourself suseptable to illness and injury. Your body needs rest in order to recover.

    Plateau's usually occur around week 4-5. Time to change up your routine a bit. Be sure your getting enough calories as well, enough carbs (your body needs healthy carbs)

    Thank you so much for the response. What would you recommend as "good carbs"?
  • Butterfly310
    Butterfly310 Posts: 28
    Our bodies need a rest. I used to work out 6-7 days a week. I pushed my body too far and ended up hurt. There is some soreness that you can work through - but if you haven't taken a day off in awhile.. it is time for one. Let your body have a break. Muscles need time to repair and heal themselves and they can't do it if you keep pushing and pushing them.

    Thank you so much. This really helps! Im taking a break today. :-)
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