Make the decision for me..Should I go to the gym tonight?

wedjul05
wedjul05 Posts: 472
edited October 1 in Fitness and Exercise
Was in the gym last night, going to spin tomorrow night and then prob gym again on friday. I live about a 15min drive from the gym.

Tired today as our 3 year old was awake late last night and we are up at 5.30am for work.

I really want to go to the gym but I'm a small bit tired. I am sick of being the same weight and am really pushing to get past this plateau. Hence I feel I NEED to go tonight. I've alreayd logged it in my exercise also, do this all the time!

So should I go or not? MFP'ers decide for me.

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,027 Member
    Quick nap then hit the gym. Works for me.
  • bry_all01
    bry_all01 Posts: 3,100 Member
    yes, go, you'll be happy you did
  • wedjul05
    wedjul05 Posts: 472
    Nap????? Ye must be joking. I go home from work (1 hr commute), have 20mins to prepare, cook and eat something before I have to head round to the creche to collect our 2 kids.

    It's all about them til bedtime at about 7.30pm. ONce their heads hit the pillow, I go to the gym so a nap is out of the question. I wish!!!!!!!
  • eleanoreb
    eleanoreb Posts: 621 Member
    definitely. you will feel much better after!
  • AlissaPreuss
    AlissaPreuss Posts: 11
    go. think of the accomplishment you'll feel after you're done! "I did this even though I'm tired and was up with our 3 year old!" You can do it!
  • changeisgood55
    changeisgood55 Posts: 274
    I agree with everyone, go to the gym. Once you get started you will be happy you did.
  • Miss_Chievous_wechange
    Miss_Chievous_wechange Posts: 1,230 Member
    You should go to the gym. You will be happy that you did.
  • JLervold86
    JLervold86 Posts: 93 Member
    Get to the gym, usually it wakes me up!
  • ptompk2
    ptompk2 Posts: 2
    Go to the gym! I am on my way in 45 minutes and KNOW that at the end of my one-hour session (Bodyvive at Gold's Gym) I will have the energy I crave to enjoy my day properly. I am almost 59 and love to workout w/those younger than me. I often do a two-hour intense workout depending on offerings. After a while, your body starts to "crave" workouts and missing them will be as bad as missing morning coffee (if you drink it).
  • Mamoonie
    Mamoonie Posts: 328
    I disagree with the majority!

    How about some rest? This is as important to weight loss than working out!
    Lack of sleep or being tired or doing too much can also be a reason for being on a plateau.

    I personally would go to bed early tonight, get a real good sleep and be totally refreshed for tomorrow's work out :-)

    MM
  • Bigpelly8
    Bigpelly8 Posts: 504 Member
    Yes....that was easy
  • CorrieV1976
    CorrieV1976 Posts: 320 Member
    Nap????? Ye must be joking. I go home from work (1 hr commute), have 20mins to prepare, cook and eat something before I have to head round to the creche to collect our 2 kids.

    It's all about them til bedtime at about 7.30pm. ONce their heads hit the pillow, I go to the gym so a nap is out of the question. I wish!!!!!!!
    I know right.....What is this word "NAP" ? It sounds like fun.... work till 5:30 cheerleading at 6:00 (1/2 hr to get home) there till 8 then somehow get dinner done before bed.....then bed for the kids , then gym for me......then straighten the house that 5 kids and 2 dogs destroyed all day and finally hit the pillow by 1 ish......the life of a parent......

    Go to the gym though....it's the only YOU time you can get!!!
  • wedjul05
    wedjul05 Posts: 472
    Nap????? Ye must be joking. I go home from work (1 hr commute), have 20mins to prepare, cook and eat something before I have to head round to the creche to collect our 2 kids.

    It's all about them til bedtime at about 7.30pm. ONce their heads hit the pillow, I go to the gym so a nap is out of the question. I wish!!!!!!!

    Go to the gym though....it's the only YOU time you can get!!!

    So true, I love going because it's ME time. It's usually all men there at that time and a few older ladies or no ladies at all, small gym. I love being there, thinking to myself that I am some yummy mummy! Biggin' up myself here.

    Right so, gym tonight it is. Will dash home and get my gym bag ready before I get the kids. Rice cakes/peanut butter on the menu, followed by protein shake after gym. There had better be some scale victory after this week or there will be hell to pay!!!!!
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