Should I do cardio when I'm tired?

kittyninja
kittyninja Posts: 118
edited October 7 in Fitness and Exercise
I think I've pushed it too hard the last couple days trying to make up for a huge binge on Sunday. Monday my net was 739 and yesterday it was around 1045. I try not to let it go under 1200 (that's my miniumum daily goal net, maximum goal is 1350).
Now I'm exhausted and have a bad headache. I hate going back and forth between extremes, from a binge to not enough calories...
I don't want to eat any more today, not even my usual protein shake to recover after a workout. Plus it's already 8 pm.
Should I take a break today, or keep trying to work off the binge?

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  • mommyoverboard
    mommyoverboard Posts: 105
    Cardio!
  • kimray75
    kimray75 Posts: 66 Member
    I think I've pushed it too hard the last couple days trying to make up for a huge binge on Sunday. Monday my net was 739 and yesterday it was around 1045. I try not to let it go under 1200 (that's my miniumum daily goal net, maximum goal is 1350).
    Now I'm exhausted and have a bad headache. I hate going back and forth between extremes, from a binge to not enough calories...
    I don't want to eat any more today, not even my usual protein shake to recover after a workout. Plus it's already 8 pm.
    Should I take a break today, or keep trying to work off the binge?

    If it were me, I would definitely take a break today.
  • LMHinson15
    LMHinson15 Posts: 201 Member
    Take a break!
    Rest (intentional rest, not just laziness) is as important as exercise.
    Listen to your body, and don't punish yourself too bad for going over

    That's my 2 cents
  • sullivann
    sullivann Posts: 199 Member
    If you binge one day, let it go. Don't kill yourself. Your body will even itself out if your just keep going at a good pace the rest of the week. :)
  • brynnsmom
    brynnsmom Posts: 945 Member
    Listen to your body. If you're feeling bad, you should take a break. After all, it was only one day, right?
  • maddymama
    maddymama Posts: 1,183 Member
    How about EAT? No wonder you feel like crap if you've eaten well under 1200 for two days in a row. I say EAT and then wait a bit and do some cardio... maybe a bit lighter than normal, but still do both.
  • cloud2011
    cloud2011 Posts: 898 Member
    If you're looking to build muscle over the long term and maintain fitness levels, then overdoing it will end up discouraging you.

    So, listen to your body and take a rest.
  • LMHinson15
    LMHinson15 Posts: 201 Member
    I also just looked at your profile... you're 18 and 111lbs. Your regular workout routine will take care of whatever overage you had. Get some rest!
    I totally understand the getting toned and being healthy, but you're body is still developing. Take care of it!
  • toxicasylum
    toxicasylum Posts: 34
    Take a break. That's what I would do.
  • shellimus
    shellimus Posts: 158 Member
    Listen to your body. If you're feeling bad, you should take a break. After all, it was only one day, right?

    This^^
  • Carlamere84
    Carlamere84 Posts: 38
    You need to eat more calories; point blank.
  • darina23
    darina23 Posts: 114 Member
    Answer honestly to yourself: If you feel lazy and you're just trying to come up with an excuse not to do cardio, then get up off your butt and do it. If you are really exhausted and tired borderline passing out, then take a break and rest. You have to be honest with yourself though.
  • shellimus
    shellimus Posts: 158 Member
    Healthy rest and a good night's sleep is just as important to your health as eating right, drinking water, and regular exercise. Remember it's not a diet we want to strive for, it's a healthy lifestyle.
  • kittyninja
    kittyninja Posts: 118
    How about EAT? No wonder you feel like crap if you've eaten well under 1200 for two days in a row. I say EAT and then wait a bit and do some cardio... maybe a bit lighter than normal, but still do both.

    I said in the post that I don't want to eat any more today. Why eat when I'm not hungry, and when it's 8 pm? If I eat after 7, I don't sleep well and feel nauseous in the morning.
  • kittyninja
    kittyninja Posts: 118
    You need to eat more calories; point blank.

    I need around 1700 calories per day to maintain my weight. So to lose weight, no, 1200 net is fine.
  • ChanyRae
    ChanyRae Posts: 112
    I also just looked at your profile... you're 18 and 111lbs. Your regular workout routine will take care of whatever overage you had. Get some rest!
    I totally understand the getting toned and being healthy, but you're body is still developing. Take care of it!

    I agree! Rest up girl!
  • kittyninja
    kittyninja Posts: 118
    Thanks, everyone. I'll make sure to eat all 1450 of my calories tomorrow and burn off no more than 250 so I don't repeat this extreme cycle.
  • ChanyRae
    ChanyRae Posts: 112
    Just wondering what your goal weight is??....if your goal is to lose?
    i'm 5'1" and 110....and I think any thinner will look unhealthy (on me anyways) So I eat 1500-1700 a day, lots of protein, trying to gain lean muscle :happy:
  • lunglady
    lunglady Posts: 526 Member
    A good run is often the CURE for my fatigue.
  • kittyninja
    kittyninja Posts: 118
    Just wondering what your goal weight is??....if your goal is to lose?
    i'm 5'1" and 110....and I think any thinner will look unhealthy (on me anyways) So I eat 1500-1700 a day, lots of protein, trying to gain lean muscle :happy:

    My main goal for the next few months is to lose fat, and for the rest of the year I'll be gaining muscle.
    So basically, I want to lose 10 pounds (of pure fat only, I'm trying very hard to maintain my muscle) and then gain those 10 pounds back in muscle.
    But those numbers are just rough estimates. I'd rather go by how my body looks and feels.
  • LMHinson15
    LMHinson15 Posts: 201 Member
    Thanks, everyone. I'll make sure to eat all 1450 of my calories tomorrow and burn off no more than 250 so I don't repeat this extreme cycle.

    That sounds like a healthy plan!
    Good luck!
  • EMarvie
    EMarvie Posts: 335 Member
    Eat something - you'll find that your body will get angry at you. have at least your protein shake = get the calories in to you. your brain and body need it to heal from working out.
    Or, your body will go into starvation mode and start eating away at muscle instead of fat.

    Take care of yourself.. like other posters day - if you have a bad day shake it off, and get back on track the next day... it will all work out in the end...
  • ChanyRae
    ChanyRae Posts: 112
    Just wondering what your goal weight is??....if your goal is to lose?
    i'm 5'1" and 110....and I think any thinner will look unhealthy (on me anyways) So I eat 1500-1700 a day, lots of protein, trying to gain lean muscle :happy:

    My main goal for the next few months is to lose fat, and for the rest of the year I'll be gaining muscle.
    So basically, I want to lose 10 pounds (of pure fat only, I'm trying very hard to maintain my muscle) and then gain those 10 pounds back in muscle.
    But those numbers are just rough estimates. I'd rather go by how my body looks and feels.

    Sounds like a plan....I'm pretty much in the same boat, trying to replace fat with muscle. Good luck to you! :smile:
  • kittyninja
    kittyninja Posts: 118
    Thank you! Same to you :)
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