feeling guilty about days off

jenny031477
jenny031477 Posts: 53 Member
edited November 12 in Fitness and Exercise
I know that it's good for your body to rest and repair but I always feel so guilty when I take a day off of my regular routine. It's not even like I've sat on my rear all day doing nothing, I just didn't do my Ripped in 30 or jump on the treadmill. Anyone else as neurotic as me?

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  • Tonika44137
    Tonika44137 Posts: 167 Member
    I fee the same way...today is my day off and I feel like I should have went to the gym or go do the Wii Fit, something!
  • 2kidsandadonut
    2kidsandadonut Posts: 137 Member
    I feel the same! I usually do the 30 day shred and then spend about 2 hours at the gym everyday. So today I did the 30 day shred and then took my family swimming. I still get a workout in but it is not nearly as rigorous and it gives my body a break. (only problem is when I stop moving I feel the soreness)
  • Pickles11
    Pickles11 Posts: 310 Member
    I completely know how you feel- I used to be exactly like that. That is, until I got horrible shin splints that will not go away for good. They are constantly returning to remind me. After getting injured I realized the need for a rest day. Also, when I took a few days off to attempt to heal my shin splints, I lost weight. Your body needs a day off just as much as it needs exercise.
  • xTenaciousJx
    xTenaciousJx Posts: 555
    i am the same way too. i usually try to set one day a week but by dinner time, i just can't so i end up doing it. unless i'm really sore then i'll push myself to just rest but in 2 months that has happened only 2xs. so i work out every day...and its not like much only between 30-45mins.

    *sigh* all or nothing right?
  • finchest
    finchest Posts: 245 Member
    Your body needs a day off just as much as it needs exercise.

    this!
  • vichm
    vichm Posts: 174 Member
    i am exactly the same hunni, feel a bit addicted as most days i do 30DS and 1.5/ 2hr gym workouts so on days when i just do 30ds and the school walks (which is an hr in total but with a double buggy) i dont feel its enough and feel low and try to get in wii/ extra workouts/ walking etc. Never thought my body/ brain would be so trainned to wanting to workout.

    I still have one day a week off, generally cope ok as I leave alot of jobs till then to take my mind off it and keep me busy!! x x

    What can I say...... ''My name is Vicki and im a gymaholic!!'' ;-)
  • ShefMum
    ShefMum Posts: 48 Member
    Yeah be careful you need to learn to relax and chill out - you don;t wanna end up addicted to exercise instead of "bad" foods do you? You just need to be confident that you will do enough through the week to lose and take care of the calories. You will burn plenty of cals. anyway if you are quite active just doing daily stuff (clesaning, walking to shops/whatever).

    Think of it this way - if you were ill or broke a leg or summat (and I hope you don't!) but you'd need to know how to manage the calories without hard exercise, so it's good to learn those habits too. 8)
  • xXKatrinaXx
    xXKatrinaXx Posts: 234
    I USED to feel the same way...but now that Ive gotten into a routine with harder workouts, I really appreciate and value my days off!
  • albinogorilla
    albinogorilla Posts: 1,056 Member
    i only work out 3 days a week..........and never feel guilty for a second....
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    I do not feel guilty about taking today off. I also took of Wednesday.
  • KellyEdwards85
    KellyEdwards85 Posts: 35 Member
    I have been feeling guilty all day. Usually Fridays and Sundays are my days off. On saturdays I jog 4 miles but was not able to work in my schedule. So i've not exercised since thursday and its really getting to me. But i have really been careful with what i've ate all weekend. I will hit the gym extra hard tomorrow :)
  • Brandicaloriecountess
    Brandicaloriecountess Posts: 2,126 Member
    I don't like my rest days. But I am still plenty busy so that helps.
  • riverabeth
    riverabeth Posts: 45 Member
    I was also concerned about my Sundays off! I've been on MFP for about 10 weeks now & have been a little slow to see progress (8 lbs so far). I have done well w/ my eating habits & workout 6 days a week mixing up my cardio & strength training. I do wonder if my body really does NEED the day off?!?
  • CuteAndCurvy83
    CuteAndCurvy83 Posts: 570 Member
    As long as I put all my effort into the 6 days a week I did work out, I never feel bad about taking a break! Though I still usually wind up playing on the Wii or something just cause I enjoy it, not for exercise.
  • jenny031477
    jenny031477 Posts: 53 Member
    Think of it this way - if you were ill or broke a leg or summat (and I hope you don't!) but you'd need to know how to manage the calories without hard exercise, so it's good to learn those habits too. 8)

    I agree with this but it's not even so much about knowing (or learning) how to manage the calories without the exercise although, honestly, I couldn't imagine trying to lose the weight on diet alone because I do love to eat. For me, it's more that I truly do love to work out and I just feel guilty when I take the day off. My brain needs that exercise release but I sometimes forget that my body needs the break.
  • StephnElbow
    StephnElbow Posts: 91 Member
    you dont have to completely take the day "off" if it really bothers you, you just need to take it easy. instead of running you can go for a nice long walk or a relaxing bike ride. this way you are still being active, but your muscles are not be strained :)
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