Is It Okay To Take a Day Off???
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Is It Okay To Take a Day Off???
I've stated in multiple threads that working out and lifting is my biggest weapon in staying sober. I've been to the gym five days in a row. I'm sore. I'm tired. I didn't sleep well at all last night. I have an interview tomorrow. I'm trying to come up with all sorts of reasons not to go to the gym. I'm not going to drink if I don't go. I gave up my wallet (credit cards, etc.) so that's not even an option. I'm thinking of taking a nap and seeing how I feel after. I just feel so guilty when I don't go.
Decisions, decisions...
Decisions, decisions...
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Balance is so important. Don't overwork yourself - in the end that is not going to help you.
Exercise is obviously essential to your happiness but be careful that you don't convince yourself that without it you won't stay sober. It may help you stay sober, yes, but it isn't the only thing. Going one day without it is fine... more than fine... it's perfectly OK to need a day off from something. It'll help in the long run, I think, if you don't put too much pressure on yourself.
Exercise is obviously essential to your happiness but be careful that you don't convince yourself that without it you won't stay sober. It may help you stay sober, yes, but it isn't the only thing. Going one day without it is fine... more than fine... it's perfectly OK to need a day off from something. It'll help in the long run, I think, if you don't put too much pressure on yourself.
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Today is Day 6. I know I have to take rest days to let my muscles repair and grow. Maybe I'll just take the pup for a walk later on just to get in some activity and fresh air.
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Originally Posted by JJay 
Today is Day 6. I know I have to take rest days to let my muscles repair and grow. Maybe I'll just take the pup for a walk later on just to get in some activity and fresh air.
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JJay, I'd say you NEED to take a break. Have you heard about overtraining? You muscles and cardio system need time to recover. My trainers advised me to stick to 5 days a week with a break between days. If you keep wearing yourself out every day, you may experience insomnia, fatigue and other symptoms that follow overtraining. Make it easy on yourself.
Take care.
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Originally Posted by MidnightBlue
JJay, I'd say you NEED to take a break. Have you heard about overtraining? You muscles and cardio system need time to recover. My trainers advised me to stick to 5 days a week with a break between days. If you keep wearing yourself out every day, you may experience insomnia, fatigue and other symptoms that follow overtraining. Make it easy on yourself.
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Originally Posted by amy55
Sounds like a good idea to me.
Your muscles need time to repair and build, like you said. And by going on a walk you're still doing something while giving your muscles the break they need.
Give yourself permission to take regular breaks, balance is the key to life!
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Originally Posted by MidnightBlue
JJay, I'd say you NEED to take a break. Have you heard about overtraining? You muscles and cardio system need time to recover. My trainers advised me to stick to 5 days a week with a break between days. If you keep wearing yourself out every day, you may experience insomnia, fatigue and other symptoms that follow overtraining. Make it easy on yourself.
Take care.
Take care.
And I'm a professional insomniac
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I am embarrassed to admit that today is my first day off in 23 days. I am at day 23 sober although I only drank 3 times in the last 3 months (prior to that I was drinking almost daily--had a couple of maybe I can drink again moments--but I really can't). I know enough to not lift everyday but I was running on the treadmill and doing the elliptical every day. The plus is that I have lost almost all the weight I gained from drinking. But I know that eventually my body is going to get really cranky with me.
I know days off are important too--balance is everything.
I know days off are important too--balance is everything.
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Originally Posted by amy55
JJ, what is your second best distraction? I think you like movies. How about a few stretch exercises today, and then just relax, and take that pup for a walk. Good luck with the interview tomorrow
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Originally Posted by foodie1
I second that.
Your muscles need time to repair and build, like you said. And by going on a walk you're still doing something while giving your muscles the break they need.
Give yourself permission to take regular breaks, balance is the key to life!
Your muscles need time to repair and build, like you said. And by going on a walk you're still doing something while giving your muscles the break they need.
Give yourself permission to take regular breaks, balance is the key to life!
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Originally Posted by JJay
Yeah, I love movies. I really hope I get this job. I do so much better when I have a set routine. This job would be M-F 9:30-6. So that would take up my entire day, then the gym for a couple of hours, then get something to eat and by that time it'd be close to 9:30PM. That would be a huge help for me.
Keeping my fingers crossed, hope you get that job. That would be great !!!! Was that the one with UPS?
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Originally Posted by amy55
Keeping my fingers crossed, hope you get that job. That would be great !!!! Was that the one with UPS?
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Originally Posted by MrsKing
Balance is so important. Don't overwork yourself - in the end that is not going to help you.
Exercise is obviously essential to your happiness but be careful that you don't convince yourself that without it you won't stay sober. It may help you stay sober, yes, but it isn't the only thing. Going one day without it is fine... more than fine... it's perfectly OK to need a day off from something. It'll help in the long run, I think, if you don't put too much pressure on yourself.
Exercise is obviously essential to your happiness but be careful that you don't convince yourself that without it you won't stay sober. It may help you stay sober, yes, but it isn't the only thing. Going one day without it is fine... more than fine... it's perfectly OK to need a day off from something. It'll help in the long run, I think, if you don't put too much pressure on yourself.
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Originally Posted by PaperDolls
How about working on the mind and soul today?
Why do I ride? Why do you go to the gym? To find recovery? To run from it? or... to feel good and be healthy?
Personal Fitness = Mind, Body and Spirit... Balance, yea.
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