Hiatus from working out

[shannoncorrin]

I work three 12 hour days and religiously get up at 5am to workout on 2 of those days. I didn't do get up for either days this week!!! I slept an extra hour, and it felt sooooo good, but I feel like a slug! On my defense I am 8 weeks pregnant and super tired. This weekend I have a convention in NYC and our flight leaves at 6 am tommorow. We have stuffed planned until after midnight, so no working out tommorow either! We have stuff going on all day sat too. I guess this weeks a wash. Hopefully it wont be too hard to get back into the swing of things next week. Im worried!

 

[Mare145]

Don't be worried! Your body likes breaks here and there. You'll be surprised how energized you are with that first workout again You'll knock it out of the park! I think we all push ourselves too hard sometimes, enjoy your break.

 

[shannoncorrin]

thanks!

thanks for the vote of confidence!

 

[tralaiven]

With your schedule and being pregnant, your body really does need rest every so often. I think sometimes we Cathletes can be too rigid and uptight about missing workouts once in a while. I believe our bodies and our minds need these times of rest to rejuvenate. Taking a week off once every 10-13 weeks could be good for us!

 

[gettingfitmom]

I find taking days off is good for my body. I "found" Cathe about 8 years ago and worked out 6 days a week (3 cardio, 3 weights) I would freak out if I missed one day, let alone a week for vacation...not anymore. I feel better working out 4-5 days a week and feel more energized when I don't work out for a few days and can get "right back in" after a break. Don't worry about missing days, your body will thank you!