take 2 weeks off? should I?

[kristieschultz]

I work out hard with Cathe 5 days a week. I'm feeling a little burnt out and was thinking about taking two weeks off of working out. I also need to lose a couple (only 3 or so lbs), so during my time off I was planning to really attempt to get my eating in order. Then I'll come back strong with a new rotation that incorporates one total body weight day, 4-5 cardios, and a longer upper body and lower body workout like the pyramids or PS. And 4 or so days of abs.

Do you think it is ok to take two weeks off? Has anyone else tried this? Will I lose any definition or could eating better give me more definition? What do you think?

Thanks for your input,
Kristie Schultz

 

[bethj]

Just take off as much time as you need until you don't feel "burned out" anymore. Then, you get so excited to work out again it makes it a lot more fun. It may not take 2 whole weeks to get there. I've taken 2 weeks off of Cathe before (although doing some walking and yoga and abs) and it didn't decrease my fitness at all. I came back feeling really strong and motivated and great. Can't really advise you on diet-I eat for strength and energy and don't care so much about losing weight.
Beth

 

[Carol_is_fit]

I agree. You won't lose a thing. If your body is telling you you need some time off, then I would take it. Even Cathe herself has posted here before that she often takes time off when she feels she needs to.

Carol