Does anyone else feel weird when you don't work out?

[Anonymous]

On days that I don't work out I feel extremely weird. Like something is missing from my day. Like I need something but can't figure it out. I rarely take days off from working out since I started my fitness journey three months ago. Even if I'm sore or sick I still have this urge to exercise. Am I addicted? Can you be addicted to fitness and weight loss?

[MCtricks]

It's not healthy to work out day after day. If you're feeling sore, give yourself some time to rest, and occupy your self with something else. If you work out too often without giving your muscles a rest, you can irritate them and cause more harm than help. Your muscles need at least a day to regenerate and reap the effects of the workout before you get at it again. It's possible to be addicted to weight loss, but I wouldn't say this is your case. You probably just like being active, just like I can't go a day without eating some sort of fruit, or just like some people can't sleep at night with out a night light on. Just try your best to give yourself a break, and don't overexert yourself. :)

[Onyx277]

Maybe not when I don't work out, as I only do a couple of times a week due to my busy schedule, but when I have a day off and sleep in I tend to feel like shit for the rest of the day. I guess my body is just used to being active. Yes you can be addicted to exercise, but be careful, you don't want to damage your muscles.

[Flex4Ever]

Yes, it's easy to get addicted, especially in the beginning because it's new and exciting. The key is to find a healthy balance for your workouts. Allow yourself to have rest days, because your body needs to recover.

[Brenden4202]

Fuck that your 19. Your t levels are at their hoghest. Train everyday. Rest days are for pussies.

[Asker]

Omg that's too funny.

[Flex4Ever]

In my case, I'm recovering from a shoulder and brachioradialis injury so I need more rest days than I normally would. Before I got injured I would train 6 days a week, sometimes 7.
But no matter age, I'd rather be a "pussy" and train smart than hammering through, increasing my chance of injuries.
- Flex the sickkunt

[abc3643]

You are missing your endorphin high when you don't work out.

[Asker]

That's exactly what it feels like. It's a pleasure and if I don't get it everyday twice a day it feels wrong.

[Stacyzee]

You sure can get addicted to it.

You're so set in your routine that it feels hard to take a rest from it.
You are dedicated.
That's a good thing !

[Azara]

im energetic feel off on many levels if i dont walk ten miles or swim for a few hours or go hiking or rock climbing or acrobats etc. I've always been this way. so i just plan it into my schedule and i dont give it another thought.

[Asker]

That's what I'm trying to teach myself. My body wants it and deserves it so I should always make time.

[Azara]

its second nature now. i try to do things that i can easily work into my schedule like do on the way to or from work or both. so walking and swimming are the ones i do the most:) it can mean getting up a few hours earlier.

[Elzie_Sky]

I don't think I would consider it an addiction. More of a craving.

Kind of like you crave to sweat and move your body and get stronger. It can also be routine. Whenever you skip something in a daily routine then the whole day feels off.

[Asker]

Thanks! I was wondering if I was just sick. Hehe

[vickiezalez]

Yes. In fact, I've worked out on days when I'm supposed to have off. I know it's not the best option but since I don't do it every time, my body will forgive :D

[Asker]

I agree. I've pissed my body off but it's still shrinking so I'm happy.

[Anonymous]

You need to give your body at least one day rest out of a week. It needs to recuperate and heal. I love working out too and I like the sore feeling but it's not good to not let your muscles heal and let your body recharge.

[Asker]

I try but whenever I actually try to go through with it I end up working out later that day. I physically need it and when I don't get it I'm in a terrible mood.

[Jaden69]

sometimes yea. i have like a labour job, which is pretty tiring so i don't feel weird those days. i definitely get really happy the days i workout though!

[TravisG]

Yea I feel like that all the time and my son don't like to give me space so I've been missing out a lot. I pay attention to the things I eat more because I haven't been working out