Bad day yesterday!!

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Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/06/06, 12:50 PM I have gotten where I very much enjoy my weight training, even if it is painful at times, but yesterday I had a really bad day. I am usually willing to try anything James (my trainer) suggests but last night he wanted me to do "walking" lunges and I just told him no way!!! I was tired and just could not push myself! I made sure I had plenty of protein and carbs yesterday, so I do not know what could have caused this! -------------- Gramma

JessicaR Posts: 467 Joined: 2002/08/12	2003/06/06, 01:04 PM Deby, I think everyone has those days once in a while. Sometimes w/ me it's not enough carbs but other times it could be not enough sleep, too much stress, etc. My last two workouts I've just kept thinking, &*$ this! Sometimes if I take a couple days off and rest I can go back with a stronger resolve which is what I'm doing. When I'm not giving 100% I'm just wasting my time. Don't be too hard on yourself, just take the rest your body's telling you you need and then when you get back to the gym give it everything you've got. We are in this for the long haul; sure, every day is important but it's also important to listen to your body's cues. We're only human hugs* JR
Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/06/06, 01:05 PM Thanks Ravenwolf! I think maybe I just have not been sleeping well this week, nothing obvious like waking up in the middle of the night but just not feeling rested when I get up. I won't be working out tonight so I plan on getting a good night sleep and "doing nothing" tomorrow because I have to be back at the gym Sunday morning at 9 a.m. I think James was disappointed that I didn't even try to do the walking lunges but, oh well!! Hopefully, if he wants me to try them Sunday I will be able to. -------------- Gramma
Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/06/06, 01:07 PM Thanks JR!!! I agree about the 100%. {{{hugs}}} back to you. -------------- Gramma
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2003/06/06, 03:17 PM Like everyone else here, deby, we all have a bad day now and then. I've noticed that if I am stressed or if I've had a tiff with the hubster then my mind isn't there 100% and I struggle with my reps. I have a terrible time with those walking lunges and also tried them for the first time towards the end of leg day and got an awful cramp in my right ham. Had to stop and try again another day. Hang in there, you're not alone. ;-) -------------- ~Victoria~ ...Some things have to be believed to be seen!
drio Posts: 288 Joined: 2003/04/22	2003/06/06, 03:36 PM Oh yeh.. bad days can be such a blow to the momentum we get going. Nothing crushes me more than showing up at the gym, feeling reasonably good.. then having my usual weight loads laugh at me. The other day (near the end of my workout) I went to one of my shoulder machines.. set my usual weight.. and didn't even get it up once! (ooo that sounds bad) I was seriously ticked off at myself. (and mighty embarrased as well) -------------- Dont wait! Procrastinate NOW! =)
FlyDeltaJets Posts: 7 Joined: 2003/06/05	2003/06/06, 04:11 PM Deby...how long has it been since you've taken some time off from training? Seriously...if you've been months without a weeklong break, you should consider it. Sometimes you have to force yourself to take a break, but it does pay off. Best to you.
drio Posts: 288 Joined: 2003/04/22	2003/06/06, 05:00 PM But.. but.. but! I meant..! No not..! -oh nevermind. =) Happy friday eveyone! -------------- Dont wait! Procrastinate NOW! =)
Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/06/06, 05:15 PM You guys make me laugh!!! That is funny!!! I have been training with a trainer for 2-1/2 months but I usually on "weight train" twice per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Otherwise I do just cardio and that is only 3 or 4 times per week total. -------------- Gramma
tarab21 Posts: 508 Joined: 2003/03/31	2003/06/06, 09:59 PM you call that a bad day? wow... i think you're just doing fine! keep up the good work
Miyu Posts: 118 Joined: 2003/04/15	2003/06/06, 11:47 PM You're doing great Deby... I've just come out of a bad two weeks. Junk food, no exercise, gained 4lbs.(Egads!), the whole shabang. So it's back in it for me again. Soooo, if you're feeling bad and getting down on yourself- remember me and feel better!!!
Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/06/07, 08:37 PM Thank EVERYONE! I know I can always rely on you to make me feel better. I will let you know how things go tomorrow!! Thanks!!!! -------------- Gramma
rickyshot Posts: 153 Joined: 2003/05/13	2003/06/09, 03:04 PM Your program sounds great and you just keep doing what you are doing. I notice by your profile and posts that you are a middle age lady like me and we should feel proud to be out there trying. You will get results believe me. I am a five year work in progress. I started at 45 years old and there are always challenges and hurdles. Keep your eye on the prize.
Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/06/11, 10:07 AM Well this week (actually since Saturday) I have lost 7 lbs!!!!! I guess my body is FINALLY giving it up, it is about time. I was really starting to wonder if I would ever drop a pound. I just keep gaining muscle and losing body fat but the weight would not move!!! I am having a much better week, I still have not done the walking lunges but James has not asked me to do that again. I did REALLY deep deep squats last night on the squat machine where the weights are on your shoulders, that was FUN!!! NOT!!! But I did 3 sets of 10 with no extra weight. -------------- Gramma
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/06/11, 10:29 AM We all have bad days. Hang in there. It is the bad days that make the good days that much more enjoyable. There is always another one right around the corner. Congrats on your accomplishment! Keep up the good work. You are doing great. -------------- As far as genetics go, the skies the limit. You are limited only by your mental perception of it. Ron
Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/06/11, 10:55 AM Thank YOU BB1 ! ! ! You have helped me a lot!!! -------------- Gramma
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2003/06/11, 01:12 PM Wow 7 lbs! Can I be next? Please, please I promise I'll be good. Really Deby, that is GREAT! I am so happy for you. I guess good things do come to those who wait. -------------- ~Victoria~ ...Some things have to be believed to be seen!
Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/06/11, 01:22 PM AND WAIT AND WAIT but ALSO ACT!!!! -------------- Gramma
robct1978 Posts: 120 Joined: 2003/03/20	2003/06/11, 01:40 PM Congrats deby!!! You deserve it for all your hard work... your an inspiration to us all!!
Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/06/11, 05:28 PM Thanks to everyone! -------------- Gramma
tarab21 Posts: 508 Joined: 2003/03/31	2003/06/11, 05:38 PM great job deby
drio Posts: 288 Joined: 2003/04/22	2003/06/11, 09:05 PM Yeeehaw!! Nuff said. =) -------------- Dont wait! Procrastinate NOW! =)
Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/06/12, 09:03 AM I LOVE this website. You are all so friendly and HELPFUL!!! I have learned so much. One thing I have learned all on my own, though, is Lose it and Shape it up while you are YOUNG!!!! I have told my daughter (33) and my daughter-in-law (31) to DO IT NOW, don't wait, it definitely does not get any easier!!! -------------- Gramma
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2003/06/12, 09:27 AM i wish i could have a bad day like that i have not exercised the way i want since sept of last year keep going you are doing great...things can always be worse...jnellie