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Are break days okay?

Me surfing in Oahu Asked by oceanh3ro about 1 year ago, 8 answers.

okay, for the past like, 4 months or so, I've been dieting, and exercising four times a day for an hour EVERYDAY

and I was wondering if I let myself have a break today, like dont workout and eat about 1,500 calories would that be okay?
Would it make...

it harder for me to lose weight this week?
Tomorrow I would start working out again/eating as usual.

I just havent had a break, and I think I need one, but tell me if this sounds okay!
Please!

Desire Answered by thepassionofdesire on Jun 25, 2008, 09:32AM
76 answers

I don't really need to be answering this at all, because isaac_a said it perfectly. Your body does rest. So don't worry about it, relax today ;-)

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dogs rule              lexi Answered by jonaslover_11 on Jun 29, 2008, 03:09PM
13 answers

yeah excersize helps you lose body wait but rest keeps you energized and ready to do what you can when you need 2

My Princess Answered by lil_princess_4_lyf on Jun 25, 2008, 10:34AM
357 answers

You wont feel bored/depressed either

Shark Atack Answered by funadvice on Jul 08, 2008, 08:07AM
53743 answers

no not at all, I work out and I take 1 break a week to give my body a rest, its healthy and will stop injuries

Me Answered by janined on Jun 25, 2008, 09:01AM
3 answers

Yes it's ok to have a break. You don't want to run down your body which will make it harder to work out the nest time...
If you miss a day or two due to you doing something different it's ok.

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Me Answered by isaac_a on Jun 25, 2008, 09:20AM
8 answers

Long answer:

Getting proper rest is what will allow your body to repair your muscles, so you can even go harder the next time you workout. In fact, it's not really necessary to workout as often you do a day unless you're doing very short workouts (15-20 minutes) in between your schedule. Otherwise, 3-4 days with an hour of concentrated INTENSE workout will produce the same results. Keep in mind this only applies if you're really getting things done and really pushing yourself in the gym.

And a little more advice...

Contrary to popular opinion, calories are not bad for you. In fact, getting a proper amount of calories (the GOOD kind) is crucial to losing weight and/or building muscle. Eating 4-6 smaller meals throughout the day will keep your metabolism high and going strong. Whereas with 3 square meals, you'll often end up overeating at the next meal and as the day goes on your metabolism will slow, then you will end up storing fat instead of losing it. It's a vicious cycle.

Short answer: Yes, break days are OK (and necessary).

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thats me Answered by sirussurge on Jun 25, 2008, 09:50AM
125 answers

yes your body needs adiquite rest time any times. if you want to lose weight the best thing to do is cardio

dogs rule              lexi Answered by jonaslover_11 on Jun 29, 2008, 03:09PM
13 answers

yeah excersize helps you lose body wait but rest keeps you energized and ready to do what you can when you need 2

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