Yup, definitely over-did it. It's one thing to be a little sore after a good workout, but this is just stupid. I can hardly walk, let alone go to the gym and hop on the elliptical. Today is *maybe* 10% better than yesterday. I'm going to my mom's house tonight after the boys are in bed to sit in her hot tub. Hopefully I can scorch some of the pain out of my muscles. LOL
So yeah... let this be a warning to you. Working hard is good. Over-doing it, notsomuch.
Anyone have any quick and legitimate remedies for insanely sore muscles? *cringecry*
On a positive note, I am down 2.7 lbs. this week. I am a bit concerned that I'm not getting enough calories in, though. Which might explain some of my plateau these last several weeks. Today I consumed 650ish calories. I'm not hungry and I'm going to bed in about three hours. I think I may get too few calories probably three days a week most weeks. I need more of a balance from day-to-day. Any tips on how to up my calories without filling up on junk?
Reminds me of when I worked out with a trainer. I was in so much pain that I couldn't work out again for a week, which kind of defeats the purpose of exercise. Need to do it more than once a week to help with weight loss. Soaking in Epsom salts helps me - and taking ibuprofen.
ReplyDeletealternate ice and heat to the sore muscles. and drink a protein shake for extra calories!
ReplyDeleteWhat are you eating for breakfast? I usually have a protein bar which is about 200 calories in itself. I would try that early in the morning and then maybe get a snack in if you're just eating three meals per day.
ReplyDeleteYou might have to give us a breakdown of exactly what you're eating. :)
Massage your muscles.. it is believed that one of the by-products of working out is lactic acid being left behind in your muscles.. massages helps release the lactic acid. Try it!
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