Rest days? What's that? Just kidding! You should at least take one rest day out of your week to let your muscles recover though. Just like the picture says, when you're at rest you burn more calories and your muscles take in all the work you've done.
You say you feel guilty on a rest day? So do I. That's why I keep moving! I don't do anything too crazy that would be considered a "workout" but I take walks, or do extra work around the house. I still stay active. Rest day doesn't mean you get to sit on the couch and eat pizza and ruin your whole weeks worth of hard work. Get up and go do something! Go walk around the store, take your dog for a walk, go play in the park with the kids if you have them. Just find something to keep you slightly mobile on those days.
Along with rest day comes the weekends. We ALL want to relax, but that's a little bit unrealistic. If you are anything like me, the weekends are when you get stuff done. Weekends are my favorite for working out though. Why? Maybe I'm a little obsessed with the gym? Possibly lol but its because I have more than 30-45 minutes to concentrate on something.. I LOVE cardio. I love running for days, but I don't always have time to do it for the amount of time that satisfies me until Saturday and Sunday. Weekends are no excuse to stop pushing! Include your friends and family on your walks or runs. See if they will eat a healthy dinner with you (gives you an excuse to try new recipes). Whatever it is, get more involved so it doesn't seem so "work" like. Make it fun!!
I'm keeping this one short and sweet, but have fun this weekend! Most have been cooped up inside with this crazy weather, so try and get out for an hour or two. Go have a date night if you have a significant other. Celebrate something good that happened this week. Whatever it is, please go enjoy your weekend :)
~Ditty
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