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I mentioned recently that I’ve been taking more impromptu rest days than before. In my head, I sometimes feel like I’m being lazy when I get home from work and sit my butt on the sofa. But when I really thought about it, part of the reason I’m resting is because my legs feel so fatigued. It’s easy to forget that standing for 6-8 hours at a time, with one or two 15 minute breaks and a 30 minute break, can really take a toll! I may not be on the treadmill or running outside, but there’s a reason standing desks are all the rage. Besides, we all know that sometimes we need to just slow down and go for a walk.
That said, I’m well aware that standing doesn’t have the same benefits as more intense aerobic activity, however, you bet your butt putting my feet up after a long day definitely helps me push it harder at the gym the next day! Wouldn’t want to put myself too hard, right? [How ’bout that transition!]
Health
Why Exercising Too Much Hurts Your Gut – The Paleo Mom
Why Exercising Too Much Hurts Your Gut – The Paleo Mom
The 7 Best Nuts for Your Health and Performance – Stack
Top Five “Clean Eating” Mistakes People Make When Trying to Lose Bodyfat – Beauty Lies in Strength
3 all-or-nothing’ healthy living mindsets debunked – FitKnitChick
Are you *emotionally* overweight? (guest post) – Five Finger Fitness via Carla Birnberg
Fitness
Fitness in 5 Minutes – Cotter Crunch
Fitness in 5 Minutes – Cotter Crunch
The Kettlebell Encyclopedia: 30 Of The Best Kettlebell Exercises {Gifs} – Lifting Revolution
The PSL Workout {aka The Pumpkin Workout} – Love Life Surf
10×10 Full Body Workout – The Almond Eater
Guest Post: 4 Yoga Poses For Tight Hips – Infinite Beings via Keep It SimpELLE
Food
White Chocolate Pumpkin Snack Cake with Maple Cream Cheese – The Nutritious Kitchen
White Chocolate Pumpkin Snack Cake with Maple Cream Cheese – The Nutritious Kitchen
Roasted Acorn Squash with Pears and Miso Dressing – Edible Perspective
Grain-free and dairy-free almond butter lava cakes – Fitnessista
Creamy Coconut Millet Porridge with Cinnamon Vanilla Poached Pears – The Soulful Spoon
Pumpkin Breakfast Quinoa with Maple Whipped Ricotta – Food Faith Fitness via Julie’s Eats & Treats
Food for Thought
Do you ever discount your daily activity when considering your workouts?
What’s one of your favorite posts from the past week?
Barr & Table 
Sometimes our bodies just need rest. I think your doing exactly what you should be doing. You’ll get that itch to workout again whenever it happens.
That itch is definitely back after eating and drinking too much at home!
Thanks for the link love! Sometimes our bodies just do need some rest and downtime. I think that’s a natural part of the cycle and especially if you’re on your feet all day!
It’s so hard to change the routine, but it feels SO good to rest sometimes!