[Cheercoach]

Hey girls! So I need help. I just got my period and it is making it EXTREMELY difficult to exercise. I actually cut my program in half yesterday!! And today, I feel worse (cramping, headache, fatigue). What do you guys do during that damn time of the month???? Maybe I just need motivation!! BTW...this is my first period since the addition of my son in March.

Thanks in advance to anyone who replies!

Carrie

[sierra_ttw]

For the days when it's really bad (like, throwing up from the pain bad) I give in and go to bed with a hot water bottle a an economy size container of midol! Generally I work through it if it's just a sore back and cramps, 'cause I find that it really does help me feel better if I exercise. If you're feeling really crappy, though, I'd just let it be until you feel better. Or try some yoga- that usually helps with cramps and soreness. Hope you're feeling better soon!

[Stephanie Osborne]

Believe it or not docs say cardio helps...if you can muster it. Makes the body warm which relaxes the muscles...

[alextucker]

I take two midol and two advil and hit the treadmill. I may not do much else, but I get in my cardio. I may only do 30 minutes, but I feel better when I am done.

[mandalinn82]

I am going to agree with all of the posters above. 1, cardio will make you feel better, and 2, be moderate and take something beforehand.

[Cheercoach]

Thanks girls! I figured that doing cardio would be good that's why I didn't skip yesterday. But good idea about taking something beforehand. I will try that tonight.