Thank you for your replies!
mandalinn82, I typically have at least 1 rest day per week, sometimes 2. I'm one of those that tolerates exercise and looks forward to my day off!
After reading Meg's post, I think maybe I need to eat a bit better.
Meg, I think I'm down to the last 15-20 pounds or so of very stubborn fat so don't want to ramp down if I can avoid it. But I think you are right, as usual
, regarding nutrition and rest.
I've been stuck at about 169 lbs since March and have thus gotten a bit lax with my nutrition. Previously, I was eating very clean -- lots of fresh veggies, some fresh fruits, lean protein, whole grains, low- or no-fat dairy. But when the scale didn't move for a few weeks, I started sneaking in things like an occasional ice cream, cheeseburger, margarita, etc. I can feel a difference when I eat this stuff, so it makes sense it would affect my performance when working out.
I try to plan for 7-8 hours of sleep a night, but haven't been sleeping too well lately. The situation that is causing this should change in time, but I'm not sure when.
So I think I will start by making a great effort to clean up my eating. Luckily, all the junk is out of the house ('cause I ate it already
) and I just won't buy any next time I shop (hubby can do without!). If I still feel like I'm overtraining, I will back off on working out until the situation that is causing my restless nights is gone; hopefully it will be soon!
Again, thank you both so much!