Alin75's advice column

So usually during the week, I skip going to the gym for a day, maybe 2. I skipped going last Friday, then I've been going every day since Saturday, but I don't want to go today. I've eaten altogether about 500 calories in all my 3 meals, and I'm going to a spin class tomorrow morning, so is it okay to not go once out of a week?

Of course it is ok. Any gym routine should have at least one rest day every week. It is possible to train on all the other days, but one has to split the muscle groups so that one does not overtrain. So that really depends on your routine, but one rest day per week is advisable.

Just an observation, it sounds like you are eating too little. I don't know your stats, but even for a tiny person 500 calories in three meals sounds like almost nothing. An active young person normally needs more food than that. But again, I dont know your meal plans etc, so it was just a thought :)

Good luck.

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(Rating: 5) Well, I usually eat about 700 calories altogether in a day. I'm 5'6" and 130 pounds (last I checked), I used to be 168 pounds, from overeating. I don't usually snack in between meals, and I eat mostly vegan foods, soup, some meats, fruit and yogurt.
Thank you for the advice!!!

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