Just want to share my story. I’m not sure if this is the right sub. But really wanna kwento since ilang days na ako depress kakahiga.
I’ve been training for 8 years on and off, but 2026 was the first time I became truly consistent. Last year was consistent din but mosly strength training lang. Starting this year I do hyrox classes 5x per week, 4x strength training, then daily 10k steps. For months, my Garmin intensity minutes were constantly around 300–650+ which is 200%-400% of the reco goal.
I genuinely thought I was doing everything right. Always trying to do more. Eating healthy, chicken breast, lean beef, sweet potato, greek yogurt everything. Then booooooom…. Last week of april my stomach hurts. Started as bloated feeling na may konting sikmura. Hanggang sa matigas na yung tyan then eventually hindi na aki makatulog sa sobrang sakit. Nag workout pa ako that day ah?
Turns out, diverticulitis and inflamed appendix. Was really upset kasi I’ve been the healthiest state I’ve ever been. Asked the doctor why? Since mga nagakakaganyan is wala daw fiber, low water intake, and no exercise. Doctor said most probably genes and over training.
This post isn’t anti-workout at all. Exercise honestly saved me in many ways. But I wish someone told me earlier that:
• recovery matters
• sleep matters
• chronic stress matters
• digestion and inflammation matter
• rest days are productive too
• your body whispers before it finally screams
Now I’m learning how to slow down without feeling guilty for it. Anyway, just wanted to share this in case anyone else feels guilty for slowing down. Take care of your body before it forces you to, iworkout niyo muna ako hehe