I can’t tell if my body is simply screaming at me, asking me not to put it through things it hasn’t done before or if it’s that I’m hitting that point where my body just tires out more easily than it used to, especially since I don’t generally condition or put it through workouts.

I joined a friend for a muay thai class last Thursday. I felt it in my calves during the class. I knew I’d pay for it and I did. My calves felt it for the next four days. Two days after, my shoulders and chest were feeling it and screaming every time I tried raising my arms. Stretching is a must. It loosens up the body so much more. Especially when there’s so much soreness happening.

That same friend asked if I’m ready for round 2 this week. Should I keep pushing through and keep working those muscles or should I be lazy? If I push forward, then maybe my body won’t scream at me. Or maybe it’ll just scream at me less. One can only hope.