struggling to sit down

The whole 'no pain, no gain' saying is my current mantra. Working out has its drawbacks I suppose... like, for instance, all most all the muscles in my body are sore. lol. Luckily I am using a standing desk because my main struggle is... well... moving (sitting, walking, etc) so just standing in one spot is manageable. The real pain is the act of sitting down and standing up (my thighs... oh my word... hate me right now). Anyway- I'm not here to whine that was just the preface of my post today. I just wanted to give a little context. I save my whining for my husband/trainer. ;)Before I jump into what I have found for relieving muscle pain. I have my weekly weigh-in. This was one of those frustration ones. I've been weighing myself almost everyday (I know I should stop doing that), and I have been sitting steadily at 133 lbs. When I hop on the scale this morning though 134 lbs. At least I didn't gain any weight... but the only loosing one pound this week thing was a downer- especially with the big reward looming ahead.

So- the thing about sore muscles (as I am sure some of you have experienced) it is not uncommon when you are beginning or adding something new to your regiment. I, for example, started adding weight lifting to my gym experience and switched from running to cycling. Of course, sore muscles are not ideal.Step 1 : Rest. Rest. Rest. Rest is sooo important to give your muscles time to heal properly. Definitely avoid straining (like strenuous exercising) the muscles until the soreness goes away.Step 2 : Massage the muscles to restore blood flow and loosen the muscles up. Gently rub or knead the muscles with your hands or an electric massager. Make an appointment with a professional masseuse (which is my favorite option of course).Step 3 : Don't be afraid to take a pain reliever (a mild over-the-counter medication such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen) to help relieve minor soreness and pain. Of course... alway always be mindful of how much you are taking and read the directions on the label (there is such a thing as too much pain medication).Step 4 : Soak in a hot tub or bath tub, or apply a heat pad to the sore muscles (I will sometimes just turn up the heat a tiny bit more while I'm in the shower days I'm feeling sore). Heat will dilate the blood vessels, restoring blood flow and relaxing the muscles (a steam room will have the same effect - but drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration).Step 5 : Perform mild exercise and gently stretch the muscles (such as stretching, walking, yoga or swimming). This can keep the muscles from tightening and causing more pain. Like some of the other remedies, stretching and exercise will generate blood flow and keep the muscles loose.**Sidenote: Absolutely avoid strenuous exercise such as weightlifting, resistance training or high-impact cardio, which can only make things worse.Step 6 : Eat a healthy snack after exercising (or grab a healthy protein shake). Choose foods high in carbohydrates and protein, such as lean meats and a bagel or peanut butter on toast, which will help build and repair muscles, helping to reduce soreness. Eat the snack within 15 to 60 minutes after exercising; this is the period when your body will most effectively process the proteins and carbohydrates.Source: LiveStrong - How to Relieve Muscle Soreness After Exercise