What to do when you’re sick

minnelizzy
minnelizzy Posts: 45 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I was in a groove exercising before work, yoga on Saturday, and functional fitness on Sundays with cleaning, etc.
now I’m getting a cold or something (negative Covid test at least) but definitely under the weather. I’m still watching/tracking my calories but for the past two days not feeling like exercising at all.

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  • Cheesy567
    Cheesy567 Posts: 1,186 Member
    “Rest if you must, but don’t you quit!”

    Hope you’re feeling better soon!
  • Lietchi
    Lietchi Posts: 6,909 Member
    Rest, to meet yourself heal. And, if you feel your body needs it, eating at maintenance can be a good idea too while you heal.
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    I got a horrible cold at the end of November--it lasted for 2 weeks and I'd never had anything like it before (I'm 67). Constant coughing, mucus (thick, puddinglike), headache, and so tired. I tried to exercise during that time, but mostly had to give up and stay in bed. My doctor gave me vitamins after, because I was still draggin'.

    It wasn't COVID, and I've since heard from many people that have had it. I'm hoping yours isn't this, but be careful and rest if you're not up to exercising--no guilt. Once it passes you can get back to your normal routine. Best.
  • Chef_Barbell
    Chef_Barbell Posts: 6,644 Member
    Rest. Full stop. 🤷‍♀️
  • littlegreenparrot1
    littlegreenparrot1 Posts: 703 Member
    I find the best way is just to lean in and have a rest.
    Often that way it will only take a few days before I bounce right back up again.

    If I try to ignore it and keep dragging about its counter productive. I don't perform well anyway so no progress is being made, and it takes longer to get over it, so I'm below par for weeks rather than days.

    Put the kettle on and relax, it'll come back :)

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