Summer Cold =7 days not working out=getting off track=Scared

sassy2nicky

Hey Guys,

This is day 7 that I've been dealing with a *****y summer cold. Sore throat, congestion, sniffles, coughing and in a daze from the meds. I've been eating pretty healthy- but not exercising at all. How do you come back from this? This is the longest I've been off my daily gym/healthy eating routine and I am scared that it is going to be torture getting back on track at the gym. Any suggestions? Also- do I wait until I am 100% or should I start going back to gym sooner?

spngebobmyhero

ick, I hate colds, especially in the summer! Don't worry about exercising until you feel you are healthy again, at least that is my opinion and what I follow.

I recently got two nasty cuts on my legs and didn't exercise until they were fairly healed up because I didn't want to risk opening them up and getting infected! Once I felt I was better, I went back to my routine (lifting), but lifted about 5 pounds lighter than I usually do to get myself back into it. I didn't want to be exhausted and sore the next day from over doing it after almost two weeks out of the gym. So, when you choose to go back, take it easy for the first day or so to readjust.

Just keep eating healthy and tracking. Make sure you are getting really nutrient dense foods to give your body all of the good things it needs. Try setting your goals to maintenance while you are ill to make sure you are fueling your body properly to heal yourself.