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Working out when sick

hotplugged
hotplugged Posts: 37
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How do you guys deal with sickness during your weightloss journey?

I want to make sure, that I dont get off track with my program (Insanity), but I woke up this morning feeling like complete crap.

Do I force myself to still do the workout, or do I just continue to watch my caloreis and resume after a couple days of rest?

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  • LC458
    LC458 Posts: 300 Member
    How do you guys deal with sickness during your weightloss journey?

    I want to make sure, that I dont get off track with my program (Insanity), but I woke up this morning feeling like complete crap.

    Do I force myself to still do the workout, or do I just continue to watch my caloreis and resume after a couple days of rest?

    I've had a pretty unbearable kidney infection for the last week and could barely move ( finally went to the doc day before last and got some antibiotics) but I have not worked out for about 6 days now and although I haven't eaten a whole lot I did drink 2 32oz bottles of cranberry juice (loads of sugar) and not to my surprise I gained about 2lbs but I'm not gonna sweat it. I feel a little better today (2nd day on antibiotics ) but I'm still not gonna go run or lift heavy for another couple of days, maybe just a walk and some low weight reps. I think you need to take care of your body which includes giving it the rest it is telling you it needs. Rest up and drink loads of water :smile:
  • rdkstar
    rdkstar Posts: 260 Member
    Continue calories if able. Take rest today and try tomorrow if your not worse feeling.
  • hotplugged
    hotplugged Posts: 37
    Thanks guys!

    I will see how I feel tonight (maybe I can squeeze my workout in then).

    I will keep my calories in line while not working out. Will a few days off of the macros make a big difference?
  • bonniejo
    bonniejo Posts: 787 Member
    Yeah, I'd see how you feel and maybe just do walking or yoga instead of insanity. If you do insanity, might be a good idea to do the one you find the easiest instead of the one on the schedule. Take care of yourself!
  • lorileahb
    lorileahb Posts: 14
    I hope you feel better! :flowerforyou:

    I would try to follow calories, but maybe give exercise a rest.

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