Unplanned Rest
18 Jan
Well, it finally happened.
I’m sick.
There’s definitely been something going around lately, so it was only a matter of time. People seem to either have a severe cold or some sort of stomach bug. For now, it appears as if I just have a cold, so fingers crossed that it only gets better & not worse!
Wednesdays are usually my spin days but since I wasn’t feeling so hot, I decided to push spin back to Friday. I usually stand firm on my stance that working out on Fridays is illegal (unless I can do so in the morning) but there’s an exception to every rule, I suppose!
Since Chris works on his music with his band every Wednesday, I was on my own for dinner. Nothing sounded better to me than my beloved “you pick 2” combo from Panera – 1/2 a sierra turkey & baked potato soup (not a healthy option, by any means).
So far, I’ve spent my evening curled up on the couch with my DVR & my little Stew-bot.
I’m off to get my breakfast & lunch ready prepped for tomorrow, then I’m heading to bed with the hopes of waking up feeling much better!
In your opinion, how sick is too sick to workout? There’s no doubt that I could have made it through spin class if I really tried, but the thought of it exhausted me so I decided to pass!
Feel better, hun!
Get plenty of rest.
Thanks Amanda!
What a bummer! I was missing almost 1/2 of the kids from my class today because they were sick! I had no idea what to do with the kids with so many of them missing and the ones that were there were pretty sick too.
YIKES for this whole sickness thing. I hope you feel better soon!
I think that if I’m not feeling it and I’m sick, there is probably a reason I’m not feeling it. Also, if I can sweat it out a little bit, I’ll work out but if not I’m going to rest and take care of the body. You take care of your body!
We’ve had a lot out too… it seems like when they get sick it’s not just for a day, they’re knocked out for 3+ days, so I guess it was inevitable that I’d pick something up along the way!
Feel better soon hun!
Thanks Lauren!
I am SO sorry that you are sick! I hope you get better ASAP! However, I always crave Panera when I have a cold–that soup just hits the spot!
I am AWFUL at taking days off when I am sick–unless I have a fever or a crazy stomach bug, it is very hard to keep me off the treadmill. I am trying to get better at taking rest days because it often allows me to get better quicker!
It was pretty ridiculous that even though I felt sick, I drove 30 minute round-trip for soup, yet I was too lazy to make a second stop for some Nyquil… at least my priorities are in order!
Feel better soon! I try to follow the rule that if its above the shoulders, workout, below the shoulders, rest. But if I feel really bad or tired, I’m not doing anything!
Thanks Rebecca! I use that rule too!
get well soon!! I think even the smallest bit of feeling sick is too sick to workout. it just doesn’t make sense to exert your energy when you’re already running on low and need to save all your energy to get better. when I get sick I do as little as possible until I’m 99% sure I’m better, not just kind of feeling better.
Thanks Ashley! I should have taken your advice & used a sick day today, but I’m pushing through! I’m sure one solid day of rest would have knocked this out of me!
Awww get well soon! There’s nothing better than soup and a cuddly pet to help you along the road to recovery
Thanks Kathryn! Stewie is the epitome of cuddly!
Feel better soon!!! I have to be REALLY sick to not workout, it usually makes me feel better (at least mentally).
Thanks! I really debated over whether or not to push myself because I knew I could physically do it & there was a good chance I would feel better; however, my laziness won out last night! I’ll hopefully be returning to the gym today based on how I feel throughout the work day!
Most likely the laziness was in your best interest!
I’m sorry to hear that you arent feeling well!
Take lots of vitamins and drink lots of fluids!
I usually have a pretty high tolerance for calling out sick– I’d have to be VERYYYY sick to not show up to something. I’m talking puking my brains out haha
Ditto — hence why I’m at work today! Good thing too because we just got an e-mail that a lot of teachers are out; glad I didn’t contribute to the problem even if I do feel crummy. Students beware today!
Feel better! Don’t sweat missing a workout session. If you feel like doing a little something just do some stretching or yoga in your house. Gyms seem to breed germs and you probably don’t want to put yourself in that environment.
Sometimes unplanned rest is the best option, especially when you aren’t feeling well! Curling up with soup and puppy sound likes the best option to me! I hope you feel better asap!
Hope you are feeling better!! Panera was a good choice for comfort food!
I hope you feel better! I have a sore throat but like you said, nothing’s worse than a stomach bug! So I’m thankful we don’t have that..too sick to work is for me is if my eyes are all watery and I’m sneezing every 5 seconds!
oh no! you’re right, something is definitely going around these days… i suppose it’s that time of year. i hope by now you’re feeling much better! sleep, sleep, sleep!
Ohhh nooo
I am reading this post a few days late, so I hope you are feeling better by now! I am sending healing vibes your way!
i really wanted to have a home gym since it is more convenient. *
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