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How should I return to the program after being sick for over a week with a flu like virus?

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I had completed the first run of week 4. Would it be ok to just continue where I left off, or should I go back to week 3?

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I would suggest go back and do week 3 run. If you feel ok after it move onto week 4 for the next run, if not then just do all of week 3 again.

I did this a couple of times myself when it did not feel right to move to the next week. You know your body so listen to it and either repeat or move on.

Hope this helps

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misswobbleGraduate

I would pick up where I left off I liked to move on. It was just a mental thing. See how it goes 😃👍

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IannodaTruffeMentor

As long as you are fully recovered, pick up where you left off.

You don't lose condition in a week.

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