Struggling with a cold virus for 2 wks

[Lori199]

Hi everyone

Has anyone any tips on what exercise and diet you can do even though your ill?

I’ve had a virus for 2 weeks which has stopped me in my tracks basically. Went to do and he recommended stay warm with lots of rest. Nice easy when I started an new job on Monday just gone.

First week I could hardly move and this week gone by, I managed to go back to gym but not able to run due to bad cough and wheezing.

Any ideas as I really need to get focused again

L 😕

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

I'm not a Dr, but it sounds like a full recovery would be a good idea before trying to increase your exercise, or you may postpone your healing time?

I'm sure there are some on here much better informed than me!,

Wishing you 100% better 💐💐💐

[Lori199 in reply to Minniewinny]

Thank you Minniewinny. I guess I’m just so frustrated that I can’t get back to some routine and I can’t shake this cough etc

My other half is saying get back into the gym to make my body strong so I can beat it. Maybe I will just try rest abit more.

L

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer in reply to Lori199]

Sounds like a good plan.. our bodies tell us what's needed and if we are struggling and tired.. rest is needed 👍🏻

[Lori199 in reply to Minniewinny]

I will give it another week and see what happens 😉

[Hidden]

It's a tough one when you start a new job. I was in the same situation 6 weeks ago. A recurrent cold in a new job.

The best you can do is, what you can. Settling into the job and recovery are going to take priority.

Best of luck.

[Lori199 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Derrygeel

Yeah it’s awful when you start an new job and your coughing like crazy plus I had laryngitis so my voice was nearly gone fully.

Hopefully i start to feel better this week and then back to business with the exercise and diet

L

[Hidden in reply to Lori199]

Been theregot the t-shirt 😂. Even had laryngitis. And I'm a teacher. Not a good combination.

[Lori199 in reply to Hidden]

OMG!! You need your voice more than I did - hope your feeling better 😉

[gman1961 Restart April 2024]

Hi Lori 199,

I personally would not do anything until I was well again.

Take care and get well,then you will soon be on track.

Gary

[Lori199 in reply to gman1961]

Thanks Gary

I think I will just go to work this week without the exercise. Fingers crossed I’m over it by the time weekend roles around again.

All the best

Lori

[gman1961 Restart April 2024 in reply to Lori199]

You will know when youre body is well enough to get back excercising.

If you attempt it too soon it may well take even longer .

Take care .

Gary

[Lori199 in reply to gman1961]

I sure hope so

Thanks Gary

L

[gman1961 Restart April 2024 in reply to Lori199]

Next time try boiling up lemonade , drinking it hot.then get wrapped up in bed.

Works for me .

Gary

[Lori199 in reply to gman1961]

I haven’t heard of that cure since back home in Ireland. My grandmother used to do that with red lemonade.

It worked as far as I can remember

L 😊

[gman1961 Restart April 2024 in reply to Lori199]

People laugh,I can't take Lem sip etc because of blood pressure medication.

Gary

[Lori199 in reply to gman1961]

Well if it works for you then that’s all that matters 😉

Lori

[gman1961 Restart April 2024 in reply to Lori199]

Definitely.

Gary