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Not feeling so good

hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/02/09, 03:37 PM I started to develop a soar throat yesterday. I woke up this morning and felt like I was swallowing sand. I sat in work all morning and tried everything I could to convince myself not to go to the gym. I decided to go. I got there with no intentions of doing anything close to challenging. My first set of squats changed all of that and I had one hell of a workout. I love leg days!! I still feel like crap though. =( -------------- Hec da Rec in full effect.
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/02/09, 03:45 PM I've found that if you feel like crap, you usually don't afterwards.... I've also found a bit of a cardio workout first thing in the morning after 'a night before' can help sweat it out... or maybe I just burned off the guilt!
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/02/10, 11:07 AM I have always heard/read that as long as it is from the neck up, exercise is okay, if it goes into your chest, rest. Go a little lighter and do some light cardio. Hope you feel better!! -------------- "To be able to go to the gym and train hard is a joy and a privelege, even though the hard work necessitates driving yourself through considerable discomfort. Savor this privelege and blessing, and revel in it." Stuart McRobert, Beyond Brawn
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/02/10, 11:13 AM The point was dont let a little sniffle keep you from the gym. Trying to give some people some motivation. Is that okay with you or should I refrain from posting such nonsense? -------------- Hec da Rec in full effect.
ioioio Posts: 302 Joined: 2004/01/29	2004/02/10, 11:15 AM Yeah neov3 is right!! What is the point of your story??? Do you mean to ask a question or something, or do you just want us to have an insider on how you feel???
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/02/10, 11:17 AM Boy, a crabby group out there today! Get off hecdarec's back, he is just saying that having a little cold is no excuse to miss your workout. hecdarec, it isn't nonsense, too many people skip the gym if they even think they might be getting a cold, or if it snows, or if the sky is blue, or if their dog ran away. Good for you for going and doing it! -------------- "To be able to go to the gym and train hard is a joy and a privelege, even though the hard work necessitates driving yourself through considerable discomfort. Savor this privelege and blessing, and revel in it." Stuart McRobert, Beyond Brawn
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/02/10, 11:20 AM I am being harrassed by two people who post some of the most unintelligent things I have ever read. This is beyond funny. -------------- Hec da Rec in full effect.
	2004/02/10, 11:25 AM Its great to be beloved eh my bro hec. You're still popular with me ... Rghu blwmkg grvopdrt hecvkls!!!!!!!!!!! -------------- Some times life is like herding cats. Charlie
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/02/10, 11:27 AM HIYA CHARLIE!!! herding cats? Can you use tuna fish?
Julisa Posts: 87 Joined: 2004/01/27	2004/02/10, 11:30 AM I agree Asimmer...Jesus people...what gives today? This place is an open forum for anything that the poster needs to say or share or get off their chests, even if it is a simple reflection of a personal acomplishment that they are proud of. Nobody has to respond to a post if they don't get it or see the point.
	2004/02/10, 11:30 AM Amy, I never tried but here is a tale I posted in another board that totally nails my feelings for cats!!!! How to Bathe A Cat 1. Thoroughly clean toilet. 2. Lift both lids and add shampoo. 3. Find and soothe cat as you carry him to bathroom. 4. In one swift move, place cat in toilet, close both lids and stand on top, so cat cannot escape. 5. The cat will self agitate and produce ample suds. (Ignore ruckus from inside toilet, cat is enjoying this.) 6. Flush toilet 3 or 4 times. This provides power rinse, which is quite effective. 7. Have someone open outside door, stand as far from toilet as possible and quickly lift both lids. 8. Clean cat will rocket out of the toilet and outdoors, where he will air dry. Sincerely, The Dogs (Buddy, Lacey, Pax, Cookie, Colonel, Wolf, Mugsy, Abby, et al) -------------- Some times life is like herding cats. Charlie
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/02/10, 11:32 AM Julisa comes to the rescue. My princess charming. -------------- Hec da Rec in full effect.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/02/10, 11:35 AM OH Charlie, I can always count on you for a good laugh. Thank you! Have you seen the commercial hwere the dog eats a sandwich and drinks a can of pop off the counter top and then puts the cat up on the counter with the empty plate/can? One of my favorites.
	2004/02/10, 11:37 AM Yes, I have rewritten my will and left everything to that dog. -------------- Some times life is like herding cats. Charlie
Shakkai Posts: 142 Joined: 2003/12/05	2004/02/10, 11:37 AM Wow, Hec, they sure did give you a lot of grief. I appreciated your comment. I hope you start feeling better. :o) -------------- Look Life in the Face
	2004/02/10, 11:41 AM hec, can I start calling you lightening rod??? Youmust be a DI in the corp because you have a way of pissing off these children. Maybee they will cycle through one of your companys some day...... That could be almost as much fun as screwin with cats. -------------- Some times life is like herding cats. Charlie
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/02/10, 11:54 AM It has been my experience in the past that when a person is flamed for making a post in message board, they likely will not participate again. I think the message hec has gotten across is that when you feel like crap, head to the gym or wherever you work out. That point has been reiterated by others on this thread. Fitness, exercise and eating healthy is a hard thing for many people to start because of the social issues around what people eat and how they look. If one person can post on here how they felt like garbage one day and worked out anyway and had the best workout in ages, let 'em post. It only encourages others who may feel they lack the motivation to do so. I say POST AWAY! Everyone needs the motivation every once in a while. I doesn't matter what level you are at... Thanks hec and everyone else who encourages us beginners to get up off our a$$ and get busy! -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2004/02/10, 12:08 PM This type of posting has gone on long enough. This petty volleying of nonsense remarks and unconstructive criticism is going to stop NOW. As I have stated several times in numerous other threads, this board is meant for opinion discussions and not insulting. If this type of flaming continues and you are not capable of functioning civilly, your profile will be deleted. Consider yourself warned... -------------- Michael Trample the weak; hurdle the dead! Chaos, Panic, Disorder.... Yes, my work here is done!
	2004/02/10, 12:11 PM Michael, to whom are you talking?? -------------- Some times life is like herding cats. Charlie
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/02/10, 01:24 PM I started this post hoping to give some people motivation. I was then criticized and I replied back to the criticism. If I was out of line in any way I am completely sorry. -------------- Hec da Rec in full effect.
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2004/02/10, 03:46 PM Hey hec, I like how you said you tried to 'convince' yourself not to go to the gym. I do that all the time. If I feel crappy or tired, or even sniffely I will give myself every excuse not to go and then go anyway. Once there I will tell myself that I dont really need to do my whole workout or all of my reps, but as soon as I get going I usually end up plowing on through and feeling better about myself for perseveering (sp). Thanks for making this post. I think it made a very valid and encouraging point. -------------- ~Victoria~ ...Do not be discouraged; everyone who got where he is, started where he was.--anon ...There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.--Beverly Sills
jcannuck Posts: 210 Joined: 2004/01/31	2004/02/10, 04:19 PM I'll second, triple, etc... what Red said. It happens to all of us. I'm the worst on the treadmill. After 5 minutes, I almost always feel like quitting. I "convince" myself to go for another 2 1/2, and then another, and another... It always seems that the days I really don't feel like training are my best days in the end. Get well soon Hec, get some sleep!
Taurie Posts: 374 Joined: 2003/10/15	2004/02/10, 04:19 PM Hey Hec hope you feel better soon.
JessicaR Posts: 467 Joined: 2002/08/12	2004/02/10, 04:36 PM Hec, I hope you feel better soon; I did get the point of your post. I didn't see as much cattiness on this board in a year and a half of coming here than I've seen in the past week. What's going on here? I got a lot of inspiration here. I feel like I left for a few months and came back to a different board. I still think this is the best fitness board on the 'net but I'd like to see everyone respecting each other again. I don't mean to add to the negativity with this post, just wanted to make my feelings known.
angelsnow Posts: 122 Joined: 2003/02/11	2004/02/10, 06:59 PM Hec hope you feel better ...any motivation that can be given is all positive in my books
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/02/11, 09:29 AM Thank you guys foy your kindness. It has been 3 days and I still feel like crap. My throat hurts, my head hurts, and I have a slight temperature. Today I am planning on going to the gym. I dont feel weak so I think I am ok to go. Hope I am not making a mistake. -------------- DR of gynecology and sexual therapy.
	2004/02/11, 01:26 PM You will beat it buddy but I think I would stay home with a fever. Get well. -------------- Some times life is like herding cats. Charlie
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/02/12, 09:07 AM I will let your own post speak for your stupidity. -------------- Hecdarec in full effect.
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/02/12, 09:19 AM Highly intelligent comeback. You are pretty impressive. -------------- Hecdarec in full effect.
Speeder Posts: 226 Joined: 2003/03/14	2004/02/12, 09:35 AM Well i just wanted to post up that I thought this was a Good post, trying to give inspiration and Encouragement to stay on track even when your not feeling 100% is never a Dumb post. People need to relax a little. Go work out man, get whatever is bugging you out!!