I'm sick...

Group: General Diet & Nutrition

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

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Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/02/25, 12:05 AM ...I've been battling the flu for the last few days and have not been in the gym for 5. I haven't been sick in over a year. I know there are worse things happening in the world today, but when you have a deadline for a competition, this time away from the gym can be detrimental. I have at least a couple of days left of recooperating, so I'll be out a total of one week from my Rage layer(gym). This sucks....sorry, just venting.:angry: -------------- May the lift be with you.

mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2004/02/25, 12:38 AM hey do we need to quarentine you because of the bird flu. :laugh:
agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2004/02/25, 09:55 AM Hope you get to feeling better. The flu definitely sucks especially if it affects your stomach. Yuck
	2004/02/25, 10:25 AM I was wondering where you've been. Eat your veges , take your vitamins and get well. Pulling for you bro. -------------- Some times life is like herding cats. Charlie
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/02/25, 05:31 PM Sometimes all the health crap in the world can't fight off the flu...At least I'm losing weight...LOL:dumbbell: -------------- May the lift be with you.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/02/26, 11:38 AM jdelts, your immune system is probably low from dieting. I hope you feel better soon!
Taurie Posts: 374 Joined: 2003/10/15	2004/02/25, 06:42 PM I was just going to say...at least you'll lose a few pounds!! Sorry your sick :(. Feel better soon.
jsom85 Posts: 316 Joined: 2004/01/16	2004/02/25, 10:15 PM get some echinacea....it'll boost your immune system
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/02/25, 10:36 PM Get well J, and you will come back in stronger. -------------- \"A will finds a way\" Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
Shakkai Posts: 142 Joined: 2003/12/05	2004/02/26, 08:15 AM Keep your butt in bed and drink lots of liquids! You'll be back in the gym in no time. -------------- The average dog is nicer than the average person. -Andy Rooney
angelsnow Posts: 122 Joined: 2003/02/11	2004/02/26, 01:07 PM Some get better soon vibes sent your way ! -------------- "If you are going to walk on thin ice you might as well dance" angelsnow@freetrainers.com
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/02/26, 01:09 PM I have also been trying to get over this cold/flu and haven't worked out in 4 days...but today I feel like I have some strength to lift. I'm gonna give it a try after work. -------------- _Robert_ Pain is temporary; glory is forever! E-mail: rpacheco@freetrainers.com
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/02/26, 01:15 PM Sorry to hear that jdelts:(...believe me, I know how that feels. I just made my last contest, I started getting sick inbetween the morning and evening shows, and in the evening show, it was all I could do to go out on stage and do my routine. The next day I was toast. I hope you still can make it, regardless, take it slow when you get back, don't try to do it all in one day. It will come back quickly.:dumbbell: -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
lynnoakdale Posts: 116 Joined: 2003/12/12	2004/02/29, 09:31 AM UGH!!!! I woke up yesterday morning and my throat felt a little strange and my nose was stuffed up but I took some cold medicine had some OJ and then went to the gym........It was a chest day so after my last set of bench press it hit me like a ton of bricks but I thought if I just struggle through this I will be ok and lseep the rest of the day. I hopped on the bicycle and 5 mins into it jsut wasnt happening I had no energy. I hate this aching all over cant breath sneezing all the time and coughing like I had jsut finished a carton of smokes ( I am a nonsmoker).....I havent went to the gym today I am travelling to Washington State to go see Hubby for a week......I wish I felt better........how long should I stay out of the gym?????
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/02/29, 03:16 PM LYNN...stay out until you feel better...just listen to your body. Unfortunately, I am STILL out of the gym, this is the sickest I've been in years.:( I'm not going back until I'm 100%. There's no way in hell I'm gonna let this interfere with my competitions.:angry: Thanks for the support everyone. -------------- May the lift be with you.
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2004/02/29, 03:19 PM Jdelts, Your still sick holly crap! Have you seen your doc to make shure it's just the flu? Well hope ya get better it's getting closer to your fav time lol - With chicken soup - Mike -------------- I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it is gone past me I will turn to see fear's path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain
big_j_scf Posts: 308 Joined: 2003/11/08	2004/02/29, 04:37 PM when is your competition jdelts?
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/02/29, 10:13 PM Holy crap is right!!!:big_smile: I'm getting better, I'm pretty sure it was the flu...I haven't been sick in over a year so I guess it had to catch up with me sooner or later. I'll probably get back in tomorrow and kick the crap out of the weights.:dumbbell: ============ Quoting from mmaibohm: Jdelts, Your still sick holly crap! Have you seen your doc to make shure it's just the flu? Well hope ya get better it's getting closer to your fav time lol - With chicken soup - Mike ============= -------------- May the lift be with you.
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/02/29, 10:13 PM I had to cancel the comp in June so all that is left is August 15, in New York City. ============ Quoting from big_j_scf: when is your competition jdelts? =============
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2004/02/29, 11:08 PM Well then glad your better and just think you have plenty of time to prepare for august lol. -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god.
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/03/02, 12:30 AM I came back from the doctor today...strep with a mild case of bronchitis...I'm on anti-biotics and can't go back for another 5-6 days, bringing the total to 2 weeks out of the gym...this sucks...:angry: -------------- May the lift be with you.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/03/02, 02:06 PM bummer. It is going around everywhere! Rest....
lynnoakdale Posts: 116 Joined: 2003/12/12	2004/03/04, 12:28 AM Havent been in the gym since Saturday......I thought I was getting better until I flew into Washington State and it is freezing here and of course I am not winter clothed ready so I sat in a freezing room all day and the cold is back in full force. I sounded like Don Corneilus this morning when I woke up..........being out of the gym sucks!!!!:cool:
ssminnow Posts: 284 Joined: 2004/02/16	2004/03/04, 01:00 PM take some acidophilus with your anti biotics. The anti biotics kill all the good bacteria in your GI system and acidophilus will put the good stuff back.
ssminnow Posts: 284 Joined: 2004/02/16	2004/03/05, 01:19 PM well, i think this post is contatious, beacuse I seem to have come down with something. not sure if it is as bad as what jdelts has, but it sux, I have 0 energy to get outta bed. My question is this: As a newbie in the world of weight lifting and a hard gainer, without being able to workout for say 5 days, how far back will that set me. I am about 4 weeks into my program and have put on about 7 lbs and am starting to notice some gains in mass and size. Am I gonna lose all of this??
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/03/05, 11:02 PM SSMINNOW...Feeling %100...Acidophilus was a good recommendation, I actualy just found that out the other day. -------------- I can beat Mario Brothers without losing a life. Jdelts@freetrainers.com
ssminnow Posts: 284 Joined: 2004/02/16	2004/03/06, 10:19 AM glad to hear it buddy!!
ssminnow Posts: 284 Joined: 2004/02/16	2004/03/06, 10:57 AM well, i am off to the doctor. jdelts, i think i have what you got. maybe it is going around LI. Anyway, i cant get many fluids down so i am gonna stop taking creatine for a few days. Will I have to reload? If so, a full 5 days? Also, without being able to workout am I gonna lose everything that I have gained in my first 4 weeks?
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/03/06, 05:46 PM LI is running rampant with sickness this year...everyone is sick. Get those flu shots next year! -------------- I can beat Mario Brothers without losing a life. Jdelts@freetrainers.com
lynnoakdale Posts: 116 Joined: 2003/12/12	2004/03/09, 03:48 PM feel lots better went back to the gym yesterday after being out a week and man do my legs hurt today.......ssminnow I hope that you get to feeling better be sure to keep ypur body hydrated and jdelts I am glad you are better.......feels good to be back in the gym doesnt it??? anyway I am off to the gym now......:dumbbell:
ssminnow Posts: 284 Joined: 2004/02/16	2004/03/09, 04:27 PM hey lynnoakdale, glad to hear your feeling better. I haven't felt up to working out so I think tonight will be my first time in a week. I feel like I have lost so much momentum.
lynnoakdale Posts: 116 Joined: 2003/12/12	2004/03/10, 09:31 AM I know what you mean........Monday was my first day back and I did my legs which by the way are still hurting........take it slow and easy.......and you will get there.....good luck to ya and glad you are doing better.:big_smile:
lynnoakdale Posts: 116 Joined: 2003/12/12	2004/03/12, 10:09 PM Ok I am not really sure what is going on here but I woke up this morning feeling kind of blah so I pushed myself to go to aerobics and made it through then this afternoon I began to ache all over and my throat stated hurting .......I took a week off last week to recover and I didnt go back to the gym until I felt better but now I am begining to feel sick again...cold flu like stuff.....I am eating and started drinking OJ today and have been sucking on cough drops....anyone have any advice on how to get over this and maybe strengthen my immune system some:( -------------- you can lead the horse to the water but you can't make them drink..... ~lynnoakdale
ssminnow Posts: 284 Joined: 2004/02/16	2004/03/13, 07:51 AM i went to the doc and she said it was viral, so she couldn't give me antibiotics, becasue those only work for bacterial infections. so what i did is took tons of echinacea. every few hours. same thing with viamin c. I also took some zinc. The doc said lots of fluids but not so much water, because the water dilutes the sodium and I guess we need sodium for some reason to get better. she said to drink stuff like gatorade. good luck, i know how much it sux being out of the gym when you are on a roll! feel better!
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/03/13, 08:33 AM glutamine is supposed to enhance your immune system. Overtraining lowers it, get some additional rest and even wait until you have been all-clear for a few extra days - that way you are less likely to relapse. Hope you all feel better soon! -------------- "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
efrost Posts: 99 Joined: 2003/09/28	2004/03/13, 09:58 AM If you feel the flu coming on, call your doctor and get a prescription for TamiFlu. It stopped the flu cold, and I went from the cold sweats one day, to normal the second day.. I totally recommend it..
Reddy Posts: 597 Joined: 2003/09/11	2004/03/13, 07:11 PM I hope everyone gets feeling better -------------- Reddy All people smile in the same language
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/03/13, 10:55 PM Minnow...you are a good looking primate! -------------- I can beat Mario Brothers without losing a life. Jdelts@freetrainers.com