Scott Burns
Kenzai Member
Trainer
Attack of The Lurgy Spreading Sprogs!
- Sep 7th, 2018 at 10:14AM
Anyone who has kids knows that as soon as a new term starts, so does the spreading of new germs. Well one of our little mites brought back a delightful present to our house. Nothing that nefarious, just a cold. But it has spread through the house, and I have it. First 24 hours are blocked nose, sore throat, following 24 hours is running nose and hacking cough, with zero energy. Wednesday was a wash out (my poor triceps and back are feeling neglected), Thursday I managed two cycles, and today I also only managed two cycles. On the upside I am thinking that 2 cycles is better than doing nothing at all, AND I am feeling 100% better. I just need to get rid of this hacking cough. (honestly coughing for 10 seconds between exercises is suboptimal).
I still feel that I have a long way to go. As you can see in my wk3 photo my body is still a bit spongy and I want to change that before bouncing right into Iron. So I am going to fit in 20 mins skipping each day when I can - that can only help right?
Had my cortisone injection yesterday - didn't hurt a bit. The doc also injected me with some anesthetic (without telling me) and then got me to do some tests straight after the injection. The results were immediate!!! Turns out that the pain was preventing me from using my shoulder muscles at their optimum. Exercising without pain is like getting into a new car!!!!
Mother In Law in town - that means I need to look out for tasty, but very oily and fattening food. Have remained resolute on diet up to now. This. Will. Not. Change!
12 comments
Trainerover 2 years ago
Ugh - same thing in our house. Daughter had it last week. Now it's my turn. :(
It's the right call to hit a milder workout. I feel so weak during the workout and so much better after!
Glad the shoulder is doing better!
Trainerover 2 years ago
Cheers shouldering on - see what did there?
Assistant Trainerover 2 years ago
No. Hong Kong is not doing us well these days with the crazy weather and humidity. Glad to hear about your shoulders. Now your can go on full force (watch out with the food though!)
Trainerover 2 years ago
@Cora - food locked in and under control! Not dreaming of cheese sandwiches just yet..........
over 2 years ago
Boy, you can't catch a break. Glad you are recovering and sounds like the right approach doing some exercise but not the max. Glad you are feeling better. Watch out for the mother-in-law's tasty food. You didn't skip the indulgence just to feast on Chinese delicacies! And great news on the shoulder!
over 2 years ago
Wish you speeding recovery - your will to succeed in the program is very admirable!
Trainerover 2 years ago
@all thanks Kenzai people! All good - got some good OTC meds and am feeling fit!
over 2 years ago
OK, so I guess I need to bull through a cyclone or 2...it makes you feel better? Really? I'll give it a go.............................................................tomorrow.
Founderover 2 years ago
Yes pain is the brake mechanism of the nervous system. Inside all of us is a superhuman who only comes out in extreme danger or under the influence of pain dampening drugs!
over 2 years ago
Great to read your writeup. This shall also pass..
over 2 years ago
I haven't checked in on you in a while, Scott. Sick, huh. Only two cycles is fine. As you wrote, better to do a little something than nothing at all. Cortisone injection. What's that all about?
Trainerover 2 years ago
@John - hey! Bursitis on shoulder and a minor tear. Cortisone really did the trick though!Thanks for checking in!
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