Do you feel guilty for not being able to get back to your workout routine due to being down with fever and sore throat?

[Anonymous]

My workout routine consists of weight training , HITT and brisk walking. Since I'm unwell I have no energy to move around and I feel bad about it like I will lose my gains.

[Oliverlogan263]

Aw girl, I totally get feeling guilty about not being able to stick to your workout routine when you're not feeling well. It's the worst when you're all pumped up to hit the gym but your body just won't cooperate.

I know how it is, you work so hard to build up those gains and then you're worried that it's all going to go away if you take a little break. But you gotta cut yourself some slack, especially when you're down with a fever and sore throat. That stuff is no joke, and your health has to come first.

The most important thing is to just focus on resting and recovering right now. Your body needs that time to heal up so you can come back even stronger. Trying to push yourself to work out when you're super run down is just gonna set you back even further.

Once you're feeling better, you can jump right back into your regular routine. Those gains aren't going anywhere, I promise. Your muscles have memory, so even if you have to take a little break, it won't take long to get back to where you were.

In the meantime, try not to stress too much about it. Maybe do some light stretching or mobility work if you're up for it, but don't overdo it. The best thing you can do is just listen to your body and give it the time it needs to recover.

This is just a temporary setback, sis. You're gonna kill it when you're feeling better, I know it. Just focus on taking care of yourself right now. The workouts will be waiting for you, and you'll come back even stronger than before. Sending you lots of healing vibes!

[Asker]

Thank you <3

[LadyBecks]

Don't feel bad. You need rest so you can get well and back on your routine. Feel better soon.

[Asker]

Thank you ❤