a week off. yikes

A day off became a week off...well, mostly off.

I was sick all week. Today, I was finally diagnosed---sinus infection. Thank the Lord for that too because I was about to go crazy. This was no measly cold, no it was a severe cold that turned and attacked my sinuses. So, at least I have an antibiotic and nasal spray.

I did workout Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. But in small amounts. I did the elliptical on Friday at a moderate pace (I was afraid I'd start hacking. seriously, why do i do this to myself when i'm sick?), on Saturday I missed my fave class :(, but I did my regular lifting routine reserved for Mondays. It went pretty well, especially since I generally feel better in the mornings and get progressively worse. I didn't follow it up with cardio--that was just too much, and I was already pushing things. On Sunday, I jogged about 4 miles and then came home and scolded myself. Today, I learned my lesson--and went to the doctor.

I'll probably workout tomorrow and do my Wednesday weight routine and try a real cardio day Wednesday.
Anyway, I don't think my working out really hurt my body, but I did feel pretty ridiculous at the gym, trying to hide in the corner to blow my nose or sneak in a throat lozenge. After a few days of nothing but laying in bed, however, I was missing my endorphin highs and daily alone time with the other sweaty faces.

I'll update later this week. It may have been a good thing too to take a few days off from my workouts. I've heard about other people who do an 8 or 9 week program where they go light or take off completely their 4th or 5th week and then come back hard. As soon as I'm ready, I can assure you that I'll be oming back strong!