I'm feeling just a little guilty...

[lcobb2]

but not really either. I started getting sick on Tuesday (sore throat, coughing, but just a little). Wednesday it was worse and I stayed home from work on Thursday and Friday. I've cancelled every client since Tuesday because I thought it would be disrespectful for me to potentially infect anyone at the gym. My boss was out sick as well at my fulltime job. There is no way that I will get charged with sick days or have to forfeit the money from not going into work. I've been sleeping in every morning (like 12 hours!!!) and feel 100% refreshed and I haven't worked out since Wednesday. So, why don't I feel more guilty? Today I feel much better and I need to get my butt in gear to try a light Cathe workout (is there such a thing???) and train some clients.

Just processing. Thanks for listening!

 

[RunninTeach]

You did exactly as your body needed, so no guilt necessary. Glad you're feeling better. Enjoy Cathe "Lite!"

 

[fit44]

Laura,

I'm glad you're feeling better

I think I read somewhere that you are expecting a baby? How far long are you?

 

[Clarissa]

Laura, You know you need to take care of yourself at this point! You did the right thing. I have had this happen lately too. Your clients will understand.

What about LIC for "easier" Cathe? It is the only step routine I have kept up these last 7+ months? Do a premix if you can't handle the whole thing.
Good luck! Clarissa

 

[lcobb2]

Laura,

I'm glad you're feeling better

I think I read somewhere that you are expecting a baby? How far long are you?

Thanks Cynthia. I'm 25 weeks on Tuesday. I did a very light Cathe workout and then 35 minutes of easy cardio. It was definitely enough.

 

[lcobb2]

Laura, You know you need to take care of yourself at this point! You did the right thing. I have had this happen lately too. Your clients will understand.

What about LIC for "easier" Cathe? It is the only step routine I have kept up these last 7+ months? Do a premix if you can't handle the whole thing.
Good luck! Clarissa

Hey Clarissa,

I did a 45 minute chest workout but went very easy on the weight lifted. I walked on an incline at the gym for 15 minutes and did the stepper for 20 minutes. My lungs were on fire so that was it for me. I'll try a little today as well. It's back day baby!

 

[Clarissa]

What speed are you maintaining on walking now? That is the difference for me. I can still lift exactly the same with all my weights, but my speed and inclines on walking have suffered. I used to easily walk 4.4 mph on the highest incline. Now, just yesterday, I attempted 3.7-4.0 mph and I couldn't do it. I got sharp pains in my sides, bad (zero incline too! )

 

[lcobb2]

What speed are you maintaining on walking now? That is the difference for me. I can still lift exactly the same with all my weights, but my speed and inclines on walking have suffered. I used to easily walk 4.4 mph on the highest incline. Now, just yesterday, I attempted 3.7-4.0 mph and I couldn't do it. I got sharp pains in my sides, bad (zero incline too! )

Hi Sweet Lady! Yesterday I could only hold at 4.0 because of my lungs, but I can still run at 4.5-5.0 for about 1-2 minutes at 15% incline. Today I was able to do easy Cathe again for 40 minutes and a back workout. I'm not pushing it too much. I'm trying (maybe) for 5 minutes more of cardio a day to max out at 50-55 minutes. That's when I'll start to add in the intensity. Put it this way, today was such low intensity that I only used one riser on each side with no "power".

Check out the pregnancy check in--I just posted some photos that my DH took this morning. I'm feeling pretty good in my skin since I still have a tiny bit of abs on the side and still fitting into my clothes.

 

[kathryn]

There's no reason why you should feel guilty.
You are taking care of yourself (health and fitness isn't just working out!).

 

[Clarissa]

I still have my uppermost abs too! You wait - you will probably still have yours once you deliver. I remember 2-3 hours after DD was born, I went into the bathroom to see how "saggy" I was and was surprised to see my 4 out of 6 pack still there! You will probably be the same! Just the lowers need re-developed.

 

[lcobb2]

I still have my uppermost abs too! You wait - you will probably still have yours once you deliver. I remember 2-3 hours after DD was born, I went into the bathroom to see how "saggy" I was and was surprised to see my 4 out of 6 pack still there! You will probably be the same! Just the lowers need re-developed.

I hope so!