Hello Everybody,
You have been happily walking for weight loss for a some time. You are losing weight and are definitely on a roll. Then you wake up one morning feeling bad. Headache, itchy throat an overwhelming need to go back to sleep. You are ill! What to do?
It depends on what’s wrong with you. If you have a fever and the start of bronchitis forget walking for weight loss, or any other exercise, for a while and have the week off. If you just have a common cold keep going. I know, I know, this is a really bad cold and your mother always told you to wrap up and not leave the house. Believe me, it will make no difference.
From the first tickle to feeling terrible to feeling better is ten days. That’s how long a cold takes. Whatever you do it will be ten days. Buy expensive cold cures. Fine, you’ll be using them for ten days but don’t let me stop you. Your productivity will go down and your best friends will avoid you, but only for ten days.
People say ‘I am past the infectious stage now’ after a little while and go to the coffee shop or (heaven forbid - think of the calories) the pub. I am not too sure how long the infectious stage lasts. I suspect that as long as you are sneezing and blowing your nose you are infectious. Use a handkerchief and wash your hands - a lot. You’ll probably infect other people but at least you’ve tried not to.
So back to your walking for weight loss program. Keep it up if you can. Shorten your walk if you feel you can’t manage your usual distance. Maybe comfort eat a bit to cheer yourself up. Your fitness level will go down, but don’t worry. Build up to speed again when you feel better. It’s only ten days after all.
See you soon,
Peter Stockwell
9 May 2009
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