How to navigate your fitness journey when you are SICK! Plus my new segment: REPORT!
Strong with Julie - A podcast by Julie - Thursdays

I hope you enjoy today's episode and remember these tips next time you aren't feeling too hot! SUMMARY: What happens if you get sick while you’re on a fitness journey? Segments: REPORT Reading - pre and post partum course reading and bible Eating - cashew butter Playing - excuse me it looks like you love me Obsessing - my new amazon chair Recommending - unfollowing spree Treating - I want to get my nails done this week - mirror nails If you are sick and contagious avoid public gyms If you are sick below the neck its time for a rest day If you are sick above the neck you have to make your own judgement call and you learn that by just trying and making adjustments Going to the gym to keep the habit up and walking and stretching or doing light cardio is a more proactive way to decide if you are too sick to actually lift weights Your body also need calories to recover Up to 3 weeks of not training is unlikely to negatively impact your muscle mass over the long term so dont worry about losing progress Any apparent loss size could be due to lowered carbs glycogen or water Take the time to rest but you don’t have to just sit and watch tv you can be active in other areas: Make a meal plan for the next month for yourself Make a list of new recipes you want to try Make a weight chart on excel where you can keep track of your progressive overload Make a vision board Create a notion account and get things organized Unfollow people