Peak-Muscle.com  

Welcome to the Peak-Muscle.com forums.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. Come join us in on one of the best online fitness communities. We have 16,000 members that are likeminded towards a fitness, bodybuilding lifestyle. Registration is free and only takes but a few minutes. By joining our free community you will have access to communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. You will be able to create threads to discuss and or create a fitness regimen. Or just bounce ideas off of some very knowledgeable members. So don't miss out. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

Register FAQ Members List Calendar Arcade Mark Forums Read
Go Back   Peak-Muscle.com > Off Topic > General discussion
User Name
Password

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 09-28-2018, 03:53 PM   #1
HDH
Moderator
 
HDH's Avatar
 

Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,502
HDH is a jewel in the roughHDH is a jewel in the roughHDH is a jewel in the rough
Pushing ourselves...

It's funny sometimes when we are on track, shit dialed in, a head and heart filled with go, then here comes that curve.

I've been sick for about 3 weeks. The first week was moderate I thought and ended up horse and hard to understand. I figured that was the worst because I've just been feeling drained throughout my work shifts and workouts + a cough that hasn't gone away.

The last few days it's been getting worse again, I took my mom out for lunch yesterday and she talked me into stopping by an urgent care (walk in) clinic. It appears I have pneumonia. My dumb ass was at the place thinking about that night's workout and how I was going to lighten up since I've been feeling bad.

We get in that mode and it's like we are machines that just keep going.

Not really a big concern with the pneumonia, I'll take my script and be fine I'm sure. I'm going on 50 now, hell, I'm no spring chicken anymore and have to stop ignoring shit and pushing through shit. I've always ignored being sick and did what I had to do.

It's difficult to get out of that mindset sometimes.
HDH is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-28-2018, 04:34 PM   #2
b52
Moderator
 
b52's Avatar
 

Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,389
b52 is a splendid one to beholdb52 is a splendid one to beholdb52 is a splendid one to beholdb52 is a splendid one to beholdb52 is a splendid one to beholdb52 is a splendid one to beholdb52 is a splendid one to behold
I know the feeling. I was sick this spring with pneumonia. I can't even remember the last time I was that sick. Couldn't work all week. Couldn't even get off the couch. Lost 8 pounds in 5 days. Even when the chest harshness subsided I couldn't shake the damn cough for about 2 1/2 months. It would just not go away. I went to a walk in clinic and walked out when they said the wait was an hour and a half. I couldn't even lay down without being extremely discomforted, nevermind sitting in a waiting room. so I went back home to my couch and toughed it out for the next few days. In hindsight I probably should have waited.
b52 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-28-2018, 09:13 PM   #3
Glycomann
Guest
 

Posts: n/a
When I was 50 I was still doing heavy deads in the 500s and squats for sets of 8 with 450. Enjoy it while you got it. That's all I can say. Enjoy it while you got it man...
  Reply With Quote
Old 09-28-2018, 10:14 PM   #4
HDH
Moderator
 
HDH's Avatar
 

Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,502
HDH is a jewel in the roughHDH is a jewel in the roughHDH is a jewel in the rough
Quote:
Originally Posted by b52 View Post
I know the feeling. I was sick this spring with pneumonia. I can't even remember the last time I was that sick. Couldn't work all week. Couldn't even get off the couch. Lost 8 pounds in 5 days. Even when the chest harshness subsided I couldn't shake the damn cough for about 2 1/2 months. It would just not go away. I went to a walk in clinic and walked out when they said the wait was an hour and a half. I couldn't even lay down without being extremely discomforted, nevermind sitting in a waiting room. so I went back home to my couch and toughed it out for the next few days. In hindsight I probably should have waited.
I've been forcing myself to eat. Powders are actually helping with that and some better tasting food choices to help me eat. Better tasting = not so good but my protein is staying high to keep from losing muscle.


Quote:
Originally Posted by Glycomann View Post
When I was 50 I was still doing heavy deads in the 500s and squats for sets of 8 with 450. Enjoy it while you got it. That's all I can say. Enjoy it while you got it man...
I haven't done anything heavy in 5+ years. My training routines are based on injury prevention as I can start having reoccouring problems.

I still get my muscles tore down properly, it just takes a little longer than going in, throwing down on some big weight and leaving after 45mins or an hour. I definitely burn more cals up during my routines but taking in more cals is an easy fix.

I really wish I would have started training like this years ago. I wouldn't have some of the problems I do today.
HDH is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-28-2018, 10:38 PM   #5
liftsiron
Administrator
 
liftsiron's Avatar
 

Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Cimmeria
Posts: 18,390
liftsiron has a brilliant futureliftsiron has a brilliant futureliftsiron has a brilliant futureliftsiron has a brilliant futureliftsiron has a brilliant futureliftsiron has a brilliant futureliftsiron has a brilliant futureliftsiron has a brilliant futureliftsiron has a brilliant futureliftsiron has a brilliant futureliftsiron has a brilliant future
pneumonia is noting to take lightly, get well.
__________________
ADMIN/OWNER@Peak-Muscle
liftsiron is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 09-28-2018, 11:00 PM   #6
Dawgpound_Hank
Guest
 

Posts: n/a
Get well soon man.

I am the opposite of you - if I am sick, or even not sick but feeling lethargic for some reason that day, I will skip the gym. I always give it my all with the iron, and if I can't, I see it as a waste of time just going through the motions with lighter weights. The extra day(s) of rest will have me recovered & fired up and I will have a killa workout. Listen to your body fellas. - trying to push too hard when you feel like shit is a prime time for an injury to happen.
  Reply With Quote
Old 09-29-2018, 07:13 PM   #7
Roughrydr
Moderator
 
Roughrydr's Avatar
 

Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 2,163
Roughrydr is a name known to allRoughrydr is a name known to allRoughrydr is a name known to allRoughrydr is a name known to allRoughrydr is a name known to allRoughrydr is a name known to all
shots. I hit 55 I started getting the pneumonia and flu shots every year. I've had several acquaintances die from respiratory illnesses in their 50's.
__________________
OFFO




Muscle Forged In Pain
Roughrydr is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 09-30-2018, 10:45 AM   #8
HDH
Moderator
 
HDH's Avatar
 

Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,502
HDH is a jewel in the roughHDH is a jewel in the roughHDH is a jewel in the rough
Thanks fellas, I'm sure I will be good. Now all I have to do is order some meds online that they gave me for this so I have extra lying around the house in case I have the problem again.

I just ordered from ADC as well and I'm waiting for it to land
HDH is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:34 AM.


Powered by: vBulletin Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.