What keeps you motivated when you are sick?

[kybert]

im told not to overdo it too. makes sense, having a serious lung infection is really a time for rest. i just take short strolls around the neighbourhood in that situation.

 

[CowTown]

When I'm sick I often get super inspired to work out like a crazy person. I don't, but I get inspired to do it once I'm better. I usually have thoughts of training to run a marathon and images of 80% fev1s. Funny. I always think, when I get better, why not take huge advantage of being better and exercise, exercise, exercise! Then when I'm better, I try. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">

 

[CowTown]

When I'm sick I often get super inspired to work out like a crazy person. I don't, but I get inspired to do it once I'm better. I usually have thoughts of training to run a marathon and images of 80% fev1s. Funny. I always think, when I get better, why not take huge advantage of being better and exercise, exercise, exercise! Then when I'm better, I try. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">

 

[CowTown]

When I'm sick I often get super inspired to work out like a crazy person. I don't, but I get inspired to do it once I'm better. I usually have thoughts of training to run a marathon and images of 80% fev1s. Funny. I always think, when I get better, why not take huge advantage of being better and exercise, exercise, exercise! Then when I'm better, I try. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">

 

[CheerColl]

I know when I am on IV's my docs still want me to do as much as I can. I remember last time I was on them, my home IV nurse told me not to use the tredmill because it could make it easier for my midline to clot off - when I told my nurse practitioner at my CF clinic this, she nearly flipped out! She told me "You tell them you HAVE to exercise for your lungs, especially when you are sick". They also have definitely said not to overdo it, though, because I need to give myself enough rest so that my body can keep fighting the infection. They just want to make sure I am doing all the airway clearance that I can.

So I try to do as much as I can handle, without pushing it.

To answer the question about motivation...two main things help me: My dog and my husband. My dog helps because I know I have to walk her (its like I don't want to let her down more than I am worried about myself)....my husband helps because it ALWAYS helps to have a buddy or a partner to be active with. Walking around the neighborhood, working out in the gym, etc. Hope this helps you!

 

[CheerColl]

I know when I am on IV's my docs still want me to do as much as I can. I remember last time I was on them, my home IV nurse told me not to use the tredmill because it could make it easier for my midline to clot off - when I told my nurse practitioner at my CF clinic this, she nearly flipped out! She told me "You tell them you HAVE to exercise for your lungs, especially when you are sick". They also have definitely said not to overdo it, though, because I need to give myself enough rest so that my body can keep fighting the infection. They just want to make sure I am doing all the airway clearance that I can.

So I try to do as much as I can handle, without pushing it.

To answer the question about motivation...two main things help me: My dog and my husband. My dog helps because I know I have to walk her (its like I don't want to let her down more than I am worried about myself)....my husband helps because it ALWAYS helps to have a buddy or a partner to be active with. Walking around the neighborhood, working out in the gym, etc. Hope this helps you!

 

[CheerColl]

I know when I am on IV's my docs still want me to do as much as I can. I remember last time I was on them, my home IV nurse told me not to use the tredmill because it could make it easier for my midline to clot off - when I told my nurse practitioner at my CF clinic this, she nearly flipped out! She told me "You tell them you HAVE to exercise for your lungs, especially when you are sick". They also have definitely said not to overdo it, though, because I need to give myself enough rest so that my body can keep fighting the infection. They just want to make sure I am doing all the airway clearance that I can.

So I try to do as much as I can handle, without pushing it.

To answer the question about motivation...two main things help me: My dog and my husband. My dog helps because I know I have to walk her (its like I don't want to let her down more than I am worried about myself)....my husband helps because it ALWAYS helps to have a buddy or a partner to be active with. Walking around the neighborhood, working out in the gym, etc. Hope this helps you!

 

[LouLou]

My doctors have always encouraged exercise while I'm sick. As soon as I'm up for it at least and definitely moderate levels not exausting amounts. That being said, taking up a workout routine during illness is not a good idea. Just as during pregnancy you are allowed to maintain the level of activity you had prior but are not supposed to start exercising if you hadn't before.

 

[LouLou]

My doctors have always encouraged exercise while I'm sick. As soon as I'm up for it at least and definitely moderate levels not exausting amounts. That being said, taking up a workout routine during illness is not a good idea. Just as during pregnancy you are allowed to maintain the level of activity you had prior but are not supposed to start exercising if you hadn't before.

 

[LouLou]

My doctors have always encouraged exercise while I'm sick. As soon as I'm up for it at least and definitely moderate levels not exausting amounts. That being said, taking up a workout routine during illness is not a good idea. Just as during pregnancy you are allowed to maintain the level of activity you had prior but are not supposed to start exercising if you hadn't before.