Short and Sweet....Listen to your body !

 The holidays are in full swing with 2013 approaching fast.  It seems this time of year brings more than just good tidings. It brings  colds, flu and that nasty stomach bug everyone seems to be getting.   What causes all this sickness during a time that is suppose to be fun happy and light.  I think it's all the running around , lack of sleep, a little added stress and of course the cold temperatures. Are you thinking I am not stressed and I have been getting my proper sleep how did I catch this thing.. what ever it might be!

The problem is people who are constantly on the go, seem to have a hard time accepting when they are sick (I am no exception but have gotten better over the years).  Attending work while sick, sending sick kids to school, continuing to go to the gym or attending your usual group exercises class are all easy ways to spread what you have.   Don't selfishly show up to group activities when you know that you are carrying some kind of virus, it's not fair to the people around you. 

I am always telling you to get moving and exercises.  In this instance I have to say stay home, now is when you have to listen to your body.  If you are experiencing a bad stomach bug STAY HOME!  rest, rest, rest,  and drink fluids so you do not  dehydrate, now I am not a doctor and am not pretending to be one.  Common sense will tell you when you need to rest and recover.  Do yourself the favor don't push your limits here,  you will only wined up getting more ill and prolonging the process of getting better. 

Allow youself a few days of rest and recouperation, depending on what you are suffering from this hoiday season, take a step back and evaluate how you feel, you will know right away what you should or shouldn't be doing.

I hope 2013  brings you all health and happiness.

You are stronger than you think