The Journey Back to Fitness: Overcoming Sickness Through Exercise
After several days of feeling sick and avoiding exercise, a fitness enthusiast shares their journey back to physical activity and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle even during challenging times.
“I have been feeling sick for some days, I have not really exercised and I did not do any good for my system,” they explain. “Not exercising did not help me at all, but made my body to be stiff. I tried to stretch, even the back of my legs, my nails, my toes, everything pained me because of lack of exercise.”
The decision to return to working out, even while still experiencing some symptoms, proved beneficial. “I still feel my neck, my head is aching, my nose is growing, but I will be fine,” they shared during their workout session. This determination demonstrates the powerful mindset needed to overcome physical discomfort and prioritize health.
Mind Over Matter: Controlling Your Body
A key message emphasized throughout the workout is the importance of mental discipline in fitness: “It is very hard to lose weight, but very easy to gain weight. All you need to do is to push your body. You force it. Not letting your body control you – you control your body. Control your mouth.”
This philosophy extends to resisting cravings and maintaining discipline: “When you feel like eating a snack, you say no. I will not eat today’s snack. I will exercise. Just go ahead. Control your mouth. Control your belly.”
Gradual Progress in Fitness
The workout session included monitoring time, calories burned, and adjusting speed levels on the treadmill. An important insight shared was about making fitness accessible regardless of your current level: “We need to exercise anyhow we can. You must not be professional. You must not lift 100 pounds. Just start by lifting 10 pounds, 5 pounds. If you cannot lift 10 pounds, just little by little, we are going to be fine.”
This progressive approach to fitness is especially important when recovering from illness or starting a new fitness routine. The session demonstrated how even a short 20-minute workout can be effective in rebuilding stamina.
The Value of Health
Perhaps the most poignant observation made during the session was about the fundamental importance of health: “Your health is what? When you are in good health, you can achieve. It’s only when you cannot do certain things that you cannot achieve your goals.”
By the end of the workout, significant progress was visible: “I was cold before but now I’m sweating” and “My energy level is coming back.” These small victories highlight how quickly the body can respond to physical activity, even after a period of illness.
The journey back to fitness after illness reminds us that consistency, determination, and listening to our bodies are essential components of a sustainable health routine.