Just a few days prior to getting sick, I was thinking to myself, "Wow this is awesome, I haven't gotten sick at all this winter." So basically it is all my fault...I jinxed myself. I have really been struggling to wake up before 9am since I have been feeling so crappy :(
I am going to continue writing this blog even if I am still getting over my sickness in order to stay motivated. I am hoping that this extra motivation might help my body kick these leftover germs outta my house! I'm going to begin by listing the positives of being sick to change this from a bummer to a slight shift in schedule:
- Boyfriend makes me soup
- My stomach/waist feels tight from coughing so much...I know, ew but kinda nice at the same time
- Watched 5 hours of Food Network therapy while home from work on Monday...Yes, Rachel Ray is still annoying
- Caught up on Bethenney Ever After (yay!)
- aaaaannnndddd thats about all I got....
Moving forward, how do I keep from getting sick? In doing a little bit of research and remembering what my Grandmother has told me for years, there are the normal suggestions....Orange Juice, lots of water, exercise, leafy greens, wash your hands, blah de blah de blah. All great suggestions and definitely work. However, I was happy to find a list of unusual tips for not getting sick which are way more fun!
Weird Ways to Not Get Sick
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- Kiss- (YAY!) Kissing can actually help in making your immune system stronger by sharing some bacteria. This might make kissing sound a bit gross or you may want to run with this and go crazy. Ladies, this is not a reason to kiss just anyone. Please be picky! ***A disclaimer: I am in no way responsible for what you may or may not obtain through kissing.
- Listen to Music- So glad that this is a healthy habit! Listening to some relaxing jazz or something similar can reduce stress which also boost good protein levels in your body.
- Walk Really Fast, Don't Run- We know exercise is important to keep yourself healthy but the trick here is to not overdo it especially if you are already feeling less than normal.
- Don't Blow Your Nose-If you do, they recommend to blow gently or take a decongestant. By blowing too hard, you can end up sending mucus into your sinuses which is an even worse place for it to be.
- Get Hot- Duh!!! We are always "hot" in our high heels but this article suggests a sauna to help get a cold out of your system. My dad used to sit us in the bathroom with the shower on super hot to let the steam help loosen up any yucky stuff. Makes for a high water bill but it definitely works!
- Avoid the Desert- Although heat can help knock-out a cold, dry heat can help to keep them around. Humidifiers help big time in the winter.
- Drink Coffee- This makes me happy as I am a bit of a coffee addict. Obviously you don't want all coffee and no H2O but coffee among other hot liquids can help to get nasty viruses 'out of your mouth and down to your stomach where it can't grow due to acids.'
I love this list in addition to the norms! Add to this red wine being healthy for your heart and my fantasy of high heels becoming some magical remedy as well and this list would be complete!!!All this being said, I have still not given up on this commitment to become a morning person and wake up early an be productive. Even if it means completing this challenge outside of an actual month's time. Until my 31 days starts over, I will be getting healthy and staying motivated!
The good thing about this, or maybe bad, is that you will get to read this blog that much longer :)
What are your tips for staying healthy???
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