How many colds did you get this winter? (Page 2)

We don't do any of the things you wrote about, including getting a flu shot, and we rarely get sick as a family.  We also have a constant parade of other kids through our house. 

I don't know....we don't use any anti-bacterial, antiseptic soap at all around the house.....never have.  I would only use hand sanitizer as a last resort.....I'd use plain hot water before I'd use it.  We've raised our kids to do the same. I can't remember the last time any of us took any antibiotics.  I have no idea if I'm right or wrong, but I think all of the above has helped build strong immune systems for us.  I guess there is plenty of room for disagreement, but we're not changing what has worked for us.

I was thinking about not posting here for that exact reason. None for me either and agree with you on training - can't prove it but EVERYONE is or has been sick. But hubby and I have been passed over so far. I am so grateful since I am pregnant and all so getting sick could be extra miserable.

1 cold and it has been 4 weeks long. Everyone around me at work has had it too.

I keeps moving back and forth from Chest to Sinus depending on the day.

None that I'm aware of.

I have been a little sluggish and off for about 4 weeks, but I'm not sure if that's a virus or just the winter blahs...

^^^^ Had a great run last night. Went home, took a shower and sat down and went UGH!!! Didn't even realize what was happening.  Woke up this morning with a terrible headache and sinus stuff happening all over the place.  I tend to not get sick too often, but when it does, I'm SICK!

I'm not going to say to avoid the jinx.

My husband is on cold #2. I told him when he feels better, he needs to bike more (he usually does a lot but has been busy lately).  I think activity and going outside helps a lot.  Maybe having some fresh air versus breathing the disgusting germ ridden stuff at work? 

I work in a library, but in a back room department.  My coworkers in public service have been on a revolving door of sick days.

one in October that wasn't too bad, one now that has been going on for three weeks.  couldn't train for two weeks.

Day 1 - nausea, feeling run down

Day 2 and 3 - runny nose and sneezing (rode my trainer on Day 2)

Day 4 - major sinus congestion (vacation day)

Day 5 through 8 - nasty nasty chest congestion (stat holiday, two sick days, one stupid day in the office that I so should not have been at work for).

Day 9 and 10 - Major sinus congestion again (weekend), sunday night I discovered nasal strips.  Ahhhh relief!

Day 11-now (day 21 and counting) every day the nasal and chest congestion has been getting a little better, started training again on day 17, might have been a day or two early, when I was done, I could not stop coughing.

Now - a little stuffy and a little chest congestion, heart rate still elevated.

You poor thing. I had norovirus once, and it was absolutely miserable.  

I'm actually not sure, this winter is my first in a long long time (11 years) as a non-smoker. I've felt a few times like I was starting to get sick, but then it went away. I don't know if that's just what a cold feels like now because I don't have my smoking habit making it worse or if my immune system is just fighting it off before it really takes hold. Regardless...it's so much better than it used to be, where i felt like I had a cold all winter long.

Fingers crossed that my luck keeps up.

You'll reap the benefits down the road if my experience holds true for you.  Yeah, the little germ carriers will beat you down now....but you'll build a monster immune system and rarely get sick in the future.  

That's my completely non-scientific opinion.......but we virtually never get sick anymore...not even a sniffle.