Eating while sick

tigerlilly24
tigerlilly24 Posts: 130 Member
edited November 15 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi all,
Just wondering what everyone's take is on what to eat when they're sick. I'm a low Carber but the past 2 days I've had a stomach bug and I ate crackers and drank coke and really just craved carbs to settle my stomach. Do you guys agree with following your sick cravings or stick to the plan no matter what?

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  • rosehips60
    rosehips60 Posts: 1,030 Member
    My mom always told me that when I was sick if it sounded good to me I should eat it. That's what I still do, I figure my ill body knows what it wants to feel better. That being said I still try to not go nuts but I find when I'm sick I really don't want to
  • tigerlilly24
    tigerlilly24 Posts: 130 Member
    Woops carber not carver. *autocorrect
  • Gska17
    Gska17 Posts: 752 Member
    Oh, carber. LOL.

    I'd eat what sounds good & just track it. Mine would look something like, "1 sleeve of saltines, 2 liters of ginger ale, 8 ounces of cheddar cheese". :p
  • tigerlilly24
    tigerlilly24 Posts: 130 Member
    That was me yesterday. Sleeve of Ritz lol
  • jkal1979
    jkal1979 Posts: 1,896 Member
    Usually when I'm sick I have a steady diet of soup & crackers, Gatorade because I tend to get dehydrated (and it has to be Riptide Rush) and Vernors (ginger ale) to help with any stomach issues. On those days I don't worry about my calorie count or sticking with a plan, I just focus on getting better.
  • hhnkhl
    hhnkhl Posts: 231 Member
    I stick to the usual diet plan. Being sick for me is no excuse to eat other things. I think that is weak will and determination. That is just me though..
  • Laughter_Girl
    Laughter_Girl Posts: 2,226 Member
    When I'm sick w/a cold, stomach bug, or something similar, I eat Ritz crackers, maybe some soup, and 7-Up. Both Ritz crackers and soup are foods I eat regularly, but I never drink pop; however, when I'm sick, I crave 7-Up. No, I don't drink a 2 liter of it, but I will have about 16 ounces worth. I also crave ice cream when I'm sick, but I never give in to that one. It's not because I don't eat ice cream on occasion, but it's because I know it won't make me feel better. :)

    I hope you feel better soon. Eat what'll make you feel better.

  • fishshark
    fishshark Posts: 1,886 Member
    my doctor I've had from 7 to 28 (now) ALWAYS tells me when your sick to eat whatever your craving. If its carbs, soup, fast food to just eat whatever sounds good.
  • jkal1979
    jkal1979 Posts: 1,896 Member
    hhnkhl wrote: »
    I stick to the usual diet plan. Being sick for me is no excuse to eat other things. I think that is weak will and determination. That is just me though..

    It's about not being able to handle eating a normal diet (noun). I don't think eating a lighter meal due to illness says anything about someone's determination.
  • kikichewie
    kikichewie Posts: 276 Member
    edited March 2015
    I have a Cold, and I'm sticking to my plan. But for a stomach virus, I'd just eat what sounds good and stays down.
  • tigerlilly24
    tigerlilly24 Posts: 130 Member
    Thanks for the insights! I'm feeling better and eating LC again and with the illness dropped 6 more pounds so yay I guess lol. I just felt guilty going off my plan of action, my "lifestyle change", haha but eating carbs and drinking full flavor soda did help me feel better and no harm done so for future illness I'll just follow what my body's craving
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