Calories when sick

OnalimOjag

Ive been cutting for 2 momths now and I have fever, sore throat and all the *kitten* rn. Should i still eat at a deficit or eat at maintenance?

mazcor536

Take it easy and give your body the best chance to recover. I’d eat at maintenance for a bit until you’re feeling better. You’ll be burning calories fighting the fever at the mo. Get well soon!

Davidsdottir

I'm usually really strict with my food, but when I'm sick, especially with something like the flu, I eat whatever my body is craving. Cut yourself soone some slack and feel better soon!

gamerbabe14

I'd eat at maintenance but try to get some nutritionally packed foods to help your body fight off the infection.

jennifer_417

When you're sick it's probably best to just eat whatever your body will tolerate.

Jadub729

I tend to drastically undereat when I'm sick due to no appetite. I typically lose a few pounds from dehydration. Just keep yourself hydrated at least, worry about the calories when you're feeling better.

CSARdiver

Prioritize health. You need to get back to normal, so eat at maintenance or whatever you need to do to get healthy. Continue your deficit plan once symptoms subside.

I tend to under eat when sick and force fluids - soups, tea, coffee, etc.

rachel780mpg

Starve a fever, feed a cold. Thats what Grandma said.

cwolfman13

Pretty sure I've never even considered my calories when I'm sick. I just focus on rest, hydration, and getting better. I usually have little appetite when I'm sick with fever and whatnot.

endermako

i got over a cold about two weeks ago and I ate at maintenance until I felt better.