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How to keep up with my weight loss while sick

JoHannahDenning11
JoHannahDenning11 Posts: 25 Member
edited February 14 in Health and Weight Loss
Ok so I've had this sinus cold for 3 or 4 days now. I can't work out at all for not having any energy to do it. I haven't lost any appetite since I've gotten sick. If I continue to eat my calorie limit of 1300 calories on mfp will I still lose weight?

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  • ladynocturne
    ladynocturne Posts: 865 Member
    If you stick to your calorie goal with zero exercise, you will still lose the projected amount of weight.

    The goal MFP gives you includes a calorie deficit.
  • DrWhoodles
    DrWhoodles Posts: 145 Member
    When you are sick the best thing to do is working on getting well. Your body needs rest and time to heal. Don't worry about the weight loss, as long as you are living a healthy lifestyle you'll be fine. Just don't let the illness derail you forever - get well and get back on it!

    Hope you feel better soon!
  • writergeek313
    writergeek313 Posts: 390 Member
    Give your body what it needs to recover. Eat sensibly, drink plenty of water, and get some rest. Let whatever you have run its course before you try to work out again. Not only will it probably make you feel worse if you try to work out when you're still sick, but you could also share your germs.
  • mulecanter
    mulecanter Posts: 1,792 Member
    Just remember chocolate cream pie does not cure anything.
  • Memorableheart
    Memorableheart Posts: 69 Member
    You will do fine. Stick to your calorie goal.
  • dshalbert
    dshalbert Posts: 677 Member
    A Nice vegetable and chicken soup with garlic, cayenne and ginger is great for the sinuses, tasty, satisfying and nutritious.
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