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What to do when you're sick

Helen43
Helen43 Posts: 43
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So, I just started recently and of course 3 weeks in I get a terrible chest cold and my asthma starts acting up. I was always told growing up to starve a fever and feed a cold. So, is it a good idea to continue tracking calories and trying to lose weight when you are ill? Any ideas?

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  • Helen43
    Helen43 Posts: 43
    So, I just started recently and of course 3 weeks in I get a terrible chest cold and my asthma starts acting up. I was always told growing up to starve a fever and feed a cold. So, is it a good idea to continue tracking calories and trying to lose weight when you are ill? Any ideas?
  • DjBliss05
    DjBliss05 Posts: 682
    When I got sick a few weeks ago, I totally forgot about MFP for a few days and did whatever felt right.

    Pay attention to your body, rest up, and get back to it when you are feeling better.

    Didn't seem to do any damage.
  • ericarey85
    ericarey85 Posts: 312 Member
    when i get sick i drink lots of fruit packed smoothies.
  • AdreaDawn
    AdreaDawn Posts: 26
    Your body needs more calories to fight infection, so counting calories would not be a good idea when you are sick. You will stay sick longer, and protien is what you need the most right now, so chicken noodle soup really is a good idea both for your illness and to make you feel better!
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