SICK: How many calories should I consume?

Alee4nia

I am really sick with cold, fever, sore throat, sneezing, runny nose, the works basically...I typically eat 1200 calories, but that is too low imo while you are sick. Any suggestions on how to calculate a sick calorie intake...or ideas for that matter...

Thanks much everyone!

fteale

I don't know, but I am also sick with similar symptoms, and can't bring myself to eat anything much. I think I am on about 900 for the day.

killagb

I would just listen to your body and eat if you are hungry...drink lots of fluids and get better. Worry about tracking after you get better. That's my advice anyhow.

BobbyClerici

Load up on fresh fruits and veggies - forget counting calories for a day.

Alee4nia

thanks all...i am glad I listened to my body yesterday...i felt a little guilty just eating whatever...but will definitely try to make it nutrient rich

crisnis

Your body is going to need more calories while it fights this illness, but how much more no one can say. Eat good calories and drink as much fluids as you're able.

merB89

Yes, I would forget calorie counting for the day as well. Eat some nutritious food if you can, fruits and veggies and maybe a little comfort food too. Chicken noodle soup! or some grilled cheese? You just need to fuel your body so it can fight this off. Feel better! Dont forget liquids!

Pookylou

Another sicky here I'm trying to eat as well as possible and do a little exercise (the dog still needs walking), bloody exhausted though!

MarinaPacheco

I just got over a similar cold and I was ravenously hungry all the time, so I carried on counting cals, but upped them to my maintenance amount, so I didn't loose, but at least I also didn't gain.

CMmrsfloyd

I felt awful yesterday, did not exercise, planned out my calories and logged enough food to just barely hit my maintenance calories, but then ended up eating 200 over maintenance in 'I feel like crap' snacks after I'd finished logging. Then today my scale was finally down 1.6 lbs after being stuck for a week. LOL So yeah don't stress over trying to be under on calories. Go ahead and eat if you have an appetite.

Alee4nia

I don't know, but I am also sick with similar symptoms, and can't bring myself to eat anything much. I think I am on about 900 for the day.

Hope you feel better soon!

Alee4nia

Another sicky here I'm trying to eat as well as possible and do a little exercise (the dog still needs walking), bloody exhausted though!

I hope you feel better real soon!!! Honestly I am so miserable right now...

Alee4nia

I felt awful yesterday, did not exercise, planned out my calories and logged enough food to just barely hit my maintenance calories, but then ended up eating 200 over maintenance in 'I feel like crap' snacks after I'd finished logging. Then today my scale was finally down 1.6 lbs after being stuck for a week. LOL So yeah don't stress over trying to be under on calories. Go ahead and eat if you have an appetite.

Hope you feel better soon too...crossing my fingers for weigh in day...it's wednesday!

Alee4nia

I just got over a similar cold and I was ravenously hungry all the time, so I carried on counting cals, but upped them to my maintenance amount, so I didn't loose, but at least I also didn't gain.

Exactly, I feel extra hungry too...

fteale

I don't know, but I am also sick with similar symptoms, and can't bring myself to eat anything much. I think I am on about 900 for the day.

Hope you feel better soon!

Thanks! You too.

Jagmamma

Yes, I would forget calorie counting for the day as well. Eat some nutritious food if you can, fruits and veggies and maybe a little comfort food too. Chicken noodle soup! or some grilled cheese? You just need to fuel your body so it can fight this off. Feel better! Dont forget liquids!

My advice exactly. Avoid junk because honestly, it would make it just as hard for your body to heal itself as eating too few calories, you know? Comfort food can be nutritious too!

sunnybrunette126

I'm sick too and all I want is my bed.

LorinaLynn

I vote for "skip the logging" too. Eat if you feel up to it. Don't eat if you don't. Drink plenty of fluids and rest as needed. Then get back to it when you're feeling better.

Pookylou

Another sicky here I'm trying to eat as well as possible and do a little exercise (the dog still needs walking), bloody exhausted though!

I hope you feel better real soon!!! Honestly I am so miserable right now...

Aw thanks, you too, big cyber hugs coming your way x

gazerofthestars

I was in an accident recently where I injured my thigh pretty badly and was advised a complete break from cardio for 3-4 days. was also told to up my cals and to eat more nutritiously. I ended up eating 200 over my net for a couple of days (which consisted of a few extra veggies, more oranges).
3rd day the scale showed a loss of 2 lbs!

best thing you could do is to supply your body what it needs, especially in times when it could use the extra energy to recover! perhaps in my case it gave my metabolism a boost.

And remember you're in this journey for the long-haul and its important to keep yourself on a mental high!

paladeac

Yes, I would forget calorie counting for the day as well. Eat some nutritious food if you can, fruits and veggies and maybe a little comfort food too. Chicken noodle soup! or some grilled cheese? You just need to fuel your body so it can fight this off. Feel better! Dont forget liquids!

My advice exactly. Avoid junk because honestly, it would make it just as hard for your body to heal itself as eating too few calories, you know? Comfort food can be nutritious too!

I've been getting sick over the course of the day, so that's what I'm doing. Home for some Russian Tea!