Illness Recovery?

bmstee03
bmstee03 Posts: 119 Member
edited January 16 in Food and Nutrition
I just had the worst flu I've ever encountered. I haven't eaten right (without throwing it up) in two days. All food looks/smells disgusting even though I'm feeling better. I want to be back at the gym tomorrow morning. The only thing appetizing to me is fruit. If I only eat fruit today will I be able to lift and then run in the morning? Or should I try to eat some protein tonight - maybe I'll be not so grossed out by it later on today.

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  • Phrick
    Phrick Posts: 2,765 Member
    Why not give yourself permission and time to actually RECOVER from your flu? Just because you haven't puked in 5 minutes doesn't mean you're better.
  • bmstee03
    bmstee03 Posts: 119 Member
    Haven't puked in 24 hours so thanks for your concern but I think I will be fine to hit the gym in morning since I feel much better when I work out than when I don't.
  • clareharris3956
    clareharris3956 Posts: 4
    It's tempting to get back to the gym when you're keen to lose weight but you won't be able to make any progress when you're recovering from flu and could even do some harm. Stick to the fruit and rest. The gym can wait till you've got the energy to make it worthwhile.
  • mudonthetires856
    mudonthetires856 Posts: 79 Member
    I recently went through the same thing. Flu with vomiting and couldn't keep anything down. Uggghhh...worst feeling ever.

    Please give your body time to recover. Even though the vomiting has stopped, your body is still weak from lack of nutrition and trying to fight off the illness. I would wait until a few days of eating normally before you get back to the gym. Even then, take it easy. For me, I felt much better, but would still tend to get dizzy. It took me about 2 full weeks to fully recover, but others in my family took 3 or more weeks. You don't want to do anything that will hinder your body's ability to fight off the illness.
  • bmstee03
    bmstee03 Posts: 119 Member
    That stinks. We are very much a 'routine' oriented family and this has really thrown us off. Also I miss my 'me' time. :sad:
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