Are calories burbed while sick?

melzteach
melzteach Posts: 550 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I've had a super bad allergy attack/sinus infection the past three days. I'm feeling better each day but I'm feeling ravenous! I left work early yesterday and other than exercise have been taking it easy. Maybe it's because I'm little bored. Either way I'm really really hungry!

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  • Ms_Clay
    Ms_Clay Posts: 17
    Your body used what was stored for energy and if you didnt each much thats why you're so hungry. Get something healthy to eat and drink lots of water.
  • DrBorkBork
    DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
    I've got some sinus funk going on right now (on top of AF visiting), so I'm pretty miserable. I'm also pretty miserable when I work out, so I want to say one burns more calories when sick, but not sure if it's true. Sure does feel like it though.
  • melodyg
    melodyg Posts: 1,423 Member
    I really don't count calories much when I am sick. I don't eat junk... but if I am hungry and can eat healthy things then I'll do so. I don't know if your body burns extra calories when you are sick, but I don't think being ravenous helps either when you already feel awful! Maybe try drinking some hot tea? That's not many calories, helps with sinus gunk, and may ease some hunger too.
  • anovasjo
    anovasjo Posts: 382 Member
    Awe man, that sucks.
    Have some hot broth and don't deny your body healthy, filling foods. Rest up and feel better soon.
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