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Just what I needed.....

SteveMFP123
SteveMFP123 Posts: 298 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So I put on 2lbs over Christmas which I'm actually happy with and was ready to go hard this week to lose that and more but I'm so sick right now. I have stomach cramps, temperature, hot and cold chills, sore throat and a cough. Plus I feel really "floaty" on my feet so I have to stay in bed. Worst of all my throat medicine are 175 calories per pack and I take a pack a day so I'm having to cut out actual food to make my calories. I won't lie though, even at 28 it's nice having my Mum take care of me :D

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  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    You burn more calories being sick ...

    Listen to your mum and get better
  • 0067808
    0067808 Posts: 119 Member
    As a mum, I'll bet its nice for her to be able to look after you at 28.......we miss it you know.
  • jodster1504
    jodster1504 Posts: 23
    haha yeah having to cut out food for yucky medicine sucks. Often times when I'm sick I actually lose weight even though I stay in bed for days. Get all the rest you need and you can put in the hard gym work when you're better!
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Um??
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
    OP, don't worry about calories when you're sick. Your body needs fuel to recover!
  • SteveMFP123
    SteveMFP123 Posts: 298 Member
    missiontofitness wrote: »
    OP, don't worry about calories when you're sick. Your body needs fuel to recover!

    I'm beginning to understand this, I'm feeling really weak and faint right now. When I think what I've eaten today it's no wonder but when your throat is red raw the last thing on your mind is eating.
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
    SteveMFP123 wrote: »
    missiontofitness wrote: »
    OP, don't worry about calories when you're sick. Your body needs fuel to recover!

    I'm beginning to understand this, I'm feeling really weak and faint right now. When I think what I've eaten today it's no wonder but when your throat is red raw the last thing on your mind is eating.

    True; I had the stomach flu earlier this year (fun sharing one bathroom with three sick people!), and I was bringing back up everything I ate. Still have to keep at it, though, and try. If your throat hurts, try really lukewarm soups (like tomato or veggie/meat broth), yogurt, or anything that you can puree or blend like frozen fruit with ice cream. Should help a bit!

  • flabassmcgee
    flabassmcgee Posts: 659 Member
    Liftng4Lis wrote: »
    Um??

    Lmao!
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    SteveMFP123 wrote: »
    missiontofitness wrote: »
    OP, don't worry about calories when you're sick. Your body needs fuel to recover!

    I'm beginning to understand this, I'm feeling really weak and faint right now. When I think what I've eaten today it's no wonder but when your throat is red raw the last thing on your mind is eating.
    See if your mom can get you a shake at McDonald's. LOADS of calories - just tons - and easier to get down a raw throat.

    The Chloroseptic spray is really great for sore throats. It doesn't last as long as the lozenges, but will give you maybe ten seconds of no pain. :)

    Feel better!
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
    Kalikel wrote: »
    SteveMFP123 wrote: »
    missiontofitness wrote: »
    OP, don't worry about calories when you're sick. Your body needs fuel to recover!

    I'm beginning to understand this, I'm feeling really weak and faint right now. When I think what I've eaten today it's no wonder but when your throat is red raw the last thing on your mind is eating.
    See if your mom can get you a shake at McDonald's. LOADS of calories - just tons - and easier to get down a raw throat.

    The Chloroseptic spray is really great for sore throats. It doesn't last as long as the lozenges, but will give you maybe ten seconds of no pain. :)

    Feel better!

    Even better, have her get two! I mean..you could use the calories while sick! ;)
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