What's going on with my body

fannytoot · January 2015

I am feeling mystified as to what's going on with my body right now ...I have been ill with a flu type virus since Boxing Day .
have had very little to eat for days and no I am not kidding myself I have only been able to manage a few crackers and half a sandwich most days ...and very few drinks
So imagine my shock when I stepped on the scales to see that I had gained two pounds !!!
How on earth can that have happened ???
I have been in bed yes and not moving around but I thought with not eating much I would have lost something
My period has also started but even so two pounds gain from not eating and enjoying myself is very disheartening ...
Anyone any ideas what's going on ??

orchidee1987 · January 2015

Water retention

TavistockToad · January 2015

orchidee1987 wrote: »

Water retention

Yep

TimothyFish · January 2015

When you are ill, the body retains water for use in healing. Once the need goes away, your weight should go back to normal.

Sued0nim · January 2015

Yup

Sorted

Liftng4Lis · January 2015

orchidee1987 wrote: »

Water retention

bingo!

fannytoot · January 2015

Phew thank goodness for that

meghanner · January 2015

When your body is fighting an infection you will naturally retain water. Drink some bone broth to help nourish and support your immune system and you'll get better.

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