Sick

momma2ZKL
momma2ZKL Posts: 47 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I had some type of bug yesterday. Couldn't eat or drink at all and lost 3.5 pounds so I'm most likely dehydrated today:( I've eaten a little, but still scared I'm going to get sick. Any suggestions on what might help me gain some energy today? I'm supposed to go to Zumba at 7 tonight and I can barely stand for 5 minutes right now. I feel so much better than yesterday, just so weak!

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  • rosnigetsfit
    rosnigetsfit Posts: 569 Member
    You need to eat and drink lots of water since you've mentioned you are dehydrated. Postpone your zumba class. Your health comes first always.
  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    Forget Zumba, you need to rest. Bland foods would be best. Dry toast, white rice.
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    Be sensible and realistic. Zumba is off. You have been ill and your target is to get well. If your child could barely stand would you be sending them to exercise? Do not make a difficult situation worse.
  • PRMinx
    PRMinx Posts: 4,585 Member
    Why are you going to Zumba if you can't stand for 5 minutes and you feel weak?
  • macgurlnet
    macgurlnet Posts: 1,946 Member
    There's a line between pushing through being tired/weak to get to a goal and pushing too hard and doing more harm than good.

    On the occasions that I am sick, I evaluate my level of exhaustion and see what I'm up for. Most days, I'll go for a walk if I can.

    In your case? REST. Stay home, drink plenty of fluids and eat if you can. If you feel the need to move around, maybe do a lap around the living room or something.

    I'd bet money that if you go to Zumba anyway you'll just collapse/pass out during the class. Don't do it!

    ~Lyssa
  • jenncornelsen
    jenncornelsen Posts: 969 Member
    BRAT diet.- as in banana rice applesauce dry toast. not fun but wont make ya sick
  • momma2ZKL
    momma2ZKL Posts: 47 Member
    Are there any fluids other than Gatorade and water that will help rehydrate? I can't seem to get a large amount of either down. I've had more milk today than water, but I don't want stomach cramps from too much milk.
  • PRMinx
    PRMinx Posts: 4,585 Member
    edited April 2015
    momma2ZKL wrote: »
    Are there any fluids other than Gatorade and water that will help rehydrate? I can't seem to get a large amount of either down. I've had more milk today than water, but I don't want stomach cramps from too much milk.

    Pedialyte. When I have a bad throat, I like the cold pops. I know it sounds crazy, but it works. I couldn't even imagine drinking milk when I'm sick.
  • momma2ZKL
    momma2ZKL Posts: 47 Member
    I think I wanted the milk this morning because I knew it was cold. I've tried ice water and it just isn't going down well, but will keep trying. We had unflavored pedialyte from when the baby had RSV and I'm pretty sure we threw it away a few weeks ago. Next time I get up I will check - I think the baby is about to fall asleep on me right now. And I'm still weak so I will just suck it up and lay here with her:)
  • Lillahe
    Lillahe Posts: 37 Member
    A little broth helps me when I feel ill. Hope you feel better soon!
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