I feel so poorly :-( (sickness bug)

Wildstorms
Wildstorms Posts: 72 Member
edited November 22 in Motivation and Support
Boohoo!

I haven't been sick now for nearly 12 hours and everything hurts, but the worst thing is, there is a part of me wanting to exercise. I've obviously become hooked.

And is it bad to hope that the bug has helped in the weight loss in some way?!

As a serious point, would you rest or get out? (In the middle of country, so I'm not worried about spreading anything). Do you just carry on with eating at a defecit, or do you eat more for a while to get fully better.

I realise these are probably silly questions...

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  • daisy888mfp
    daisy888mfp Posts: 31 Member
    I've been sick for about a week and still unable to exercise. I know the feeling! Unfortunately for me, I've been taking comfort in carbs and so no weight loss. It's been very frustrating. To answer your question, I would try to exercise only if I felt up to it. Although fresh air is always nice, gotta make sure you don't end up passing out in the woods somewhere lol! Don't push your body too hard; give it time to recover. Hope you feel better soon!
  • deladypilot
    deladypilot Posts: 618 Member
    sorry you are feeling bad and hope it goes away soon. Part of being healthy is knowing when your body needs to rest. If you feel like taking a walk then do so but I would not push it to much. I know it is hard anytime I sit down I get a guilt feeling like I should be up moving but there has to be a balance.

    Feel better soon (both of you)
  • Wildstorms
    Wildstorms Posts: 72 Member
    Thank you, both of you. It's silly really, but once you get into getting fitter, it's hard to switch off from it!

    Went for a long slow walk with my husband. Definitely feel better for it, although tired. Didn't push myself in any was, but feel happier.

    Hope you are feeling better soon, Daisy888mfp
  • lessismoreohio
    lessismoreohio Posts: 910 Member
    I started getting sick yesterday. I've been around sick people at work and at home. I ate more yesterday than I normally do; just could not get enough. But today, I'm stickling to my calories and told my wife that I'm going to the gym tonight after a light dinner dinner to lift weights. Hope you feel better soon.
  • karliebethell
    karliebethell Posts: 53 Member
    Ugh feel better darlin'! I hate being sick. I'm glad you were able to get a little walk in and it helped your mood. NOW BACK TO BED! LOL
  • loeylovesyou
    loeylovesyou Posts: 21 Member
    Sickness usually helps lose a little as you don't even have the energy to reach for unhealthy foods, but unless your sick for a long time your really just losing water weight :( luckily for you sickness = rest and anyone that knows anything about losing weight and building muscle knows sleep is KEY! Let your body rest until you feel at least 90% better.. Keep up with the H2o and remember sometimes it's good to just let your body rest and recover :)
  • Wildstorms
    Wildstorms Posts: 72 Member
    :) you are all making me feel much better! Have rested all afternoon and got some electrolyte tablets in some water to drink (feels much more satisfying than just water).
  • AirportJo
    AirportJo Posts: 11 Member
    Aw, you poor things. Sickness bugs suck. I totally symapthise. I had a bad bout of sickness a few months back and felt like I'd been hit by a truck!
    Rest, rest, rest. Eat well and get your strength back and let your body heal.
    Be better soon x
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