We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Hi

should I count calories if im sick.
Or start over when I'm out out of being sick

Replies

  • BarbaraHelen2013
    BarbaraHelen2013 Posts: 1,941 Member
    It’s generally recommended to eat at maintenance level when you’re ill.

    So you’re still counting the calories but not eating in a deficit to allow your body to recover from whatever is making you unwell.
  • nadinebanda3048
    nadinebanda3048 Posts: 30 Member
    Thanks so much for the advice
  • nadinebanda3048
    nadinebanda3048 Posts: 30 Member
    I have mucus i can't enjoy food