Anyone else gain while sick with a cold?

KF1216
KF1216 Posts: 175 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Pretty straight forward question - this was the first week in months that I haven't had a loss (today is weigh in day) and I have had a terrible cold the last few days. I've still been exercising and staying pretty close to my calorie goal. Do we retain more fluids while sick?

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  • lauraemthomson
    lauraemthomson Posts: 68 Member
    yes been on mfp for over a year and whenever i have been sick i have always gained a few pounds. but dont worry it usually come of as quick as it went on. usually just fluid.
  • KF1216
    KF1216 Posts: 175 Member
    good to know:) Bummer that you get hit with being sick AND gaining weight, but hopefully I will be rewarded with not being sick and losing the weight again. Thanks!
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