While You are sick

Leslie · 06-11-2002, 05:37 PM

Hey guys! I was feeling like I had a cold over the past couple of days- I did run my usual 8 mi on Sunday(had trouble breathing due to congestion) and then BAM Monday at work I thought I was gonna die!

Went to Dr had 101 fever and slept the rest of the night. Woke up and had huge appetite(which when I am sick is unusual) I did eat my usual protein of 175 g. Usually I only have like 45 carbs per day fduring the week but I had 125 g (all good sources) Today I feel alittle better - but the gym is def out/ This pisses me off cause I was on a great roll! My question is what is the best way to conserve and/or maintain during sickness? Should I eat less cals, more carbs ect?? Should I adjust my diet any way once I am 100%. Help I don't want to lose any gains I have made or gain any fat I have lost! I worked too damn hard!!!
Pls give me any advice!!!

THANKS!!!

Scotty the Body · 06-11-2002, 05:42 PM

Hmmmm, i would think your body needs a little extra fuel to heal itself so i wouldn't stop eating.
I know a fever wipes the hell outta me, the bodys gotta be burning some cals to keep a 101 temp going.

Hope you feel better soon.

w8lifter · 06-11-2002, 08:24 PM

Yeah, you need to eat....and usually you can't when you're sick, lol....but the best thing to do is try to eat normally...it depends on how sick you are/feel. Not a time to be cutting back on the calories. Make sure you drink lots of water too.

Leslie · 06-11-2002, 09:38 PM

thanks guys- I dunno why but I cannot stop with the carbs! I have had close to 200 g- I usually have only 35 per day. Its real strange and I feel like I have gone so off the ramp..

I still have a low grade fever and my BF won't let me go to the gym tommorow no matter what...I guess its for the best- My muscles better enjoy this and relax!!

Stacey · 06-13-2002, 12:01 PM

HEY Leslie... how are u feeling today??
I hope your getting better!!

**Mudge** · 06-13-2002, 12:23 PM

If your honestly sick, I would probably force myself to sit it out for a day or whatever it takes to get better (2 days?). It would be my guess that your just opening the door to extending your sickness...

Leslie · 06-13-2002, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mudge
If your honestly sick, I would probably force myself to sit it out for a day or whatever it takes to get better (2 days?). It would be my guess that your just opening the door to extending your sickness...

Did my boyfriend tell you to say that???

Stacey · 06-13-2002, 04:13 PM

LoL!!
Leslie~~my husband sounds just like your boyfriend!!

**Mudge** · 06-13-2002, 06:38 PM

Heh... no I was being serious, it sucks to have setbacks (ask me how it feels to cut the palm of your hand, thats a setback

), but if your sick, wether 24 hour flu or what, I'd say "this sucks" and try to get better

Stacey · 06-14-2002, 04:26 PM

Leslie..u any better girlie????

Leslie · 06-17-2002, 04:29 PM

I am getting there- not 100% yet though. Still coughing

Ran for the first time in a week yesterday- what a waste of time that was!! My legs felt like LEAD!! I need to get back into the groove!!

We will see what happens tonight at the gym...Cross your fingers!! Thanks for asking!

06-11-2002, 05:37 PM	#1
Leslie DOWNSIZING Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jersey Girl Posts: 2,911 Photos: 11	While You are sick Hey guys! I was feeling like I had a cold over the past couple of days- I did run my usual 8 mi on Sunday(had trouble breathing due to congestion) and then BAM Monday at work I thought I was gonna die! Went to Dr had 101 fever and slept the rest of the night. Woke up and had huge appetite(which when I am sick is unusual) I did eat my usual protein of 175 g. Usually I only have like 45 carbs per day fduring the week but I had 125 g (all good sources) Today I feel alittle better - but the gym is def out/ This pisses me off cause I was on a great roll! My question is what is the best way to conserve and/or maintain during sickness? Should I eat less cals, more carbs ect?? Should I adjust my diet any way once I am 100%. Help I don't want to lose any gains I have made or gain any fat I have lost! I worked too damn hard!!! Pls give me any advice!!!THANKS!!!

06-11-2002, 05:42 PM	#2
Scotty the Body I'm Dead Sexxxxy!! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 4,970	Hmmmm, i would think your body needs a little extra fuel to heal itself so i wouldn't stop eating. I know a fever wipes the hell outta me, the bodys gotta be burning some cals to keep a 101 temp going. Hope you feel better soon. Cool

06-11-2002, 09:38 PM	#4
Leslie DOWNSIZING Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jersey Girl Posts: 2,911 Photos: 11	thanks guys- I dunno why but I cannot stop with the carbs! I have had close to 200 g- I usually have only 35 per day. Its real strange and I feel like I have gone so off the ramp.. I still have a low grade fever and my BF won't let me go to the gym tommorow no matter what...I guess its for the best- My muscles better enjoy this and relax!! Leslie My Journal My Sponsor:www.AvantLabs.com

06-13-2002, 12:01 PM	#5
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,590 Photos: 23	HEY Leslie... how are u feeling today?? I hope your getting better!! I Believe in the Impossible!!!

06-13-2002, 12:23 PM	#6
Mudge Dieting I swear! Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Here Posts: 23,477 Photos: 1	If your honestly sick, I would probably force myself to sit it out for a day or whatever it takes to get better (2 days?). It would be my guess that your just opening the door to extending your sickness... Kinesiology Comp Bench MaxCalc Motivation Bench form Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu

06-11-2002, 08:24 PM	#3
w8lifter Join Date: May 2001 Location: Around..... Posts: 14,964	Yeah, you need to eat....and usually you can't when you're sick, lol....but the best thing to do is try to eat normally...it depends on how sick you are/feel. Not a time to be cutting back on the calories. Make sure you drink lots of water too.

06-13-2002, 04:13 PM	#8
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,590 Photos: 23	LoL!! Leslie~~my husband sounds just like your boyfriend!! I Believe in the Impossible!!!

06-13-2002, 06:38 PM	#9
Mudge Dieting I swear! Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Here Posts: 23,477 Photos: 1	Heh... no I was being serious, it sucks to have setbacks (ask me how it feels to cut the palm of your hand, thats a setback ), but if your sick, wether 24 hour flu or what, I'd say "this sucks" and try to get better Kinesiology Comp Bench MaxCalc Motivation Bench form Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu

06-14-2002, 04:26 PM	#10
Stacey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 10,590 Photos: 23	Leslie..u any better girlie???? I Believe in the Impossible!!!

06-17-2002, 04:29 PM	#11
Leslie DOWNSIZING Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jersey Girl Posts: 2,911 Photos: 11	I am getting there- not 100% yet though. Still coughing Ran for the first time in a week yesterday- what a waste of time that was!! My legs felt like LEAD!! I need to get back into the groove!! We will see what happens tonight at the gym...Cross your fingers!! Thanks for asking! Leslie My Journal My Sponsor:www.AvantLabs.com

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