So, Thursday evening I began feeling ill. I stuffed my face full of Vitamin C, but it did little (if anything) to prevent the sickness onslaught I've experienced the last few days. Since I haven't been able to walk up a flight of stairs without feeling faint I decided that exercise was probably not the best thing for my body.
Luckily, it has not been an emotional blow. My first response when I have emotional blows is to eat until they go away (that would be the opposite of what I'm trying to accomplish . . . ). Instead, I just veg on the couch and have some Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup that my roommate bought me (seriously, she is so sweet!)
But this has me curious . . . how do people deal with managing their weight when they feel sick? The only thing I can think to do is to just eat healthy and in moderation, while trying to get my strength back. Then once I'm better to start going back to the gym. My previous policy was to throw it all out the window and then start over once I'm better, but since that's never done me much good, I'd rather not.
Here's where you give me your suggestions (*hint, hint*). . .
I think eating healthy and then going to the gym when you are well is a good idea. It seems to me that one of the hardest things is losing the momentum you had before you were sick. I would suggest finding something to light your fire on weight loss that you can still do while sick. Like reading up about health food or studying the stories of others who have lost weight.
ReplyDeleteI eat a lot of fruit smoothies that I make with frozen mixed berries, some orange juice, sometimes a banana, some fat free whip cream, ice, and a little bit of vanilla. It feels good on my throat, give me Vitamin C, and it is somewhat filling. I like to stretch when I am sick, too, just because I lay around so much I get sore. It makes me feel like I am doing something. Eat low carb, lots of protein and fruits/veggies and just wait till you get better. You may not lose weight, but you shouldn't gain. Good luck Mindy!
ReplyDeletehonestly i think i would continue to exercise.
ReplyDeleteinstead of cardio, stretch. Anything to keep me active without moving.
My favorite is gravity lifts. while you are on the couch, lift your feet as high as you can for as long as you can, slowly. if you move slowly enough, then you build up endurance and strength.
And you can do it laying down.
-lil sis