DD with cold or flu?

cici52 · 09-08-2012, 04:40 PM

So, I woke up to a sore throat and by noon full blown cold symptoms. This is rare for me and I am trying to decide whether to follow through with a DD (mine is 400 cal) tomorrow or what. Hate to lose momentum as JUDDD is going very well so far.

My main concern is getting enough nutrition to fight the beast. I usually can beat them in the first few hours with a vitamin C flush so am rarely sick but this one got me before I realized it.

I pulled out some chicken to start a soup and have lots of veggies in the house. Seems like I could push veggies and chicken broth all day and not be far off.

Any thoughts?

Carly · 09-08-2012, 04:46 PM

Whatever your body needs to get better. I'm rarely hungry when sick. I had this issue in reverse at the beginning. I was sick on an UD and just couldn't eat. So it wound up being 2 or 3 DDs in a row, but I was sick and just did what my body wanted. I'm not sure if I've been sick since and that was in March!

Hope you feel better soon!

SoHappy · 09-08-2012, 04:49 PM

That's when I rely the most on the healing power of my Down Days! I eat well on my UDs, and rely on that good nutrition to do me well. I wouldn't overdo DDs if I was feeling icky. But I never get sick, so I'll bet as you continue with JUDDD over the weeks and months, you'll find your body is very, very resistant to getting colds, flu, or anything else brought to you by germs like that. We just somehow get stronger and more resistant to illness. At least, that's what has seemed to happen for me.

Hope you feel better shortly. Hang in there.

Whitlin' · 09-08-2012, 05:05 PM

cici, hi and I just wanted you to know I just had a sort of reverse of your problem

in that I have had what my husband believes is food poisoning from a restaurant. It wasn't that I hoped to eat enough on DD, it was that I couldn't get in enough on UD. And, I'll tell ya, I've been doing JUDDD (mostly maintenance) for 3.5 years, "never get sick" either, and I was still confused as to how to handle it well!

Sickness sometimes means we eat like sick people.

and that's okay.

I think you're wise to consider soup/veggies in your situation. I, on the other hand... ... well nothing stayed WITH me very long so it didn't make any difference.

better now. Hope you will be soon.

Aeroangie · 09-08-2012, 09:48 PM

When sick....just listen and do what your body tells you. It will "override" any thoughts you have for weight loss. You have to wait it out. I have an autoimmune disease, and believe me, it is frustrating, but when you are sick, the body goes into survival mode. Listen to that and learn to "hear" what it tells you.

E.W. · 09-09-2012, 01:13 AM

Isn't there an old saying " starve a cold feed a fever " ? And at least for me if I am eating a lot when I have a cold it seems like it last a lot longer than when I am not
eating a lot. Besides chicken soup would make a good DD meal !

cici52 · 09-09-2012, 05:17 AM

I heard the old saying as feed a cold, starve a fever. Supposedly because food brings the body temperature up, though only for about 20 minutes. Oddly, I am usually hungrier when sick. Have at times wished it was the opposite as those who lose their appetite seem to also lose a few pounds naturally.

At any rate, chicken is in the pot and in a few hours there will be chicken stock. Will see how it goes. Thanks to all who offered their insight.

sterlinggirl · 09-09-2012, 11:27 AM

Yup i agree with what every one said here, and chicken soup will still give you low caloires as well as what your body need to heal.. Also.. it is rather strange now that you all mention it.. i have not been sick since i started JUDDD either... thats like ..WOW.. kind of a moment.. never really gave that much thought

I hope you feel better soon dear~

cici52 · 09-10-2012, 07:18 AM

Did not manage a DD after all. Came in about 1400 at the end of the day. Ate pity party food. Today is DD and off to a good start. Cold is beginning to migrate lower so not as uncomfortable. Love that I can just switch days with this plan.

Carly · 09-10-2012, 05:54 PM

That is one of the many awesome parts of JUDDD. Glad you are feeling a bit better!

cici52 · 09-11-2012, 03:03 AM

Thank you. Yesterday was an easy DD. Today I am feeling a lot better. Sound like a baritone though. Am ready for a serious breakfast.

Kissa · 09-12-2012, 09:07 AM

Delighted that you are improving Ciici. You did you best, and the body is a good judge when we are unwell.

09-08-2012, 04:40 PM	#1
cici52 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,204 Gallery: cici52 Stats: HW253/going down/GW157 5'7" 60yo	DD with cold or flu? So, I woke up to a sore throat and by noon full blown cold symptoms. This is rare for me and I am trying to decide whether to follow through with a DD (mine is 400 cal) tomorrow or what. Hate to lose momentum as JUDDD is going very well so far. My main concern is getting enough nutrition to fight the beast. I usually can beat them in the first few hours with a vitamin C flush so am rarely sick but this one got me before I realized it. I pulled out some chicken to start a soup and have lots of veggies in the house. Seems like I could push veggies and chicken broth all day and not be far off. Any thoughts?

09-08-2012, 04:49 PM	#3
SoHappy Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 17,935 Gallery: SoHappy Stats: obese/slimmer WOE: JUDDD!!!	That's when I rely the most on the healing power of my Down Days! I eat well on my UDs, and rely on that good nutrition to do me well. I wouldn't overdo DDs if I was feeling icky. But I never get sick, so I'll bet as you continue with JUDDD over the weeks and months, you'll find your body is very, very resistant to getting colds, flu, or anything else brought to you by germs like that. We just somehow get stronger and more resistant to illness. At least, that's what has seemed to happen for me. Hope you feel better shortly. Hang in there. __________________ Best wishes, Pat

09-08-2012, 05:05 PM	#4
Whitlin' Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southeast US Posts: 903 Gallery: Whitlin' Stats: 162/149/149 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: March, 2009	cici, hi and I just wanted you to know I just had a sort of reverse of your problem in that I have had what my husband believes is food poisoning from a restaurant. It wasn't that I hoped to eat enough on DD, it was that I couldn't get in enough on UD. And, I'll tell ya, I've been doing JUDDD (mostly maintenance) for 3.5 years, "never get sick" either, and I was still confused as to how to handle it well! Sickness sometimes means we eat like sick people. and that's okay. I think you're wise to consider soup/veggies in your situation. I, on the other hand... ... well nothing stayed WITH me very long so it didn't make any difference. better now. Hope you will be soon. __________________ . Sandwich generation caregiver, with eldercare in my busy family's home. Lost 13 pounds on JUDDD in 2009 and began happy maintenance. Slipped up in 2012, but JUDDD got me back to goal!

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09-08-2012, 04:46 PM	#2
Carly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4,179 Gallery: Carly Stats: 199/123.2/126.8 5'2" 36yrs Size 20/4P WOE: 5:2 to maintain Start Date: 2/21/12- Low carb (199lbs) 3/28/12 JUDDD (189lbs)	Whatever your body needs to get better. I'm rarely hungry when sick. I had this issue in reverse at the beginning. I was sick on an UD and just couldn't eat. So it wound up being 2 or 3 DDs in a row, but I was sick and just did what my body wanted. I'm not sure if I've been sick since and that was in March! Hope you feel better soon!

09-08-2012, 09:48 PM	#5
Aeroangie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Outer Banks area of NC Posts: 149 Gallery: Aeroangie Stats: 159/159/130 anything WOE: Low Carb + JUDDD Start Date: 8/24/2012	When sick....just listen and do what your body tells you. It will "override" any thoughts you have for weight loss. You have to wait it out. I have an autoimmune disease, and believe me, it is frustrating, but when you are sick, the body goes into survival mode. Listen to that and learn to "hear" what it tells you.

09-09-2012, 01:13 AM	#6
E.W. Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tyrone Georgia U.S.A. Posts: 962 Gallery: E.W. Stats: 319/313/ a lot less WOE: fast5 Start Date: restart 4/10/13	Isn't there an old saying " starve a cold feed a fever " ? And at least for me if I am eating a lot when I have a cold it seems like it last a lot longer than when I am not eating a lot. Besides chicken soup would make a good DD meal !

09-09-2012, 05:17 AM	#7
cici52 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,204 Gallery: cici52 Stats: HW253/going down/GW157 5'7" 60yo	I heard the old saying as feed a cold, starve a fever. Supposedly because food brings the body temperature up, though only for about 20 minutes. Oddly, I am usually hungrier when sick. Have at times wished it was the opposite as those who lose their appetite seem to also lose a few pounds naturally. At any rate, chicken is in the pot and in a few hours there will be chicken stock. Will see how it goes. Thanks to all who offered their insight.

09-09-2012, 11:27 AM	#8
sterlinggirl Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midland. Michigan Posts: 1,911 Gallery: sterlinggirl Stats: 225/166.8 5'9 46 age 155 End WOE: 4-2013 Searching for new WOE/JUDDD Start Date: Jan 2012. Name Kimberly	Yup i agree with what every one said here, and chicken soup will still give you low caloires as well as what your body need to heal.. Also.. it is rather strange now that you all mention it.. i have not been sick since i started JUDDD either... thats like ..WOW.. kind of a moment.. never really gave that much thought I hope you feel better soon dear~

09-10-2012, 07:18 AM	#9
cici52 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,204 Gallery: cici52 Stats: HW253/going down/GW157 5'7" 60yo	Did not manage a DD after all. Came in about 1400 at the end of the day. Ate pity party food. Today is DD and off to a good start. Cold is beginning to migrate lower so not as uncomfortable. Love that I can just switch days with this plan.

09-10-2012, 05:54 PM	#10
Carly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4,179 Gallery: Carly Stats: 199/123.2/126.8 5'2" 36yrs Size 20/4P WOE: 5:2 to maintain Start Date: 2/21/12- Low carb (199lbs) 3/28/12 JUDDD (189lbs)	That is one of the many awesome parts of JUDDD. Glad you are feeling a bit better!

09-11-2012, 03:03 AM	#11
cici52 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,204 Gallery: cici52 Stats: HW253/going down/GW157 5'7" 60yo	Thank you. Yesterday was an easy DD. Today I am feeling a lot better. Sound like a baritone though. Am ready for a serious breakfast.

09-12-2012, 09:07 AM	#12
Kissa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 16,464 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/124/126 5'3" Age 65 WOE: JUDDD/5:2 Start Date: 2001 Atkins -50 2011 JUDDD - 10	Delighted that you are improving Ciici. You did you best, and the body is a good judge when we are unwell.