|
08-12-2009, 10:07 AM
|
#1
|
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 15
|
Ugh..sick.
Hey folks,
Do any of you find that when you start a new diet you get sick? It always seems to happen to me. I started this week with my great new resolve and a few days in I am home with a bad cold/flu. Uggh. I'm still trying to eat sensibly, but exercising is out of the question until my head stops pounding. Discouraging! I still hope my first weigh in on Friday will be positive, but I wish I could really get started on my life changes instead of lying in bed.
Anyone else run into this?
- Joanna
|
|
|
08-12-2009, 10:08 AM
|
#2
|
Resident Pixie
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 14,658
S/C/G: Pant Size - 28/12/8
Height: 5'2"
|
I haven't experienced this.
I sure hope you get to feeling better real soon. Take care of you
|
|
|
08-12-2009, 11:17 AM
|
#3
|
One day at a time!
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: The deep south
Posts: 4,349
S/C/G: 301/see ticker/160
Height: 5' 2"
|
Joanna,
I have had headaches when first stopping eating junk, especially after I had eaten high levels of sugar for long periods of time. Do you think it could be some type of withdrawal?
Keep eating healthy and I bet it will pass. Let the exercise wait until your head quits pounding.
Hope you feel better soon.
|
|
|
08-12-2009, 11:50 AM
|
#4
|
plucky clucky
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Teeny Town, Ks
Posts: 166
S/C/G: 228/228/130 or less
Height: 5" 5'
|
I hope you feel better soon, I have gotten sick when I start out too.
|
|
|
08-12-2009, 12:16 PM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Wausau, WI
Posts: 13,383
S/C/G: SW:394/310/180
Height: 5'6"
|
I was just reading an article a few weeks ago about a study that found that weight loss (even with obesity) decreased immune function, during the weight loss phase (once the weight stabilizes, immune function rebounds back to normal).
To me that didn't say "weight loss is bad," just that maybe while losing weight, it might pay to take a few extra precautions (more handwashing and germ consciousness - I don't think you have to stockpile hand-sanitizer, just realize it can be part of the process).
|
|
|
08-12-2009, 12:48 PM
|
#6
|
Half Marathoner!!!
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: MHAFB, Idaho
Posts: 884
S/C/G: A bunch/ticker/140
Height: 5'5''
|
|
|
|
08-12-2009, 12:52 PM
|
#7
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 840
S/C/G: 216/180.6/160
Height: 5'8"
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by kaplods
I was just reading an article a few weeks ago about a study that found that weight loss (even with obesity) decreased immune function, during the weight loss phase (once the weight stabilizes, immune function rebounds back to normal).
To me that didn't say "weight loss is bad," just that maybe while losing weight, it might pay to take a few extra precautions (more handwashing and germ consciousness - I don't think you have to stockpile hand-sanitizer, just realize it can be part of the process).
|
This is so interesting! For the past three weeks or so, I've found myself sick every few days (a cold/sore throat would come and go...now today I feel like I have Bronchitis!). I wonder if weightloss has compromised my immune system...
I'm going to the doctor's today to be sure.
|
|
|
08-12-2009, 03:04 PM
|
#8
|
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 15
|
Interesting! I agree with the sugar withdrawal headaches (I've certainly had them before) but this time it is combined with a sore throat and sinus problems. I have two young kids in daycare, so all the more reason to wash my hands even more often!
-j.
|
|
|
08-12-2009, 03:32 PM
|
#9
|
Age 53
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: NC now/MI for first 42 years
Posts: 1,652
S/C/G: 265/ticker/165
Height: 5'7"
|
Yes, when I was teaching every darn time I'd start a diet I'd pick up whatever bug was circulating at the school that I'd been "immune" to. It was like my body was busy reacting to my diet changes and let the immunity gate down.
|
|
|
08-12-2009, 04:44 PM
|
#10
|
Reached Goal Sept 11/09
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 216
S/C/G: 228/135
Height: 5'4"
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by kaplods
I was just reading an article a few weeks ago about a study that found that weight loss (even with obesity) decreased immune function, during the weight loss phase (once the weight stabilizes, immune function rebounds back to normal).
To me that didn't say "weight loss is bad," just that maybe while losing weight, it might pay to take a few extra precautions (more handwashing and germ consciousness - I don't think you have to stockpile hand-sanitizer, just realize it can be part of the process).
|
Oh, kaplods, thank you for posting this. I was just ranting about my seemingly endless health issues and how I am worried that my immune system is messed up. I could cry reading this... I have been so perplexed by my recent run of illness and infection.
See thread here.
Peace, Heather
Last edited by MrsWolf; 08-12-2009 at 04:45 PM.
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:14 PM.
|