[karcher]

Hey! I was wondering how to deal with eating and stay OP while sick? Right now I am battling allergies and part of a head cold as well as my stomach being ill for over 24 hours now. It feels like everything I eat or drink goes straight through me! I have been eating but I feel unwell and don't have much of an appetite.

Suggestions anyone on how to make sure my body is getting enough protein and fluids when I feel ill?

Also, what is in the IP sea salt that makes it mandatory? Does any sea salt work or is it a special mineral that is required? I feel like I am missing something (dehydrating) even though I drink tons of water.

..... It's official too.... down 20 lbs since Boxing Day!!!!

[lisa32989]

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[AlisonS]

I stayed OP through 2 rounds of colds/ick, maybe a little less than 3 weeks. They were slow weight loss weeks for me, but I just happened to be at what has been a plateau weight for me while this it was going on, so your mileage may vary. Drinking the liquids and eating the protein is very good for your body, especially if you do hot things like heated drinks and soups. So, you do not HAVE to go off program if you don't want to, but of course listen to your doctor if you are sick enough to go see one. I hope you feel better soon!

[lisa32989]

You retain fluids while sick (inflammation). Its not really a plateau. It is just the fluid retention. Just stay off the scale when you have inflammation going on b/c you won't see the weight loss. Rest assured if you stay OP, you're still losing FAT, just retaining fluid, which also has weight.