flu, loss of appetite

[david_diesel]

I got sick on x-mas and was unable to eat for 2 days. I'm finally able to eat some solid food now and I'm having a real hard time getting back into my diet. Nothing is appetizing. Has anyone experienced this before? How long before your appetite came back. I tried once to eat some protein pancakes but threw half away because I couldn't get 'em down. I've lost 6 lbs so far, I'm flat and I feel like shit.

 

[Suareezay]

if you cant eat you cant eat. two days wont kill you. drink some shakes and eat whenever you can.

 

[ecko04]

I had a similar problem on christmas (gastroenteritis the doctor called it) and the day after had to go to the ER because of serious dehydration. All I had that day was gatorade (which I never drink) and half a can of soup. The day after I forced myself to eat normally because I was too scared to lose weight (but I lost 5 pounds throughout this whole thing). I was scared to eat for a little while, but now (4 days later) my appetite is almost back to normal, and I am back in the weight room.

And just a little advice...cook your yolks if you eat them in your eggs because I had them overeasy and had to sleep for a few hours afterward because I couldn't move.

 

[david_diesel]

thanks guys. I've eaten twice today so far (at my regular 2-3 hr interval). I think I'm going to be all right. I start weights (and 2nd HST) again on Monday, that'll for sure kick my appetite back in.

I think mostly it's a mental game. My recommendation to anyone with flu is to stay away from your scale until you're eating right again