Question

Who counts points when they are sick? Do you track the crackers and Gatorade if that’s all you can eat with the flu?  

Answer 1

I have a bad cold and I’m really struggling I have no energy to go to the store or cook but I also don’t want to gain weight either!  

Comments

@kristynkrock Have soup with lots of vegetables. The vegies will not only fill you up, they will help you heal faster because they have lots of nutrients which will help your body fight the cold. Feel better!  

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@kristynkrock hope you feel better!  

Answer 2

I am sick as well but I feel to sick to be at it I count stuff I eat like soup but track it when I feel better

Answer 3

Sometimes. Sometimes when I’m sick I write in my tracker “Sick” or “Flu” to remind me to be kind to myself when that happens.  

Comments

@shame great idea!  

Answer 4

I have been sick for a week and haven’t counted 1 point!  

Answer 5

Always! Crackers, toast, Gatorade. all carbs, all sugar!  

Answer 6

I was sick for a few days and all my ww training went out the window. When I’m sick I crave food. (Not a stomach bug). I had a white cheddar mushroom burger, boneless tenders covered in honey mustard, and countless other terrible things while I was sick. Now I’m feeling better and it’s hard to get back into it. But I’m trying. New week new me!  

Answer 7

No! Take care of yourself first.  

Answer 8

I tracked with the flu.  

Answer 9

I track all I eat except what I drink— do what you think is right for you.  

Answer 10

I would say it would be how sick you are. If you are at risk of being dehydrated drink your Gatorade and get healthy!  

Answer 11

I dont

Answer 12

Nope! Mercy rule. Just make sure you get back to it promptly.  

Answer 13

No. You need calories to heal. When you are sick is not the time to worry about losing weight. Your body needs food to heal and fluids.  

Answer 14

I don’t count and I don’t care I just want comfort food

Answer 15

Get healthy first. its only a few days and then get back on the wagon

Answer 16

No I don’t count points if you are sick.  

Answer 17

Listen to your body. I have in the past Tracked the crackers, ginger ale, graham, etc. (habit). But I don’t worry about where the point count lands. Feel better

Answer 18

Why bother tracking if you’re hardly eating? Most important to get well

Answer 19

Not really

Answer 20

I do because being sick does not curb my appetite

Answer 21

Track everything! Just don’t give a crap if your go over points when you’re sick! Feel better!  

Answer 22

When I had the stomach bug all I ate was crackers and water. I did not track. I had maybe 20 crackers in 3 days. I lost 5 lbs during that time only gained 2 back.  

Answer 23

I would say track if you don't feel completely miserable just to stay mindful but don't beat yourself up for going over.  

Answer 24

Personally I would still track, but you can still spoil yourself with those weekly points x

Answer 25

I am just beginning to feel like myself after having a stomach bug. Have had to remind myself to eat, which is very unusual. Have tracked and lost weight, but I know the loss is because of a virus and not much else. This morning, I am actually hungry! Feel better.  

Comments

@jaguar you too!  

Answer 26

If I am sick I still track whatever I have had.  

Answer 27

When I’m sick I stop tracking and usually exercising. I listen to what my body needs and don’t worry about WW

Answer 28

Thanks for all the feedback! I expected there would be lots of different perspectives. Sounds like we all just need to do what feels right for us and focus on health first! Tracking or no tracking! Hope everyone else that is sick gets better soon!  

Answer 29

They told me not to worry when I am sick just start up when you start feeling better

Answer 30

I just track

Answer 31

Get the Gatorade zero

Answer 32

I don’t count when I am sick.  

Answer 33

Try eating chichen soup, broth good for you and 0 pts add some chicken, celery and carrots and onion. They say chicken soup helps you get better sooner.