Sick...

[kristenxo]

Can illness affect your weight loss? I've had a sore throat, body aches and headaches for two days now. I stepped on the scale today (knew that was a bad idea!) and I haven't lost any weight.

[meena-beena]

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I don't think so??? You should stay away from any sugary cough syrups. They make ones for diabetics that are perfect for us. Feel better soon and drink as much water as possible.

[hopejoy]

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oooh, thanks Meena! I didn't know that! I was sick this week too... but I'm better now.
Hope you feel better soon Kristen!
liz

[meena-beena]

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Yeah, cvs sells diabetic tussin cough syrups and drops. They also sell diabetic gel caps for cold and flu and allergies.

[TitianWasp]

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I do know that when you don't get enough sleep, your weight loss slows down or stops because your body perceives it's in trouble. Maybe it holds on to your reserves when you are sick too, though with a fever I usually lose weight faster.

[Evermind]

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A lot of times with a virus, the body holds onto fluids because it doesn't want to get dehydrated.