Feeling sick and craving carbs

[conqueso]

Has anyone gotten a cold and started craving carbs? I'm getting a cold and think I've gradually gotten one over two weeks. People at work have gotten strep throat and the flu. I thought I had avoided it, but here I am blowing my nose and coughing. I was doing okay with the diet, but this afternoon I ate my standard chicken salad, and I was craving some rice. Where did that come from? I have not cheated, drank alcohol, or had anything remotely bad. Is my body wanting more carbs cause I'm sick? Has anyone else experienced this? What should I do?

[Brook]

Re: Feeling sick and craving carbs

We tend to seek out comfort foods when we feel like . I know I do. You'll feel worse if you give in and carb out though- so don't do it!

I'm sorry you're and I hope you feel better soon!

[sallyseachange]

Re: Feeling sick and craving carbs

I'm with Brook... you're feeling horrid and hankering after what used to be comfort foods. Try some hot chicken broth... stay warm... keep the fluids up... and above all, stay strong!

Hope you feel much better soon.