[anxpuna]

Clutterbunny,

When you're sick, your body might not respond to the Atkins plan as you would expect. That's ok. Take good care of yourself. I hope you are getting lots of rest. When I had a really bad cold, I wasn't in ketosis for a few days because of cough drops, but as soon as I felt better, I got back on the plan, got back into ketosis, and have continued to lose weight.

I say that, because I hope you don't lose heart if you have a set-back while you're sick. It's fine, and once you're well, you'll probably settle back into a steady weight loss.

[AngelinaLip]

Hi karenjs...

Since I've been sick my appetite has been non-existent, so I've actually lost about 6 pounds since last Thursday. I accept the fact that once I'm feeling better and start eating more than the once a day I've been forcing myself, I'll probably put some of that back on, at the very least.

I've been off work since last Friday. Sleep hasn't been going well, lying down makes me cough more. *sigh* But it's getting better...

I also know it will take awhile to get back into an exercise routine as I can't walk from the couch to the front door without a coughing fit and being out of breath. This one is gonna take awhile to get over!

[AngelinaLip]

Ok, I have severe bronchitis and "borderline pneumonia", whatever that is. I'm not eating much...no appetite. Plus, too much coughing with food on my stomach makes me really queasy. Have had a fever for the last few days, not "high" but bouncing between 100 and 101.

I'm trying to drink alot of water, but it's just not helping. And I'm having the same issues with water on my stomach as I am food. Went for bloodwork today and the lady taking it said i'm too dehyrated.

So...Gatorade is bad, too much sugar. Pedialyte isn't much better. I apparently need more than water. What are my other options?

Any assistance is greatly appreciated...

[JasminBerkova]

plain water is best as is herbal teas (the warmth of the tea may help your sore throat from the coughing, too).

also, remember that food has loads of water in it. fish is about 70% water and steak is about 50% water. Even cheese is about 40% water. So, try and find some food thats easy to digest while you are unwell....i find grilled white fish very easy on the tum, high protein and delish. you could also try a protein shake. or some low carb yogurt, cottage cheese or whipped cream with berries.

good luck! 8)

[AngelinaLip]

Aagggghhhh!

I forgot, I have caffeine free peppermint tea. Nice! I knew someone could help me here.

Thank you!!!