Flu

[aud504]

Hi
Not been well for last few days, and think this vlcd doesn't help. Have been dosing myself up with lemsip since yesterday and taking extra vit supplements and orange juice. This is second time I've had flu in 5 weeks since being on this diet. Admittedly getting it from daughter who is frequently coming home from nursery with cold viruses. I haven't been so strict on this diet, but only been having protein cheats like, cheese, ham or chicken at times. Has anyone else been like this, and what's the best way to go now until I feel better. Think I need food to get well. Any advice welcome, thanks x

 

[Saddlebag]

I reckon a break might be in order until you're 100%. That's what I'd do anyway. You don't get many calories on Exante which makes you tired and cold (recognised side effects of a VLCD) and I'm sure that this will not be helping your flu. The medicines and orange juice are full of sugar and cheese isn't allowed as has lots of calories so for all your hard work you might not see much of a loss. Maybe it's best to save the packs until you're feeling better and well enough. Your body needs fuel to fix itself

 

[aud504]

Thanks saddlebag. I think I'll take a break until I'm better. Good idea, not to use my sachets until then, as they'll only be wasted otherwise. Didn't realise that about the cheese. However I couldn't do without the lemsips as have felt so rough. I so hope this goes soon, so that I can get back on track. Good luck to everyone else x

 

[BabyBlueEyes]

Get well soon Aud and hope to see you back here soon x

 

[aud504]

Thanks babyblueeyes. Will still be reading threads on here in meantime. Feel slightly better today, just full of cold, bunged up and tired now x