Got a cold, not eating well - can it affect weight loss?

[Otto's Doll]

I have a cold, so haven't been eating well. I have been on plan, but the scale has gone up! I don't understand at all, I have not had anything different than I usually do. The only thing different is that I haven't been eating as much. I don't think I have hit 20 carbs for the last 2 days. Is that the reason I haven't lost? It doesn't make sense to me. I have been drinking my water, and hot tea (decaf) to help the congestion.
Any thoughts? (Duh, maybe I should just stay away from the scale, huh?!)

 

[TammyNC]

I'm sorry I don't have any answers for you regarding the carbs, etc. but I did want to send you some PD hoping that you are feeling better soon.

 

[luvmydogs]

Hi Jeanne! I was sick with a nasty sinus infection one time during my weight loss, hardly ate anything for a few days and my scale went up 2 pounds. Asked my Dr. during my recheck (he was also monitoring my weight loss), and he told me the body tends to retain water when you're ill--it kind of kicks into a natural self-preservation mode. He was right, when I felt better and started eating more, the scale came back down. Maybe that's what's happening to you? Stay on track, and things will work out. I wouldn't put too much emphasis on the scale right now since your body's not 100%. I hope you feel better soon!

 

[JCJRSmith]

It is water. The body tends to retain water when you have a cold or sinus infection. That's how the body helps produce all that runny goop (I know, its gross, but accurate)

 

[catherine]

Sorry to hear that you're not feeling well Jeanne Here's a for you. Hope that you are feeling better real soon!

 

[DoeWDW]

Jeanne, here's a and some extra healing pixie dust! I hope you're feeling better soon!

I think you should stay off that nasty scale until you're feeling better!

 

[Otto's Doll]

Thanks so much! It made me feel better just to see all you guys sending me hugs and PD! You are the greatest!