should i be in a cal deficit when sick

[Deleted member 115294]

im fucking dying, fever etc and i am not sure if i should still be in a cal deficit cuz of potential muscle loss, does being sick increase the chances of that or?

 

[rira1]

im fucking dying, fever etc and i am not sure if i should still be in a cal deficit cuz of potential muscle loss, does being sick increase the chances of that or?

its normal to not have appetite when ure sick , i couldnt even eat 100g of pasta like 3 weeks ago due to a very bad sickness , lost 5kg in 1 week

 

[PrimalPlasty]

i found that eating more while being sick even if it means forcing yourself to eat 500-1000 calories in a surplus, it makes me recover and get better quicker

 

[Deleted member 115294]

i found that eating more while being sick even if it means forcing yourself to eat 500-1000 calories in a surplus, it makes me recover and get better quicker

thought the same tbh, its worth it sacrificing a few days of the cut to recover faster and get back on track

 

[Deleted member 125888]

What you eat while sick matters more.

 

[wesgibbins300]

im fucking dying, fever etc and i am not sure if i should still be in a cal deficit cuz of potential muscle loss, does being sick increase the chances of that or?

NO! You’re killing your hormones, and most importantly, you’re messing up your nutrient intake by going on a calorie deficit while you’re insanely sick. Being on a strict calorie deficit already takes a toll on both the mind and body, and starving or restricting yourself when your body needs nutrients the most is probably one of the most idiotic things you could do.