WholeDesirae Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 This is my first Whole30, and I was super pumped to start. I set my start date the day after my bachelorette party/shower weekend with just under two months until our wedding. Perfect timing..no events until the actual wedding. Problem is that Monday (day one) I woke up to a terrible sore throat, cough, and sinus pressure. It's continued now for 4 days (today is actually the worst). I've taken elderberry syrup and have eaten lots of pineapple (I read that helps with a cough). Second problem is that I've had ZERO appetite. Kale and eggs are the last thing that sound good while I'm sick. I've been eating potatoes, lara bars, fruit, and TRYING to down some chicken sausage with spinach and some greens, but I know I'm not getting enough of a variety. So my question is... Am I doing myself more harm than good? I REALLY want to complete the process without starting over (especially since I'm in a time crunch), but I also don't want to harm my body by not giving it enough nutrient dense foods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted August 7, 2015 Moderators Share Posted August 7, 2015 You don't need to restart as long as you haven't eaten anything off plan... altho I would check that elderberry syrup and make sure it's not got any off plan ingredients. That said, it IS better to eat when you're sick so your body has fuel to get better... sweet potatoes, chopped up chicken, bone broth, scrambled eggs are all good things to try and eat to keep your body in fighting form. As soon as you're able, start making template meals and getting that variety in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WholeDesirae Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 Thank you!! i triple checked the elderberry syrup and we're good! The past couple days I was able to eat more of a variety, but today is just BLAH.. Glad I don't have to worry about restarting...I just try to fuel my body with good stuff and get some rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeGA"gardener" Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I hope you feel better Yes bone broth will do a world of good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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