Anyone else sick while doing the Whole 30?

[teachermama]

I started the Whole 30 yesterday with a slight cough. Today I woke up with body aches, a worse cough, etc. I’ve so far been  on plan but it’s hard. I just don’t have the energy. I was planning on doing a bunch of meal prep today, but I can barely stand up for more than a minute. I really want to to tough this out but I don’t know if I can. Luckily I have leftovers for today. Any advice or tips?

[wellnesswarrior]

I am feeling the same! I was fine until going into day 3. I started getting a headache the evening of day 2, and of course thought it was because that was what I am to expect on Day 2/3. I woke up in the middle of the night going into day 3 really congested and a pounding headache from 1 am throughout the whole day yesterday. I was able to prep a few meals yesterday and run a few errands but would feel a little lightheaded here and there while at the store. Managed to stay on track with the plan yesterday. Today all I want to do is sleep, and have some cravings. I also really want to tough it out and not have to start the whole30 over. Anyone else have any advice for us?

[ladyshanny]

Being legitimately sick, as it sounds like you both are, sucks! Sorry to hear that! Below are some articles that might help.

https://whole30.com/2017/10/cold-flu/

https://whole30.com/2011/02/stm-feed-a-cold/

I also LOVE this soup recipe for the flavour, comfort, simplicity and healing properties! https://www.foodrenegade.com/tom-kha-gai-thai-coconut-soup/ 

If you are legit too sick to do any of this then I would suggest you consider putting your Whole30 aside until you're feeling better. 

[wellnesswarrior]

thank you so much! my doc recommended I take dayquil/nyquil so I can get some sleep and relief. I'm going to continue to stick with my Whole30 plan as well. Thankfully I am not having any stomach troubles, so I don't feel the need for saltines or rice.