Another conundrum: why is it that all I crave is CRAP when I'm sick?! On a normal weekly basis the idea of a McDonalds french fry is disgusting. A slice of pizza? No thank you. But when I'm sick? Bring. It. On.
Last night I caught myself eating an ice cream sandwich with the kiddos. I don't even like ice cream sandwiches! I stopped (after eating 3/4 of it) and threw it in the trash. Why was I eating it? Because I'm sick. Well sure, that makes sense.
People talk about eating soup when you're sick. Blech! I don't like most soups normally anyway but when I'm sick? I want to eat a big Cafe Rio pork salad, watch my favorite movie The Holiday, and nurse my cold away.
I guess in the end it all boils down to convenience but mostly comfort. When I'm sick I want those comfort foods and it doesn't matter if they are healthy or not. I haven't indulged all my cravings this week but that could just be because there is no Cafe Rio nearby. :)
What do you eat when you are sick?
3 comments:
ugh. the thought of my weaknesses like bacon cheeseburgers and sweet potato fries makes me want to vomit when i am sick! how funny! when I'm sick orange juice is delicious, and i never want it any other time. i don't even like soda when i'm sick and that's huge! i like toast, but with butter. i know you're supposed to have it dry but come on.. butter! mmm.. i can't have heavy stuff. i treat myself after i'm better because honestly I can't eat much when i get sick. i lose 5 and gain 6 from a shake (which i NEVER get) or cake (which i can't live without anyway) or something bready or sweet. interesting thoughts.. hope you are feeling better soon, to you AND your sweet babies..
I saw today, on the Today show, Dr Oz was talking about getting enough sleep.
He said that when you don't get enough sleep you CRAVE carbohydrates, and basically when you're sick you can't GET enough sleep.
so a HUGE lightbulb went on for me. I went right back to my pre-pregnancy weight when I had P, but the sleepless nights were killers.
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