Do you eat far too much if you have a cold?

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Or is it just me? [sigh]
I'm getting old! 6days in and I'm beginning to feel better but absolutely exhausted and keep reaching for the biscuit packet and Mumsnet which I know I shouldn't. I can no longer eat what I want without reason

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No I eat less as I can't breathe and it makes me feel tired hope you feel better soon. Colds are the worst x

Oh and just the standard honey and lemon and some paracetamol for the head

I eat what I want when I'm unwell, unless my nose is blocked and I can't taste anything. Eat the biscuits if they're making you feel better and giving you energy. Hot orange with honey is good too.

Yes I do this too, last time I had a cold I ate a whole 6 pack of pork pies I'm normally really careful about what I eat but when I'm ill it all just goes out the window

Ive always thought this was because you can’t really taste food with a cold and therefore less satisfying??

Yep. Feed a cold, starve a fever. I think the approach works. At least it makes me feel better.

Yes and no. Through the duration of being unwell I swing from zero appetite to eating more than usual.

At some point during a cold or sore throat type thing, I need tomato soup (preferably Sainsbury's fresh with basil) and a cheese toastie. It's the law of being sick

Y'up.

Stinking cold day seven.

Have stuffed face. Small mouthfuls of whatever, so long as carby! And have a sudden liking for ice lollies as they calm my blinking painful throat.

I hope your cold bogs off soonest!

Oh, I feel slightly comforted that it's not just me! Still feeling a bit guilty, was doing quite well at keeping off the junk. That hasn't worked this week.

Tomato soup? Talking crisps, chocolate and biscuits here!

It's not just you, I crave biscuits (which I don't normally buy) and eat them by the packet.

No. I lose my appetite and crave only spicy soups.

Oh no, you cant waste good treats on a cold, whats the point when you cant taste them? Im most living on coffee this week, i do miss my nightly chocolate though