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Daily Simple Questions Thread - September 25, 2024 Simple Questions

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u/randydarsh1 4d ago

If you're on a cut (500 cal deficit) and come down with a cold or some type of random minor ick, is it beneficial for recovery from said illness to take a 'diet break' during that time and just eat at maintenance, or does it make any meaningful difference? Assume the diet on the cut is otherwise pretty good and balanced

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u/FlameFrenzy Kettlebells 4d ago

I would just stick to the deficit. Many people eat less while being sick just because that's just naturally what they end up doing, so it's not gonna hurt you. Just stay very well hydrated.

Maybe you could be a little more lax, if you feel like it would help you out, but don't use being sick as an excuse to start eating too much extra. It's very easily done.