Things you must do to maintain muscle when you’re sick

During an infection, the body becomes catabolic (the opposite of anabolic) and breaks down muscle protein. The degree of muscle catabolism and protein loss is related to the height and duration of the fever caused by the infection.

Under normal circumstances, you know, when you're not sick, your body will mainly burn a combination of fats and carbohydrates to produce energy. But, if you're not eating, and haven't done so for a week, your body will start to rely on protein, more specifically, muscle tissue as its source of fuel

• DON'T DROP CALORIES TOO LOW.
• KEEP YOUR PROTEIN HIGH.
• STICK TO LOW CARBS.
• KEEP FATS HIGH.
• DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.