Why am I feeling flighty?

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kmortensen1
kmortensen1 Posts: 18 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Sometimes when I eat healthy and within my caloric goals I feel flighty. Like I cant concentrate, I am forgetful and I don't feel well. Do I need more protein or carbs?? What am I missing? For Example: This morning I ran 2 miles, I then came home and had a bowl of bran cereal 3/4 c. with a cup of milk and a banana (around 8am). About 10am I was feeling super flighty. I couldn't focus and everything seemed confusing (work wise). I decided to eat a string cheese and about 6 pieces of turkey pepperoni for a snack, thinking maybe I needed protein. But, I didn't feel better. I then went and bought some almonds thinking maybe it wasn't a protein problem and maybe I needed more food since I had only ate about 400 calories and had exercised 175. I ate about 12 almonds and didn't feel better. I don't know what I am missing. Does anyone have any suggestions? Do you ever get like this?

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  • Lovdiamnd
    Lovdiamnd Posts: 624 Member
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    Your brain needs carbs to function so make sure you're getting enough.
  • indyducks
    indyducks Posts: 43 Member
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    Sounds like you might be getting low blood sugar? In which case some carbs would be helpful....
  • NewDad24
    NewDad24 Posts: 45
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    bran cereal 3/4 c = carbs
    with a cup of milk = carbs (lactose)
    and a banana (around 8am). = carbs
    About 10am I was feeling super flighty = insulin low blood sugar

    Way too many carbs all at once as I see it. Avoid triggering insulin.

    Oh, and get some nutrition before exercise.

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