Fatigue
prncsstff
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I have been sticking to 1200 calories a day the past two weeks and I'm tired all the time. Could this mean I have to up my calorie intake or is it unrelated?
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It could be, I know it did for me. I eat around 1500 a day and have lots of energy now. If you are exercising are you eating any of it back?0
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tiffanyyro wrote: »I have been sticking to 1200 calories a day the past two weeks and I'm tired all the time. Could this mean I have to up my calorie intake or is it unrelated?
It's possible. It is hard to answer without knowing more information.
What is your weight loss goal set at?
How much do you ahve to lose?
Are you exercising?
Are you logging that exercise and eating some of those calories?
How long have you been experiencing fatigue?
Are the other possibilities?0 -
3dogsrunning wrote: »tiffanyyro wrote: »I have been sticking to 1200 calories a day the past two weeks and I'm tired all the time. Could this mean I have to up my calorie intake or is it unrelated?
It's possible. It is hard to answer without knowing more information.
What is your weight loss goal set at?
Are you exercising?
Are you logging that exercise and eating some of those calories?
How long have you been experiencing fatigue?
Are the other possibilities?
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If it continues I would get checked out. I was having this problem last year and it turned out my thyroid Meds were out of whack but the biggest culprit was my ferritin levels. My iron was on the low side but not bad but my ferritin which helps your body absorb iron was ridiculously low. I started taking a supplement and feel a hundred times better.0
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What are your stats? You could be eating too little. I definitely have a difference in my energy when I eat too little.0
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If you are aiming for 2 lbs a week try dropping to 1 lbs. if you are aiming for 1 lbs a week drop it to .5 lbs.
Review what you are eating and go for the most nutritious food you can. Protein is your first priority then fats and carbs as filler to meet your calorie goal. Check your micros. MFP doesn't show the full flight, but it should give you an idea if you are getting at least the minimum amount of vitamins and minerals.
Do eat back 50-75% of any exercise calories.
Do you have a particular heavy TOM? It may be worth getting blood tests done.
If after eating at a higher goal for a month you don't have more energy go to the doctor.
It wouldn't be a bad idea to go for a general check-up anyway as you are trying to lose weight and feeling tired as a consequence of that and a new daily routine.
Cheers, h.0
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