Feeling lightheaded.

marty_smith
marty_smith Posts: 102 Member
edited February 2016 in Fitness and Exercise
So, im a postman and for the first time in 3 years working i have decided to try and lose weight. I have worked out that compared to my days off i can walk between 5-7 miles extra each day, which includes walking round the office aswell.

I have always struggled with feeling lightheaded if I don't eat properly, so i would always have chocolate and sugary snacks with me which always helped. Now im trying to be healthy my first two days i have felt lightheaded, had hot flushes and felt the urgent need for sugar. In the past when i have forgotten to make a lunch i have had to sit down and felt really rough for 5+ minutes.

What can i take with me on my round that is low calories but good for energy? I now have a boiled egg sandwich, a banana and a sweet apple around 11-12 along with oats and yoghurt with berries at 7.30ish.

Today i felt much better, but i wondered if things like nuts would help? But i am trying to stay low on calories which nuts are not, i believe? Sorry if this is the wrong forum for it by the way. Was undecided between nutrition and exercise!

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  • ManiacalLaugh
    ManiacalLaugh Posts: 1,048 Member
    edited February 2016
    Have you had your blood glucose tested recently? What your describing could just be extreme hunger - in which case, yes, a handful of nuts, some cheese, or some wholegrain crackers could probably help you avoid the hunger feeling. ETA: Also make sure you're staying hydrated.

    With this kind of extreme reaction to hunger though, I'd consider going to the doctor.

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