4 am work out, 1200 calorie diet, & no energy!!!!
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More of everything...sleep, calories and time.0
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i think 1400 is more realistic and better for your body0
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deluxmary2000 wrote: »I'm on about the same schedule as you, but with higher calories, and energy hasn't been an issue. I think you need to up your calories a bit.
Also, it may just take you awhile to adjust. Or if you REALLY need the extra sleep, you should ditch your workout buddy
Do you mind me asking how many calories your on?
I'm not a good comparison, because I'm about 9" taller than you 0 -
I'd rather work out alone then sacrifice sleep to work out with a friend. I'm such a selfish person In all honesty though 1200 calories might be a little low for your body. I'd aim a little higher and go for a 1 lb/week loss, that's sustainable. I would also try to get more sleep, whether that's going to bed earlier or ditching your gym bud to go a little later, whatever works for you. 2
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I'd say you need to eat and sleep more, both are crucial; A healthy lifestyle should include 7-9 hours of sleep every night. When I received my Fitbit, by using the Sleep monitor feature, I quickly adjusted my lifestyle and went from getting 4-5 hours a night to between 8 - 9 a night. WHAT a difference it makes in EVERY day! My workouts are stronger, my mood is better, I'm just more productive. Yes, one can exist on much less than that, but quality of life should be of utmost importance. As to your calorie goal, you may believe by sticking to 1200 calories you're helping yourself to lose weight faster. But in reality, you're setting yourself up to fail, in my thinking. That's just too aggressive for most people ( Again, yes it can be done. ) But it doesn't have to be torturous either, and if you want to have good energy throughout the whole day, proper and adequate nutrition is really important!! It could even help your sleep patterns, and vice versa!!! I would suggest upping your calories by a couple of hundred to start with. Watch your trends after the first 4 or 5 weeks, then adjust, maybe even increasing if you're losing at a nice pace!! I'm eating anywhere from 1500-1900 (depending on if its a workout day) and still losing.. 46, 5'3...It CAN be done, without being so hard! Good luck xo0
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Plus adequate sleep is essential for regeneration and getting stronger.0
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So you're actually aiming for 1600 calories total?
I agree with everyone else that you're probably having a tough time with only 6 hours sleep. That's about what I get in per night if I go to the gym the next day, but almost always find a day in the middle where I can sleep in an extra 45 min's or so.
I wasn't particularly aiming for 1600 calories, I was set @ 1200 calories on MFP from last year's goals....here I just picked up where I left off but my routine drastically changed, didn't think of changing my settings on MFP. I think I'm okay now! lol Thank you for your help
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I would say set your goal for 1 lb or less a week. I think you should be able to start at 1300-1400 calories instead of 1200. Eat back some of your exercise calories too.
Sleep more. Try for 7-8 hours.
Consider getting your diet in order before adding 1 hour exercise sessions. Start with 10-30 minute workouts instead.0 -
You probably need more sleep. Go to bed earlier, sleep in another couple of hours, or exercise later in the day. Do you eat before your workout? I would perish if I didn't have breakfast or a snack before my morning workout.
Personally, I don't even know my name much before 6:00 am, and I don't function well at that time of day. I am on the short side of 5'4", and a 1200 calorie limit is not unreasonable for the purposes of weight loss. Making every bite count is the trick.0 -
If this is just your second day, give your body at least a week to adjust to your new routine....I'd be exhausted too if I suddenly started waking up that early. I'd give it a week (at least) and re-evaluate at that time.0
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So you're actually aiming for 1600 calories total?
I agree with everyone else that you're probably having a tough time with only 6 hours sleep. That's about what I get in per night if I go to the gym the next day, but almost always find a day in the middle where I can sleep in an extra 45 min's or so.
I wasn't particularly aiming for 1600 calories, I was set @ 1200 calories on MFP from last year's goals....here I just picked up where I left off but my routine drastically changed, didn't think of changing my settings on MFP. I think I'm okay now! lol Thank you for your help
I was more getting at, if your goal was 1200 and you burned 400, we're you eating a total of 1200 or 1600? Sounds like you're aiming for the 1600. That's all I was wondering, and it sounds like you are.0 -
It seems like you have 1.5 hours of commute time each way to/from work - that's a lot of time out of your day. If it was me, I would prioritize sleep, quite frankly, and find time to move as much as possible during the day (stairs instead of elevator, using the restroom in a diff part of the building, parking far as possible from destination (or getting off transit short of your usual stop) and walking briskly to get there, mid-day brisk walk even if only 10 minutes, e.g.) I'd also try for a 30-40 min resistance training workout 2-3 times a week - you could start with body weight and not have to bother with a gym to begin with. If you do want to utilize a gym, find one on the way to work if you are driving yourself -0
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