Tired all the time!

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  • warcraftWidow
    warcraftWidow Posts: 5 Member
    Spinach and swiss chard are usually interchangeable in recipes so I wouldnt' worry about finding one over the other.
  • JustAnotherGirlSuzanne
    JustAnotherGirlSuzanne Posts: 932 Member
    If my fat intake is higher than my protein I get EXHAUSTED. Also, watch your added sugars and try to lower that. (anything not naturally in food)

    ETA: Up that protein!
  • marsellient
    marsellient Posts: 591 Member
    Decreasing food intake usually makes me tired and always has. IMO just another reason not to go too low calorie. The other thing is that getting some exercise, if you aren't, might help. Even going for a walk after dinner might give you some more energy.
    Good luck!
  • rhondamik
    rhondamik Posts: 21 Member
    Sleep study is a very good idea! I had one done although I was SURE I didn't have sleep apnea. Turns out I was having 61 episodes per hour of rousing myself from sleep!! I am now on a cpap machine, and although the results were not overnight, I have an amazing amount of energy during the day.
  • nadz6012
    nadz6012 Posts: 126 Member
    I'm surprised that no one suggested this yet, but if you have a smart phone there is an app called sleep cycle that could help. It monitors how you sleep with the accelerometer in the phone and will wake you up at or near your desired time when you're sleeping the lightest. This may help with making sure your sleep is as efficient as possible. Also I find that I sleep better when I'm active and less tired when I'm consistently taking my multivitamin. Hope you feel better!
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    It doesn't have anything to do with your diet lacking amino acids from red meat.

    I'm a vegetarian - 23 years now. I have sometimes been tired in the mornings but a lot of it was because my Vit D and Iron levels were low.
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    I go through this sometimes, too. For me it is usually not enough water. So, lately I have been making a point of drinking a lot of water every day and doing 5 or 10 minutes of some activity after lunch. Looks like every one has a suggestion. Good luck and hope you find your solution!
  • justoz
    justoz Posts: 4 Member
    Try MAGNESIUM.

    I had all the same symptoms you did. It changed my life.
  • tlou5
    tlou5 Posts: 497 Member
    Eat more- you are often under. Your body can't give you energy without filling up the tank.
  • babyfirefly_
    babyfirefly_ Posts: 12
    I am vegetarian & I am exactly the same (regardless of the amount of vitamins & supplements I take!)

    I am constantly exhausted, it is horrendous. I have manic depression & anxiety though, so they contribute to my chronic fatigue.

    It's really, really hard to get decent levels of protein into your diet when you're veggie without eating LOADS. If you're looking to keep your calories down & your protein up, try protein shakes & bars! I've recently been using whey protein from The Protein Works (incredible flavours!) & Quest Bars :) It's the only time since I've stopped eating meat that I've actually hit (& been above) my daily protein intake!

    Have you heard of sleep apnea? That's unfortunately also something I mildly suffer from, which also adds to my constant tiredness :( I think it'd be worth getting a sleep study/24 hour tape type of thing :)

    Good luck x
  • Lleldiranne
    Lleldiranne Posts: 5,516 Member
    I live in Northern Ireland so as much as I would like to see the sun the sun doesn't like to see us lol
    I just thought since I had my blood tested all that would show up. Il try taking more iron and vit D.
    Yea im guna log it all from now on. I need too to try and get sorted its soooo annoying !
    My exercise is pretty patchy also so il try and get a routine and actually stick to it and maybe that will help.

    Your doc said your iron levels are fine, right? Did she also test your vit D? I would be very careful upping either, especially through supplements, without a doctor's supervision. Iron especially has quite a low toxicity level, and vitamin D is an oil-soluble vitamin, which means your body has a harder time expelling excess, meaning you can build up toxic levels. (In comparison, water solubles like Vitamin C can be easily expelled in your pee).

    Now back to your main question, I agree with others about your protein intake. First of all, since your diet is vegetarian, make sure you are familiar with complementary proteins. Do some research about food combinations that will give you all the essential amino acids (you may not need to eat them in the same meal, but at least in the same day). Make sure that you don't eat simple carbs and starches without fat or protein to help moderate the blood sugar spikes that otherwise happen with sugar intake … the following crashes can often leave you feeling tired. Watch your overall nutrition … eating something that fits in your calories is fine, but it's better to make sure it fits your macros, and make sure that you are getting the adequate nutrition (micronutrients) before you fill too many calories with treats.

    About your sleep -- are you sure that you aren't waking at least partly in the night? Many people with sleep apnea don't even realize how many times they wake up (you said you don't snore … do you know that from someone you share a room with?). A sleep study might be a good idea if nothing else gives improvement.
  • sarahmoo12
    sarahmoo12 Posts: 756 Member
    Yea iv asked my partner about the snoring. He sleeps well thought were I would wake more at odd noises during the night, im going to ask the doc about a sleep study! Does it cost anything? Im in the UK has anyone had it done here?
    I will call up and ask the doc about my vit D levels, magnesium and double check if she think I need to take Iron although that was fine in the bloods.
    Im pretty sure water couldnt be a problem with the amount of it and teas I drink a day.
    I tried less carbs yesterday and it seemed to help but that was only one day so going to try and stick to that or more complex carbs when I eat them for the next say two weeks.

    Was wondering how long before you go to bed you should exercise as I read that going to bed too soon after can cause problems??

    Again thanks everyone some really interesting stuff for me to look into !!
  • babyluthi
    babyluthi Posts: 285 Member
    I posted this in food and nutrition but this seems a better place maybe ??

    Not sure if this is in the right place but I need help!
    I need foods or suggestions to boost my energy levels, I don't really want to resort to energy drinks n caffeine pills !!
    I'm exhausted! Like I go to bed at around 10 and struggle to get up for work (I start at 8 am) to be fair I normally wake up around 4.30 am - 5 am then fall back to sleep till the alarm goes off. I don't feel fresh and awake at that time thought that's why I don't get up.
    I normally get very tired after I eat my lunch and would nap if I could, which I don't like it makes me feel gross when I wake, if I don't nap I struggle all day to stay awake and have actually fell asleep in work at my desk a couple of times!
    Iv been to the doctors and had bloods done, since im veggie I figured it could be to do with that but nope! Bloods are fine all great B12, Iron ect and she was very impressed with my folic intake. My thyroid is fine so is my blood count and something else is grand that I cant remember the name of lol. Glad im fine but it doesn't help me with why im tired! My doctor told me "its just life" not impressed with that, like I could be driving and going to myself "if I fall asleep im going to die" and still need to pull over.
    Sorry for the long rant its just soooo annoying and its effecting my relationship now. My partner thinks im lazy and complains when I go to bed early saying I do nothing but go to bed!

    Ask your Dr to test you for mononucleosis.
  • andypandy1109
    andypandy1109 Posts: 42 Member
    sooo glad you have been checked out as that would have been my first comment....lack of protien may be a factor and its a while since i ate veggie food choose protien style veggie foods..i did stop eating red meat for a couple fo years but was always hungry and tired so went back to it for that reason.

    look to the superfoods...start your day with oats and blueberries there is a list on here

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/alikatu/view/superfoods-list-2013-474519.

    also and not sure you can...but after i had had flu i had no energy at all and i got ABC vitimins at Holland and Barrett i am sure they will conform to veggie but you would have to ask in store....these pulled me together in 3 weeks and i have taken them after illness since for an engery boost

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