Soooo Tired

gabbygirl78
gabbygirl78 Posts: 936 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Does anyone have any advice on how to raise my energy level naturally???? Any foods that are natural energizers or vitamin/supplements that have worked for you? I am so tired and sleepy all the time it seems... I can hardly hold my eyes open when sitting at my desk and I have no energy to do anything but go home and sit on my couch watching tv and napping after work:yawn: . I don't even feel like cleaning my house and that is bad! Any ideas that I can try will be appreciated! Thanks!
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  • howardheilweil
    howardheilweil Posts: 604 Member
    Did this start after a change in your diet?
  • _Krys10_
    _Krys10_ Posts: 1,234 Member
    I feel that way on days I don't go to the gym.
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    Make an appointment with your Doctor.
  • sk_pirate
    sk_pirate Posts: 282 Member
    Low iron, maybe?
  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
    Any chance you're pregnant?
  • _crafty_
    _crafty_ Posts: 1,682 Member
    Any chance you're pregnant?

    I second this. Go buy a test.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    B-vitamin supplement with B-6 and B-12


    I forget to take mine sometimes, and I can tell the difference.
  • ray_2013
    ray_2013 Posts: 10 Member
    it hpns wid me too... n d doc said dat it was becoz i am anemic... u should go n consult a doctor as well...
  • healthygreek
    healthygreek Posts: 2,137 Member
    Make sure you're eating enough food and nutrient dense food such as:
    Veggies
    Fruits
    Nuts
    And other proteins
    Also drink lots of water and sublingual B12 has helped me.
    Exercise
    Have a check-up if it doesn't get better.
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    it hpns wid me too... n d doc said dat it was becoz i am anemic... u should go n consult a doctor as well...

    ^^WTF does that say?:noway:
  • fittocycle
    fittocycle Posts: 827 Member
    I felt like that when I was anemic. It might be worth talking to your doctor about and getting a blood test to see if your iron is low. If it is, it can be corrected with proper diet and maybe a supplement. However, please don't take an iron supplement without checking with your doctor. It can actually be dangerous if your iron levels are too high.:flowerforyou:
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    I felt that way before I started walking outside for about 20 minutes first thing in the morning(about 3 times a week). The hardest part is getting myself out of the warm bed but once I come back I seem to have tons of energy.
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    Get a pregnancy test.
    Get your iron levels checked.
    Take a multivitamin in case you are low on B vitamins.
    Drink moar coffee.
    Eat a breakfast with protein and complex carbs. (This works wonders for me tbh)
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    How's your diet and calorie intake? Are you trying to undereat to lose faster - bad idea. Are you eating a lot of processed foods? I'm no clean eater but when I'm honest with myself, I have to admit that eating processed stuff is mostly a waste of calories because it just leaves me hungry and doesn't provide much energy. Are you drinking plenty of water?

    Opening your diary might help us give more constructive advice.
  • sobriquet84
    sobriquet84 Posts: 607 Member
    i would recommend taking a woman's daily multi vitamin. i actually take a prenatal vitamin every day. (my husband and i are going to start trying soon but i actually switched from a regular woman's daily multi to a prenatal a few years ago because of really bad anemia.)

    if i don't take it for a few days, i will be verrrrrrrry fatigued. and the B vitamins help a ton with energy levels. is it possible you're vitamin or iron deficient?

    of course, talk to your doctor first.
  • allshebe
    allshebe Posts: 423 Member
    How much sleep are you getting? I tend to alternate between "burning the midnight oil" and "crash and burn" early in the evening. On crash and burn days, I go to bed earlier and get more sleep. I've always been this way, so, in my case, at least, it's not the work of a calorie deficit. Alternatively, you could be suffering from depression or (as others have suggested), one of the early symptoms of pregnancy is being tired all the time. Check your diet and make sure you're getting enough carbs and protein and if the fatigue doesn't resolve with any dietary improvements you might find as needful, please see your doctor.
  • Brige2269
    Brige2269 Posts: 354 Member
    it hpns wid me too... n d doc said dat it was becoz i am anemic... u should go n consult a doctor as well...

    ^^WTF does that say?:noway:
    That's what I was thinking. I got a headache after the 5th word... If those are words...
  • jess7386
    jess7386 Posts: 477 Member
    this happened to me & I found out I had lyme disease. Go get checked out by a doc.
  • mikeykhan2003
    mikeykhan2003 Posts: 177
    it hpns wid me too... n d doc said dat it was becoz i am anemic... u should go n consult a doctor as well...

    ^^WTF does that say?:noway:
    That's what I was thinking. I got a headache after the 5th word... If those are words...

    It happens with me as well. I went to the Dr, and he believes I am anemic, which would account for my lethargy. The OP should consider inquiring of her Dr regarding anemia.
  • Brige2269
    Brige2269 Posts: 354 Member
    Having this problem years ago, I have to say, being tired, coupled with very sleepy in an overweight person, have your doctor arrange to have you checked for sleep apnea. Most overweight people have it with out realizing it. Correcting it, makes a world of difference.
  • gabbygirl78
    gabbygirl78 Posts: 936 Member
    Any chance you're pregnant?

    I second this. Go buy a test.


    Holy crap guys!! I don't think so! But now I'm worried about it lol....
  • aaroncirilo
    aaroncirilo Posts: 23 Member
    lots of water... enough sleep and morning cardio/exercise. Also.. I converted my desk to stand up desk instead of using a chair. if all else fails i drink a Monster Rehab 10 calories.
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    Um... how much sleep are you getting at night? And are you sure you're staying asleep (sleep disruption, apnea, etc.)? Are you watching lots of TV RIGHT before bed?

    With tiredness, figuring out if your sleep is actually doing what it should is a good first step.
  • garber6th
    garber6th Posts: 1,890 Member
    Have your thyroid checked.
  • gabbygirl78
    gabbygirl78 Posts: 936 Member
    Having this problem years ago, I have to say, being tired, coupled with very sleepy in an overweight person, have your doctor arrange to have you checked for sleep apnea. Most overweight people have it with out realizing it. Correcting it, makes a world of difference.

    i do have sleep apnea... i have a CPAP & I still feel tired :frown:
  • mango924
    mango924 Posts: 8
    I would have your iron levels checked b/c I know when I used to be anemic, I was constantly tired. If that is not the reason, I agree with another poster that on days when you aren't active, you actually can feel more lethargic and tired than on days when you get your body moving, get your blood flowing and workout and are active. So, try adding some short walks into your day and some kind of strength training whether it be using your body weight with yoga or nautilus machines or light dummbell workout. Basically, get moving and be more active - get into this habit and see if this improves your level of energy. In terms of food - try incorporating quinoa into your diet. It's a complete protein, full of healthy nutrients and filling and gives me lots of energy. Try it cooked with sauteed veggies and olive oil and cottage cheese on top. best wishes
  • gabbygirl78
    gabbygirl78 Posts: 936 Member
    How's your diet and calorie intake? Are you trying to undereat to lose faster - bad idea. Are you eating a lot of processed foods? I'm no clean eater but when I'm honest with myself, I have to admit that eating processed stuff is mostly a waste of calories because it just leaves me hungry and doesn't provide much energy. Are you drinking plenty of water?

    Opening your diary might help us give more constructive advice.

    I'm trying to stay as close to target without going over as I can... I'm usually 100-200 under my calorie goal every day . I force myself to drink plenty of water through out the day. It is horrible walking from my car to my office in the mornings.. I am exhausted by the time I get there!
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    How's your diet and calorie intake? Are you trying to undereat to lose faster - bad idea. Are you eating a lot of processed foods? I'm no clean eater but when I'm honest with myself, I have to admit that eating processed stuff is mostly a waste of calories because it just leaves me hungry and doesn't provide much energy. Are you drinking plenty of water?

    Opening your diary might help us give more constructive advice.

    This was my first thought as well. We see way too many posts from people who've cut their calories too low for their activity level, which can cause vitamin deficiencies and just general sluggishness. How much are you eating and have you cut out any major food groups/macros?
  • Jerseygrrl
    Jerseygrrl Posts: 189 Member
    You should definitely go to your physician to have your thyroid, iron level and blood sugar checked. And really talk to her / him about how you're feeling. Also, don't be afraid to share your food diary.

    I was exhausted for years. No exaggeration. Years. Had all the standard blood tests, thyroid checked, etc.

    Finally found something that works for me. It won't work for everyone. But it's worth talking to your doctor about it. I had too much yeast in my digestive system. I'm not a physician, so I can't explain the details. I now take a probiotic every night beore I go to bed. There's more to it than that, but too much for this post and not that interesting.

    Definitely talk to your physician and be honest and in-depth about how you feel, what you've been doing, and what you've been taking in to your body.
  • gabbygirl78
    gabbygirl78 Posts: 936 Member
    I would have your iron levels checked b/c I know when I used to be anemic, I was constantly tired. If that is not the reason, I agree with another poster that on days when you aren't active, you actually can feel more lethargic and tired than on days when you get your body moving, get your blood flowing and workout and are active. So, try adding some short walks into your day and some kind of strength training whether it be using your body weight with yoga or nautilus machines or light dummbell workout. Basically, get moving and be more active - get into this habit and see if this improves your level of energy. In terms of food - try incorporating quinoa into your diet. It's a complete protein, full of healthy nutrients and filling and gives me lots of energy. Try it cooked with sauteed veggies and olive oil and cottage cheese on top. best wishes

    I saw this the other day at the grocery store and put it back because i didn't really know what to do with it lol... thanks!

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