Tired of Being Tired

PDReader

You know, a pound a week isn't bad. It really, really isn't. It took a long time to get this way and it's going to take a long time to reverse. If you are losing more than 2 lbs a week you are probably doing something that isn't healthy and isn't sustainable.

smokeytex74

Thank you all so much for the words of encouragement.. we will get there.

billsica

Awesome on your weight loss.

As a father or 2 small children. I'm always tired too. Always I want to sleep and just curl up.

You have to buck up and be stronger than that for your kid. No real easy answer.

Jogging stroller... I love mine.
Start training for something. maybe a 5k race. That's what I did. Then just imagine that you want to be around for your children when you are older, set a good example.
Then nothing can make you stop, become a juggernaut.

_HeartsOnFire_

Good luck...You GOT this!!!

Remember it wasn't put on overnight and it won't come off that fast. You are doing a great job!!!

Other tips...moderation not deprivation. Don't put a time line. Realize it's a lifestyle change and not a diet (which is what it sounds like you've already done)...

You are awesome, you are worth this and you CAN do this!!!

MonaRaeHill

I also recommend getting at least a blood check (serum, platelets, thyroid, etc. etc.) If you don't have insurance, any clinic can do a simple plasma/cbc count.

I was tired the WHOLE time my kids were growing up and only realized I had Hepatitis C, (in 2001) when I FINALLY got insurance, and western Med had finally got a test to check it. (They could not determine this prior to the mid 90's.)

I was also slightly anemic, which I cannot do anything about, at this point (iron supplements can make you very constipated, so just be aware). I no longer take iron supplement, because of the abdominal surgical mess-up, but I also DID notice a very big difference in energy levels, when I could still take it. I recommend the liquid version (Floradix). It's expensive, but does go on sale, every once and awhile. It is also mixed with vitamin C (for absorption) and I still take it occasionally, (a couple of times a week) but only because what I've got, needs to be used up.

Good luck and keep the faith!

deksgrl

8 pounds in 7 weeks is awesome!! Keep it up! Logging food was a real eye opener to me. When I joined I thought I was not eating very much. What I discovered was, I was not eating very much in volume of food, but the things I was eating were high in calories. It's a great tool.

smokeytex74

Thanks all..