No Energy

RC2II
RC2II Posts: 5
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Hello MFP,
I feel as I have no energy and all I want to do is eat. How can I deal with this ?

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  • Nedra19455
    Nedra19455 Posts: 241 Member
    Hello MFP,
    I feel as I have no energy and all I want to do is eat. How can I deal with this ?

    I find that light-moderate exercise can be helpful. When I am feeling low-energy, a brisk neighborhood walk provides a nice distraction and can curb cravings. When you get back, eat a light snack (or a meal, if it's time) and drink lots of water.

    ETA: was the low-energy thing something you'd noticed before joining MFP? Be sure to consult your doctor if you have on-going low energy.
  • Momjogger
    Momjogger Posts: 750 Member
    This is what I do: Take Centrum Silver Plus Fifty Vitamins - it has SO MANY good vitamins for increasing energy such as D and B6 and 12 (I am not plus 50 BTW), maybe extra D3 too and a flax oil pill for Omegas, Go to your doctor and get some blood work as well (such as blood levels and vitamin D levels) Cut back on processed carbs and up the fruit and veggies, work out an hour a day (strength training, yoga, running, elliptical, cycling), try to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night (not less - but not MORE either), drink more water, and get outside more. The vitamins produced a change within a couple of weeks and the rest increased energy levels over time. I MAKE myself workout and always feel better after. You have to figure out what workout schedule fits with your lifestyle. If I had to workout in the early morning during the week, I'd never do it, but if I don't work out in the morning on the weekends, I would never fit it in. I also think changing up what you do for a workout helps. When I am sore from running and lifting, I do yoga or elliptical or bike. I was in the same place you were and made these changes over time. I wish you much success.
  • Momjogger
    Momjogger Posts: 750 Member
    Oh and if you are dieting, you may be eating too little. That can lower energy levels and make you more hungry. I eat within a calorie range, not a set daily intake - depending on how much I workout and what the exercises are. If I am taking my intense strength training class early Saturday morning, I eat more for dinner Friday night and I feel better in class the next day. I also bring a Greek yogurt with frozen fruit and leave it in my car to eat on the way home so I don't crash or come home starving after. You have to listen to your body and figure out what works over time. It is a process.
  • SusanL222
    SusanL222 Posts: 585 Member
    That can be a difficult cycle to break out of, and my suggestion would be to simply start moving a little bit more. And if you haven't had a medical checkup in awhile, maybe see your doctor. Before I joined MFP, I had some blood work done and my vitamin B12 was on the very low side of normal (I'm not a big red meat eater). I started taking an ultra B12 liquid and attribute a lot of my increased energy to that. You might also open your food diary when you ask for advice. :smile: Good luck! You can do this! :drinker:
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  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    Need more info - what's your daily calorie goal and do you meet it? What's your exercise like? Sleep habits? Work?

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