So friggin tired..

tibby531

You're maintaining on 1400 calories a day and workout 6 times a week? How did you calculate your calories? They seem pretty low, which could easily explain why you are feeling fatigued. Also, check for symptoms of overtraining as well.

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SuzyLy

Try to sleep more, 5 hrs is not enough . . . you can track your potassium on your daily log.

LizaDK914

I agree with the first commenter. I went on a program at my gym in January, and a few months ago became exhausted. A few months ago I also switched vitamins from cheapo ones to GNC - no iron ones. When I went to my doc, told her I was exhausted she tested everything and said I had low iron. Looked it up, it can cause A LOT of problems!

Of course, you have to be careful, because too much iron is bad too.

I'd suggest heading to your doc and telling him/her what's up. Thyroid issues, iron deficiencies and a whole host of other things can present as tiredness.

Only just now beginning to see the results from my iron supplements, I can definitely sympathize with you!

*** Didn't see that you went to doc. Glad you did! Hopefully, he'll have some good answers for ya!

ahoy_m8

Don't skrimp on sleep to work out every day. Find a way to rearrange your schedule. Cut something out.

...from the choir, "Amen!" None of us have any business exercising without adequate sleep. Sleep comes first.

TXRanchGirl

I have been turning in before hubby recently..although the other night, I outlasted him! LOL

doc did mention anemia too..which I have battled for years..whats strange is..this has really hit me hard the last few months..so Im not sure if something has changed (I cant think of anything)..

this was the best doc Ive ever been too..

skinnyinnotime

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I do do alot..and I may not be getting enough sleep..my hubby sleeps in til 6:15, while I am up at 4:45. he goes to be after 11PM and I usually will sit up with him.

So about 5 hrs sleep a night and you're wondering why you're so tired...yeah, hmm, I wonder why that could be...

TXRanchGirl

I used to suffice on much less..
but realize its not healthy..
Just HATE not being on the same scheduale as my husband..hes a night owl, Im a morning person. Im big on quality time together (hes been away from home the last 7 years)..so when he wants to stay up and watch a show on TV..Ill hang with him.

stuffinmuffin

I've been maintaining for 3 years in a couple of months and it's hard, though I've totally 'got it' this last year or so and most of it is about relaxing and not giving too much of a damn about the scales - listen to your clothes! From the work that we put into dieting it can be so hard to let go, thinking that we are going to undo all the hard work we did (and it was HARD work). Also don't take types of food too seriously. We know when we're eating good food and when we're eating bad, but it upsets me when people start making good food bad for no real reason. The body is an incredible machine that can process all 3 types of food: fat, carbs and protein and use them for whatever purposes are necessary.

From the sounds of your symptoms you are simply burning out. You are not eating enough. Continue and you will find yourself forced to stop because you will become ill. Trust me, when I did this I have been struck down with illnesses!

Don't stress too much either. Don't let food control you too much and get in the way of fun and life. If you want to stay up with hubby do so. If you want to over-indulge because it's your birthday - do it. Want to have some champagne on your wedding anniversary - do it.

For the record, I'm 5'3" and 109lb. Looking to gain weight in a few months with muscle and very excited about it. At the moment I do light cardio or HIIT work outs for about 4 hours per week. I have a sedentary desk job and I burn (and joyously eat) about 2000 calories a day.
When I ended up getting down to 100lb from losing too much weight on maintenance and looking skeletal etc, AND guttingly, the other half not liking it one bit, I bought a fitbit and would thoroughly recommend it. And eat ALL your calories back!!!! Do not be scared.

TXRanchGirl

Thnks Stuffin!
That is how I feel sometimes..I swore Id never go back to that fat chic.

I would LOVE a fitbit..My husband and I were looking at one..would love to know how many calories I actually burn in a day

heybales

Thnks Stuffin!
That is how I feel sometimes..I swore Id never go back to that fat chic.

I would LOVE a fitbit..My husband and I were looking at one..would love to know how many calories I actually burn in a day

"actual" could be a tad exaggeration.
Estimate would be better word.

And depending on your activity, could be a good, or really bad, estimate.

It's step based. So long as the majority of your activity is step based, it's good.
But workouts that are not - lifting, swimming, rowing, biking, elliptical, ect - all must be manually logged to replace their bad underestimation if you are interested in good estimate of daily burn.

And if your daily life is such that the wrist-worn Flex becomes very active well over steps taken - then inflated daily burn.

Just wanted you to be aware of how it estimates calories. All non-moving time is BMR level, so that's underestimated. All moving time based on weight and calculated pace. So it's missing 10% of your daily burn related to processing food, and the fact when awake, and especially when moving arms and perhaps not stepping, is burning much more than BMR.

joepage612

I wasnt able to see your diary. Make sure you eat back all your exercise calories. Make sure your ratio of carbs fat and protein are on track in the pie chart. If I had to guess without seeing your diary Id say you arnt getting enough carbs. They are crucial for sustained energy. >>>>GLYCOGEN is your friend.

TXRanchGirl

sorry Joe, its public? but I did not log over the weekend..to dang busy (sold cows, hauling cows, rounding up cows and shearing sheep. )

On another note..and I am obviously still awaiting my test results. I have found eating a small amount of peanut butter when I get home really helps boost my energy AND mood..thoughts on this?

goldfinger88

My guess is you've done too much and are burned out. You need not do a formal exercise daily but two or three times a week is sufficient. Of course you should be active. Walk a lot, stand a lot, don't sit much. But you're probably burned out and the exercises are just too much. I suggest you cut back.

cwolfman13

Sometimes you just need a break. I'm tired as hell right now and pretty beat up from some training I had been doing since about February as well as it just being a tough month at work and not getting enough sleep, etc. My body is telling me to rest...I am listening to it and not doing anything vigorous this week...all I'm doing is walking my dog for three miles daily...no riding, no bike hills or sprint, no weight room...just walking and rest. Just two days and I'm feeling better already...sometimes the body just needs some recovery time.

darlilama

Just wanted to pop in after reading through the discussion and say I'm very impressed with your perseverance and frankness! You have the right attitude. Sorry, no new advice. It sounds like you're doing all the right things... following through on the various avenues, looking to your doctor for help and advice, trying different things, and you know better than to do the "crazy stuff".

As for the PB... not sure. Most are comprised sugar, (healthy) fats, and a touch of protein. Hm. Yummy, in any case.

Best of luck to you! :flowerforyou:

TXRanchGirl

Yummy is right! I am sure that Dark Chocolate, Peanut Butter and rum are proof God loves us..:)

Thanks for the kind words..:)..I am working hard on my mental state, in regards to feeling "OK" with not working out a day or two. its a hard block to get over..Im sure others can relate..I get scared if I slack, Ill never get back up on the "horse".

its moderation...I "know" this..but I need to "practice it". Looking forward to ruling out medical issues.

I am taking a rest day today...Im aching and havent gotten enough sleep recently...I will just tell myself "its OK" and go about my day.

heybales

Thanks for the kind words..:)..I am working hard on my mental state, in regards to feeling "OK" with not working out a day or two. its a hard block to get over..Im sure others can relate..I get scared if I slack, Ill never get back up on the "horse".

its moderation...I "know" this..but I need to "practice it". Looking forward to ruling out medical issues.

I am taking a rest day today...Im aching and havent gotten enough sleep recently...I will just tell myself "its OK" and go about my day.

To mental state - do you like strong workouts?

Do you realize that the stronger the workout, the better effect you get from it?

Do you know that you can NOT do as strong a workout on tired muscles?
Do you know that you do NOT get as much recovery and repair on muscles worked by putting another hard load on them?

So if you know the facts, and you want your workouts to be more than just spinning your wheels (unless biking of course) and burning calories but that's about it, then it's easy to accept mental state of realizing - what I'm doing is best for a good workout.

May mean it's easiest to switch things around.
Like I normally don't even attempt an easy recovery ride on the bike, I enjoy pushing too hard and going fast, unless I go in with attitude I'm going to hold back, or so dead tired the body is going to force it on me anyway, and I have HRM zone alarms set that I intend to follow.
But I can usually get myself to slow down enough on jogs to keep it easy, and make that recovery level. Plus you realize that training is useful too - training the aerobic fat-burning system, which is very required and beneficial too.

Or you realize you have 2 back to back workouts that are basically using same muscle, perhaps one lifting and one cardio. Which is more important?
Do you have a hard fun cardio workout, but then worn-out for lifting the next day? I don't even waste time on that anymore. If you can't overload the muscles, you aren't getting much if anything out of that lift session, might as well do something else.
If you have a good lift session, can you force the cardio slower to allow recovery/repair. Every time you start to go too hard you think - do I want yesterday's hard workout to be wasted right now.

Just suggest you keep the facts in mind, mull them over, perhaps look at schedule better if it needs rearranging, and accept that rest and easy days are part of the workout, it's what allows the workout to actually be a workout - the recovery.

And yes, it is hard.

MoJoPoe

Protein! Don't skimp on protein. Perhaps the peanut butter pick-me-up proves it.

shortyblueyes

One-A-Day has introduced a woman's multi-vitamin that is a half-dose. The pill is smaller and you take it twice a day or two at once.
They are much easier to swallow. Those are the ones I use. Others have suggested getting your iron levels checked. Consider if anything has changed as far as your reproductive system. Sometimes the monthly can take a lot out of you. Especially iron! I have been anemic my entire life. My new doctor and I are going to be working on getting my iron up, and she thinks that my monthly cycle is contributing to the problem. I, too, have been very tired and my legs have felt heavy and hot. I was tested yesterday for blood clots, but the results are good: no deep vein thrombosis.

TXRanchGirl

heybales, you sound like my husband..very anyalitical..but thats good..that is what I need to be..instead of being so emotional about eating and exercise I need to be practical...I need to remember that overtraining will do nothing but make me a grouchy "b"..:)

My dr appt is later this week!

TXRanchGirl

Update
Had my followup this AM. outside of a slightly elevated Glucose..I am within the acceptable range on everything.

Doc set me up for another followup in January and reccomended a good mutli vitamin. Im so dissapointed. I was hoping this was something physical and could be easily remedyed..

Now Im afraid its something mental..in my mind..and how the heck does one conquer that? ugh..

angiegig6

Good Morning,

I just started MyFitnessPal and I am so excited about this app and messge boards. I love encouragement and I love to be able to share my story to help others.

Three years ago I was at a point in my life that I was getting ready to have a lap band surgery because I let life and excuses get the best of me... At that time I was 90-100 pounds overweight and completely not the mom/wife I dreamed of being to my four kids and husband. I had no energy to take care of them let alone take care of me.

On April 18th, I decided to take care of ME! I made great changes to my nutrition, supplementation and exercise. Having a weight problem my entire life I have tried many things but I was never taught the benefits of the TRIANGLE - Nutrition, supplementation and exercise. When you are eating clean and adding in the right vitamins and nutrients it gives you the ENERGY to exercise and be able to take care of myself and family. Everyday I was organizing my four kids after work for 30 minutes to watch TV so I could sleep before I would get to start my evening with them. Day two of my changes I was playing with them after work and three years later I would say I am not a NAPPER anymore. I have the energy to be active in their lives all day everyday! I lost 80 pounds in one year and have kept it off for 2 years and at 40 have never felt better about ME.

I see that your post stated you were looking for some suggestions and I would love to connect with you and share what I did. Let me know if you would like to talk and how we could connect.. Angie

gothchiq

Make sure you have enough iron and magnesium. If you work out your muscles need magnesium. Also, try taking sublingual liquid vitamin B, especially right before working out. It takes a lot of effort and monitoring to get enough nutrition while cutting calories.

TXRanchGirl

I thought for sure my iron would be low...but nope..everything normal. only Glucose alittle high.

heybales

I thought for sure my iron would be low...but nope..everything normal. only Glucose alittle high.

Do you have your hands on the actual blood test with results?

Usually the only thing the Dr is looking at is the flag that says something is out of range or near the edge.

I know of several cases, some family members that were very in to their own research, that found several of those in-range but near the edge matched up and spelled something clear for someone looking. Even the Dr once it was pointed out agreed and things had to be taken care of.

So just suggesting you go through the list, and especially those values on the edge, and see if any comments or interesting regarding the combo that may be on the edge.
True, not everyone is going to be dead on average in the middle of the range, but doesn't hurt to check it out.

You can find several WedMD or other trusted sites that walk through what the items are, current range recommendations, points of contention in research world and possible new ranges (lab may be using old info), and I can't find the one I used, but they would point out other values to be concerned with as a combo.

TXRanchGirl

yes I have the actual test..Ill go thru it and see where I might be borderline..good suggestion, thanks!