I thought I was supposed to have more energy??

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girldeese
girldeese Posts: 132
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I thought I was supposed to have more energy?? But I have to tell ya I am soooo tired. I do my exercising, eat my regulated calories and I am beat! What's up?? What should I be doing or not be doing?? Help!!:huh:

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  • girldeese
    girldeese Posts: 132
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    I thought I was supposed to have more energy?? But I have to tell ya I am soooo tired. I do my exercising, eat my regulated calories and I am beat! What's up?? What should I be doing or not be doing?? Help!!:huh:
  • Phoenix_Rising
    Phoenix_Rising Posts: 11,417 Member
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    Are you getting in all your water?
    Dehydration can make you tired.
  • nopogal
    nopogal Posts: 162
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    Are you getting enough protein? Make sure you stay in balance. Sometimes if I have too many carbs I'll get really tired. Do you get enough iron?
  • girldeese
    girldeese Posts: 132
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    I am drinking 8 glasses (8oz) a day but maybe I need more??
  • Phoenix_Rising
    Phoenix_Rising Posts: 11,417 Member
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    I am drinking 8 glasses (8oz) a day but maybe I need more??

    Possibly.
    I find I'm drinking about 10-12 x 8 oz glasses in the summer.
  • girldeese
    girldeese Posts: 132
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    You know I am NOT getting enough Iron...at all....maybe a supplement?? I will have to try that!!
  • mechanicmom
    mechanicmom Posts: 5,697 Member
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    Are you eating enough calories? You should be eating your BMR amount before exercise. If you are eating 1200 then you might not be getting enough food.
    I've struggled with feeling tired pretty much my whole life, so I can't really be of much help. Exercise does wake me up for awhile though. Definitely drinking enough water can be an issue. I hope someone on here has some tips. I would recommend a multivitamin too. :smile:
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
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    You know I am NOT getting enough Iron...at all....maybe a supplement?? I will have to try that!!

    Your potassium may be too low as well. :flowerforyou:
  • girldeese
    girldeese Posts: 132
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    Wow....looking at my iron and potassium, I am WAY WAY WAY undereach day!! I guess it is time to start taking a multivitamin, for sure!! Thanks!
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
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    Wow....looking at my iron and potassium, I am WAY WAY WAY undereach day!! I guess it is time to start taking a multivitamin, for sure!! Thanks!

    I'm thinking salt-rimmed margaritas is a good way to get potassium. :bigsmile:

    :noway: What?????

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