How do you handle days when you have little to no energy?

ojell

Do you still force yourself to workout? If sooo, how do you find the energy inside to do so?

See, I have problems sleeping. I don't sleep well at all so I'm tired more often than not. Days when I'm not tired, I'm starting to enjoy working out. Of course, when I'm tired no matter how much I would LIKE to work out, it's sooo hard to force myself to. If I could just simply take a nap or get some extra sleep so I can, it'd be great! BUT it doesn't always work like that with me.

So how do you handle working out when you're exhausted?

koosdel

Carb up and go.

ojell

Carb up and go.

what do you eat? how much? and how soon before you workout?

aippolito1

I work out anyway. I have myself convinced ('cause it's true!) that working out will give me energy. I always feel great afterwards, so it's worth it.

starracer23

Move anyways.
Unless your body is definitely telling you that you need to rest.
The more you move the better you feel.

ojell

I work out anyway. I have myself convinced ('cause it's true!) that working out will give me energy. I always feel great afterwards, so it's worth it.

Good point!!!

lazyspice

I work out anyway. I have myself convinced ('cause it's true!) that working out will give me energy. I always feel great afterwards, so it's worth it.

Totally agree - plus I sleep better now that I exercise regularly!

jessicaann05

I have to just get dressed and go. Once the first few minutesof your workout have passed, you'll be energized and glad you did it!

ANewLucia

Working out...not an option. If you are fueling your body properly and working out, it should help sleeping issues. I sleep so much better when I have a good workout. BUT, make sure not to workout a couple hours before you are supposed to be going to sleep, that will cause you to stay awake.

Hellbent_Heidi

Like everyone else said, I usually work out anyway...it gives me more energy and makes me feel better afterward. Most of the time I wake up early anyway and once I'm up...I'm up, so its not like I'm going to get more restful sleep.

If you don't have your best workout that day, just remember, you're still lapping all the people on the couch!

weaverfit

I find that if I put some really great music on I can get pumped up a bit for a good workout. Plus, once I get going and jamming to the tunes on the elliptical or the treadmill, I get a burst of energy from somewhere. Music could be the key to get you going.

badbull69

Funny this should come up today... This is where I am at today. Im tired as hell cuz I sleep for $%^&! But I have some melatonin at home which I will use tonight. I have a goal in my mind, skipping a workout reguardless of how tired I am, is not an option. As with the other poster. I have some carbs before I workout. But also take a pre workout supplement , which helps me push past the tiredness.

You can sleep when you get home, dont skip it, cuz then you will have an excuse the next time this happens.

30yearssincebikini

I get up at five thirty to go to the gym I work out hard, and it makes me energetic the rest of the day. In fact, it makes me sleep well at night too. So if you force yourself to get up early and exercise, it will make you feel a hundred times better. It will get easier after the first few days to get up.

bcattoes

Take a walk. Once you start walking it may give you added energy to do more, but even if not, at least you got the walk in.

missyont

I almost never feel like working out but I feel good when I'm done so I remind myself of that :P

tinalatina

I eat.....maybe your cutting yourself short of calories and its causing you to have no energy. But as far as motivation: I just do it....then i feel glad I did something. I know its hard to push yourself but you can do it and trust me it does get easier once it becomes a routine.

Good Luck!

Jaded_GRL

I can be complete exhausted after work. And am not a morning person so doing workouts first thing is NOT going to happen for me. I skip the workout but then force myself to stick to eating healthier that day. Which sometimes encourages me to exercise so that I can spoil my taste buds at dinner. But if I am just not feeling it, I don't go to the gym. I have a heart rate monitor and noticed that on my "off" days when I force myself to workout I don't burn nearly as many cal's as the days when I am ready to exercise and have the energy. I track my workout routines and did one upper body that burned 500+ cal's on my energy filled day. I did it again a few weeks later, same weight/reps overall time and only burned just over 250 cal's

lk27

Just do it! I have had days where all I want to do is crawl into bed and sleep, but getting up and getting moving actually gives you more energy. I have trouble sleeping too, but when I get a good workout in I sleep much better. It also makes me feel good the next day that I didn't go ahead and skip my workout.

rbrannock

I work out in the evenings when I get home...I have a desk job so I sit all day, so most of the time I'm sluggish and don't feel like doing anything. BUT...I make myself get on the treadmill.....and always feel SO much better after I do it.



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shvits

I have a chronic health problem that includes fatigue. I do what I can. I walk the dog every day. I do light swim. Then I lay down and rest or sleep. Exercise does not make me feel better, but I do it anyway. Have you been checked for sleep apnea? That could be part of your problem or there could be another medical problem that has not been diagnosed. I suggest you get a complete medical check up. Keep doing...not trying...do as much as you can every day, even if it is to only walk one block at first (that was me for 1 year). Good luck

K8ty_7

the more u procrastinate the harder itl become, thats wot ive found. dont think about it, just get ur gym kit on and head out the door, once ur there anything u do is better than nothing.