One week of MFP losing weight but feeling weaker??

goblynn

Hello MFPs

I have been logging into MFP for just over a week now. I have faithfully kept up w/ my caloric intake and logging my exercises.

I participate in a body-pump class 2-3 times a week, as well as various other exercises. This morning, I felt so weak (not in energy but strength). Any suggestions as to what is going on?

I have read some posts that have said to eat more calories but how do I adjust my goals/calories (if this is what is needed) so that I can still use the site and keep on track?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

cramernh

If you could unlock your food diary - Im pretty sure there is a more involved issue at hand in addition to eating more calories...

goblynn

just opened it. thank you

cramernh

Any reason why you dont eat enough vegetables? You dont have much of a variety to be honest...

goblynn

I'm trying to use what I have at the house. Next week I hope to plan better. Do you think that will help?

goblynn

bump

perfektfox

Track sodium. Do you sweat a lot when you exercise? I do and whenever I work out too hard and come in low on sodium, I have pronounced muscle fatigue within hours and/or the next day. Could be another electrolyte too - but sodium is my Achilles' heel.

GoalSixPack

I had the same thing happen too me when I first started. I would set your protien higher first. MFP has it very low. Do this by my home- goals- bottom of page is change goals. You can choose custom and mess with the settings. Keep us posted