Exercise gives you energy= BS!

juggalotus

At least for me (before anyone starts to chew me out) I always feel so tired and exhausted afterward, and irritable during. I hate being hot and sweaty. I am already heat intolerant...I could be wearing shorts in Antarctica and could still be sweating....I absolutely can not stand the heat. It causes me to become irritable and that = annoying workouts. Then I get home and want to pass out afterward. So i guess it doesn't give everyone energy/feel good endorphins!! lol I think a better workout for me would be swimming, now if my gym only had a pool! damn it...

Pedro_Infante

Lol! I know, Right!

cutethang1

Not sure if you already do this or not...maybe try a little something to eat an hour before working out. Are you rehydrating during your work out. ....G/L

juggalotus

Not sure if you already do this or not...maybe try a little something to eat an hour before working out. Are you rehydrating during your work out. ....G/L

Yes, and yes....I drink about 2 bottles of water/ hour I am at the gym. I go to the gym after work, so I have usually eaten around noon-ish...at the gym by 3-ish...maybe could try eating right before I go...

dad106

What do you wear? If you wear any old clothes that are lying around, then it may make your problem worse.

Try wearing moisture wicking clothing and see if that helps.. I don't have heat intolerance or anything, but I get super crabby too when I'm really warm and sweaty.. and I find that moisture wicking clothing helps keep me cooler and less crabby

michellekicks

It will continue to get easier as you drop pounds. Also, you *should*, after a while, feel like you need a little less sleep and have a general sense of wellbeing during the day... that is an experience reported by many. But I'm sure there are people who just don't like it.

As for the endorphins... I get them, but only if I'm still running at about the 1 hour and 10 minute mark...

juggalotus

What do you wear? If you wear any old clothes that are lying around, then it may make your problem worse.

Try wearing moisture wicking clothing and see if that helps.. I don't have heat intolerance or anything, but I get super crabby too when I'm really warm and sweaty.. and I find that moisture wicking clothing helps keep me cooler and less crabby

I have noticed that, I usually wear my "Danskin" workout top and have less of an issue. But the last 2 times I wore yoga pants and a black t shirt....yeah. I gained like 10 lbs back of the weight i originally lost and not feeling so confident in those clothes right now. hahaha but i guess i gotta suck it up!

dad106

What do you wear? If you wear any old clothes that are lying around, then it may make your problem worse.

Try wearing moisture wicking clothing and see if that helps.. I don't have heat intolerance or anything, but I get super crabby too when I'm really warm and sweaty.. and I find that moisture wicking clothing helps keep me cooler and less crabby

I have noticed that, I usually wear my "Danskin" workout top and have less of an issue. But the last 2 times I wore yoga pants and a black t shirt....yeah. I gained like 10 lbs back of the weight i originally lost and not feeling so confident in those clothes right now. hahaha but i guess i gotta suck it up!

Meh..who cares what you look like as long as you workout right? lol!

Look online at Under Armour in their outlet section and see what you can find. They have something called "heat gear" and it's some of the best for keeping you cool in heat..

PurpleCoookie

I agree I'm still waiting for "I have so much energy now!!" effect.

mollysonnotice

I had that for a while too (about a month) and it just click two weeks ago actually. Now I'm constantly doing some sort of workout (strength or cardio).

BrownEyedDiva

I have the same issue. I began walking briskly at the track this week for an hour and each night I go home I pass out. I don't have more energy at all. Weird right?

Newfiedan

When you carry a decent amount of extra weight it will be exhausting but once you get lighter it will help immensely the thing is to not quit, exercising or working out will provide benefits far above and beyond the energy you feel you have. It is no different then someone whom is lighter carrying extra weight all day and while exercising. Bodies in motion like to stay in motion, bodies at rest like to stay at rest. Diet plays an immensely huge role in energy levels as well, eat junk and you will feel like junk.

Beastette

Are you doing something you enjoy? Makes a big difference.

Articeluvsmemphis

takes time i guess. I do have a lot of energy, and you get used to all the sweat to the point it just doesn't bother you, or well it doesn't bother me. drinking water all throughout the day is important, and not just at the time of the workout, and making sure you aren't doing too much too fast could help with irritability. lightweight clothes are a must. also helps if you are doing something fun.

demonNIИ

sorry this happens to you..but personally I love getting sweaty and exercise has given me a TON of energy like I never exp in my life. I always go to the gym well fueled and not starving/weak. Can't run on empty

selfishshellfish

I love exercising hard but when I'm doing that regularly my bedtime naturally gets 2 hours earlier. Exercising makes me tired. And when I was training really hard in my teens I used to wake up every morning aching like an old woman. I thought that was normal!

LadyIntrepid

You may be the type of person who does better working out in the morning. You're going after work, already after a long day, and not having eaten for hours prior. Sounds very tiring! If you can't do a morning workout, then at least get some fuel (non-sugary food) in in the afternoon. That should help.

kr1ssy23

I agree I'm still waiting for "I have so much energy now!!" effect.

I cant wait for that!!! :grumble:

Lay821

I agree I'm still waiting for "I have so much energy now!!" effect.

YUP Me 2:yawn:

I was experiencing the same thing until I figured out why .....I HATE THE GYM
working out at home is way more fun & convenient 4me

glittersoul

I get lots of energy from it. The only time I am tired is if I need to drink water or if it is way later than I normally stay up.

Blessedmommy_2x

I am sure it varies for everyone... even daily. But for me I tend to get TONS of energy if I do it first thing in the morning... it just starts my day "just right" and I am more alert on the days I exercise before work. After my evening workouts I feel great, but later on I am exhausted... but thats just a mixture of working full time, juggling the little ones PLUS working out.


*** I personally LOVE the feeling I get after working out... In fact I had a T-Shirt on today that said "Endorphin Junkie" on it , while working out! LOL

neverstray

I agree. That's why I really don't like working out in the morning. I have to though half the time due to my schedule. But, it wears me out. When I work out at night, I'm done by around 8, I make dinner, watch a little TV, and usually fall asleep in front of it, and off to bed. Working out wears me out, it does NOT give me any energy.

I think the energetic feeling, for me, is after generally working out for a long time. I notice I don't ever get tired when I'm doing things. Like, I could be throwing a football with a friend, and he'll get tired or whatever, and I feel like I could go all day. That kind of stuff is where the energy comes from. But, not working out directly. That just wears me out.

camila_scl

This happens tome too.... I HATE BEING SWEATY.

And don't really like to work out at all... Never have... I was skinny as hell and was one of the worst at gym class in high school, when I didn't cut the class, of course LOL

I've been dancing with Just Dance, which makes it a little more fun, but still, I fight with my self for about an hour and then work out, I have to force myself.

I was hopping in time I'll like it... but nope, not yet

Meg_78

I honestly honestly used to feel this way too. I never wanted to do anything cause there was no point, I hated any exercise, I never felt energized and I never got the rush....But now, that I have finally found things I love doing, and I am eating enough to support my working out, and I have learnt how to do things properly, (Staying very hydrated all the time -not just during the work out -and remembering to breath property when working out for example) I have a super burst of energy after, to the point whet if I do it to late in the evening I'm so pumped I thrum, and can't get to sleep.

So from a ex non believer, it does exist, i just think you have to find your groove, and make sure you are recharging and staying hydrated, and remember to breathe when exercising, otherwise you get very tired and totally worn out.

beyg

Not sure if you already do this or not...maybe try a little something to eat an hour before working out. Are you rehydrating during your work out. ....G/L

Yes, and yes....I drink about 2 bottles of water/ hour I am at the gym. I go to the gym after work, so I have usually eaten around noon-ish...at the gym by 3-ish...maybe could try eating right before I go...

just because you drink water does not means you are fully hydrated. You need to replace electrolytes.

TrailRunner61

Are you taking any meds that can make you overheat? I used to take one that did that and I was miserable while working out. I no longer take it, thank GOD.
I disagree about the energy level, but I have to admit that when I first started working out I was exhausted and I sweat like a pig (which is ridiculous since pigs really don't sweat!) I think that part of my tiredness was from eating the wrong foods. I'd log everything and stay under my cals but I'd eat cereal for bfast and hot pockets or frozen dinners for lunch and dinner! Ick! Now I don't even want that stuff.
Anyway, I bought some Under armour heat gear. I have tshirts, shorts and bike shorts. They are fantastic! If I wore a regular cotton tshirt while working out, I'd be totally soaked in sweat. With the water wicking clothes, they get a little damp but never wet. By the time I get to the shower, my shirt is completely dry. I love it. My sports bra gets wet but UA also makes those.. That is on my wish list.
Now that I'm used to working out, I don't sweat near as much unless I'm outside in the heat and humidity and your body needs to sweat then, to keep your temp. down.
I also have soooo much freakin energy now that my kids tell me that I have ADD. I love the 'new found' energy and can't even imagine ONE day in my 'past life' where I got up at 10 or 11am and went back to bed by 8:30 or 9pm!!! Now I'm up by 5-7am and in bed by 11-12pm. I also never nap unless I'm sick. To me it's amazing.
If you've been working out for a while, I don't know what to tell you besides the UA clothes.
Good luck and I hope you adjust or find something you enjoy more. <hugs>

MoonGazer91

Sometimes on my way to work (as I am hoping to take up running training properly, when I'm not being plagued by ankle/knee injuries and when I have the time, couch to 5k style interval running/walking) when I have to walk in, I like to run for a couple of minutes (around 2 or so), then walk for a couple, then run again and so on and whenever I do run, it makes me feel very energised for the rest of the journey in and the day ahead, plus it makes me feel really good. I don't know why exactly, but it does - it's like, my body is just itching to exercise when I'm active and it feels weird if I don't.

I got awfully dehydrated earlier in the week though, so I'll have to be very careful about that when I take it up properly - I don't want to passout halfway through it or something...then I'd definitely not be so energised.

Yanicka1

I suffer from narcolepsy and PCOS..... 2 things that has fatigue as symptoms :grumble:

Let just say that exercising was energy I didn't have!!!

But the healthier I became, less tired I was (not more energetic, just less tired). Now it really improved my quality of life. Be patient

natvanessa

Another thought is maybe you are working out too hard, too soon, too much.
Take it a little bit easier maybe? You really should feel at least a little bit of energy after working out, even if it's an hour or two later. I think if you are that exhausted you might be over-doing it. Try a little less and you may feel a lot better

marycmeadows

maybe you're not eating enough or feeding your body properly. because exercise DOES give you energy. overall energy. I LOVE working out in the morning, though I only really get to do it on the weekends.

juggalotus

Thanks all! I appreciate all the advice and tips. I have heard a lot about those UA heat shields or whatever....they probably only go up to a size large, right? lol...And their large is probably realistically a medium, right? HAHA jk...Ill have to check them out. Maybe I can go to ****'s and try one on....I have been really wanting to get a bicycle...for YEARS! I love riding my bike...I'm broke so Ill have to save, but i figured ill take it to the park and the wind will help me with the sweat on my face at least lol And PS. I refuse to workout before work. I have to get up at 5 in the morning. I refuse to get up at 3 just to go workout!!!! HELLL NOOOOO!!! LOL