WHY AM I SO TIRED!

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slepygrl
slepygrl Posts: 249 Member
edited December 2024 in Motivation and Support
Hey Everyone,

I work out everyday, about 2 or 4 days a week it's twice a day. I try to eat right. But I am so damn tired. I could fall asleep right now. WTH!!! I hate this! I started working out b/c I hated feeling like this. I just want to cry.

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  • Slimmasaurus
    Slimmasaurus Posts: 141 Member
    I feel exactly the same. I'm constantly tired with bags under my eyes... Someone suggested it was because I am trying to keep my calories low, but I've been eating about 1400 most days.
    I just don't get it! Maybe an iron deficiency?
  • Cherp18
    Cherp18 Posts: 224 Member
    Me too! I suppose check with doc first to rule out any health concerns. That would be first.
    After that, I'm sure there will be lots of advise flowing from the site :)
  • cyclerjenn
    cyclerjenn Posts: 833 Member
    I just took a quick look at your diary, you are eating a lot of carbs, I had the same issue when my carb count was high. Try to balance your carbs and protein a little more. I currently am trying to eat 100g of each.

    Also, have your doctor run your blood test, see about a thyroid and iron levels.
  • dotti1121
    dotti1121 Posts: 751 Member
    BUMP for later...
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    Are you getting enough sleep?
  • PurpleCoookie
    PurpleCoookie Posts: 334
    I'm the same way, I exercise about 4-5 days a week and try to eat right but I'm sooooo tired. I get enough sleep and everything was ok from the Doctor.
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    Hey Everyone,

    I work out everyday, about 2 or 4 days a week it's twice a day. I try to eat right. But I am so damn tired. I could fall asleep right now. WTH!!! I hate this! I started working out b/c I hated feeling like this. I just want to cry.


    If you are working out everyday, sometimes twice a day, maybe your body is trying to tell you it needs a rest.
  • mayerel
    mayerel Posts: 254 Member
    Are you eating enough? Your body may just need a bit more fuel!
  • julieh391
    julieh391 Posts: 683 Member
    I looked at your diary too and would suggest working on including more whole foods in your diet. Also, it looks like you're way under your calories some days and not eating a whole lot (like one taco as apposed to a full meal of whole grains, veggies, fruits, nuts, beans..)
  • 7funnygirl7
    7funnygirl7 Posts: 1,176
    I was feeling this way a few months ago. I exercised every day, ate good, slept good..yet, still exhausted. I had some blood work done and turns out I am lacking zinc! Now I know what it does for the body...keeps it filled with pep and energy! :smile:
  • Mercenary1914
    Mercenary1914 Posts: 1,087 Member
    You need to eat more...I looked at your diary...you aren't eating enough to cover your workouts...your carbs are too low.
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,375 Member
    You need to eat more...I looked at your diary...you aren't eating enough to cover your workouts...your carbs are too low.

    What ^ said. Eat more. Fuel yourself. You will still lose weight.
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,393 Member
    All we can do is stipulate as to why. There is not enough information in order to offer suggestions
  • beanerific518
    beanerific518 Posts: 152
    Go to fat2fitradio.com and check out their calorie calculator. Maybe you are eating under your BMR? When you go into a sudden starvation style diet (eating under your BMR) you are doing a great disservice to your body (fat2fitradio can help explain this better than I can). I took a glance through your diary too. To start with, try incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your daily calories. This will help fill out your plate without adding tons of calories and give you the nutrients you need to feel well.

    Also, it sounds like you are jumping in too fast into an intense workout routine - i would hate to see you burn out and give up. Trust me, I've been there. In January of 2011 I took my life back and I am nearly 100 pounds down. I didn't start all at once. I got my eating in order, then I slowly added excercise. Walking, then elliptical, then increasing my time for both. Then I got a bike, slowly increased my mileage. Then joined a gym and started strength training. I still have a bit to go (I am at 24% body fat aiming to get to 18-20% body fat). Point is, it takes time. You learn along the way. Its a process.

    Feel free to add me as a friend. This may seem overwhelming right now, but you really can do this :smile:
  • greasygriddle_wechnage
    greasygriddle_wechnage Posts: 246 Member
    Are you getting enough sleep?

    rock has it. do you snore?
  • slepygrl
    slepygrl Posts: 249 Member
    Are you getting enough sleep?


    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA!!!!

    I've always had a hard time sleeping. I can get a good 4 hours before I'm up off and on for the rest of the night.
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