Always, always,always tired.....

Kris1997

It's possible you are sleeping too much. Exactly how much are you sleeping?? I've heard that if people sleep more then they need, even if they can, it can make them groggy all day. Also, I know that if I try to go to bed earlier then my body thinks is "bedtime", it takes me twice as long to fall asleep and I end up more tired than I went to bed. Do you have a natural sleepy time? For me, optimal time is between 10-11:30.

Other than that, I agree with everyone else about seeing a doctor. I don't think my suggestion would be a long term thing...

Go to bed between 10-11, depending and typically get up at 5:30 to do the 30 day shred.

Josie_lifting_cats

It's possible you are sleeping too much. Exactly how much are you sleeping?? I've heard that if people sleep more then they need, even if they can, it can make them groggy all day. Also, I know that if I try to go to bed earlier then my body thinks is "bedtime", it takes me twice as long to fall asleep and I end up more tired than I went to bed. Do you have a natural sleepy time? For me, optimal time is between 10-11:30.

Other than that, I agree with everyone else about seeing a doctor. I don't think my suggestion would be a long term thing...

Go to bed between 10-11, depending and typically get up at 5:30 to do the 30 day shred.

Personal experience - not enough sleep. I do the same. Lots of coffee. Lots of Pioneer Woman Iced Coffee. That's how I roll.

omma_to_3

If I sit still for 5 minutes and its quiet I.AM. OUT. zzzzzzz

Honestly, that still makes me think sleep apnea. There are different types of apnea. The typical one is obstructive which is caused by excessive weight, especially in the neck area. But there's another type that stems from the brain itself. I would get it checked out.

cabaray

You mentioned hormones. That would be a possibility. Another thing I haven't seen mentioned is medication. Are you taking any medicines that can increase fatigue. I know I am on one medication that I take in the evening and am still groggy when I wake up from it.

omma_to_3

It's possible you are sleeping too much. Exactly how much are you sleeping?? I've heard that if people sleep more then they need, even if they can, it can make them groggy all day. Also, I know that if I try to go to bed earlier then my body thinks is "bedtime", it takes me twice as long to fall asleep and I end up more tired than I went to bed. Do you have a natural sleepy time? For me, optimal time is between 10-11:30.

Other than that, I agree with everyone else about seeing a doctor. I don't think my suggestion would be a long term thing...

Go to bed between 10-11, depending and typically get up at 5:30 to do the 30 day shred.

Personal experience - not enough sleep. I do the same. Lots of coffee. Lots of Pioneer Woman Iced Coffee. That's how I roll.

LOL, I agree. 6 to 7 hours isn't enough for me. I feel best when I get 9. I can't remember the last time that actually happened. *sigh*

Josie_lifting_cats

It's possible you are sleeping too much. Exactly how much are you sleeping?? I've heard that if people sleep more then they need, even if they can, it can make them groggy all day. Also, I know that if I try to go to bed earlier then my body thinks is "bedtime", it takes me twice as long to fall asleep and I end up more tired than I went to bed. Do you have a natural sleepy time? For me, optimal time is between 10-11:30.

Other than that, I agree with everyone else about seeing a doctor. I don't think my suggestion would be a long term thing...

Go to bed between 10-11, depending and typically get up at 5:30 to do the 30 day shred.

Personal experience - not enough sleep. I do the same. Lots of coffee. Lots of Pioneer Woman Iced Coffee. That's how I roll.

LOL, I agree. 6 to 7 hours isn't enough for me. I feel best when I get 9. I can't remember the last time that actually happened. *sigh*

Seems to me I did some reading and found that for me, 10 was what I personally did the best on. I have a 2 year old, a 3 year old, and am self-employed. What's sleep?

I guess I got a solid 5 in last night. Yay me!

lc971

I was feeling like that, too. Who knew that my iron saturation and Ferritin levels were low. I just started to take an iron supplement, and I'm starting to feel better. I started to take a multivitamin as well. I usually eat chicken and fish, but I'm trying to eat a little more red meat, and Vitamin C. I switched my cereal to Total honey almond flax, 100% iron, 100% Vitamin C in 1 cup.

I hope you find some answers. Good luck!

beckysjourney

I'm also always tired, not in an exhausted way but I can sleep, anytime.
I could wake up 7am, go to sleep around 10am and wakeup at 3pm, then go to bed at 11, with no problem and still wakeup fine in the morning.

cabaray

I'm also always tired, not in an exhausted way but I can sleep, anytime.
I could wake up 7am, go to sleep around 10am and wakeup at 3pm, then go to bed at 11, with no problem and still wakeup fine in the morning.

Same here. If I don't set my alarm, I can easily sleep 12-14 hours. It's pathetic!

cornlady

You got a lot of great suggestions but one thing that I did not see was low Iodine level.
Dr's do routine thyroid check ups but sometimes they can give false negatives, meaning you do have an iodine deficiency when the tests show all is normal.

I would check for being pre diabetic and pay attention to foods that you eat that make you suddenly tired with in the next 15 or 20 minutes, or foods you ate one day and the next day you are completely sluggish, then eliminate those foods. You would be surprised to learn that fresh fruit can cause such problems, even onions have that effect on many people.

Take a good B complex vitamin, iron if you are deficient, and add KELP to your vitamin list!

Kelp will help you get the Iodine your body may be lacking.
Do check with your dr first, Hopefully you have a good dr who knows how helpful the proper supplements can be.

Good Luck!

hrtotten

I haven't read everything, but green smoothies have really helped me.

Kris1997

You mentioned hormones. That would be a possibility. Another thing I haven't seen mentioned is medication. Are you taking any medicines that can increase fatigue. I know I am on one medication that I take in the evening and am still groggy when I wake up from it.

YEP hormones. I had a total hysterectomy last June. I have to take hormones now.

breezymom81

Check for Sleep Apnea, hormonal issues ( I get so tired I can barely move when my hormons are out of wack) Thyroid Vit. D. Also you need to be sure you ar eating enough to have the energy to workout and fuel your body!! When I eat crappy I am more worn out!

Also check your stress levels~ being stressed can make you sleep! I recommend a physical to check on it!

holleysings

Are you eating enough? I was always tired no matter how much sleep I got when I only at 1200 calories a day and exercised almost every day. I also have a Vitamin D deficiency, which can make you tired amongst other weird symptoms. Definitely get some blood work done!

degan2011

Increase, increase, increase your calories.
I felt the same way. Was working out 5-6 days a week, 1200 calories per day. Felt like a zombie. Then, after reading the posts on MFP, I bit the bullet and increased to 1400 and ate back some of my exercise calories. Wow! The difference was almost immediate.
If that doesn't help- maybe you should go see your Dr. A check up never hurt anyone.

I Agree with the above post. Without your diary being public it is hard to determine what your calorie intake might be. That was my first thought to your post.

Kris1997

Increase, increase, increase your calories.
I felt the same way. Was working out 5-6 days a week, 1200 calories per day. Felt like a zombie. Then, after reading the posts on MFP, I bit the bullet and increased to 1400 and ate back some of my exercise calories. Wow! The difference was almost immediate.
If that doesn't help- maybe you should go see your Dr. A check up never hurt anyone.

I Agree with the above post. Without your diary being public it is hard to determine what your calorie intake might be. That was my first thought to your post.

It is public.........with lots of sugar in it past few days too! LOL Can't figure out how to fix my sweet tooth.

robinogue

Nope you're not the only one... I couldn't figure out why the heck I was so tired daily even after a good night's sleep. Well a few weeks ago I got a FitBit and turns out even if I'm in be for over 7 hours I'm actually only sleeping 4-5 hours. I have very bad sleeping habits which causes me to be exhausted all the time...

Genem30

Sounds like a potential tyroid issue, I would definitely get checked. Generally it can be corrected with medication.

nadiawilder

I felt this way every afternoon, and early morning for that matter, until I truly changed my diet. I truly found that processed foods and starchy carbs were the culprit. When I changed to eating six small meals a day and cut out the high starch carbs, my energy level changed drastically. I wouldn't say that my energy level went "through the roof", but I no longer have afternoon slumps or feel sleepy after meals. Try making minor modifications in terms of your carb intake, increase your protein and you're bound to see some results! Drink water, get good sleep at night, etc. etc.

Hope this helps!

FrugalMomsRock75

Going back a few days in your diary... where are your real foods?? You have a lot of processed foods, and very little fresh, real food.

Our bodies really weren't made to live solely on processed foods. If you incorporate more real, whole foods into your diet while maintaining a *healthy* deficit, you will possibly feel better...

PLUMSGRL

Truthfully, you're just not eating enough. Any time you eat under your BMR, you set yourself up for failure.

Read this blog by one of the members of Eat More to Weigh Less, it has links to put you on the right path for LASTING weight loss:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/lillebanon/view/my-take-on-eating-more-to-weigh-less-254554


Good luck on your journey!

LSHANDREW

I was soooo tired, so I asked my doctor to check my vitamin d level. it was critically low. I started taking 5,000 units of vitamin d a day and after about 2 weeks I felt better! You might also have sleep apnea.

tmos512

I had the same thing - had all of my levels checked and everything was perfect. I started taking (regularly) a simple multi-vitamin, a Vitamin B supplement and calcium with vitamin D. I'm not super energized, but I don't feel the awful fatigue and constant need to sleep or lie down that I had. Hope all works out well!

Amber0318C

I absolutely have this problem too. I don't drink Coffee but I do drink energy drinks daily and it's to the point that they are no help anymore. I've asked the doctor but she hasn't really recommended anything other than lowering my stress, lowering my weight, and exercising more. I'm trying to do that but still having an issue. Sorry I am not able to help but you arent alone.

dmpizza

See a DR, you could have other issues, or its just carrying the extra weight that is tiring to you.

kdeaux1959

Chronic fatigue is also a major symptom of Depression and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as well as Bipolar Disorder. I agree. See a doctor and let them know. Excessive stress can also cause it... usually because it is beginning to affect your emotional well-being. No way any of us can adequately diagnose you. See your doctor.

kdeaux1959

I absolutely have this problem too. I don't drink Coffee but I do drink energy drinks daily and it's to the point that they are no help anymore. I've asked the doctor but she hasn't really recommended anything other than lowering my stress, lowering my weight, and exercising more. I'm trying to do that but still having an issue. Sorry I am not able to help but you arent alone.

Energy drinks have far more caffeine that coffee or soft drinks. You really need to decrease your caffeine intake. Often we use caffeine to try to pick us up when what we really need is vitamins and such. Also an assessment of your thyroid, and other symptoms that may be indicative of other problems would be helpful.

penrbrown

Nah, I'm like that too! I ONLY exercise at night because I get SOOO tired after that I literally crash.

I try to work around it as much as I can. By keeping my workouts short. By never pushing too hard. By working out at night so i can go to bed right after (if I try working out in the morning I'm so exhausted all day that I can barely function).

I agree with others... see your doctor... but if your doctor has no definitive answer then don't despair. Just find ways to work around it.

Atalante

I have felt extremely tired for years. I have tried almost everything and my doctor has checked almost everything, and there seems to be nothing wrong except an extremely low energy level. When I try to eat less it gets even worse, and work-out is no help at all. My own theory is that I suffer from permanent mild depression. But is is sometimes extremely difficult to have to kick myself to do even the smallest thing. So you're not alone in this. The only thing is, please do not stop doing things like exercise, work and socialising even though you do not feel like it at all. The tiredness only gets worse if you let yourself go.

delilah47

A lot of people who can't stay awake during the day have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a very serious condition where your throat closes up during sleep which prevents you from inhaling. You can die in your sleep from sleep apnea, so I would be heading to the doctor and let him refer you to a sleep study. I have a friend who was always nodding off and he had sleep apnea. He got the C-PAP mask to wear while he is sleeping and he is a totally different guy. He's awake, alert, and actually has a personality! Just do it.