Changing diet, and a lack of energy?

joshuamhort

Hey all, I was just curious about something.

Lately, I have been feeling pretty good, more energetic and looking forward to working out. Today though, it was totally different. I had to fight myself just to get out of bed, then it was a fight to go for a walk, but when I did I started off strong, glad I was doing it and felt good. Well, I get done with a mile, and stop to talk to my uncle who lives just down the road for a bit, then I helped him dig a hole for a fence post (well, started on one, but roots and rocks got in the way half way done with it). Then after I helped with that, I climbed back up the hill to the road, and felt pretty good. No problem there. I then started walking down the road, and was just so tired that I really didn't want to keep walking. But I finished it, after 25 minutes of walking that distance.

Back home, I thought maybe I was thirsty and hungry, and a lack of food tends to make me tired. So, I fixed myself up a lunch, and had some water. I then did some light cleaning, even though I just wanted to go to bed. After the light cleaning, I sat down at my computer thinking I would do something, but I kept drifting to sleep. I am still fighting sleep, and can't figure out why I am so tired.

I know I haven't been eating my full days worth of calories, and that my carbs especially are really low, but I wouldn't think that would cause me to be this tired would it? I have my food diary open to everybody to see. Any ideas or suggestions would be great.

peachyxoxoxo

Well first of all how much sleep are you getting at night? But second, I think your intakes look fine. Normal amounts of carbs, at least normal for what I would consume. If you're used to eating more, remember that carbs do give you quick energy and that could possibly be related.

But if you need to lay down and take a quick power nap, don't feel bad. Getting enough sleep is important for weight loss.

joshuamhort

Ah yes...the sleep portion. I had, oddly enough, forgot about that when I posted this. I usually get 5 or 6 hours of sleep a night. Usually that is low quality sleep. However, since I had been feeling great these past few days, even if a little bit tired, I had forgotten what it was like to be as tired as I am today. Napping doesn't usually help me very much, no matter how short (or long) a nap it is.I wake up confused about what time it is and it takes a moment for me to focus on anything. So, I generally try avoiding that if I can. Listening to music while I exercised and cleaned would probably have helped too.