31 days and 9 lbs later

mraychel9606

I am at the point where just the thought of working out makes me tired. I started finding excuses not to do it. I don't know if it is just a bad week which it may be (PMS) but right now I just want to sleep. Any ideas on how to get energized and motivated without supplements. I am doing it all natural this time and hope that that way it stays off.

metacognition

I just try to get it over with in the morning so I won't have to worry about it for the rest of the day. Sometimes it helps to schedule it in.

Getting enough sleep at night will help with feelings of tiredness. Take a multivitamin if you think you are missing anything. Exercising will also signal your body to become more awake and energetic afterward.

RunDoozer

Possible you're just not eating enough

dangerousdumpling

I agree that maybe you're not eating enough. However, TOM affects women differently. I used to be extremely fatigued for a couple of days before I started. I chose to use days as rest days. Hurray for my hysterectomy. I don't have to deal with that crap anymore. But I digress. Maybe you could try increasing your calories and see how you feel. Or try a different workout.

Evachiquita

Sometimes I feel tired around my cycle too. I just accept it and rest. Obviously my body needs it. Just be sure not to over do it on the food too! Don't sweat it; It will be over and you'll be feeling back to normal in a few days.

labrennan

I was getting up pretty early in the morning to workout at home before getting ready for work, but I have been blowing it off for the last several weeks. Its cold outside (I know, not an excuse) and I end up hitting the snooze. But I'm still logging in all calorie intake but someone needs to yell at me in the morning to get up on days I work.

concordancia

I tend to do a light aerobic workout on those days. For most, light exercise can even relieve some of the symptoms like cramping.

Have you been incorporating regular rest days? If not, it might be time to start.

concordancia

I was getting up pretty early in the morning to workout at home before getting ready for work, but I have been blowing it off for the last several weeks. Its cold outside (I know, not an excuse) and I end up hitting the snooze. But I'm still logging in all calorie intake but someone needs to yell at me in the morning to get up on days I work.

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Ashellini

I found I was tired, weak, etc when I was not eating enough calories. I have since upped them and am feeling 100 times better. Sometimes I feel tired but once I force myself to get to the gym I am so much more energized. I would love to be able to work out before work, but it just doesn't fit into my schedule.