My energy level is in the gutter

Hey,

Ive just had a quick look through. I think on a lot of the days you are eating far too few calories, especially when you are doing exercise as well. This in itself will leave you feeling very tired.

Also, as you said you over compensate on days when you have not had much the day before, but you are eating stuff like pizza, ice cream etc. Obviously in moderation this can be okay(ish), but it does nothing for the energy levels.

I think you need to try and have a more structured diet and definitely up your cals if you are going to be exercising. You should try and have healthier snacks to prevent that energy drop. Maybe just have the pizza etc as an occasional treat. I know its hard, weekends & social gatherings are my downfall!

Maybe you need to be more organised with food shopping, making lunches for work etc?

Feel free to add me if you want some support, I do low carb, around 1200 a day. x

Thanks for the response. I think I have been so focused on the calorie goals that I have paid little to no attention to the energy goals.

I need to figure out a way to get more energy filled foods in my diet and not feel like I am depriving myself.

I want this to be a lifestyle not a diet, but sleeping 12 hours cannot be a lifestyle.

You're right. And you have to think of food as fuel rather than food. I recently went through the same thing myself and with over training in my workouts I was getting sick all of the time, as well! Feel free to friend me so you can see my diary to get some ideas.

Nothing to do with thyroid levels - you are severely undereating on most days - and eating too much pizza and ice cream on the others won't give your body the nourisment it needs....
Eat more - if you only have 10lbs to lose you do not have to try and live on 900 cals a day.....

Heya,
I had a similar problem as well, last month. I would wake up feeling incredibly dizzy, and have heaps of dizzy spells during the day, couldn't concentrate and felt generally weak and unfocussed. I was exercising, and not really eating back my exercise calories. My goal was at 1350, and I went over some days and on other days netted less than 1200. On the days that I went over, it wasn't from good food, and not all of my calories were 'good calories' - ie baking, alcohol etc. Not all of the time, but a lot of the time. And what did I get from not eating enough, exercising a heck of a lot, and feeling dizzy and sick for a month? ZERO pounds lost! And with a higher calorie goal and eating back most of my exercise calories the previous month, I lost 5 lbs.

So here's the advice I'll give you, based on your food diary. Eat. Start the day with a good breakfast like oatmeal and some milk. Have fruit for snacks, and you already eat nuts which are great. Grainy bread with ham or turkey, hummus and some lettuce and grated carrot, if you have time, is great for lunch and you can make a few sandwiches in advance to save time. (Ie - avoid take out!) Check out websites like Healthy Food Guide - http://www.healthyfood.co.nz/ - for great recipes for dinner. I know it's NZ but the ingredients you can get everywhere, and they have great ideas for quick, easy meals too. It's my bible! And they also show how many calories are in each of the recipes. Yogurt, eggs and milk are you friends. But most of all, try NEVER to net below 1200 cals. You'll feel better for it, and your body will thank you for it. Good luck!

I think you get too many of your calories from foods that do not give good nutrition. 1 spooon-full of honey in the morning won't do much for your energy. Perhaps spread it on a nice whole grain bread along with a little nut butter or stir it into oatmeal to get a better start on your nutrition for the day. I agree that you need more fruits and vegetables also.

Good luck!

I noticed the protein levels in your diet are very low. Without enough protein you will not have much energy. Try to make yourself eat a can of tuna in water (5oz) at some point during the day, or even for breakfast with lemon. Your body converts foods and uses them in the following order: sugars, then carbs, then proteins. This is the order in which the sugars from each will hit your bloodstream. Without proteins the bottom falls out of your energy level. They provide the longest lasting energy. If you exercise, you will notice a lack of stamina and a weak feeling. If you are stationary(at work, etc.) you will most likely feel groggy.
There are lots of high protein/low calorie cheeses, eggs, fish, etc. to choose from.
As far as the sugar, you appear to also be on a sugar rollercoaster. Sometimes around 3:00 pm the lack of energy is unbearable and I must have something sweet. So I'll have a piece of cake or ice cream or choco bar. Other than that, I try not to because that
sugar will take you up, for sure, but then it will take you way down! Hope this helps!!