NO ENERGY - PLEASE HELP
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Your protein number is very low. Try to hit around 100 grams everyday. After about a week, your energy should be better. Also, the 1400 calories that MFP calculates includes the deficit needed to lose weight. An occasional light day won't hurt, but you will crash and burn if you do it all the time. You have to give yourself enough fuel to keep up your motivation.0
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Are you in the UK? Make sure he/she checks your B12, folate and ferritin levels along with everything else. A deficiency in any of those areas can contribute to loss of energy.
Good luck
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Are you getting enough protein in your diet? It's hard to tell without being able to see your diary.
I have opened my diary now.0 -
Are you in the UK? Make sure he/she checks your B12, folate and ferritin levels along with everything else. A deficiency in any of those areas can contribute to loss of energy.
Good luck
No, I am in Australia0 -
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Mystery solved. Unless you got 200 extra pounds, and want to knock it down to 60 extra pounds, eating less process foods will not help you much. You only have 4 kg to lose? then you'll need a whole different plan my friend. The last 10-15 pounds are the toughest and you can't just get super ripped by just eating less of whatever you've been eating. You'd need a diet similar to a pro athlete to get your body fat that low.0 -
As soon as I posted I thought "or Australia" - silly me I also concur with the needing more protein. (It's difficult to get those protein macros up, I'm finding!) 0
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Mystery solved. Unless you got 200 extra pounds, and want to knock it down to 60 extra pounds, eating less process foods will not help you much. You only have 4 kg to lose? then you'll need a whole different plan my friend.
I'm not sure I understand what you mean.
I only drink diet coke when we eat out, which is not very often &Pizza hut, we don't have where I live nor do I eat it. I only have 3kgs to lose and what plan are you suggesting.0 -
Can you get in more water. You may be a little dehydrated. Also try adding some protein for energy.It's a very small suggestion, but when this happens to me I take Guarana. It was great for giving me the energy to get through the day and my workouts. Simple dietary supplement you can get anywhere.
Thanks for your advice, I will look into it.0 -
As soon as I posted I thought "or Australia" - silly me I also concur with the needing more protein. (It's difficult to get those protein macros up, I'm finding!)
Ok, so more protein seems to be the main suggestion.
I have a bodybuilder friend, who I was talking to and he gave me a diet to help me with energy but my doctor won't allow me to do it, he says it is waaaaay too much protein.
He is talking 5 meals a day with 80gm of chicken & 50gm sweet potato every 3 hrs.0 -
Eat "good" or "clean" or "healthy" (whatever those words mean to you) 80% of the time. Fit yummy, portion-controlled treats into your calorie goal. Deprivation can lead to binges.
I'm not sure I understand what you mean.Lite n easy
Coca cola
Pizza hut
Mystery solved. Unless you got 200 extra pounds, and want to knock it down to 60 extra pounds, eating less process foods will not help you much. You only have 4 kg to lose? then you'll need a whole different plan my friend.
I only drink diet coke when we eat out, which is not very often &Pizza hut, we don't have where I live nor do I eat it. I only have 3kgs to lose and what plan are you suggesting.
I feel better eating fewer packaged, processed foods. Everybody's different, and it will take trial & error to find what works for you.0 -
Eat "good" or "clean" or "healthy" (whatever those words mean to you) 80% of the time. Fit yummy, portion-controlled treats into your calorie goal. Deprivation can lead to binges.
I'm not sure I understand what you mean.Lite n easy
Coca cola
Pizza hut
Mystery solved. Unless you got 200 extra pounds, and want to knock it down to 60 extra pounds, eating less process foods will not help you much. You only have 4 kg to lose? then you'll need a whole different plan my friend.
I only drink diet coke when we eat out, which is not very often &Pizza hut, we don't have where I live nor do I eat it. I only have 3kgs to lose and what plan are you suggesting.
I feel better eating fewer packaged, processed foods. Everybody's different, and it will take trial & error to find what works for you.
Lite n easy are not processed foods, but are cooked by chefs. In saying that I was ok energy wise until day 5 into the Lite n easy program, so I am wondering if perhaps that is what is causing the problem.0 -
Totally agree about having your iron levels checked. Unless you're vegan, B12 should technically be fine, but worth a check anyway.Are you in the UK? Make sure he/she checks your B12, folate and ferritin levels along with everything else. A deficiency in any of those areas can contribute to loss of energy.
Good luck
No, I am in Australia
I tried liteneasy for a brief time when I was very busy and I found that there just wasn't enough food at breakfast and lunch for the calorie allowance. I was usually ravenous in between meals because the portion sizes were so tiny and the protein content was so low (probably follows Australian guidelines of 10-15% of intake). I like the dinners though, but only buy them now to keep in the freezer for nights when I can't be bothered cooking.
Liteneasy is certainly convenient but I think that you can do a much better job yourself. It may be worthwhile giving it a break to see if your energy levels improve (if your blood tests are all good).0 -
No, you don't need to eat the protein amounts of a male body builder. LOL! Most women have about 100 lbs. of lean mass and the recommendation is to eat about 1 gram protein per pound of lean mass.0
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Not enough fuel for the body?
Try increasing your calories.
I agree. Eat healthy, but eat.0 -
No, you don't need to eat the protein amounts of a male body builder. LOL! Most women have about 100 lbs. of lean mass and the recommendation is to eat about 1 gram protein per pound of lean mass.
LOL They were the amounts he gave me to eat, he, himself eats 200gms of meat & 150gms of sweet potato!!!!0 -
I eat a few more calories than you but when I was feeling sluggish I started taking a multivitamin with increased b complex. It helped a lot.0
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Hi Lovely, Im still suggesting more protein & good fats (nuts, avocado, fish etc) So pleased your sodium intake has gone down & you are doing so so well to stick to this. You dont need as much as your partners bodybuilding friends suggested (although, i still think your DR has some explaining to do as to why he is so adverse to high protein) but i think more protein & good fats will be fantastic for you 0
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Mega-high protein puts a strain on the kidneys, for one. OP, please trust your doctor rather than well-meaning strangers on the internet.You dont need as much as your partners bodybuilding friends suggested (although, i still think your DR has some explaining to do as to why he is so adverse to high protein) but i think more protein & good fats will be fantastic for you.0 -
I didnt say 'mega high,' I also did say not as high as her body builder friend - i was saying higher than what is currently being consumed. I wasn't saying dont listen to a Dr, i was saying ask him to explain why specifically, he doesn't support higher protein, what he classifies as high protein etc (which, the OP should understand what i meant & my intentions from PM's.)0
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Mega-high protein puts a strain on the kidneys, for one. OP, please trust your doctor rather than well-meaning strangers on the internet.You dont need as much as your partners bodybuilding friends suggested (although, i still think your DR has some explaining to do as to why he is so adverse to high protein) but i think more protein & good fats will be fantastic for you.
115 grams/day is only a little high, not "mega-high." Not remotely a problem unless she actually has kidney issues. I'm thinking she'd have mentioned that, though.0 -
I had energy issues the first two weeks, but then my body adjusted and I feel pretty good now. Looking at your diary, it appears you eat half your calories for dinner, having much lighter breakfasts and lunches. Is there a reason such as job or school schedule for this? I would think you would be sluggish during the day as your body is not getting much energy during this time. Try to even out those numbers, or at least get as many calories at lunch as you do at dinner (perhaps you do not like breakfast). This may help up those energy levels for exercise.0
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Lite n easy
Coca cola
Pizza hut
Mystery solved. Unless you got 200 extra pounds, and want to knock it down to 60 extra pounds, eating less process foods will not help you much. You only have 4 kg to lose? then you'll need a whole different plan my friend. The last 10-15 pounds are the toughest and you can't just get super ripped by just eating less of whatever you've been eating. You'd need a diet similar to a pro athlete to get your body fat that low.
The only thing she needs to change is likely how much she is taking in, and upping her protein as someone else has already suggested. As long as she meets her macros, she will lose weight eating whatever she wants. I know, because I've done it. And so have many others here.0 -
Mega-high protein puts a strain on the kidneys, for one. OP, please trust your doctor rather than well-meaning strangers on the internet.You dont need as much as your partners bodybuilding friends suggested (although, i still think your DR has some explaining to do as to why he is so adverse to high protein) but i think more protein & good fats will be fantastic for you.
115 grams/day is only a little high, not "mega-high." Not remotely a problem unless she actually has kidney issues. I'm thinking she'd have mentioned that, though.
No, I don't have kidney problems, the only health problem I have is mild depression, which has to be diet controlled as I can't take meds.
I didn't seem to have the fatigue/energy problem before I started Lite n easy, so maybe that is the problem.
Not sure where the 115gms a day figure is coming from, because it was suggested to me by a bodybuilder male friend to have 320gms a day of protein, which my doctor has said no to, because I am not a bodybuilder0 -
Lite n easy
Coca cola
Pizza hut
Mystery solved. Unless you got 200 extra pounds, and want to knock it down to 60 extra pounds, eating less process foods will not help you much. You only have 4 kg to lose? then you'll need a whole different plan my friend. The last 10-15 pounds are the toughest and you can't just get super ripped by just eating less of whatever you've been eating. You'd need a diet similar to a pro athlete to get your body fat that low.
The only thing she needs to change is likely how much she is taking in, and upping her protein as someone else has already suggested. As long as she meets her macros, she will lose weight eating whatever she wants. I know, because I've done it. And so have many others here.
Macros???? sorry I am still learning this program. Is that the amount of protein MFP suggest you have a day0 -
Mega-high protein puts a strain on the kidneys, for one. OP, please trust your doctor rather than well-meaning strangers on the internet.You dont need as much as your partners bodybuilding friends suggested (although, i still think your DR has some explaining to do as to why he is so adverse to high protein) but i think more protein & good fats will be fantastic for you.
115 grams/day is only a little high, not "mega-high." Not remotely a problem unless she actually has kidney issues. I'm thinking she'd have mentioned that, though.
No, I don't have kidney problems, the only health problem I have is mild depression, which has to be diet controlled as I can't take meds.
I didn't seem to have the fatigue/energy problem before I started Lite n easy, so maybe that is the problem.
Not sure where the 115gms a day figure is coming from, because it was suggested to me by a bodybuilder male friend to have 320gms a day of protein, which my doctor has said no to, because I am not a bodybuilder
A good rule of thumb is 1g/lb of lean body mass. Your bodybuilder friend likely weighs a GOOD deal more than you, to start with. And it sounds like he might be overdoing the protein. LOL0 -
Lite n easy
Coca cola
Pizza hut
Mystery solved. Unless you got 200 extra pounds, and want to knock it down to 60 extra pounds, eating less process foods will not help you much. You only have 4 kg to lose? then you'll need a whole different plan my friend. The last 10-15 pounds are the toughest and you can't just get super ripped by just eating less of whatever you've been eating. You'd need a diet similar to a pro athlete to get your body fat that low.
The only thing she needs to change is likely how much she is taking in, and upping her protein as someone else has already suggested. As long as she meets her macros, she will lose weight eating whatever she wants. I know, because I've done it. And so have many others here.
Macros???? sorry I am still learning this program. Is that the amount of protein MFP suggest you have a day
Macros = carbs/protein/fat. They are at the bottom of your diary so you can see how you are doing as go along. You can change them by going through your goals and choosing manual set up, rather than have MFP set them up for you.0 -
I had energy issues the first two weeks, but then my body adjusted and I feel pretty good now. Looking at your diary, it appears you eat half your calories for dinner, having much lighter breakfasts and lunches. Is there a reason such as job or school schedule for this? I would think you would be sluggish during the day as your body is not getting much energy during this time. Try to even out those numbers, or at least get as many calories at lunch as you do at dinner (perhaps you do not like breakfast). This may help up those energy levels for exercise.
This is week 4 now, the energy issues were never a problem the first two weeks, only middle of week 3.
I chose to do Lite n easy program as I have had success before, as have many other people & it would help me to keep within the 1200 calorie limit.
What I eat is dictated by the menu they give you, no other reason. I love my breakfast.
Maybe this is not for me this time, because it seems that my downfall has been since I started on the Lite n Easy program0 -
Lite n easy
Coca cola
Pizza hut
Mystery solved. Unless you got 200 extra pounds, and want to knock it down to 60 extra pounds, eating less process foods will not help you much. You only have 4 kg to lose? then you'll need a whole different plan my friend. The last 10-15 pounds are the toughest and you can't just get super ripped by just eating less of whatever you've been eating. You'd need a diet similar to a pro athlete to get your body fat that low.
The only thing she needs to change is likely how much she is taking in, and upping her protein as someone else has already suggested. As long as she meets her macros, she will lose weight eating whatever she wants. I know, because I've done it. And so have many others here.
Macros???? sorry I am still learning this program. Is that the amount of protein MFP suggest you have a day
Macros = carbs/protein/fat. They are at the bottom of your diary so you can see how you are doing as go along. You can change them by going through your goals and choosing manual set up, rather than have MFP set them up for you.
thanks for that. If you look at my diary, most days I am under all of those.0 -
What was the TDEE you were given?
After looking at your diary I would suggest you aren't eating enough.0 -
Mega-high protein puts a strain on the kidneys, for one. OP, please trust your doctor rather than well-meaning strangers on the internet.You dont need as much as your partners bodybuilding friends suggested (although, i still think your DR has some explaining to do as to why he is so adverse to high protein) but i think more protein & good fats will be fantastic for you.
115 grams/day is only a little high, not "mega-high." Not remotely a problem unless she actually has kidney issues. I'm thinking she'd have mentioned that, though.
No, I don't have kidney problems, the only health problem I have is mild depression, which has to be diet controlled as I can't take meds.
I didn't seem to have the fatigue/energy problem before I started Lite n easy, so maybe that is the problem.
Not sure where the 115gms a day figure is coming from, because it was suggested to me by a bodybuilder male friend to have 320gms a day of protein, which my doctor has said no to, because I am not a bodybuilder
A good rule of thumb is 1g/lb of lean body mass. Your bodybuilder friend likely weighs a GOOD deal more than you, to start with. And it sounds like he might be overdoing the protein. LOL
He eats a lot, lot more than that. He was giving me what he said I needed & I am only 61kgs!!!!0
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