Any way to stop feeling really tired at around 2:30 pm?

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  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    I would suggest eating more calories overall. Calories are energy, your diary says you'll barely top 1000 today.

    Eat more protien. Maybe have a handful of nuts or dry roasted edamame (my favorite) when you start feeling tired.

    And be sure you are getting enough sleep.
    Huh! Sure enough. I think that's not enough cals. I'm 45yo and need 2000 cals. I don't know your stats, but probably you are young and probably active, consider eating another meal at least.
  • meglizbo
    meglizbo Posts: 42
    If you eat grain based carbs for lunch then you will have a glucose induced insulin crash...I'm not saying to stop eating it completely (although you can if you'd like!), but if you reserve it for the evening you may find it easier to stay awake during the day!
  • astrampe
    astrampe Posts: 2,169 Member
    You eat a ton of carbs and almost no protein before dinner (and still way too little even including dinner) If I have to eat that many carbs I will be sleeping on my desk by 2:30......Cut down on the carbs and trow in some more protein for breakfast and lunch - you will se a difference reaaly fast....
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,449 Member
    I would suggest eating more calories overall. Calories are energy, your diary says you'll barely top 1000 today.

    Eat more protien. Maybe have a handful of nuts or dry roasted edamame (my favorite) when you start feeling tired.

    And be sure you are getting enough sleep.
    Huh! Sure enough. I think that's not enough cals. I'm 45yo and need 2000 cals. I don't know your stats, but probably you are young and probably active, consider eating another meal at least.

    Absolutely agree.

    You look young - you only have 15ish pounds to lose, and your calories are set to 1320 a day - and you're not even eating those.

    Plus your food is heavy in carbs and low in protein (and why aren't you tracking fat? - fat is important stuff).

    So, set your goals here to "Lose 1/2 (or 1) pound per week." That should give you more food. When you exercise, eat those calories "earned" too.

    Eat all your food, hit your protein every day. Fewer sugary foods will help you keep your energy up. Sugary foods are contributing to that mid-afternoon crash and you aren't eating enough in general.

    *edit for grammar
  • krist3ng
    krist3ng Posts: 259 Member
    I would suggest eating more calories overall. Calories are energy, your diary says you'll barely top 1000 today.

    Eat more protien. Maybe have a handful of nuts or dry roasted edamame (my favorite) when you start feeling tired.

    And be sure you are getting enough sleep.
    Huh! Sure enough. I think that's not enough cals. I'm 45yo and need 2000 cals. I don't know your stats, but probably you are young and probably active, consider eating another meal at least.

    Absolutely agree.

    You look young - you only have 15ish pounds to lose, and your calories are set to 1320 a day - and you're not even eating those.

    Plus your food is heavy in carbs and low in protein (and why aren't you tracking fat? - fat is important stuff).

    So, set your goals here to "Lose 1/2 (or 1) pound per week." That should give you more food. When you exercise, eat those calories "earned" too.

    Eat all your food, hit your protein every day. Fewer sugary foods will help you keep your energy up. Sugary foods are contributing to that mid-afternoon crash and you aren't eating enough in general.

    *edit for grammar

    Thanks for the advice! I am really following a 1200 calorie/day plan, but I set it to 1310 to give me some buffer in case I want an extra snack or something. I am young-ish but not particularly active, and I think I just naturally have a slow metabolism. I really think that 1200-1300 calories a day is fine for me. I will try to keep an eye on carbs (as a vegetarian it's really easy to consume a lot of carbs!!), and I took out fat because there's not enough room on the widget :P and I wanted to keep particular tabs on my fiber intake.

    Do you include fruit as "sugary foods"? Because I actually have been snacking on fruit quite a bit lately.
  • swimnwalk
    swimnwalk Posts: 6
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  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    I would suggest eating more calories overall. Calories are energy, your diary says you'll barely top 1000 today.

    Eat more protien. Maybe have a handful of nuts or dry roasted edamame (my favorite) when you start feeling tired.

    And be sure you are getting enough sleep.
    Huh! Sure enough. I think that's not enough cals. I'm 45yo and need 2000 cals. I don't know your stats, but probably you are young and probably active, consider eating another meal at least.

    Absolutely agree.

    You look young - you only have 15ish pounds to lose, and your calories are set to 1320 a day - and you're not even eating those.

    Plus your food is heavy in carbs and low in protein (and why aren't you tracking fat? - fat is important stuff).

    So, set your goals here to "Lose 1/2 (or 1) pound per week." That should give you more food. When you exercise, eat those calories "earned" too.

    Eat all your food, hit your protein every day. Fewer sugary foods will help you keep your energy up. Sugary foods are contributing to that mid-afternoon crash and you aren't eating enough in general.

    *edit for grammar

    Thanks for the advice! I am really following a 1200 calorie/day plan, but I set it to 1310 to give me some buffer in case I want an extra snack or something. I am young-ish but not particularly active, and I think I just naturally have a slow metabolism. I really think that 1200-1300 calories a day is fine for me. I will try to keep an eye on carbs (as a vegetarian it's really easy to consume a lot of carbs!!), and I took out fat because there's not enough room on the widget :P and I wanted to keep particular tabs on my fiber intake.

    Do you include fruit as "sugary foods"? Because I actually have been snacking on fruit quite a bit lately.
    Not to be argumentative, but just to say:
    You should not have a slow metabolism, you should have good muscle mass and energy. The way to get energy is to create a demand in your body FOR energy, and you do that by exercising. Your body will promptly respond by producing more energy for the next time you exercise. Some cardio to increase strength of your heart and lungs, and lifting to increase/maintain muscle mass. This is how you get energy and metabolism. But you must fuel your machine for the things you do. So if you don't have the energy to exercise, you need to fuel the exercise by eating something. Hope this helps!:)
  • maddymama
    maddymama Posts: 1,183 Member
    Add more protein and less starch to your morning meals. This has made a world of difference for my husband, and he isn't even trying to lose weight.

    Eat all of your calories more often.

    Thanks! I generally just go for oatmeal because it's quick, cheap, easy, and very filling. I honestly have no idea what to have for breakfast if it's not cereal, yogurt, or oatmeal. Eggs are too much work and dirty a pan. And I'm vegetarian, and am trying to be vegan every other day (a totally random self-imposed challenge) so... rrgh.

    Would you consider eating a tofu scramble for breakfast? Appetite for Reduction has a yummy one in it, and it's vegan, so it should fit your self-imposed challenge.
  • ponycyndi
    ponycyndi Posts: 858 Member
    Working a desk job while I was pregnant, and trying to cut down on caffeine, I discovered the combo that helped me the most- a large glass of ice-cold water, and a very short brisk walk. I'd just walk the building for 5-10 minutes to get my blood flowing. I found that prevented another slump later from caffeine crash.
  • TrailNurse
    TrailNurse Posts: 359 Member
    When I get tired I go hit the stairs. After 4-5 times up six flights of stairs you won't be tired....you will be energized!!!!
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    When I get tired I go hit the stairs. After 4-5 times up six flights of stairs you won't be tired....you will be energized!!!!
    I think you are right!
  • krist3ng
    krist3ng Posts: 259 Member
    Not to be argumentative, but just to say:
    You should not have a slow metabolism, you should have good muscle mass and energy. The way to get energy is to create a demand in your body FOR energy, and you do that by exercising. Your body will promptly respond by producing more energy for the next time you exercise. Some cardio to increase strength of your heart and lungs, and lifting to increase/maintain muscle mass. This is how you get energy and metabolism. But you must fuel your machine for the things you do. So if you don't have the energy to exercise, you need to fuel the exercise by eating something. Hope this helps!:)

    this is excellent advice!!!!!!!

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