Can anyone tell me why I feel so weak?

Makoce
Makoce Posts: 938 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I'm at 1600 calories, upping 100 calories a week to maintenance TDEE ( Around 1700 Calories )
I just got a fitbit, so I try to walk by dog 5 miles ( the 10,000 step challenge daily ).
I do the Arc Trainer at the gym for an hour 1 - 2 times a week, and I strength train for 30 minutes 1 - 2 days a week.

I have been on a similar routine for months now, maybe about 6 months.
But even so I STILL feel run down and weak physically all the time.
Like my legs don''t want to work and my arms don't want to lift anything.
Kinda like muscle fatigue or something.
Even high protein days I dont feel better.

Any suggestions why I always feel this way?

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  • rocknlotsofrolls
    rocknlotsofrolls Posts: 418 Member
    your blood sugar level may be too low.
  • uconnwinsnc
    uconnwinsnc Posts: 1,054 Member
    You're out of shape most likely and you aren't fueling your body enough. You're working out often and doing many miles, so I would be your real TDEE is above 1700, especially at the age of 21.
  • megsasb
    megsasb Posts: 29 Member
    Bump, I'm still working on losing/building muscle/toning and I too feel that way a lot. I just push through it, would love to hear the insight as well!
  • Makoce
    Makoce Posts: 938 Member
    Definitely not out of shape. Use to hike up to 10 miles a day even before weight loss.
    Though I cant tell you exactly when it started. Maybe 6 months ago? Maybe a bit less?
    I never paid much attention to it until now so unfortunately I cant give you a timeline.
    My routine really hasnt changed that much. Maybe more cardio? Not sure

    I thought maybe not enough calories for fuel but my FitBit says my weekly average for TDEE is around 1700.
  • ashenriver
    ashenriver Posts: 498 Member
    I always feel sluggish if I haven't had enough sleep or water.

    Try having more protein and fats on a more regular basis to see if that helps. Or more iron rich foods.
  • Makoce
    Makoce Posts: 938 Member
    Might be iron.
    My mom was diagnosed with a iron blood issue and cant have iron foods anymore so I dont get it in my diet very much anymore.
    So that could be it.

    Cause i /usually/ get enough protein
  • Iknowsaur
    Iknowsaur Posts: 777 Member
    Might be iron.
    My mom was diagnosed with a iron blood issue and cant have iron foods anymore so I dont get it in my diet very much anymore.
    So that could be it.

    Cause i /usually/ get enough protein

    Best thing to do would be to check in with a doctor and get a blood test :D
    It could be anything from your blood sugar to your b12.
    Nip it in the bud, whatever it is.
  • cafeaulait7
    cafeaulait7 Posts: 2,459 Member
    I was going to say anemia :) I got diagnosed with iron anemia a few months ago. Working out was when I noticed the weakness/tiredness. My doctor noticed the hemoglobin level on his own, though, and I have to take megadoses of iron. That kind of sucks because it hurts my stomach, but I do feel much better! Good luck :)
  • Makoce
    Makoce Posts: 938 Member
    Been talking about getting blood tests for awhile but im TERRIFIED of needles
  • wilsoje74
    wilsoje74 Posts: 1,720 Member
    You're out of shape most likely and you aren't fueling your body enough. You're working out often and doing many miles, so I would be your real TDEE is above 1700, especially at the age of 21.

    I wouldn't call walking 5 miles many miles
  • 19TaraLynn84
    19TaraLynn84 Posts: 739 Member
    A simple blood test may be the start of the solution to your problem! Anemia or low B3 are easy to fix if that's all it is. Or if you're just that scared of needles, up your calories for a couple of weeks and/or add iron-rich foods and see how you feel. If these still don't make you feel better, blood test!

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