Extreme fatigue a quick nap turns into a all nighter, Help!

CynGyn
CynGyn Posts: 16
in Health and Weight Loss
It has been 6 weeks since I started to work out 5 mornings a week for 60 minutes (strength 2x, spin 1x, kickboxing 1x, yoga 1x). I feel really good after my work out, and for most of the day then....... my body crashes around 4 pm, just enough energy to get home from work and make supper. After supper I am so fatigued if I lay down for a quick nap it turns into a all nighter and before I know it is the next morning.

I would like to walk the dogs after dinner, or maybe go to bed at a decent time say 9 pm and not 6 pm. What could be wrong, any ideas? Not eating enough?
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  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    I'm going to guess that you're eating too little and doing too much exercise.
  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    This happens to me if I don't eat enough to fuel my weight lifting.

    But, before you decide that's what it is and just start eating more, do post your info like MrM27 requested. It might be something else.
  • CynGyn
    CynGyn Posts: 16
    Female age 43, 5 4", and 173 lbs
  • SillyTree
    SillyTree Posts: 29 Member
    For sure…
    You are not recovering from your workouts properly or effectively.
    You workout, then it is all about the recovery!!!
  • krawhitham
    krawhitham Posts: 831 Member
    Female age 43, 5 4", and 173 lbs

    How many calories are you eating per day?

    When I started in Jan, I was 172 lbs at 5'3" and I can't eat below 1400 calories a day, or I crash

    I try to stay between 1550-1700 of eggs, turkey, whole wheat bread, fruits, veggies and the occasional bowl of ice cream or Big Mac :]
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    Open your diary.
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    The fact that a nap turns into sleeping until the next morning is kind of alarming to me. I think it would be a good idea to contact your doctor and have a sleep study done.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Female age 43, 5 4", and 173 lbs

    How much are you eating? What are you macros? Are you getting your minimum fats and protein?
  • SillyTree
    SillyTree Posts: 29 Member
    Also… definitely open your diary…
    It could be a simple matter of eating the wrong thing!!!
    For example;
    Too many carbs for a lot of people, makes them crash these days because of peoples' insulin sensitivity due to large amounts of sugar in the average persons' diet.
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Female age 43, 5 4", and 173 lbs

    You only answered half the questions asked of you and skipped the important ones. Is there a reason you won't tell us how much you're eating?

    Are you tracking your calories? Do you know how much protein/fat/carbs (macros) you're getting?

    You can set your diary to public here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/diary_settings
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    The fact that a nap turns into sleeping until the next morning is kind of alarming to me. I think it would be a good idea to contact your doctor and have a sleep study done.

    If someone is exhausted from exercising too much and eating too little, and lays down to sleep at 6 PM, I'd be amazed if they somehow woke up before the next morning.

    Heck, if I lay down for a nap at 6 PM I'll probably be sleeping til morning.

    Suggesting that she go to a doctor is ridiculous. Suggesting that she go to a doctor and request a specific diagnostic procedure based on this one brief account is beyond absurd.
  • CynGyn
    CynGyn Posts: 16
    Newbie, how do I open my diary?
    :blushing:
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    Newbie, how do I open my diary?
    :blushing:

    Click the Food tab, then Settings. Change Diary Sharing to public.
  • CynGyn
    CynGyn Posts: 16
    Ok diary is open!
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    What time do you wake up to work out? If you're up really early, I could see why you'd crash early.
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Newbie, how do I open my diary?
    :blushing:

    Go here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/diary_settings

    Choose Public down towards the bottom of the page and Save Changes.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    You've only been logging for a few days, and every one of those days you came in several hundred calories under your goal.

    Why?
  • _mlee_
    _mlee_ Posts: 90
    I would personally add something more substantial for lunch other than just a salad...maybe even adding tuna or chicken to it will give you a little bit more energy
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    Ok diary is open!

    Your protein intake is VERY low. One day you only ate 28 g. You should be aiming for around 86 g a day based on your height and weight. Try adding 4 oz. protein to your lunch… tuna, chicken, fish, etc.- whatever you like.

    Your carb intake was low one day too… I think it was 121 g. Carbs are the first source of energy used so you should definitely increase carb intake as well.

    Also, 4 oz. baked ham doesn't have 392 g of protein. Make sure you are using accurate food entries when logging.
  • CynGyn
    CynGyn Posts: 16
    I guess I have not figured out quite yet exactly what I am supposed to be eating and how much.
  • Nice2BFitAgain
    Nice2BFitAgain Posts: 319 Member
    Holy cow - you scared me with that protein yesterday - obviously you entered it wrong when entering the recipe. LOL

    You aren't getting even close to enough protein for starters, and you aren't eating back any of your exercise calories. and forgetting to log....
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    I guess I have not figured out quite yet exactly what I am supposed to be eating and how much.

    Those goals are there for a reason. Your main focus should be hitting them every day. The calorie goal is the most important one.

    Consistently hit your calorie goal. Don't leave 500 calories on the table. Eat those calories. This will help tremendously with energy levels.
  • _mlee_
    _mlee_ Posts: 90
    also maybe a light snack during the day to keep from crashing
  • CynGyn
    CynGyn Posts: 16
    I guess I have the exercise routine in check, and it's the food that I have to work on. What, when, and how much? This is something I will def work on.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    Also: what is your height/weight/age?

    What, specifically, is your exercise routine?

    How active are you besides exercise? Are you a nurse, sit at a desk all day, chase around a 2 year old, what?
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    I guess I have not figured out quite yet exactly what I am supposed to be eating and how much.

    Your logging is too sporatic to really say for sure.

    MFP if you set your goals reasonably will give you what you need...if you have it set to 2lbs a week change it to 1lb a week and change your activity level to lightly active.

    Then log your food accurately and consistently and eat back 50-75% of your exercise calories and if that doesn't make you feel better after about a week then yes visit the doctor for blood work..
  • CynGyn
    CynGyn Posts: 16
    Thank you I will def try to hit the goals.
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Taking your stats from earlier and assuming a moderate activity level (3-5 hours of exercise per week) you could be eating closer to 1800 calories a day and still lose.

    How is your MFP goal set. I'm guessing you're aiming for 2 pounds per week lost? Most people set the most aggressive goal the site will allow, even if it's not appropriate for their current size. You might want to reset to 1 pound per week to give you some more calories to work with.
  • Nice2BFitAgain
    Nice2BFitAgain Posts: 319 Member
    Thank you I will def try to hit the goals.

    Your food goals, in order of importance, should be this:
    Hit Calorie Goal
    Hit Protein Goal
    Hit Fat Goal
    Hit Carb Goal (less important unless you are eating excessive carbs, but that is hard to do when focusing on the above first)

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