I have NO ENERGY Help!!

You might try a multivitamin specifically geared toward energy. I think One-A-Day produces one (or at least, they used to!). There are quite a few vitamins that go into our daily energy that you might be deficient in. Vitamins A, C, E... Vitamin B-6 and B-12..... just to name a few.

Also, be sure to drink plenty of water. Most people don't drink enough water. Water helps rid your body of toxins (that are potentially making you sleepy) and, as an added bonus, it help you lose weight! WIN-WIN!

There's also something to be said for the fat content in foods and sluggishness. Think about how tired you feel after eating a big juicy rib-eye! (yum...by the way..) I know that you are trying to eat healthier. Try to make sure that many of the meats you are consuming in a week are lean in fat.

And speaking of food, something that has helped me tremendously is to eat more than 3 meals in a day. I have breakfast, a snack, lunch, a snack, and then dinner. I try to make sure they are all healthy, but I do splurge every now and again. :-) Eating so often keeps my energy level up all day long.

Lastly, do you drink a lot of caffeine? A little is fine, but, it has been my experience that if I drink too much caffeine in a day, I crash really hard when I am coming down off the caffeine high. If you are caffeine dependent, try to slowly reduce your caffeine (don't want you to get headaches!). You might find that by reducing your caffeine intake, drinking plenty of water, and eating healthier, you will have more energy to take those extra few steps around the block or work out for a few extra minutes at the gym.

Good luck!

It should also be pointed out that a good thing to do if you have no idea what's going on would be to get your iron tested. Whether you have too much or too little iron, they both make you fatigued all the time.

How many calories are you eating? Do you eat exercise calories back?

^This would be my first thought, too. Lethargy can be a sign that you're undereating or overexercising. It's the first place to start before you run out for tests and vitamins.

Yup, this ^

I lost 40lbs five years ago, then have yo yo'd here and there since then, so I've been on several weight loss journey's. I found at the first phase of my weight loss journey every time I feel weak and depleted. Then my body get's used to it and it isn't so bad. Also, if you are exercising I found getting more protein in my diet really made a difference on how I felt.

How many calories are you eating? Do you eat exercise calories back?

^This would be my first thought, too. Lethargy can be a sign that you're undereating or overexercising. It's the first place to start before you run out for tests and vitamins.

Yup, this ^

+1 for this, even though it's often the last thing people want to hear or believe when they're trying so hard to lose weight. I struggled a lot early on when I wasn't eating enough. Upping my cals by even just 100 a day helped a lot. Even now, in maintenance, I find that I'm really sensitive to not eating enough for my activity level, and will quickly notice because I feel weak and drained. Vitamins/minerals will help if you're actually deficient in one of them.

I know if I loose weight I will gain energy but right now I have no energy at all right now I get at least 8 hours of sleep a night, I am trying to eat healthier. I am taking Vitamin B every day as well. Any hints or tips would be appreciated!

If you're getting 8 hours of RESTFUL sleep, that's good. What most people don't realize is that they may have sleep apnea which a common symptom is being fatigued or tired in the day even with adequate hours of rest. Have you had it checked?

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My thoughts, exactly. Get a sleep study.

I have sleep apnea. For 40 years, I thought that I was lazy and depressed. As soon as I was diagnosed and started wearing a CPAP at night, I became energetic, disciplined, motivated and purposeful. (... and after losing 100 pounds, I still require a CPAP, so sleep apnea does not only affect the obese.)

I know if I loose weight I will gain energy but right now I have no energy at all right now I get at least 8 hours of sleep a night, I am trying to eat healthier. I am taking Vitamin B every day as well. Any hints or tips would be appreciated!

If you're getting 8 hours of RESTFUL sleep, that's good. What most people don't realize is that they may have sleep apnea which a common symptom is being fatigued or tired in the day even with adequate hours of rest. Have you had it checked?

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IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

This times 100. I was recently diagnosed with severe sleep deprivation. It had made me depressed, anxious, and (obviously) exhausted (among a whole host of other things you'd never guess were related to sleep). Now that it's being treated, I'm a whole new person.

Also, if it's Shark Week here, I have very little energy - but I push forward and feel so much better after exercising. Working out gives me energy (which sounds insane).

Make sure you're eating enough calories, carbs, fats and protein, too. Too little of those (or too much) can negatively impact your energy levels, too.

If you can go to your doctor. There are a lot of things that can lead to lethargy that might need medical attention (even if you are fine in all other aspects).

I deal with no energy a lot but its a big indicator of me slipping back into my depression.

^^ This for me too. May not be an issue. But may be, and lots of times people don't want it to be, so they shrug off the possibility.

If you take a look at undereating/overexercising, iron def., and bloodwork, and don't see an answer, give yourself an honest assessment and check in with your fam. doc. or nurse pract. There are lots of ways depression manifests itself, including achy sore muscles, mine used to kill me every morning when I got up bc I was unable to get deep, restful sleep. I was shocked when fam doc told me that was a common sign of depression.

:-)

hope you find the answer soon

Cleaning up my diet a bit and cutting back on my coffee boosted my energy considerably. Especially fresh fruit and veggies. (lol as I sip on a cup of coffee)

First thought was to ask if you are eating enough.

Everyone has given good ideas as far as medical reasons that it could possibly be.

Personally.. I have more energy if I force myself to get up and do something first. It's easier to stay active when I am active. Getting extra sunshine helps, as well.