Constantly Tired

I think an EXCELLENT investment would be to visit a Naturopath if you haven't already. They have the same extensive education and knowledge as MDs but they look at the WHOLE picture and can be a huge help for things like this. :flowerforyou:

I so had this issue. I still like my occasional nap with my boy, but not so much anymore.
Working out 6 days a week cardio for about 30-45minutes has really helped. It helps me sleep better at night too. Once the weight comes off you will get more energy promise!!!

I'm only 8 weeks into "the change" (so take this for what it's worth) but I had the same issues before i started making diet changes. In truth, I was getting worse each month to the point that I was almost falling asleep after lunch every day and was a hazard on the drive home at 5pm. This is no longer the case and, looking back, I believe it's not the change in foods but the way I changed my eating habits that made a difference.

Previously, I had a very small breakfast, a "regular" lunch (sandwich & chips, burger & fries...etc, with a "treat"), a snack when i got home and then a normal dinner (similar to lunch in quantity). The night would usually end with me foraging through the cupboards for small handfuls of munchies. Basically, I usually went ~8 hours between lunch and dinner and was hungry all night, tired all day. I was eating ~1200+ calories at lunch & dinner and almost nothing in between, then some light foraging at night.

I have since forced myself to eat at least 250 calories for breakfast, a mid morning snack (fruit, Fiber One bar, baggie of Cheerios, etc), a small lunch (1/2 sandwich & soup, small garden salad w/roll, etc), a late afternoon snack (carrots, single serve tuna, yogurt...) and a light dinner. I almost always have room at the end of the day for a fat free jello cup or a 100 calorie indulgence. My lunches and dinners are always around 600 calories or less - no more gorging. As a result, I am sleeping much better, am not sleepy in the afternoon or the drive home and I have a lot more energy. Feeding the fire in small, even bursts helped me even out the energy level and feel good all day. That, and making smarter choices that dont spike my sugar jones.

The other (non-medical) thing that might contribute to this would be a low calorie intake; are you eating all the calories your BMR states you should (not the "1200 calorie" minimum)? Take a look at your diet, maybe something can be changed to make things better for you.

I wish you the best and hope you find an answer that works for you - I know how weary that makes you feel! Cheers.......Mike :flowerforyou:

For tips on sleeping well, read also the topic http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/23935-sleep-and-exercise-and-food-and-stuff
Good luck

Second both comments -- you need to burn enough energy during the day to ensure a quality, restful sleep. Another thought for you -- swim or water aerobics... excellent at tuckering out the body and easy on the knee and ankle areas.

Excellent advice on the water :happy:

I do water aerobics each day (excellent workout and like shared...easy on the knees/other joints)..5-6 days a week and strength training 3 days a week. I've got some temporary sleep issues now only because I'm not keeping to my regular sleep scedule but when I do I sleep great!

I changed to eating 6 small meals a day...that has also helped tremendously in keeping my blood sugars/energy leveled out....instead of bouncing all over the place. SO that's eating every 3 hours...making sure you get in PLENTY of water really helps as well. :happy:

When I first started working out last year I had to come home and lay down for 1/2-1 hour to feel like I could move again, I was so very tired when I first started excercising....but I don't find I need them anymore...exercise, along with healthier eating gives me SO MUCH energy....

Perhaps your body is going through a process as you add in healthier foods...sort of like a cleansing of sorts....:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: Water water and more water really seems to help energize me.

Hope something in here helps a bit....keep us posted ok?:happy:

marmite!

So here's the deal. Without knowing your complete profile, including your meals, exercise, when you eat, your numbers (height, weight, activity level...etc), and your sleep schedule; we can't really do much more then throw darts at a board blindfolded. If you post all of these, we might be able to offer suggestions, but without these numbers and facts, we're just taking shots in the dark.

Amen, again, Banks. Plus, there are many medical conditions that could be causing this, so just throwing stuff out there might not be the answer. Look at everything and consider seeking doc's advice, too.