plz enlighten me

vibrantval83
vibrantval83 Posts: 19 Member
edited November 26 in Health and Weight Loss
So I just started a few weeks ago and why is it every 3 days I want to eat everything and I'm sluggish. My body can't tolerate a lot of breads, potatoes, noodles and stuff even fruits upset my stomach. So I started cutting bad carbs even fruits and eating lots of veggies but I still feel sluggish every 3 days and want to splurg even tho I know it's going to be very bad after like literally trying to puke my intestines out. Plz help me

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  • blankiefinder
    blankiefinder Posts: 3,599 Member
    If you ate all of those things before, then it is unlikely that they are the cause of your issues. I would take a closer look at what Has changed. Did you add exercise? Is your deficit too aggressive? Did you add something new to your diet or supplements?
  • karyabc
    karyabc Posts: 830 Member
    What are bad carbs? Enlighten me
  • blankiefinder
    blankiefinder Posts: 3,599 Member
    karyabc wrote: »
    What are bad carbs? Enlighten me

    Figured we could address that later rather than get side tracked with the same ol same ol but yes, everything in moderation. That argument won't help the Op figure out what actually is wrong though
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    What are you eating? Eggs? Meat? Which vegetables?
    Consider changing your goal to lose one pound a week.
  • karyabc
    karyabc Posts: 830 Member
    125goals wrote: »
    So I just started a few weeks ago and why is it every 3 days I want to eat everything and I'm sluggish. My body can't tolerate a lot of breads, potatoes, noodles and stuff even fruits upset my stomach. So I started cutting bad carbs even fruits and eating lots of veggies but I still feel sluggish every 3 days and want to splurg even tho I know it's going to be very bad after like literally trying to puke my intestines out. Plz help me
    karyabc wrote: »
    What are bad carbs? Enlighten me

    Probably the ones that she listed that make her feel sluggish.


    Are you enlightened now?

    Of course naughty evil carbs, sorry ,being away for a while from the forums , forgot that same ol same ol . have a great night, will live the post to you and the blankie poster.
  • brb2008
    brb2008 Posts: 406 Member
    I am going to guess that your deficit is too extreme. When I cut down to 1400cals i was in tears once a week from being so stressed and underfed. I am now eating at least 1700 a day and my energy levels are steady and i feel strong. Make sure you're not under eating.
  • blankiefinder
    blankiefinder Posts: 3,599 Member
    karyabc wrote: »
    125goals wrote: »
    So I just started a few weeks ago and why is it every 3 days I want to eat everything and I'm sluggish. My body can't tolerate a lot of breads, potatoes, noodles and stuff even fruits upset my stomach. So I started cutting bad carbs even fruits and eating lots of veggies but I still feel sluggish every 3 days and want to splurg even tho I know it's going to be very bad after like literally trying to puke my intestines out. Plz help me
    karyabc wrote: »
    What are bad carbs? Enlighten me

    Probably the ones that she listed that make her feel sluggish.


    Are you enlightened now?

    Of course naughty evil carbs, sorry ,being away for a while from the forums , forgot that same ol same ol . have a great night, will live the post to you and the blankie poster.

    Maybe take a few deep breathes, a glass of wine, or a snickers... And reread what I wrote, in the morning. Not once did I say you were wrong. Just that the OP needs help and that a 'good carb' vs 'bad carb' argument might detract from her actually figuring out what the real issue is. But if you really believe MFP needs another thread about bad carbs, go for it, it's a free world.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    So I just started a few weeks ago and why is it every 3 days I want to eat everything and I'm sluggish. My body can't tolerate a lot of breads, potatoes, noodles and stuff even fruits upset my stomach. So I started cutting bad carbs even fruits and eating lots of veggies but I still feel sluggish every 3 days and want to splurg even tho I know it's going to be very bad after like literally trying to puke my intestines out. Plz help me

    Hi @vibrantval83 and welcome to MFP

    So it sounds like you have stomach issues and have identified specific foods as the cause ...it would be a good idea to avoid those

    But you're experiencing other issues like sluggishness?

    I would suggest

    1) ensure you are adequately hydrated ..check your urine colour if it's not pale or straw colour up your liquid intake (google urine hydration chart image)

    2) check your fibre levels

    3) check your net calories level...you need adequate to fuel your body

    What are your current stats
    What have you set in your profile
    What's your goal loss per week
    Set diary to public for specific advice
  • karyabc
    karyabc Posts: 830 Member
    karyabc wrote: »
    125goals wrote: »
    So I just started a few weeks ago and why is it every 3 days I want to eat everything and I'm sluggish. My body can't tolerate a lot of breads, potatoes, noodles and stuff even fruits upset my stomach. So I started cutting bad carbs even fruits and eating lots of veggies but I still feel sluggish every 3 days and want to splurg even tho I know it's going to be very bad after like literally trying to puke my intestines out. Plz help me
    karyabc wrote: »
    What are bad carbs? Enlighten me

    Probably the ones that she listed that make her feel sluggish.


    Are you enlightened now?

    Of course naughty evil carbs, sorry ,being away for a while from the forums , forgot that same ol same ol . have a great night, will live the post to you and the blankie poster.

    Maybe take a few deep breathes, a glass of wine, or a snickers... And reread what I wrote, in the morning. Not once did I say you were wrong. Just that the OP needs help and that a 'good carb' vs 'bad carb' argument might detract from her actually figuring out what the real issue is. But if you really believe MFP needs another thread about bad carbs, go for it, it's a free world.

    And where did u assume that I thought you were saying I'm wrong? Lol, I didn't plus I'm not wrong, and even so I actually agree that u and the 125 poster could potentially be the most helpful here, so i took a step back and left before the hijacking drama could develop. And ditto on the wine, barternura's girl here, no worries ;)
  • vibrantval83
    vibrantval83 Posts: 19 Member
    I try to fill up on veggies, celery, carrots, lettuce, spinach, ect and eggs, meats cheese. It fills me up but then some days I just want breads, pasta and indulge! An if I do it's bad. Maybe the sluggishness is from the time change.
  • vibrantval83
    vibrantval83 Posts: 19 Member
    How do u get more fiber? I take Centrum daily. An I only drink 36oz of water
  • vibrantval83
    vibrantval83 Posts: 19 Member
    Carbs have given me proplems for awhile now.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Carbs have given me proplems for awhile now.

    Have you had a physical lately?
  • blankiefinder
    blankiefinder Posts: 3,599 Member
    How do u get more fiber? I take Centrum daily. An I only drink 36oz of water

    I only drink 4 to 8 oz of water plus 4-12 oz of milk. Didn't matter.

    Better to track fiber than sugar, you can change that in your settings.

    It was asked a few times above, how much are you trying to lose, what rate of loss did you set, are you exercising, and what percentage of exercise calories do you eat back?
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    are you consuming adequate calories? calories are energy...if you're sluggish you may not be consuming enough energy.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    How much fibre are you getting you may not need more - berries are a good source

    Are your bowel movements regular and normal?

    Are you going to post stats and open your diary otherwise this is all generic advice
  • macgurlnet
    macgurlnet Posts: 1,946 Member
    How do u get more fiber? I take Centrum daily. An I only drink 36oz of water

    I only drink 4 to 8 oz of water plus 4-12 oz of milk. Didn't matter.

    Better to track fiber than sugar, you can change that in your settings.

    It was asked a few times above, how much are you trying to lose, what rate of loss did you set, are you exercising, and what percentage of exercise calories do you eat back?

    Please do answer the bolded bit :)

    It's not uncommon to feel sluggish if you're not fueling your body. If your deficit is too aggressive, you're likely to feel tired often, and the tiredness can also lead to carb cravings since your body wants more fuel.

    ~Lyssa
  • vibrantval83
    vibrantval83 Posts: 19 Member
    queenliz99 wrote: »
    Carbs have given me proplems for awhile now.

    Have you had a physical lately?

    No
  • vibrantval83
    vibrantval83 Posts: 19 Member
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    How much fibre are you getting you may not need more - berries are a good source

    Are your bowel movements regular and normal?

    Are you going to post stats and open your diary otherwise this is all generic advice

    I thought I opened my diary. What stats?
  • vibrantval83
    vibrantval83 Posts: 19 Member
    macgurlnet wrote: »
    How do u get more fiber? I take Centrum daily. An I only drink 36oz of water

    I only drink 4 to 8 oz of water plus 4-12 oz of milk. Didn't matter.

    Better to track fiber than sugar, you can change that in your settings.

    It was asked a few times above, how much are you trying to lose, what rate of loss did you set, are you exercising, and what percentage of exercise calories do you eat back?

    Please do answer the bolded bit :)

    It's not uncommon to feel sluggish if you're not fueling your body. If your deficit is too aggressive, you're likely to feel tired often, and the tiredness can also lead to carb cravings since your body wants more fuel.

    ~Lyssa

    I'm trying to loose 30lbs at 1lb a week and I haven't been exercising
  • ultrahoon
    ultrahoon Posts: 467 Member
    queenliz99 wrote: »
    Carbs have given me proplems for awhile now.

    Have you had a physical lately?

    No

    First port of call is to see your doctor. If specific food groups are causing negative physical symptoms for you, then you might have an undiagnosed medical condition.
  • vibrantval83
    vibrantval83 Posts: 19 Member
    ultrahoon wrote: »
    queenliz99 wrote: »
    Carbs have given me proplems for awhile now.

    Have you had a physical lately?

    No

    First port of call is to see your doctor. If specific food groups are causing negative physical symptoms for you, then you might have an undiagnosed medical condition.

    I guess I should
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    ultrahoon wrote: »
    queenliz99 wrote: »
    Carbs have given me proplems for awhile now.

    Have you had a physical lately?

    No

    First port of call is to see your doctor. If specific food groups are causing negative physical symptoms for you, then you might have an undiagnosed medical condition.

    I guess I should

    ❤️
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    How much fibre are you getting you may not need more - berries are a good source

    Are your bowel movements regular and normal?

    Are you going to post stats and open your diary otherwise this is all generic advice

    I thought I opened my diary. What stats?

    Age, height, current weight, activity level excluding purposeful exercise

    Also start weighing all your food on a digital scale, no cups or spoon measurements
  • vibrantval83
    vibrantval83 Posts: 19 Member
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    How much fibre are you getting you may not need more - berries are a good source

    Are your bowel movements regular and normal?

    Are you going to post stats and open your diary otherwise this is all generic advice

    I thought I opened my diary. What stats?

    Age, height, current weight, activity level excluding purposeful exercise

    Also start weighing all your food on a digital scale, no cups or spoon measurements

    32, 5'1, @160lb, low activity.
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