Absolutly no energy not sure what to do.
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tmarple93
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So I'm 23 and female, I'm 5'8 and have a relatively small frame. Since February I've managed to lose about 15ish pounds. Currently I'm about 132 pounds. I'm pretty much done losing weight but I would like to lose a few more pounds becuase I've still got some fat around my midsection. I guess I'm kinda skinny fat at the moment. Anyways, I've been averaging between 1400 and 1500 calories a week and losing very very slowly with that. Not sure if I have a really slow metabolism or what but since I started its been a very slow process to get where I am now.
Ive never really struggled to much with my energy levels and could often go for runs or walks or do some kind of excersize. But lately, for the past couple weeks I have NO energy. I find it difficult for me to even get through work. I work at a coffee shop and am on my feet walking around all day with no sitting for 6 to 8 hours and it was never a problem until recently. Now it leaves me absolutly exsaughted. My diet hasn't changed, and I'm getting at least, if not more then 7 hours of sleep every night. I'm not sure what's going on. I also haven't lost any weight for a whole month now and I weigh and log all my calories so I know I haven't been eating more then usual. Do I need to change something? Or possibly see a doctor? Maybe eat more or add more carbs to my diet? I just don't wanna gain my weight back and its scary to me that I haven't lost any weight and I'm only eating around 1500 calories a day. Anybody go through this and have any advice? I'd really appreciate it.
Ive never really struggled to much with my energy levels and could often go for runs or walks or do some kind of excersize. But lately, for the past couple weeks I have NO energy. I find it difficult for me to even get through work. I work at a coffee shop and am on my feet walking around all day with no sitting for 6 to 8 hours and it was never a problem until recently. Now it leaves me absolutly exsaughted. My diet hasn't changed, and I'm getting at least, if not more then 7 hours of sleep every night. I'm not sure what's going on. I also haven't lost any weight for a whole month now and I weigh and log all my calories so I know I haven't been eating more then usual. Do I need to change something? Or possibly see a doctor? Maybe eat more or add more carbs to my diet? I just don't wanna gain my weight back and its scary to me that I haven't lost any weight and I'm only eating around 1500 calories a day. Anybody go through this and have any advice? I'd really appreciate it.
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You need more carbs.2
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How about eating at maintenance and doing a body recomposition by lifting weights? Losing more weight isn't going to help the skinny fat thing as it means you are under muscled so you should focus on building them. You definitely do not need to lose any more weight. The closer you are to your goal the harder it is to lose. If you did want to lose more .5 lbs a week would be appropriate.8
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I suffered from extreme fatigue.... (i'm talking so tired that all i could think about all day long was going back to sleep)... make sure you have the doctor rule out anything major with blood work. I put off seeing him but glad I did.... I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's which was causing my very bad fatigue.0
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Oh about the fatigue get your b12 and iron levels checked. Also thyroid. You can also just be burnt out6
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Anyways, I've been averaging between 1400 and 1500 calories a week and losing very very slowly with that. Not sure if I have a really slow metabolism or what but since I started its been a very slow process to get where I am now.
Am I reading this right? I do hope this is a typo.1 -
Another vote for eating more, lifting weights, and going to your doctor to get tested for anemia, etc.2
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Time for a diet break.. You have been at this since Feb and it might be time to go to maintenance for a short while. It will do your mind and body both good. You are having some sort of side effect so rule out dieting first. If you still have issues after a period of time then you need to get to a doctor. A simple blood work panel will tell you a whole lot.
You can go back to the deficit once you get to feeling better.. Restart fresh.1 -
Iron,b12 and thyroid check from your doc!1
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I do try to work out but mostly cardio type things. I'm not sure where to start with lifting weights. It's something I'd want to do just now really sure how to start or I don't really know anything about it. Lately though I haven't been very active besides my job just becuase I'm so tired I can't get myself to do any kind of excercise. If I do go into maintenence for a diet break. How much should I up my calories?0
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I am thinking you did a typo saying 1400 to 1500 calories a week?0
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Are you getting enough water? I recently gave up pop and have been drinking the recommended amount of water for my weight and feel a million times better. No headaches and plenty of energy without the caffeine.0
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singingflutelady wrote: »Oh about the fatigue get your b12 and iron levels checked. Also thyroid. You can also just be burnt out
Was going to suggest this as well, especially if you're experiencing other symptoms such as hair loss, mood changes, etc. Thyroid could be the culprit.
Short of that, maybe try a diet break for a few weeks and allow your body a break.
Although, if you're on your feet running around 6-8 hours a day, and then doing cardio exercises as well, and only eating 1400-1500 calories total(?) each day (as in gross, and not net?) that sounds like a pretty low amount for being that active. May need to eat more to get the energy level back up.0 -
I agree with testing for Vitamin D, iron/ferritin, B vitamins, as well as thyroid (TSH, Free T3, Free t4).
However, I also wanted to address sleep. You're getting 7 hours, but what's the quality of sleep? If you're not getting enough deep sleep or getting too much, it can really affect your energy. There are apps to help you determine that. Just a thought!0 -
She obviously meant 1400-1500 on average per day. Check your vitamins at a Dr's, any deficiency could cause fatigue, low energy. Try adding a little bit more of calories and see if that helps any with the energy. If you feel a difference then you'll know you were under eating.0
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Also, if pregnancy is even a remote possibility... I basically slept the entire first trimester both times I was pregnant.2
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Yes it was a typo lol1
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