Absolutly no energy not sure what to do.

tmarple93
tmarple93 Posts: 75 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
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.

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  • jdb3388
    jdb3388 Posts: 239 Member
    You need more carbs.
  • mrs_sjlarsen
    mrs_sjlarsen Posts: 76 Member
    edited September 2016
    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.
  • LazSommer
    LazSommer Posts: 1,851 Member
    jdb3388 wrote: »
    You need more carbs.

    subtle troll I hope, but yet I doubt.

    OP do you exercise?
  • dhimaan
    dhimaan Posts: 774 Member
    jdb3388 wrote: »
    You need more carbs.

    Perhaps but she needs to eat more if she is that drained.
  • Catawampous
    Catawampous Posts: 447 Member
    tmarple93 wrote: »
    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.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    Another vote for eating more, lifting weights, and going to your doctor to get tested for anemia, etc.
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    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.
  • learningtolove
    learningtolove Posts: 288 Member
    Iron,b12 and thyroid check from your doc!
  • tmarple93
    tmarple93 Posts: 75 Member
    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?
  • mygrl4meee
    mygrl4meee Posts: 943 Member
    I am thinking you did a typo saying 1400 to 1500 calories a week?
  • nhecker
    nhecker Posts: 10 Member
    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.
  • pdm3547
    pdm3547 Posts: 1,057 Member
    tmarple93 wrote: »
    Anyways, I've been averaging between 1400 and 1500 calories a week and losing very very slowly with that.

    Wut?
  • dragon_girl26
    dragon_girl26 Posts: 2,187 Member
    edited September 2016
    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.
  • Psychgrrl
    Psychgrrl Posts: 3,177 Member
    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!
  • OneTwentyThree
    OneTwentyThree Posts: 186 Member
    edited September 2016
    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.
  • Purplebunnysarah
    Purplebunnysarah Posts: 3,252 Member
    Also, if pregnancy is even a remote possibility... I basically slept the entire first trimester both times I was pregnant.
  • tmarple93
    tmarple93 Posts: 75 Member
    Yes it was a typo lol
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,616 Member
    tmarple93 wrote: »
    S Or possibly see a doctor?

    This.

  • lizandrashaw
    lizandrashaw Posts: 154 Member
    I suffered for years from fatigue. Turned out to be a sleeping disorder. Now properly medicated, I'm like a completely new person. Does your fitness tracker show you how your sleep is?
  • moorem93
    moorem93 Posts: 25 Member
    What percentage of your diet is made up of carbs ? You body needs at least 20% carbs in the diet. This is really important for your brain and mental function which only utilises carbohydrates as fuel. If it doesn't get this you will feel like crap, you will be tired and your thinking will be all over the place. Is this how you feel?

  • Joanna2012B
    Joanna2012B Posts: 1,448 Member
    I agree with eating at maintenance for a bit and lifting. However, you should also see dr. At the end of last I felt the exact same way. Was diagnosed with anemia, took iron supplement and I am back to normal now and feel fantastic!!! Worth a look!!!
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    I'd try eating at maintenance for a week, and if that doesn't help, see a doctor.
  • esjones12
    esjones12 Posts: 1,363 Member
    I would increase your calories a little and start doing some exercise. Our bodies can get into a routine and when you first start or re-start exercising it can be like the end of the world with no energy in sight. After a few workouts though we notice more energy.

    I also agree with the poster(s) who mentioned weights - it sounds like you are more or less looking for a recomp, you don't really need to lose any more weight based on your stats. Research weigh lifting and follow a reputable program.

    You can mess around with your macros too. I'm a fan of LCHF and find myself with tons of energy. Make a change, stick to it for a week and see how it effects the scale and most importantly your energy levels. Use your body as an experiment and find what works best for you.

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