Get light headed through the day

angela_mangold
angela_mangold Posts: 11 Member
edited November 19 in Getting Started
I started on Monday, and thought I was doing well. But, now, yesterday and today, I have been having spells of being light headed. My mind tells me that my sugar is too low and I may need more protein. Any thoughts or ideas? Thanks

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  • Colt1835
    Colt1835 Posts: 447 Member
    See a doctor.
  • tobehappy2017
    tobehappy2017 Posts: 41 Member
    edited July 2017
    are you eating the calorie limit? I didn't intentionally do it,but looking back i had 75-100 calories deficit to my limit for 2-3 days and was feeling light headed the next 2 days,so i ate my limit and a little more(100 cal) for few days.I gradually decreased back to my limit in a couple of days.
    Seeing a doctor is good too,if it continues even when you eat more.
  • amysteri
    amysteri Posts: 197 Member
    edited July 2017
    are you hypoglycemic?
    see a doctor and get your blood sugar tested
  • Luna3386
    Luna3386 Posts: 888 Member
    Are you eating enough?
    If you need more protein, add some more.

    Do you need to eat more often?
  • VeronicaA76
    VeronicaA76 Posts: 1,116 Member
    You are not eating enough!!! At least not enough proper food! Do 3 well balanced meals a day: 6 oz of protien, 1 cup of fresh veggies, 1 cup of complex carbs (potatoes, beans, oats). Then add 2 pieces of fruit as snacks. If you are working out a lot, increase the meals to 4.
  • CharlieBeansmomTracey
    CharlieBeansmomTracey Posts: 7,682 Member
    BabyBear76 wrote: »
    You are not eating enough!!! At least not enough proper food! Do 3 well balanced meals a day: 6 oz of protien, 1 cup of fresh veggies, 1 cup of complex carbs (potatoes, beans, oats). Then add 2 pieces of fruit as snacks. If you are working out a lot, increase the meals to 4.

    what do you consider proper food? eating 3 meals a day still may not be enough. we dont know if she not eating enough,or its a health issue or a combo. I can eat 3-4 meals a day and go over my calories or I can be way under depends on what I eat. so giving out an arbitrary number of meals per day may not work for the OP
  • CynthiasChoice
    CynthiasChoice Posts: 1,047 Member
    I took a quick look at your diary, and I think you're right to be concerned about your protein intake. I used to always be low too, because other foods were always so much more interesting to me than meat, eggs, yogurt, etc. and as a result, my cravings were out of control.

    I saw a weight loss surgeon a last year because I was feeling incapable of changing my habits. I was weary of trying and failing. He put me on a high protein, low carb diet for six months to prep for the surgery. After a few days on the diet, I felt like my willpower returned. Eating enough protein turned off my appetite, and eating fewer carbs meant that my blood sugar wasn't spiking and then falling and triggering cravings.

    Eating high protein/low carb has changed my whole outlook on eating and has given me hope for the future. (no weight loss surgery!) When mealtime comes I think first of how I will get 25+ grams of protein and then fill in with veggies and a small amount of starch. The best part is, after 7 months, I'm no longer afraid that I won't be able to do it forever. I'm certain I can! After 40 years of dieting I finally found what works for me.

    When my calories dip too low and I've also had too much caffeine, I get dizzy. I finally gave up caffeine entirely because of it and now I don't have dizziness. That might be worth a try for you, in addition to a doctor visit.

    Best of luck :)
  • angela_mangold
    angela_mangold Posts: 11 Member
    I try to get all of my calories in, but it seems like every time I go to get something to eat, it is either high in carbs, or more fat than I want to eat. A lot of times, I will just eat like a half of a serving of something, and half of something else, depending on what I'm hungry for. I also have to be careful, because when I start losing weight, I try to skim by on as little as I can. I know that isn't healthy, so I just keep telling myself I'm doing fine while I am eating all of the calories I'm supposed to.
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    edited July 2017
    I had a peek at your diary. (Thank you for making it public, so much easier to make suggestions.) You may be experiencing the effects of malnutrition. Not since Monday, of course, those kinds of issues accumulate over time. Have you considered switching to a more nutritious diet? If you have, and decided against it, why? If you tried, what made you stop? You can and should eat anything you like, but you'll want to take health into consideration too, not just taste, cost and convenience. That said, you can have tasty, healthy, cheap and convenient meals if you plan.

    I think a good strategy would be to plan your meals ahead, prelog, so that you eat regularly - this way you'll you be less prone to fall for a whim, because you feed yourself reliably and well - and aim to hit your calorie goal every day. Don't be afraid to eat fat. Fat is good for you, it makes lots of foods taste better, it helps satiety (for most people), and it's essential to absorb fat soluble vitamins. Many good protein sources also come with a healthy dose of fat.
  • angela_mangold
    angela_mangold Posts: 11 Member
    Being that I just started on Monday, and only shop every two weeks, I have to buy things gradually. My daughter makes awesome, healthy dinners. I am looking into quick, healthy breakfasts to eat on the run. I work at a daycare, and the meals served there are not exactly things I want to eat. The same with snacks. I normally work a split shift, so I can come home for lunch most days. And, we have children with nut allergies, so can't take a snack of nuts or peanut butter. I'm still just trying to figure it all out.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Light headed-ness can be from low blood sugar or low blood pressure. You may simply not be eating enough. Protein might help with low blood sugar but it is not fast acting.

    Even though the day care food and snacks do not appeal they are readily available. A cookie is just about right to snap out of a low blood sugar moment. Something salty can help with low blood pressure. A couple potato chips or a pickle can do it.

    For long term prevention try for a more substantial breakfast. Eggs are wonderful. A protein shake is fast. Refrigerator oatmeal with Greek yogurt is good too.
  • CharlieBeansmomTracey
    CharlieBeansmomTracey Posts: 7,682 Member
    angela_mangold wrote: »
    Being that I just started on Monday, and only shop every two weeks, I have to buy things gradually. My daughter makes awesome, healthy dinners. I am looking into quick, healthy breakfasts to eat on the run. I work at a daycare, and the meals served there are not exactly things I want to eat. The same with snacks. I normally work a split shift, so I can come home for lunch most days. And, we have children with nut allergies, so can't take a snack of nuts or peanut butter. I'm still just trying to figure it all out.

    when you get a day off make things ahead of time and freeze them,portion them out if possible that way you can take them with you to work and heat them up and you wont have to mess with anything. snacks just prepackage ahead of time things like fruits and veggies,rice cakes,etc
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