Tired of no energy..

Deathologys
Deathologys Posts: 3 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hello, my name is Frank and live in anderson SC.

I'm nearing 30 on August 8th and my body had declined over the past 4 years. I know my job does not help since it is about 70%sitting at a desk. USED to be fit and healthy, but no motivation to where now it feels good to just not do anything except lay around when I'm home.

Time to change all of that. Currently at 232 pounds, but that will change. I want my energy back!

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  • artbyrachelh
    artbyrachelh Posts: 338 Member
    Sounds like a great goal! I can relate with no/lie energy, and it seems contradictory: I'm too tired to work out, but working out will make me feel less tired. Good luck!
  • busyPK
    busyPK Posts: 3,788 Member
    Welcome! Making an effort to get up and move around should help with your energy level. Start slow and soon you'll be enjoying those workouts. :smile:
  • Sunna_W
    Sunna_W Posts: 744 Member
    What are your fitness goals? What are you currently eating? Have you thought about macros? Are you going to change the way you eat or just the amount (this is more important than you think). If you are just starting out -
    1. Get a food scale, tape measure, body scale
    2. Weigh / log everything you "normally eat" just so you get an idea of how much you are eating
    3. Fill out your diary every meal - even the ugly ones
    4. Consider keeping your diary open
    5. Be open to constructive criticism about food choices
    6. Build your support team
    7. Figure out an eating plan strategy (Paleo, Keto, Low Sugar / Carbs, No Sugar / Carbs, etc.)
    8. It doesn't have to be overly restrictive
  • RaeBeeBaby
    RaeBeeBaby Posts: 4,246 Member
    edited August 2017
    Hey Frank! Just posting here is a great first step! Now get off the couch and get moving! Once you start moving more your energy will come back. It sounds counterintuitive, but it works. I wouldn't worry about picking a specific eating plan, unless you want to. As long as you're eating less than your calorie burn you'll lose weight.

    You can still be fit even with a desk job. Here's something I posted earlier on a thread about desk jobs.
    There are a lot of ways you can stay fit and healthy with a desk job. You just have to be thoughtful about it. Here's a few ideas that I have used.

    Tracker - I used to wear a pedometer, then switched to a tracker when those came out. Set a step goal and try to meet it. Challenge other co-workers to do the same.

    Parking - I parked as far as possible from the building so I'd get extra steps in. When I got moved to parking under the building, I'd take the stairs instead of the elevator. Four flights of stairs is a good workout, especially if I left the building on breaks or lunch. Do it again, sometimes 3-4 times a day.

    Breaks and Lunch - Keep a pair of tennies at work and walk on breaks, walk at lunch, walk to the furthest bathroom, basically take the long way around everywhere. I'd often walk up two flights to use the bathroom, then walk around that floor to the furthest stairwell to get back to my desk. Rainy days walk around inside the parking garage.

    At your desk - Lots of things you can do at your desk. Due to back and neck issues I requested a sit-stand workstation. These days they're standard in a lot of places anyway. Standing up while you're working you can do all kinds of exercise. Calf raises, glute clenches, high knees, mini leg raises, mini squats. If you have to sit, grab some dumbbells and work out your arms while on a conference call, do mini crunches. Take short stretch breaks, as allowed.

    Food - bring your own lunch and snacks. Food prep on the weekend for the work week so you have good choices. Avoid the break room junk food, the cafeteria, and the espresso bar, except on very special occasions. Bring healthy stuff like veggie tray or fruit if you have a potluck or shared treat day.

    The above is all just stuff you can do at work. If you have time and opportunity, fit some really active stuff into your weekends. Not everyone at the office is overweight and you don't have to be either!

    Imagine where you will be and how you'll look in a couple months. At 30 you're not fighting an uphill battle (like us older folks), so you'll make fast progress.

    Good luck to you!
  • Deathologys
    Deathologys Posts: 3 Member
    Thanks for the support everyone!

    For breakfast had 2 boiled eggs and a small bowl of cereal with no sugar almond milk

    For lunch at work, just had a turkey sandwich with only 1 piece of bread and a tomato. For drink I'm having a Premier Protein and 12 oz of water.

    Having good amounts of protein is keeping me from eating so much. Don't feel as hungry and first time in a while I'm not ordering out food like I usually do while at work.
  • Veganvibesss
    Veganvibesss Posts: 123 Member
    It sounds crazy but exercise more !!!
    When you're so sedentary your always going to feel tired, the more you push yourself to be active the more energy you'll have, and you'll sleep better !!!
  • JnineGains
    JnineGains Posts: 136 Member
    I started going to the gym everyday 21 days ago and I feel great now! Lots of energy:) you can do it!
  • Deathologys
    Deathologys Posts: 3 Member
    Lost 7 pounds in 3 days.. I'm drinking plenty of fluids and eating plenty of veggies, fruits and protein meats.

    Am I losing the weight too fast? I'm not hungry at all cause I do eat when i get hungry and added 10 min of hardcore exercise to my daily routine.
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