Is it normal to feel dizzy when changing diet routines?
elizabethdzenitis
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So I used to over eat a lot a lot. And now I'm on this 1,200 cal diet and today I feel dizzy and kinda spaced out. I had a granola bar for breakfast and a sandwich for lunch & water so I'm not sure why I feel like this.
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Have you reduced salt intake significantly?0
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No, it's not normal...I usually means you aren't eating enough.9
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Sounds like too much of an extreme. Odds are that 1200 diet isn't necessary for you.1
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Dizziness can be caused by a drop in blood sugar, low blood pressure, or dehydration. I've experienced it when I have low iron. It can also be experienced by people giving up something their body is dependent on (caffeine, sugar). Of course it could also be an inner ear infection or another health issue.
I'd suggest getting your blood sugar and blood pressure checked. It may be that 1200 calories isn't quite healthy for you.1 -
kommodevaran wrote: »Have you reduced salt intake significantly?
I used to douse my food in salt but like now I still put salt on my eggs0 -
A granola bar isn't much food and a lot are no healthier than a candy bar. Maybe use a few more calories for breakfast to get some protein or something into your system. Also 1200 is too low for most people (consider too as your weight decreases so do your calories so when you start at the minimum you have no where to adjust to later - unrelated to your question but something to think about).2
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1200 is minimum for safety for average sedentary woman.
You mention exercise - obviously not sedentary.
1200 appears to be too low.
You probably did overeat - but I'd wager you never logged how many calories that was, to see how extreme 1200 is now in comparison.
And were you exercising prior even?0 -
I say enter your stats into MFP, set an goal for a 1 lb loss a week (if you have less than 20 lbs to lose, go with a 1/2/ lb weight loss, eat the calories given you (including exercise), and go from there. Losing weight shouldn't be miserable. And yes, granola bars are basically glorified candy bars. No protein (unless you purchase actual protein bars), and a TTOOOONNN of sugar.2
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It's never "normal" to feel dizzy doing anything. So, if you know what's causing it, just STOP doing it.5
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If you plan on sticking to this diet which might not be the best idea for you, I would recommend using the calories a little more better. Like they said above that granola bars are glorified candy bars!1
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elizabethdzenitis wrote: »So I used to over eat a lot a lot. And now I'm on this 1,200 cal diet and today I feel dizzy and kinda spaced out. I had a granola bar for breakfast and a sandwich for lunch & water so I'm not sure why I feel like this.
If you are not (1) petite AND (2) sedentary, you should most likely be eating more than 1200. If the site gave you 1200, (1) that is 1200 *net* and you want to eat back any exercise calories on top of it and (2) make sure it is a reasonable loss goal (2 lb/week is too aggressive for those who are not significantly obese, and even 1 lb/week could be too aggressive if only slightly obese). If you are eating back your exercise calories and confirmed that 1200 is fine, then look at what specifically you are eating. If most of that is coming from sugar/starch with little protein/fat/fiber (granola bar generally fits this description) to go along with it, then could likely be a sugar crash. 1 suggestion would be to at least have some yogurt with the granola bar.2 -
Looking at your dairy, you had nothing to eat for dinner last night and you've only had a protein bar and a half a sandwich so far today. I would be dizzy too. You need to recalculate your calorie totals based on your current weight, your activity level and a weight loss of one pound per week. I am also on 1,200 calories a day because I am only 5 feet tall, almost 60 years old and completely sedentary. I'm losing a little less than a pound a week now so some of us do need to be that low but not most people. If you are dizzy, it's most likely because you need to eat something.3
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Iamnotasenior wrote: »Looking at your dairy, you had nothing to eat for dinner last night and you've only had a protein bar and a half a sandwich so far today. I would be dizzy too. You need to recalculate your calorie totals based on your current weight, your activity level and a weight loss of one pound per week. I am also on 1,200 calories a day because I am only 5 feet tall, almost 60 years old and completely sedentary. I'm losing a little less than a pound a week now so some of us do need to be that low but not most people. If you are dizzy, it's most likely because you need to eat something.
Yeah I didn't have dinner cause my lunch was practically my dinner. I ate chips and salsa as well but didn't write it down on the thingy lol. But yeah I think I'm gonna change it.0 -
1200 is minimum for safety for average sedentary woman.
You mention exercise - obviously not sedentary.
1200 appears to be too low.
You probably did overeat - but I'd wager you never logged how many calories that was, to see how extreme 1200 is now in comparison.
And were you exercising prior even?
If exercise= walking to classes then I'm working out but otherwise I don't. So I'm not really sure where I mentioned it.0 -
Steps for sedentary is below 4000 - 7 days a week.
pretty much a bump on a log all day every day - with minimal movement.
If you are exercising, or not as the case is, or walking to classes as the case is - then still not sedentary.
How much time is spent walking to and between classes.
Walking up to my kids elementary school on open house, front door, lunch room, class room, back to lunch room, gym next door - got me 3K.
If that had been my 3 x as big high school - even more.
Campus with classes in different buildings, even though less frequent moves - even more.
Majority of daily burn comes from resting metabolism - next is that daily activity, even more than purposeful exercise unless truly sedentary EXCEPT for exercise that is long and intense.2 -
I would recommend a blood test to check iron, zinc and b12. Also did you significantly reduce carbs? Cause that could do it too.1
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Increase activity level setting in mfp, eat more, get haemoglobin levels checked, get blood pressure checked. Most likely, eat more and problem will be solved.
What's your height, weight and age?
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Why on earth are you eating granola bars for breakfast. Choose a proper high fibre, high protein meal and some fats for break to prevent insulin spikes. Yes high insulin is what causes low blood sugar and dizziness. If you like oats have porridge with nuts and seeds and honey.3
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Why on earth are you eating granola bars for breakfast. Choose a proper high fibre, high protein meal and some fats for break to prevent insulin spikes. Yes high insulin is what causes low blood sugar and dizziness. If you like oats have porridge with nuts and seeds and honey.
I'm a senior in high school with only a few minutes to spare in the morning for breakfast. I recently asked another question on here about what would be healthy to eat for breakfast and literally everyone said that granola bars are healthy, but Larabars not like the average granola bar. So honestly I don't know what to believe at this point now.0 -
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elizabethdzenitis wrote: »Why on earth are you eating granola bars for breakfast. Choose a proper high fibre, high protein meal and some fats for break to prevent insulin spikes. Yes high insulin is what causes low blood sugar and dizziness. If you like oats have porridge with nuts and seeds and honey.
I'm a senior in high school with only a few minutes to spare in the morning for breakfast. I recently asked another question on here about what would be healthy to eat for breakfast and literally everyone said that granola bars are healthy, but Larabars not like the average granola bar. So honestly I don't know what to believe at this point now.
But the answer lies in your dizzy spells. Try overnight oats for something quick or a salad made the night before of boiled eggs chickpeas cucumber olives tomatoes and spinach. Or...you could skip breakfast as studies have shown it's not necessary to lose weight. A lot of people, including me, fast for 16-18 hours and then eat breakfast at lunch time. Funny isn't it? Breakfast at lunch time. You basically want slow release energy to stop yourself from feeling dizzy. Granola bars are not ideal. And btw your stats are exactly the same as mine except I'm 24, but yeah I'm also 5' 4" and 152-154lbs and I'm losing weight on 1600 calories plus exercise calories. You're YOUNG so there's no need to eat 1200. Take advantage of your younger metabolism and don't damage it from now. My average TDEE is 2200 and even more on some days, less on other days. Students need calories for proper brain function too. I know cause I just finished studying a year ago.
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You have to look at your diet as a whole. You need enough food, and a variety of foods, every day. Granola bars is candy. Candy is okay, but not really something you would want to take up a big chunk of our calories. You can go to bed earlier and get up earlier if you want/need to eat before you go to school. No foods are designated breakfast, lunch, dinner foods. You could eat breakfast later.elizabethdzenitis wrote: »Why on earth are you eating granola bars for breakfast. Choose a proper high fibre, high protein meal and some fats for break to prevent insulin spikes. Yes high insulin is what causes low blood sugar and dizziness. If you like oats have porridge with nuts and seeds and honey.
I'm a senior in high school with only a few minutes to spare in the morning for breakfast. I recently asked another question on here about what would be healthy to eat for breakfast and literally everyone said that granola bars are healthy, but Larabars not like the average granola bar. So honestly I don't know what to believe at this point now.0 -
kommodevaran wrote: »
You have to look at your diet as a whole. You need enough food, and a variety of foods, every day. Granola bars is candy. Candy is okay, but not really something you would want to take up a big chunk of our calories. You can go to bed earlier and get up earlier if you want/need to eat before you go to school. No foods are designated breakfast, lunch, dinner foods. You could eat breakfast later.elizabethdzenitis wrote: »Why on earth are you eating granola bars for breakfast. Choose a proper high fibre, high protein meal and some fats for break to prevent insulin spikes. Yes high insulin is what causes low blood sugar and dizziness. If you like oats have porridge with nuts and seeds and honey.
I'm a senior in high school with only a few minutes to spare in the morning for breakfast. I recently asked another question on here about what would be healthy to eat for breakfast and literally everyone said that granola bars are healthy, but Larabars not like the average granola bar. So honestly I don't know what to believe at this point now.
Yepp, especially not first thing in the morning. I find saving desserts or sugary stuff for the evening is much better if I choose to have them.1 -
elizabethdzenitis wrote: »Why on earth are you eating granola bars for breakfast. Choose a proper high fibre, high protein meal and some fats for break to prevent insulin spikes. Yes high insulin is what causes low blood sugar and dizziness. If you like oats have porridge with nuts and seeds and honey.
I'm a senior in high school with only a few minutes to spare in the morning for breakfast. I recently asked another question on here about what would be healthy to eat for breakfast and literally everyone said that granola bars are healthy, but Larabars not like the average granola bar. So honestly I don't know what to believe at this point now.
ah..significant difference between 'food bars' and granola bars. The former has (or should have) more protein and fiber to balance out the sugar/starch. Usually a bit more fat too in the form of some nut butter or nuts. And higher number of calories. (Granola is basically oil-fried sugar-coated oats - ~nil protein by default and almost no fiber). Granola bar along with a cup of yogurt (to supply more protein, calories, fat) wouldn't be a bad breakfast. Oh- and 'protein bars' will have significantly more protein added than either the granola bars or 'food bars', but they usually have very little fiber.0 -
OP - now you see the difference between some general terms (granola bars which you are NOT eating) to specific mention (Larabar you are eating and is indeed good compared to nothing).
You've likely noticed on here how some don't read every post, they react to a post that is a reaction to a post.
Might say reacting to rumor at that point - so many missed your extra comments.
In which case learn to skip reading posts that are based on rumor. Much like they skipped your actually written posts!0 -
A good high protein grab'n'go is string cheese. They are individually wrapped and survive the bottom of a book bag very well. The mini gouda cheeses are good, too, but that red wax can make a real mess in the bottom of a book bag.1
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