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adortiz1990
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I work 12 and a half hours a day, 5 days a week on top of being a mom and a wife. I do all the cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc. Some days I am okay and some days I am just exhausted fighting to stay awake. On the days I am exhausted I eat horribly. Why do I do that? & how can I stop doing that? My home life isn't going to change so I need to find a way for more energy. I do HIIT 5 times a week. HELP ME PLEASE!
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If you're actually doing HIIT 5x per week, that might be part of the problem. HIIT shouldn't be performed 5x per week. True HIIT should be done once or twice per week tops. HIIT is brutal to the body.15
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Are you eating quality food to fuel your workouts and general activities? Have you considered a multi vitamin? have you discussed it with your doctor?
I am a single mommy who works full time (more than full time during the busy season). I found that taking time on Sunday afternoon to plan the weekly evening meals and meal prep for lunches for the week really helps me out...and coffee is my friend:)2 -
I'm not sure you want to hear this but you need to get your life in order. Is there a husband? If so he needs to do more work in the house. There's no need to clean every day. Cook simply, quick food or for several days. Spread all tasks equally. Decide on what's not important and can wait/doesn't need to be done daily. Etc.19
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cwolfman13 wrote: »If you're actually doing HIIT 5x per week, that might be part of the problem. HIIT shouldn't be performed 5x per week. True HIIT should be done once or twice per week tops. HIIT is brutal to the body.
Well that's nice to know! I usually start with 30 minutes of a regular cardio routine to warm up, 20 minutes of interval running, and then 30 minutes of an HIIT exercise. I read that that HIIT training was good for your energy levels and metabolism. That would explain why after almost six weeks I feel worse than I did before I started working out so hard. I thought my body just had to get used to it. I've always been active as far as sports, but an actual gym routine is new to me.7 -
Are you eating quality food to fuel your workouts and general activities? Have you considered a multi vitamin? have you discussed it with your doctor?
I am a single mommy who works full time (more than full time during the busy season). I found that taking time on Sunday afternoon to plan the weekly evening meals and meal prep for lunches for the week really helps me out...and coffee is my friend:)
I eat like crap! I started a vegetarian diet this week hoping that helps. I can meal prep for myself, but my kids don't really eat left overs. Redbulls are my best friend but even these days those don't help.2 -
adortiz1990 wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »If you're actually doing HIIT 5x per week, that might be part of the problem. HIIT shouldn't be performed 5x per week. True HIIT should be done once or twice per week tops. HIIT is brutal to the body.
Well that's nice to know! I usually start with 30 minutes of a regular cardio routine to warm up, 20 minutes of interval running, and then 30 minutes of an HIIT exercise. I read that that HIIT training was good for your energy levels and metabolism. That would explain why after almost six weeks I feel worse than I did before I started working out so hard. I thought my body just had to get used to it. I've always been active as far as sports, but an actual gym routine is new to me.
HIIT should only be done once per week. Most people don't reach high enough intensity levels to truly be doing HIIT. That being said, it sounds like you might be overexercising in that area and maybe under-fueling.
What is your calorie goal, weight loss goal, current height and current weight?0 -
I'm not sure you want to hear this but you need to get your life in order. Is there a husband? If so he needs to do more work in the house. There's no need to clean every day. Cook simply, quick food or for several days. Spread all tasks equally. Decide on what's not important and can wait/doesn't need to be done daily. Etc.
If someone was requiring me to do all the cooking and cleaning while also working full time and I decided to accept that situation, I would absolutely streamline my cooking and cleaning. We're talking peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for dinner and focusing only on the essential cleaning during the week. If the dude wanted the bathtub scrubbed twice a week, nope.14 -
I'm not sure you want to hear this but you need to get your life in order. Is there a husband? If so he needs to do more work in the house. There's no need to clean every day. Cook simply, quick food or for several days. Spread all tasks equally. Decide on what's not important and can wait/doesn't need to be done daily. Etc.
My life is hectic! I was raised quite traditional Hispanic. Fresh meals, clean house, and if I don't keep laundry up in my household daily it becomes an all weekend event. I know that I need to sit down and make a game plan, but in my down time these days I can barely stay awake.5 -
It sounds like you are working yourself to the bone. Cut back on the exercise, especially HIIT, as others have advised. You are going to end up injured or with an electrolyte imbalance. Set yourself a schedule and go easy on yourself. You aren't the only one who can do work around the house and do chores, others can help you. And if they don't that's a problem that I hope you are able to address. You are worth more than that! Give yourself some time and grace. You can reach your goals with more manageable exercise. As far as diet goes, have you tried cooking with a crock pot, making freezer meals ahead of time to throw in the slow cooker for an easy meal? There are definitely ways to save time and energy. Good luck!5
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adortiz1990 wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »If you're actually doing HIIT 5x per week, that might be part of the problem. HIIT shouldn't be performed 5x per week. True HIIT should be done once or twice per week tops. HIIT is brutal to the body.
Well that's nice to know! I usually start with 30 minutes of a regular cardio routine to warm up, 20 minutes of interval running, and then 30 minutes of an HIIT exercise. I read that that HIIT training was good for your energy levels and metabolism. That would explain why after almost six weeks I feel worse than I did before I started working out so hard. I thought my body just had to get used to it. I've always been active as far as sports, but an actual gym routine is new to me.
HIIT is an overly hyped fad at the moment and many of the benefits like burning more calories after you're done, while somewhat true, are also highly exaggerated. I do HIIT once per week to boost my cycling performance...but that's it...the rest of my rides vary between longer endurance rides and shorter fast paced time trial type rides.
Also, 80+ minutes of exercise 5x per week is going to require fueling...if you're not fueling properly, you're just going to run yourself down. You can't eat like a sedentary person and do 6+ hours of exercise per week and feel good.
You also can't burn the candle at both ends and expect to feel good. You don't need to do all kinds of crazy exercise to be healthy and fit...with everything else in your life, I'd cut back...I've had to do the same and it's made my life much easier and I'm still healthy and fit.9 -
adortiz1990 wrote: »Are you eating quality food to fuel your workouts and general activities? Have you considered a multi vitamin? have you discussed it with your doctor?
I am a single mommy who works full time (more than full time during the busy season). I found that taking time on Sunday afternoon to plan the weekly evening meals and meal prep for lunches for the week really helps me out...and coffee is my friend:)
I eat like crap! I started a vegetarian diet this week hoping that helps. I can meal prep for myself, but my kids don't really eat left overs. Redbulls are my best friend but even these days those don't help.
How old are your kids? I feel like if a kid is old enough to consciously turn their nose up at leftovers, they're old enough to take over some meal preparation.25 -
adortiz1990 wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »If you're actually doing HIIT 5x per week, that might be part of the problem. HIIT shouldn't be performed 5x per week. True HIIT should be done once or twice per week tops. HIIT is brutal to the body.
Well that's nice to know! I usually start with 30 minutes of a regular cardio routine to warm up, 20 minutes of interval running, and then 30 minutes of an HIIT exercise. I read that that HIIT training was good for your energy levels and metabolism. That would explain why after almost six weeks I feel worse than I did before I started working out so hard. I thought my body just had to get used to it. I've always been active as far as sports, but an actual gym routine is new to me.
HIIT should only be done once per week. Most people don't reach high enough intensity levels to truly be doing HIIT. That being said, it sounds like you might be overexercising in that area and maybe under-fueling.
What is your calorie goal, weight loss goal, current height and current weight?
Calorie Goal - 1200 - Which usually comes from one fast food meal during the day
Weight loss goal - 190lb
Current height - 5'8"
Current Weight - 262lb
I usually burn off all my calorie intake according to my FitBit.
I'm the first to say I am doing this all wrong, but I don't really know how to go about my calories, my macros, my workouts. I was active and fit in school. I love to play sports! I still go play a game of basketball once or twice a week. As far as a gym/workout routine, eating healthy/correctly, I am just winging it.
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No wonder you're so tired, 1200 is way too little for your stats and activity. What does MFP give you as a goal for 2 pounds a week?5
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Thank you everyone! Again my household responsibilities won't change, but that's okay. I chose to be a wife and mother and I don't regret it. I just need more energy.
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How old are your kids? Mine are 12 and 13, and they do most of the picking up during the week, so I only spend a Saturday or Sunday afternoon perfecting what they didn't do perfectly. You say you're a wife and a mother. You need to see if your husband can help out, too. You're already working over 60 hours a week at your job. Unless he's working even more hours than that, your husband has more time than you do to help out with the chores.3
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adortiz1990 wrote: »adortiz1990 wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »If you're actually doing HIIT 5x per week, that might be part of the problem. HIIT shouldn't be performed 5x per week. True HIIT should be done once or twice per week tops. HIIT is brutal to the body.
Well that's nice to know! I usually start with 30 minutes of a regular cardio routine to warm up, 20 minutes of interval running, and then 30 minutes of an HIIT exercise. I read that that HIIT training was good for your energy levels and metabolism. That would explain why after almost six weeks I feel worse than I did before I started working out so hard. I thought my body just had to get used to it. I've always been active as far as sports, but an actual gym routine is new to me.
HIIT should only be done once per week. Most people don't reach high enough intensity levels to truly be doing HIIT. That being said, it sounds like you might be overexercising in that area and maybe under-fueling.
What is your calorie goal, weight loss goal, current height and current weight?
Calorie Goal - 1200 - Which usually comes from one fast food meal during the day
Weight loss goal - 190lb
Current height - 5'8"
Current Weight - 262lb
I usually burn off all my calorie intake according to my FitBit.
I'm the first to say I am doing this all wrong, but I don't really know how to go about my calories, my macros, my workouts. I was active and fit in school. I love to play sports! I still go play a game of basketball once or twice a week. As far as a gym/workout routine, eating healthy/correctly, I am just winging it.
1200 calories per day is a weight loss target aimed at a sedentary female of small stature. You are neither of those things. Also another reason you're probably exhausted...you're underfeeding your activity.14 -
adortiz1990 wrote: »
That's how much I eat to lose a pound a week and I'm about your weight. Try it for a few weeks while logging everything as accurately as possible.4 -
cwolfman13 wrote: »adortiz1990 wrote: »adortiz1990 wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »If you're actually doing HIIT 5x per week, that might be part of the problem. HIIT shouldn't be performed 5x per week. True HIIT should be done once or twice per week tops. HIIT is brutal to the body.
Well that's nice to know! I usually start with 30 minutes of a regular cardio routine to warm up, 20 minutes of interval running, and then 30 minutes of an HIIT exercise. I read that that HIIT training was good for your energy levels and metabolism. That would explain why after almost six weeks I feel worse than I did before I started working out so hard. I thought my body just had to get used to it. I've always been active as far as sports, but an actual gym routine is new to me.
HIIT should only be done once per week. Most people don't reach high enough intensity levels to truly be doing HIIT. That being said, it sounds like you might be overexercising in that area and maybe under-fueling.
What is your calorie goal, weight loss goal, current height and current weight?
Calorie Goal - 1200 - Which usually comes from one fast food meal during the day
Weight loss goal - 190lb
Current height - 5'8"
Current Weight - 262lb
I usually burn off all my calorie intake according to my FitBit.
I'm the first to say I am doing this all wrong, but I don't really know how to go about my calories, my macros, my workouts. I was active and fit in school. I love to play sports! I still go play a game of basketball once or twice a week. As far as a gym/workout routine, eating healthy/correctly, I am just winging it.
1200 calories per day is a weight loss target aimed at a sedentary female of small stature. You are neither of those things. Also another reason you're probably exhausted...you're underfeeding your activity.
I will up my intake and hopefully that helps with my energy levels.1 -
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