Having a bad week...

Tonilynn70
Tonilynn70 Posts: 59 Member
edited October 3 in Motivation and Support
Last week, I was running an avg of 15 min at a time on the treadmill..(just started running). This week I can barely walk. I feel like I am pushing myself and can't run more then 3 min. I thought maybe it was the heat (still in the upper 80's here in FL - yea Fall!!). But its no hotter then it has been. Then I thought pms... because that makes me randomly fall asleep while doing homework at 9 pm... but I've been staying up til 11. Ok maybe I'm not eating enough, but I eat breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack and I am stuffed...

So I am not sure. Anyone else have this problem? Any ideas what could be causing it? I am still getting out there, even if its not the stellar workout...and my weight is decreasing...

I just hope I get it back...I miss the adrenaline rush from running and accomplishing more then the day before! *sad*

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  • dlaplume2
    dlaplume2 Posts: 1,658 Member
    You might want to check the nutrition of what you are eating. Make sure you are getthing the right norishment to increase your stamina.

    best wishes
  • buffalogal1979
    buffalogal1979 Posts: 236 Member
    just from a quick look at your diary, it looks like you might want to try eating more calories. Some days you are under or just around 1000 cals for the day. If you are running/working out, you probably want to eat more. Great work on the running! Keep it up!
    J
  • sc1572
    sc1572 Posts: 2,309 Member
    Just looked through your diary, you might want to try eating a bit more. At minimum, 1200 calories.
  • Dootzy1
    Dootzy1 Posts: 2,337 Member
    I agree with the jchrizzie perspective. Make sure you're not doing too much, too soon, on the exercise. Best of luck to you.
  • leomom72
    leomom72 Posts: 1,797 Member
    yeah, seriously..if you are burning cals, even if only 100, eat more..if you cant eat more, drink something with high cals..
  • Bonny272
    Bonny272 Posts: 154 Member
    Hi Toni. I've just started jogging too. I had the same problem and I talked to my friend who does long distance running and she says sometimes she struggles for what seems like no reason at all and then she finds out she was fighting off a bug. The school season has just started and there are a lot of bugs going around. The good news is exercise is supposed to boost your immune system so keep at it and don't give up. You'll do better next week.
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    Bump, I want to see what others are saying.
  • Tonilynn70
    Tonilynn70 Posts: 59 Member
    Thanks y'all! I am going to try to up my carbs a bit and eat more. I do thinks its pms... bc I am having a hard time accomplishing even normal daily tasks without having to stop. lol. I think I will better next week... but I know I do have to keep my calories up.

    Thanks again... number one reason I love this site.. ppl show you things you don't see yourself and always are helpful! <3
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