Question for the ladies...

I would start with an extra multi-vitamin and then consume some electrolytes on a regular basis. Water down some gaterade...1/4 gaterade...3/4 water and see if this helps. Most of it is probably the lower amount of estrogen effecting how your body feels...you don't necessarily need more calories, but you may need to hit your body harder with nutrients. It will help with sore muscles.

This is what I have my clients do.

I am with the other ladies. You need to supplement your nutrients if you have cut your calories: you can't possibly meet your nutrient needs if you are eating 1200-1500 calories daily. At minimum a multi-vitamin (with iron to help with the blood). I also take a calcium / magnesium / vitamin D / zinc supplement and a Omega3.6.9 supplement.
A vitamin B-Complex supplement is also a good idea for women - which I also take.

I don't get tired, or weak, and as a matter of fact I have more energy than ever! - Though in my case, doing away with my carb-high diet and eating less sugar and exercising seem to be key.

Feel better!

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yesterday was that time for me. it used to be when i weighed more that i would get severe cramps or a severe headache. its wild but those symptoms went away with my weight loss. i still tend to be more emotional and yesterday i was tempted to use it as an excuse not to work out and what spurred me on was the knowledge that friday is my rest day. my rest days are monday and friday. i have my best workouts on saturday and sunday. i feel like i need more iron during this time but i also think about chocolate.

I get a burst of energy the week before my period. I 've learned to take advantage of it and do my big house projects (like clean out closets, etc.), because the first 2 days of my actual period I am like you and have zero energy. I have found that eating lots of spinach helps, and I tend to crave red meat, so for me it is most likely an iron issue. Maybe talk to your doctor to see if you need more iron during your period.

Always listen to your body

Ok, since this is a ladies subject.. I thought to add my post here instead of making a new one...

Anywho...

A few days ago I went shopping for jeans b/c I only have 1 pair of pants that fit (a good thing).
I tried on a size 8, they were a bit big, I tried on a size 6 and they weren't comfy yet... what should I do?

Also, I NEED BRAS!!.. *ugh*
I have been wearing sports bras for I don't know how long b/c I can't find the right size.
I'm tiny up top... more now after losing weight & nursing my 2nd baby. I tried on a size 34A.. the cup size fit good but a 34 was tight so I tried a 36A... 36 fit very good but the cups were too big...

I know I should get measured but I don't want to do that until I'm done losing weight which is only about 2 pounds BUT I have to tone up.

I thought that shopping trip was going to be THE shopping trip of my life... WRONG!
I was so bummed.

Healthier.... what about a consignment store for size 8's? We have a really, really nice consignment store where I live and it seems like it would be a great source for transition clothes. The store we have is for women only and is good -- highly screened, quality brands. I can get a pair of jeans for about $10/each. I almost always go there for dress clothing since I don't wear that stuff very often and I don't want to spend a lot.

Healthier,
DId you only try on one or two brands in a size 6? Or are you loyal to only certain brands? There is a huge range in any given size. If you only are going to lose two more pounds that wont drop you a whole size down. The typical amount is 10 pounds between sizes. Maybe ask at the store which ones run small/or a little larger. If they fit comfortably now they will still fit well if you lose two more pounds..

Congrats on being at the shopping stage................!!!!!!

Healtier _Me,

I have so been through the bra ordeal - finally my Mom pulled me into Nordstrom to have a fitting.

I was amazed at how well this woman did her job! My tata's have never been so comfortable, happy, or well dressed!

Come to find out that all these years I was wearing the wrong size. I was stuffing myself into a 36D when in reality I need to wear a 34DD. It's amazing the difference it makes - I stand taller for sure because I don't feel like they're going to fall out and I've stopped layering EVERYTHING I wear with a tight tank top underneath to keep everyone "where they should be".

All of this, plus my bras are actually PRETTY - I was convinced that once they got this big I'd be wearing granny bras for the duration - not true, there are actually pretty ones out there!

I know Victoria's does fittings also, and I'm sure the major depatment stores do them too... not sure what stores you have over there on the east coast but I bet someone can help!

Now I'm REALLY excited!!!