Those of you who have been successful .. question!

Between losing weight and working out and getting in shape, I have a TON more energy than I did even a year ago.

Just make sure you're eating back all of your exercise calories if you're working out -- the times when I've felt exhausted were the times when I intensified my workout and then a few days later, crashed. Usually I just needed to up my calories more consistently to fuel what I was doing.

The lighter you get, and the more you are able to do in your workouts, the more fuel you'll need. Just make sure you'd don't starve those muscles.

Good luck!

I agree with Tina! Plus, after my body got used to what I was requiring of it, I felt like I had a lot more energy. It was amazing. Exercise was something that I looked forward to (and still do.....so much so that if I'm not able to do my workout, I truly miss it!). Hang in there and keep up the good work. Being a mom of young children is tiring, but they need a healthy mommy and you need a healthy YOU! Fuel that body and you'll be amazed at how good you feel

I didn't have a lot to lose, and wouldn't have said my energy was low. However, when I started working out and REALLY exercising I discovered a hidden wealth of energy. I think eating better also helped my energy level....I'm giving my body better fuel so its running better

Important things to know about losing weight and exercising

#1 - Diet. It's 90%
#2 - If you're exercising, sleep is so damn important.
#3 - Going to the gym means nothing. It's what you do at the gym that counts.

Remember- "There is a time and a season for all things in life". You have such a tiny little baby...don't let this precious newborn phase escape you. You're bound to be exhausted right now! That's ok and perfectly normal. Get as much rest as you can and try not to stress about non-essential stuff around the house. The most important factor right now should be your diet. Eat veggies and fruits and plenty of lean protien: apples, oranges, bananas, whole grain bread, chicken, turkey, fish, lettuce, celery, carrots, squash, etc. Avoid junk food when possible. When you are able to sleep more than 4 hours at a time you'll notice your energy levels imporve as the weight comes off. But give your body a break! You can't work-out like crazy on very little sleep! Eat well and take your time losing the weight. Trust me, as a mom of three little ones, I've been down this road. Good luck!

May be you should have your B12 checked .Do you eat alot of sugar?

This may be a silly question, but did losing weight give you more energy? I feel constantly tired. Granted, I have a 1 month old and a 22 month old, plus I am the editor of a magazine, so I am constantly working late nights; however, I am hoping after dropping the weight I want to lose, I will have more energy.

MUCH MORE ENERGY!

Yes, and I love it.
Carrying around all that fat was draining, and I knew not.

On a day when I've gotten a normal night's sleep the night before, my energy level is about the same as it was before I lost weight. Where I notice a difference is on the rare night when I get only 3 or 4 hours sleep. I seem to function better the next day than I did before when I was heavier.

Yes after getting used to my exercise routine! If you aren't sleeping enough though your weightloss will come more slowly. Your body needs that down time while excercising often. Also I added a good multivitamin as well as a B Complex and iron supplement. The B complex and iron made a huge difference in my energy levels!