anyone else have less energy??
Clarecbear82
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I don't know if I'm the only one but I feel shattered all the time! I've been here since February and to start with I had loads of new found energy but lately I'm just exhausted constantly!
I'm a sahm of three and spend most of my day clening and running back and forth to school (my middle one does half days) and my baby has just started walking and being a pain in the bum. I've been trying my hardest to stay under my cals but I tend to stress eat lately! Anyway I'm finding that lately whenever I sit down i fall asleep.
Is anyone else finding this? My other half says I don't eat enough red meat but I never have and I've never felt like this before.
I'm a sahm of three and spend most of my day clening and running back and forth to school (my middle one does half days) and my baby has just started walking and being a pain in the bum. I've been trying my hardest to stay under my cals but I tend to stress eat lately! Anyway I'm finding that lately whenever I sit down i fall asleep.
Is anyone else finding this? My other half says I don't eat enough red meat but I never have and I've never felt like this before.
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well stress could have a huge impact on your energy levels. are you getting enough sleep? are you eating enough and the right combination of foods? If you are stress eating does that mean refined carbs or sugar? Unfortunately losing weight is just a part of the whole "journey" - you also need to take care of other aspects of your life for it to really work.
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I don't know if I'm the only one but I feel shattered all the time! I've been here since February and to start with I had loads of new found energy but lately I'm just exhausted constantly!
I'm a sahm of three and spend most of my day clening and running back and forth to school (my middle one does half days) and my baby has just started walking and being a pain in the bum. I've been trying my hardest to stay under my cals but I tend to stress eat lately! Anyway I'm finding that lately whenever I sit down i fall asleep.
Is anyone else finding this? My other half says I don't eat enough red meat but I never have and I've never felt like this before.
You need to eliminate any crap from your diet, including any junk food and replace it with fruit, veg and stuff like meat, fish, eggs. Chicken is magnificent for protein, fish is good for the heart.
Don't worry about going over your protein, the protein levels on MFP are low anyway.
Cakes, crisps and any other stuff like that, just completely cut them out and replace with above. If you then find you begin to regain some of your energy you will know it was the high carb stuff that is interferring in your energy levels.
Although carbs are meant to give energy, sometimes they can make a person feel sluggish, you will not find out unless you do a little experiment and the only way to do that is to omit them from your diet for a week or two and see what happens.0 -
I find exercise helps with my energy levels sounds daft but the adrenaline rush I get after classes is great
I also agree that anything starch like crisps, cookies cakes etc will make you feel worse0 -
Did you accurately set your activity level to reflect the energy expended in the life of a busy Mom? Also, be sure you're eating more protien than MFP sets for you, not necessarity red meat, but other foods such as greek yogurt, nuts, beans, fish, eggs have lots of protien. Make sure you'e not eating a lot of refined sugars to meet your calories. I also benefit from eating 4-5 times per day, small meals.0
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I know when I don't rest properly or under eat and still have full days starting at 4am and don't end until about 7pm I can't hang. So make sure you are eating enough, working out, and resting!!!! I take melatonin to make sure the sleep I get is quality.0
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I don't know if I'm the only one but I feel shattered all the time! I've been here since February and to start with I had loads of new found energy but lately I'm just exhausted constantly!
I'm a sahm of three and spend most of my day clening and running back and forth to school (my middle one does half days) and my baby has just started walking and being a pain in the bum. I've been trying my hardest to stay under my cals but I tend to stress eat lately! Anyway I'm finding that lately whenever I sit down i fall asleep.
Is anyone else finding this? My other half says I don't eat enough red meat but I never have and I've never felt like this before.
You need to eliminate any crap from your diet, including any junk food and replace it with fruit, veg and stuff like meat, fish, eggs. Chicken is magnificent for protein, fish is good for the heart.
Don't worry about going over your protein, the protein levels on MFP are low anyway.
Cakes, crisps and any other stuff like that, just completely cut them out and replace with above. If you then find you begin to regain some of your energy you will know it was the high carb stuff that is interferring in your energy levels.
Although carbs are meant to give energy, sometimes they can make a person feel sluggish, you will not find out unless you do a little experiment and the only way to do that is to omit them from your diet for a week or two and see what happens.
'Eat this, don't eat that' isn't a good way to approach dieting. A less aggressive calorie restriction with a balnced diet (40/30/30 macros, correct ratios for most) would be far more sustainable and practicle. I noticed you daily goal is 1,300 calories, are you really sure this is right? You're a rather busy person you need energy.0 -
You need to eliminate any crap from your diet, including any junk food and replace it with fruit, veg and stuff like meat, fish, eggs. Chicken is magnificent for protein, fish is good for the heart.
Don't worry about going over your protein, the protein levels on MFP are low anyway.
Cakes, crisps and any other stuff like that, just completely cut them out and replace with above. If you then find you begin to regain some of your energy you will know it was the high carb stuff that is interferring in your energy levels.
Although carbs are meant to give energy, sometimes they can make a person feel sluggish, you will not find out unless you do a little experiment and the only way to do that is to omit them from your diet for a week or two and see what happens.
Absolutely right! Make sure you are eating enough calories, but with no junk. Don't ever eat less than your BMR. Make any grains you eat whole grains, with no white sugar or white flour. And avoid that quick fix of junk food like a heroin junkie working to stay clean! It's perfectly fine to take a couple of days off from working out if you have been overtraining--sounds like your toddler gets you all the cardio you need! Maybe you could even make it a game to tire out the baby before the baby wears you out! Good luck0 -
I struggled with the same problem a few weeks ago. I had also hit a weight loss plateau. I upped my calories by 200, and I have more energy and have started losing again. Your body probably just needs more fuel. A car can't burn gas without having gas in the first place. Same with your body.0
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I have the same problem. I had to start going to bed earlier.0
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Sounds like 1300 calories is not enough. Mine is set to 1290 and only when I'm completely sedatery. I think you need to eat a lot more!0
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I'm finding myself super tired these days! I've been doing this 30 days now, felt great at the start, but lately, I'm just wiped out! I work full time and have a 5 yr old son to take care of in the evening after work. I just feel like my life is nonstop! Squeezing in my workouts as soon as I get home from work, making dinner, doing laundry, getting my son ready for bed. I swear I don't stop until 10 or 11 pm or later and I'm exhausted!
I'm going to try like hell to get to bed earlier. But I doubt that's going to happen. It's actually affecting me waking up to workout in the mornings. I just can't wake up! I'm toast!
Is there anything that I can eat for extra energy? Or drink? Or avoid that's sucking the life outta me?!
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Is anyone else finding this? My other half says I don't eat enough red meat but I never have and I've never felt like this before.
There is absolutely no research to support women "needing" red meat. I've read some iffy stuff about men needing it, but never women.0 -
I don't know if I'm the only one but I feel shattered all the time! I've been here since February and to start with I had loads of new found energy but lately I'm just exhausted constantly!
I'm a sahm of three and spend most of my day clening and running back and forth to school (my middle one does half days) and my baby has just started walking and being a pain in the bum. I've been trying my hardest to stay under my cals but I tend to stress eat lately! Anyway I'm finding that lately whenever I sit down i fall asleep.
Is anyone else finding this? My other half says I don't eat enough red meat but I never have and I've never felt like this before.
You need to eliminate any crap from your diet, including any junk food and replace it with fruit, veg and stuff like meat, fish, eggs. Chicken is magnificent for protein, fish is good for the heart.
Don't worry about going over your protein, the protein levels on MFP are low anyway.
Cakes, crisps and any other stuff like that, just completely cut them out and replace with above. If you then find you begin to regain some of your energy you will know it was the high carb stuff that is interferring in your energy levels.
Although carbs are meant to give energy, sometimes they can make a person feel sluggish, you will not find out unless you do a little experiment and the only way to do that is to omit them from your diet for a week or two and see what happens.
'Eat this, don't eat that' isn't a good way to approach dieting. A less aggressive calorie restriction with a balnced diet (40/30/30 macros, correct ratios for most) would be far more sustainable and practicle. I noticed you daily goal is 1,300 calories, are you really sure this is right? You're a rather busy person you need energy.
The OP asked for suggestions that is all I am doing, suggesting she eliminate certain foods for a while to see if they are at fault. It is a thing that Nutritionists will sometimes suggest in order to try and get to the core of the problem. She is not at liberty to try my suggestion and I am not saying it should be a permanent change, just something for two weeks.0 -
Quick glance at your food diary: You eat a lot of carbs. Try focusing on getting more protein and less carbs!0
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Quick glance at your food diary: You eat a lot of carbs. Try focusing on getting more protein and less carbs!
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It sounds like you're not eating enough for the amount of activity you do. Try upping your calories by 100 or 200 and see if you have any more energy. I often find that a banana when I'm craving a snack gives me bags more energy. Also, make sure you're properly hydrated throughout the day and don't rely too heavily on caffeinated drinks to give you energy, if you do. They may give you a quick burst, but you're likely to slump later.0
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it sounds like you are not getting the nutrients you need. If you are not getting it from the foods you chose have you considered a multi vitamin and meal replacement/proteins shakes? It has worked for me!0
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Se your DR and get a hormone workup! Like have Dr check your thyroid!! THAT was what was my problem. Now I am on meds and it helps, but not a lot. Your hubs is on to something..you need red meat. I eat what I thought was a lot and recently found out my Iron is VERY low! Red meat is the best way to get high quantities. Increase your protein in general. My Dr precribed for me 88 grams a day! I never make my goal, but I try!! And Low carb protein shakes are a good source of protein. Like Walmart sells the big things of powder Body Fortress Super Advanced. I get vanilla and mix in chocoalte or strawberry if I want (Nestle Quick Sugar Free....BUT I also use the Crystal Light Powders to flavor my shakes. My favorite is Orange Crystal Light and the Vanilla protein powder...tastes like a creamsicle! YUM!!! Also when looking for protein powder look for WHEY ISOLATE, and no more than 20g carbs, Then look for 20g or more of protein! Im under the care of a nutritionist...and this is what Ive been told. ALL meals should follow those guidlines. Its hard at first, but 2nd nature after a while. Carbs will make you tired too....protein will also speed weight loss. Good luck!! 0
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^^^^^^^^well stress could have a huge impact on your energy levels. are you getting enough sleep? are you eating enough and the right combination of foods? If you are stress eating does that mean refined carbs or sugar? Unfortunately losing weight is just a part of the whole "journey" - you also need to take care of other aspects of your life for it to really work.
Just my opinion of course, I'm no expert.
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Nearly two weeks ago I had a party weekend and as I was away I only ate fast food, first weekend of going out for about 6 months and so it took me nearly a week to recover from the tiredness and the junk food. I didn't have any energy the following week and felt like crap, although the weekend was so fun my body definately didn't enjoy it. I've just about got back to eating healthy now and sticking to my calories but I still feel no energy to do exercise
and because of all of this I put on 2lb and lost motivation grrrrr 0 -
I realize this may not be helpful, but I really think you should talk to your doctor about this... it could be so many different things, and the internet is probably not the best place to figure it out. I hope things work out for you though and that you find out what the problem is! I get like that during the winter, personally, seasonal depression as they say. I suffer from depression anyways, but it's like 10x worse during the winter. Ohio winters are especially horrible, anyway. :P
It could be seasonal depression, a vitamin deficiency, lethargy, improper nutrition, stress, pregnancy, the list goes on and on. Being a mother of 3, it's expected that you'd be exhausted! But if it's not normal for you, or a lot more than normal as you have said, I really think a visit to the doctor is best. Good luck and take care!
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Are you exercising too? If so, you may be over trained and need to take some time off from exercising.0
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You need to eliminate any crap from your diet, including any junk food and replace it with fruit, veg and stuff like meat, fish, eggs. Chicken is magnificent for protein, fish is good for the heart.I don't know if I'm the only one but I feel shattered all the time! I've been here since February and to start with I had loads of new found energy but lately I'm just exhausted constantly!
I'm a sahm of three and spend most of my day clening and running back and forth to school (my middle one does half days) and my baby has just started walking and being a pain in the bum. I've been trying my hardest to stay under my cals but I tend to stress eat lately! Anyway I'm finding that lately whenever I sit down i fall asleep.
Is anyone else finding this? My other half says I don't eat enough red meat but I never have and I've never felt like this before.
Don't worry about going over your protein, the protein levels on MFP are low anyway.
Cakes, crisps and any other stuff like that, just completely cut them out and replace with above. If you then find you begin to regain some of your energy you will know it was the high carb stuff that is interferring in your energy levels.
Although carbs are meant to give energy, sometimes they can make a person feel sluggish, you will not find out unless you do a little experiment and the only way to do that is to omit them from your diet for a week or two and see what happens.
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The reality is that we suffer from the foods we eat.
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I'm a sahm to 3 too, but mine are a bit older than yours. I find this somedays, I just feel so tired I could sit and not get up for an hour, but there is no time for that!
Until very recently my diet was quite high in carbs, albeit good wholegrain carbs, so I have cut those down a bit this week and upped my protein and hoping that this will make a difference. Only the third day so far, so not expecting miracles, but not noticing much difference either. Will give it another week. I'm thinking that it is just trial and error and I'm certainly not advocating a low carb diet at all. If it's no different next week, I shall add a couple of hundred calories in each day for a couple of weeks and see if that changes anything. I do already take an iron supplement, so it's not that.
I hope you find what works for you x0 -
Is anyone else finding this? My other half says I don't eat enough red meat but I never have and I've never felt like this before.
Hi - I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling tired/drained.
I agree w/ the other members here that said that the first step would be to see the Dr and start w/ some basic tests. You can at least be sure that your basic thyroid, liver, kidney functions are okay, but the results can of course also tell you if you are Vitamin D deficient or if you have anemia.
I hope you can sort this out! :flowerforyou:0 -
Over time calorie restriction almost always results in a slowed metabolism and therefor, less energy.
Those who practice longevity goals love calorie restriction specifically for this effect as a slower metabolic rate is prized by them.
Every animal study that focuses on calorie restriction universally showed over time a reduced metabolism.
What you are experiencing is why so many people switch from calorie restriction to a sustained eating method like primal or paleo that allows them to reduce starch and sugar and eat real carbs ( like vegetables ) real meat and fat that leaves you feeling full, and still lose weight and not sacrifice your metabolic rate.
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