Tired a lot - too few cals?

nickyfm
nickyfm Posts: 1,214 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So I normally eat at around 1250 a day, and eat maybe 10% of my exercise cals back. I have noticed lately, and on any diet that a few weeks in I always end up really sleepy. Could it be because of the deficit?

I also only recently recovered from glandular fever (mono) so perhaps its cronic fatigue.

Has anyone else had probs with drowsiness? And if so, what did you do to combat it? I already drink green tea every day, and the odd coffee now and then.

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  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    EAT WOMAN!

    If you're tired at this calorie intake level, this is likely due to not eating enough especially when recovering from illness. Your body is exhausted. Feed yourself.
  • Givemewings
    Givemewings Posts: 864 Member
    Have you checked your iron and Vitamin B12 levels? You can have a blood test at the docs to check. Both these deficiencies can make you tired.
  • almonds1
    almonds1 Posts: 642 Member
    I need to eat for my energy... When I first lowered my Carb levels I really felt drained. I got use to it and put them back up!!!
    That and a few coffees before the gym lol
  • Shyloh1
    Shyloh1 Posts: 422 Member
    EAT WOMAN!

    If you're tired at this calorie intake level, this is likely due to not eating enough especially when recovering from illness. Your body is exhausted. Feed yourself.

    I totally agree!!
  • olong
    olong Posts: 255 Member
    Eat! 10% of your exercise calories (generally) isn't enough. Try at least 50-60% if you're concerned about leaving a buffer for overestimation of exercise calories.
  • nickyfm
    nickyfm Posts: 1,214 Member
    Have you checked your iron and Vitamin B12 levels? You can have a blood test at the docs to check. Both these deficiencies can make you tired.

    Yeah that could be a possibility. The last time I ate red meat was about 2 weeks ago. And my body seems to only respond to red meat as an iron source. Was planning on having a nice piece of eye fillet tomorrow night anyway :D

    Thanks for the suggestion!

    And thanks to all else who posted :D I was planning on changing my caloric goals to losing half a pound a week once I lose another 2-3 pounds. So hopefully Sunday's weigh-in bears good news
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    So I normally eat at around 1250 a day, and eat maybe 10% of my exercise cals back. I have noticed lately, and on any diet that a few weeks in I always end up really sleepy. Could it be because of the deficit?

    I also only recently recovered from glandular fever (mono) so perhaps its cronic fatigue.

    Has anyone else had probs with drowsiness? And if so, what did you do to combat it? I already drink green tea every day, and the odd coffee now and then.

    Hi sweetie,

    I would just like to say that I got glandular fever 8 years ago, and after it "went away" it keeps reoccuring.. at least every couple years, but am always tired so could definitely be that. Although I usually wake up after a good workout. Ever since I got it for the first time I have NEVER been the same.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,448 MFP Moderator
    Have you checked your iron and Vitamin B12 levels? You can have a blood test at the docs to check. Both these deficiencies can make you tired.

    Yeah that could be a possibility. The last time I ate red meat was about 2 weeks ago. And my body seems to only respond to red meat as an iron source. Was planning on having a nice piece of eye fillet tomorrow night anyway :D

    Thanks for the suggestion!

    And thanks to all else who posted :D I was planning on changing my caloric goals to losing half a pound a week once I lose another 2-3 pounds. So hopefully Sunday's weigh-in bears good news
    why wait to change your goal. You should have actually been there when you started 9 lbs ago but definitely eat more of your exercise calories.
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