I get cold and tired, how come?

JessieRodinson
JessieRodinson Posts: 10
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Whenever I decide to start eating healthier, after about a week I notice I get very very tired (falling asleep in class) and I get super cold, even when it's warm. It's like a chill coming from inside my bones if that makes sense.

I find that odd because surely if I'm eating healthier I would have more energy because I'm getting the nutrients I'd been missing out on before?

Oh yeah, and I also get really cranky and start crying over little things like dropping my pencil case or spilling a drink. It's really discouraging because I thought the opposite was meant to happen..

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  • Eleanorjanethinner
    Eleanorjanethinner Posts: 563 Member
    Sounds like you might be going too drastic on the 'healthy eating'. Try changing more slowly and keeping up some good fat/oil intake i.e. oily fish, avocado, nuts.

    Snack regularly, eat lots of lean protein...

    Try aiming to lose a pound a week instead of two pounds (if you are starting by aiming for two pounds).

    Good luck!
  • ladyraven68
    ladyraven68 Posts: 2,003 Member
    Whenever I decide to start eating healthier, after about a week I notice I get very very tired (falling asleep in class) and I get super cold, even when it's warm. It's like a chill coming from inside my bones if that makes sense.

    I find that odd because surely if I'm eating healthier I would have more energy because I'm getting the nutrients I'd been missing out on before?

    Oh yeah, and I also get really cranky and start crying over little things like dropping my pencil case or spilling a drink. It's really discouraging because I thought the opposite was meant to happen..

    This could be a sign of under-eating. I had it when I started. It was hard to explain , as if it was cold under my skin.

    Re-check your calorie goals and make sure you do not have a deficit that is too aggressive.

    I was fine once I adjusted my goals.
  • ton3s
    ton3s Posts: 2
    I feel the same! It's been a fortnight since I started using MFP. However, my partner just reminded me we are heading into winter ...
    [sorry not very useful!]
  • MisterTEZ
    MisterTEZ Posts: 272 Member
    could be your body is detoxifying. Quite often when your body detoxifies it cause lethargy, other symptoms may include
    headaches
    temporary muscle aches
    mucus or other discharge
    a coated, pasty tongue
    flu-like symptoms
    irritability
    difficulty sleeping
    weakness
    cravings
    nausea
    constipation
    diarrhea
  • JessieRodinson
    JessieRodinson Posts: 10
    Thankyou everyone that's actually really comforting knowing it not's just me! I'll try eating a bit more and take it slower and stuff, thanks again
  • shannonperry13
    shannonperry13 Posts: 99
    the same thing happened to me when i first started. make sure you are drinking enough water, and getting enough sleep as well. :) it will pass!
  • LesliePierceRN
    LesliePierceRN Posts: 860 Member
    Actually, these are the exact symptoms of hypothyroidism. Go get some bloodwork.
  • JessieRodinson
    JessieRodinson Posts: 10
    I have, it came back fine! But my mum said she doesn't trust it because it's NHS ahaha
  • JonesJennings
    JonesJennings Posts: 59 Member
    Are you taking a multivitamin? If not consider it. I think it's B12, but I'm not sure, that's associated with the release of energy. You could be eating the perfect amount of energy foods, but without the vits, they are unusable to your body.

    Also, try to find the energy/time graphs of various foods, and eat them so that the energy peaks when you need it. For example humous releases most of it's energy 3-4 hours after eating. For pasta it's nearer to 12, and for fresh fruit like oranges it's nearer 0.5-1.

    Don't forget to hydrate as well, as tiredness is one of the mild symptoms of dehydration.
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