No Energy

[runnwme]

Today is Monday, day 8 of a perfectly clean induction. I have about 30 pounds to lose and have lost maybe 5-6 pounds so far. I felt heavier today, so I didn't want to get on the scale, but my jeans fit fine, so I'm not too worried. My worry is that all weekedn and today , I am SO tired. I took a nap Staurday and two naps yesterday and could barely drag myslef out of bed this morning. Lat week, once induction flu subsided, I felt fabulaous. I am eating my leafy greens and veggies, along with my meats, etc... TOM comes tomorrow so MAYBE that's it, but I never get this tired with TOM. Any ideas or thoughts on if this is realted to WOE??

Thanks so much for any advice!!

[Alexa]

Hi Runnwme,

My first thought is are you eating enough? You could check your calories against your basal metabolic rate at www.fitday.com - which will help you work out your BMR. It coan work out carbs too (but don't forget to subtract fibre).

Also, check your water levels and ensure you take your vitamins.

As you have lost a fair bit of the weight you want to lose you should consider moving to OWL soon - the rise in carbs might be a boost too.

Have you given up caffiene - drinking it, or withdrawal can cause ups and down in energy.

Finally, it might be worth posting a menu in the menu thread, with portion sizes to check, again, that you are eating enough.

Best of luck

[runnwme]

Thanks Baarb
I will post my menu just to make sure, but I really think I'm eating enough. I eat until I'm full and snack in between most of the time. I totally gave up caffeine before induction and am ONLY drinking water - trying to hit 60-70Ounces per day, which is a lot for me, since I never drank water before. Thanks for the fitday website. I've been wondering what the fitday talk is all about Oh, and the vitamin...that's the part I have not been doing. I'll go to the store tonight!
Thanks for the advice!!!

[Alexa]

You're welcome - come back and ask again if you don't start to feel a bit better

[munchkin]

Hey Runnwme!

I have been feeling pretty tired and lethargic and only on day 3 of induction. I have found gentle exercise really helps to give me a boost when I'm feeling a lack of energy - lets all those endorphines (sp?) out and makes you feel really alert! Why not try a gentle walk?

Hope you feel better soon
xx

[runnwme]

Thanks Munchkin. I went for a walk last night with DH. It actaully did help a bit. I think it might just be related to TOM at this point, since this WOE seems to have meesed with my TOM predictability. But that's okay. I can deal with a little tired if I am a loser I'll see how I feel after a few more days.
Thanks!!!

[SandyL2002]

I think its TOM.. He is a cruel person and likes to mess with every area of our lives..lol