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  • #1

    No Energy!

    Hi

    I'm just wondering if anyone else has experienced a drop in their energy levels?

    I'm half way through week 6 and for the last week or so my energy levels have plummeted leaving me exhausted, even first thing in the morning I have no energy and can barely drag myself to work!

    I was just wondering if this is normal and will energy pick up again...or maybe it's my eating that's wrong, although I'm not doing anything different from what I was before!

    Thanks

    Janet

    xx








    Female 40 5ft 2in
    Started Atkins 5th Feb 07
    SW 206
    CW 180
    GW 147

    Mini Goal 1 - 196 lbs MET 24TH FEB 2007
    Mini Goal 2 - 186 lbs MET 19TH MAR 2007
    Mini Goal 3 - 176 lbs
    Mini Goal 4 - 166 lbs
    Mini Goal 5 - 156 lbs

    MEASUREMENTS

    5/2/07
    Bust 47
    U/Bust 43
    Waist 41.5
    Tummy 46
    Hips 44.5
    U/Thigh 24
    U/Arm 14

    2/4/07
    B 44
    U/B 37.5
    W 37.5
    T 42
    H 39
    U/T 18.75
    U/A 12.75
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  • #2
    Re: No Energy!

    Just a thought... check your exercise routine. Sometimes if I exercise say 5-6 days in a row it's fine for a week, maybe even 2, but then the 3-4 week, my enery also plummets. I think it is just my body needing an extra days "rest". So I try and listen to my body. Then again, you could just be coming down with the flu or something.
    Believing in yourself is not a vanity, it's a necessity!
    God wants to take care of your problems for you.


    SW:236.5 (107.5 kg's) - 27.05.2008




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    • #3
      Re: No Energy!

      I have a couple of days in a row when I have no energy what so every - and I'm yet to discover what causes it!!

      Super30's could be right - it could well be down to too much exercise!!

      I have the odd weekend off from exercise and just "chill out" on the sofa watching films!! hehe!! that normally does the trick!!!

      I hope you're feeling more energetic soon

      jane xxx
      5ft 4 / female - age 36 start date - 20th March 2006 -restarted 8th August 2006 sw188/cw150/gw147

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      • #4
        Re: No Energy!

        Hi Janet,

        As well exercis efactors, it could also be that you need to move up the carb ladder? Or perhaps aim to eat more calories. Last time I had an energy slump it was because I wasn't eating enough, so I started to eat more carbs and I felt much better and lost weight faster too.

        Fitday can be really useful for looking at how many calories you are burning compared to how many you're eating. I know we don't count calories, but it is good to make sure that the gap between the two isn't too big. For example, if I burned 2250 calories overall I try to eat at least 1800.

        Hope you get some more energy soon

        My Journal :rollerska :bouncy: 27 Female 5'7 :redsnoopy

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        • #5
          Re: No Energy!

          Originally posted by Super30's
          Just a thought... check your exercise routine. Sometimes if I exercise say 5-6 days in a row it's fine for a week, maybe even 2, but then the 3-4 week, my enery also plummets. I think it is just my body needing an extra days "rest". So I try and listen to my body. Then again, you could just be coming down with the flu or something.
          Hi

          Thanks for the replies everyone!

          I suppose it could be exercise related as I have a fairly physical job...I'm also thinking it may be stress related as my job is very stressful at the moment!
          I work with kids who have profound mental and physical disabilities and the particular child I work with all the time has severe behaviour issues and she is extremely aggresive most of the time...which means I am constantly dodging blows, nips and slaps!

          I think my veg intake may have gone down a little over the last week or so too...so that could probably be a factor!

          Thanks again

          Janet
          xx








          Female 40 5ft 2in
          Started Atkins 5th Feb 07
          SW 206
          CW 180
          GW 147

          Mini Goal 1 - 196 lbs MET 24TH FEB 2007
          Mini Goal 2 - 186 lbs MET 19TH MAR 2007
          Mini Goal 3 - 176 lbs
          Mini Goal 4 - 166 lbs
          Mini Goal 5 - 156 lbs

          MEASUREMENTS

          5/2/07
          Bust 47
          U/Bust 43
          Waist 41.5
          Tummy 46
          Hips 44.5
          U/Thigh 24
          U/Arm 14

          2/4/07
          B 44
          U/B 37.5
          W 37.5
          T 42
          H 39
          U/T 18.75
          U/A 12.75

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          • #6
            Re: No Energy!

            Are you taking your supplements? Maybe you are lacking in something and just need that little extra.
            Before and after:






            PLEDGING FLIGHTS
            Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

            Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
            F/56yrs/5'.4"
            SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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            • #7
              Re: No Energy!

              I noticed when i forget to take my multivitamin, i feel tired and no energy. As long as i take it i feel full of energy.



              BEFORE





              NOW

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              • #8
                Re: No Energy!

                Originally posted by sallyseachange
                Are you taking your supplements? Maybe you are lacking in something and just need that little extra.
                Ooops! I must admit I do forget to take them sometimes! I guess that could be one of the problems...I upped my food intake as much as I could yesterday so maybe the extra cals will help a bit too!

                Note to self!!...Remember to take multivitamin & mineral supplemements!

                Janet

                xx








                Female 40 5ft 2in
                Started Atkins 5th Feb 07
                SW 206
                CW 180
                GW 147

                Mini Goal 1 - 196 lbs MET 24TH FEB 2007
                Mini Goal 2 - 186 lbs MET 19TH MAR 2007
                Mini Goal 3 - 176 lbs
                Mini Goal 4 - 166 lbs
                Mini Goal 5 - 156 lbs

                MEASUREMENTS

                5/2/07
                Bust 47
                U/Bust 43
                Waist 41.5
                Tummy 46
                Hips 44.5
                U/Thigh 24
                U/Arm 14

                2/4/07
                B 44
                U/B 37.5
                W 37.5
                T 42
                H 39
                U/T 18.75
                U/A 12.75

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                • #9
                  Re: No Energy!

                  Hi Nixgirl, I've hit that bump in the road too. I've been doing Atkins since Jan 1 07. I've took the advice of everyone and upped my calorie intake, and also started taking potassium. I feel a little better but I'm still fatigued. I gonna experiment some more, I don't even feel like exercising! I bought a treadmill and its just been sitting there this past 2 weeks! Maybe it won't take too long before our bodies get back on track.
                  If you find out what is making you feel this way please write back so I will know what to try and I will do the same. Good luck on feeling better!
                  1moretime

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                  • #10
                    Re: No Energy!

                    Hi Brenda

                    I'm trying a few different tactics at the moment...increased calories, increased veg and remembering to take my supplements...hopefully one of these will work...or maybe a combination of the 3!

                    I'll update you on any developments...good or bad!

                    Janet

                    xx








                    Female 40 5ft 2in
                    Started Atkins 5th Feb 07
                    SW 206
                    CW 180
                    GW 147

                    Mini Goal 1 - 196 lbs MET 24TH FEB 2007
                    Mini Goal 2 - 186 lbs MET 19TH MAR 2007
                    Mini Goal 3 - 176 lbs
                    Mini Goal 4 - 166 lbs
                    Mini Goal 5 - 156 lbs

                    MEASUREMENTS

                    5/2/07
                    Bust 47
                    U/Bust 43
                    Waist 41.5
                    Tummy 46
                    Hips 44.5
                    U/Thigh 24
                    U/Arm 14

                    2/4/07
                    B 44
                    U/B 37.5
                    W 37.5
                    T 42
                    H 39
                    U/T 18.75
                    U/A 12.75

                    Comment

                    • #11
                      Re: No Energy!

                      Sounds good Nixgirl... an attack on all fronts!
                      Before and after:






                      PLEDGING FLIGHTS
                      Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

                      Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
                      F/56yrs/5'.4"
                      SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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