Good Labs but no energy__Please help.
I am 3.5 months out and have lost 84 lbs(a few pre op). I'm 5'7, weigh 255 now, and am 34 years old. I am not very active and maybe walk 2 miles or so a week. My labs came back and all my numbers are good but I am so tired all of the time. I know I need to up the exercise but I just don't have any energy. I looked at mfp and here are my averages over the last 2 weeks. What can I do to feel better? Do I need a few more carbs or calories? Any advice is welcomed!
Week 1 daily average- calories 600/fat 25/carbs 10/protein 88
Week 2- calories 600/fat 31/carbs 14/protein 89
You've done a great job with your weight loss---84 lbs in 3.5 months is great.
I'm going to suggest just a few things that might help
---Are you taking your multi vitamins, D3 and B-12? I notice a difference if I don't. (Can't say anything about Calcium or others as this is all I take.)
---Are you drinking all your fluids? More is better and really helps flush out the system, so to speak.
---Even an additional 15-20 min walk per day might help....maybe at lunch time? Exercise energizes, IMO.
I'm not suggesting more cals---but you might want to space your meals into multiple smaller meals more often. I still never feel hunger but can feel my energy level drop which is a clue to refuel. I do better eating smaller amounts more often. I'm at 800 cals, 80 protein and less than 30 carbs (usually around 20.) If you do feel the need to add calories, I would do a protein shake for an additional snack.
Hope this helps.
You've done a great job with your weight loss---84 lbs in 3.5 months is great.
I'm going to suggest just a few things that might help
---Are you taking your multi vitamins, D3 and B-12? I notice a difference if I don't. (Can't say anything about Calcium or others as this is all I take.)
---Are you drinking all your fluids? More is better and really helps flush out the system, so to speak.
---Even an additional 15-20 min walk per day might help....maybe at lunch time? Exercise energizes, IMO.
I'm not suggesting more cals---but you might want to space your meals into multiple smaller meals more often. I still never feel hunger but can feel my energy level drop which is a clue to refuel. I do better eating smaller amounts more often. I'm at 800 cals, 80 protein and less than 30 carbs (usually around 20.) If you do feel the need to add calories, I would do a protein shake for an additional snack.
Hope this helps.