When will I get my energy back?

[6FtWithHeels]

Since I've started going to gym I have been exhausted! I barely have the energy to keep up with my kids. Will I start to have more energy?

[boston340]

Are you eating enough to keep up with your new lifestyle? You may want to consider keeping a food diary and tracking calories for a couple of weeks to endure your nutrition intake is sufficient. Great job starting a new exercise routine and going to the gym! It gets better!

[6FtWithHeels]

Thank you! I'm kind of following WW. I've been doing it for a long time, so I don't really track the food. I'm just eating in moderation. Am I satisfied? Not really, but I love food and always want to eat. Lol. I'm going to up my fruits and veggies. Thx!

[spunkypenguin]

Apr 17, 2014 18:49:34 GMT -5 6FtWithHeels said:

Thank you! I'm kind of following WW. I've been doing it for a long time, so I don't really track the food. I'm just eating in moderation. Am I satisfied? Not really, but I love food and always want to eat. Lol. I'm going to up my fruits and veggies. Thx!

Don't forget protein - you need it to rebuild muscles!

[gt7301b]

Apr 17, 2014 20:22:12 GMT -5 spunkypenguin said:

Apr 17, 2014 18:49:34 GMT -5 6FtWithHeels said:

Thank you! I'm kind of following WW. I've been doing it for a long time, so I don't really track the food. I'm just eating in moderation. Am I satisfied? Not really, but I love food and always want to eat. Lol. I'm going to up my fruits and veggies. Thx!

Don't forget protein - you need it to rebuild muscles!

Yes!!  Try a glass of chocolate milk after you work out, it is AMAZING!!

[hannahb]

Coffee. Kidding, kinda. Listen to the others

[6FtWithHeels]

Thanks everyone! I go to the gym after the kids go to bed. I can barely wake up in the morning, then I feel groggy all day. I try to limit myself to one cup of coffee and it does nothing. I'm going to try some protein before I go to bed. I go back to work in 2 weeks and I don't want to stop working out bc I can't function. Hopefully I'll start feeling good soon.

[Raggedeannie]

Are you sleeping and hydrating enough?

Ditto others on sufficient calories -- including good fats, protein, and carbs.

[emilyinchile]

How long has it been? It usually takes me a couple weeks to adjust to increased exercise levels, so hang in there.

[6FtWithHeels]

Apr 18, 2014 7:48:26 GMT -5 Raggedeannie said:

Are you sleeping and hydrating enough?

My sleeping is better than before I started working out (even though it takes longer to fall asleep). I drink a lot of water during the day, but stop at night because I'll be up all night in the bathroom. :/

[6FtWithHeels]

Apr 18, 2014 8:35:18 GMT -5 emilyinchile said:

How long has it been? It usually takes me a couple weeks to adjust to increased exercise levels, so hang in there.

I started about 2/3 weeks ago.
I run/walk a 5k, do weights for about 20-25 minutes then 5 minutes on a vintage elliptical type looking machine. Lol. 4x a week.
Maybe I should take it slower? I'm trying everyone's suggestions, hopefully I will get my energy back soon!