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angel_ang37 Posts: 33 Joined: 2003/02/17	2003/02/27, 10:54 AM I have very low energy and get tired quickly.does every one have any suggestions? If so I would greatly appreciate it.THANKS
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/02/27, 10:57 AM How is your vitamin and mineral intake? And, look to your diet for the answer, unless you have a medical problem we are unaware of, then you need to see a qualified professional. -------------- Failing to plan is like planning to fail!
JennVice Posts: 120 Joined: 2003/02/25	2003/02/27, 11:25 AM same as everyone else said but add WATER!!!!! LOTS of WATER!!!! I do 3-5 Nalgene's a day. Also are you getting enough exercise every day? I used to work at Curves and one woman said that adding her workout to the time of day that she lacks energy gives her a real boost.
angel_ang37 Posts: 33 Joined: 2003/02/17	2003/02/27, 11:40 AM I just started taking a multivitamin/multimineral and a greentea dietary supplement. I drink 3-16oz glasses of water a day.As for health problems I have the begainning of emphysema.I do the exercise program that FT gave me,but when it comes to running or anything like that I get tired very fast.
angel_ang37 Posts: 33 Joined: 2003/02/17	2003/02/27, 11:53 AM ok i'll give it a shot. thanks for the help!
angel_ang37 Posts: 33 Joined: 2003/02/17	2003/02/27, 01:43 PM OK,I take a 20min walk and are the back of my legs killing me.But I figure I'll start out slow and someday I'll be running for that 20mins,,lol Thanks for the help, Angie
angel_ang37 Posts: 33 Joined: 2003/02/17	2003/02/27, 01:44 PM oops!! thats TOOK a 20min walk.:)
angel_ang37 Posts: 33 Joined: 2003/02/17	2003/02/27, 02:06 PM Thanks so much to all of you. You guys and gals are the best.I really need the support and appreciate help. Again Thank you all
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/02/27, 05:11 PM One more thing here....What is your carb intake like? What are you consuming for good carbs? And congrats on that 20 min walk. wait until you run for 2 min....what an accomplishment you will have done.! -------------- Nothing is too small to know, and nothing is too big to attempt! Ivan Montreal Canada
angel_ang37 Posts: 33 Joined: 2003/02/17	2003/02/27, 05:48 PM My carb intake for the past weak and a half has been in the 20's, with one day being in the low 500's.I've been sick so i haven't been eating much.Mostly just taking my vitamins and drinking water.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/02/27, 05:53 PM Usually you will feel tired and have no energy during the onset of becoming sick, like the flu or cold. If you don't get enough good carbs that will also bring your energy levels down unless you have alot of fatty tissue. -------------- Nothing is too small to know, and nothing is too big to attempt! Ivan Montreal Canada
angel_ang37 Posts: 33 Joined: 2003/02/17	2003/02/27, 05:56 PM my boby fat is 27% i'm on the chuncky side.
ckavsinba Posts: 50 Joined: 2002/07/17	2003/02/27, 06:33 PM hi, i started working out one body part only once a week.... is that suffecent for muscle growth or should i be working out the same body part at least twice a week toincrease muscle growth... i started about 1 month ago and have seen other guys who started at the same time develop faster...
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/02/27, 06:38 PM Everyone works out differently and we all have different diets. Depending what your program is, you might be targeting only one muscle, but other muscles are getting worked also. One time per week works. Remember your muscles grow outside the gym and your diet is key importance. Please fill out your profile, and welcome to freetrainers. -------------- Nothing is too small to know, and nothing is too big to attempt! Ivan Montreal Canada
angel_ang37 Posts: 33 Joined: 2003/02/17	2003/02/27, 07:08 PM Should i walk every day or just on my days off?????
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/02/27, 07:46 PM Walk everyday, you will really benefit from it. -------------- Nothing is too small to know, and nothing is too big to attempt! Ivan Montreal Canada
angel_ang37 Posts: 33 Joined: 2003/02/17	2003/02/27, 09:10 PM I live in Michigan and got lucky that it was a nice day for a walk,but it's not always nice weather here.So is there something i can do at home that gets the same results? -------------- "Don't put off untill tomorrow what you can do today" Angie
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/02/27, 09:26 PM You can do alot inside, you can get your heart rate up by going up and down stairs, you can do jumping jacks, run on the spot, all kinds of things. I know what you mean about the weather. Here in Mtl, its been a deep freeze since mid Jan. -------------- Nothing is too small to know, and nothing is too big to attempt! Ivan Montreal Canada
angel_ang37 Posts: 33 Joined: 2003/02/17	2003/02/27, 09:35 PM Thanks Carivan you have been a bigg help. -------------- "Don't put off untill tomorrow what you can do today" Angie
bluedolphyn05 Posts: 1 Joined: 2006/04/11	2006/04/11, 02:48 PM Two years ago my weight was 200. Now I weigh 130. I want to get down to 120.I was taking ephredrine for my energy I know that was not a good thing to do.My daughter of 19 yrs old was just murdered and my energy level has went to 0. I still eat veg.little meat grilled or baked it seems as if my diet isnt working anymore.I'am not to bright on cab counting or anything like that so I just ate veg. and fruits to lose all my weight.I go to the ymca 4 times a week and my energy is still very very slow I take a multivitamin. I dont know what else to do.Before my weight was at 120. But now it is 130.I feel like their is no hope with me.Cause I dont knot much about nutrition and what foods to combine. Can someone please help me???
ecle5c Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/07/10	2006/04/11, 07:04 PM Start small and go from there. Walk away from foods that you know are bad for you. Cake, candy, fried foods, etc. Then after a couple weeks give up some more things that you know aren't that great. I tried to make huge steps at first and found it extremely difficult. Smaller tasks or self compromises are much easier to do and easier to stick to.
Mojo_67 Posts: 1,299 Joined: 2003/09/23	2006/04/12, 04:00 AM You need to get yourself set up on a regular diet where your eating the right amount and type of calories everyday to supply you with the energy you need. Your maintenance calories are the amount of calories needed daily to maintain your current weight. Determine this first. Weigh yourself, then right Down everything you eat for a week, weigh yourself again, if you neither lost or gained you are fairly close to your maintenance calories. Add up the total calories you had for the week and take the average to see what it is. From there you can deduct 200-300 from your daily amount and weigh yourself again at the end of the next week or two. You want to see a 1-2 pound a week loss, no more. Healthy food choices across the board can be found in the thread "grocery list for healthy eating" in the specific diet and nutrition forum. Try to eat 5-6 smaller meals a day, like breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner, snack. This should get you started...I'm terribly sorry to hear about your daughter, I hope we can be of some help to you here.
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2006/04/12, 02:42 PM Hi bluedolphyn and welcome to FT. The others have given you some great advice on nutrition, but given your current situation, and I am so sorry for your loss, I think you need time to mend your mind/sole as well. I hope you are getting some grief councelling and have a lot of other support available to you. This kind of loss will be extremely draining of your energy, no wonder you're tired. Give yourself some time to heal, eat healthy and try and get out an walk or do whatever exercise you've done in the past. There is a very supportive community here as well, so remember we are here for you. Take Care:love: