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Is it normal to just feel completely zapped after starting at the gym? It’s been a week since my first gym visit...I’ve been 3 times and have done some elliptical work outs at home in between. I am just so tired and my weight has gone up a little since starting which I’m guessing is normal but it is still frustrating. I have a number I want to get to (stupid I know) and then if I go up a little from there it’s ok. I’m feeling a little down today...one day I think I can do this woe and exercise forever and then the next I feel like I’m done and want to give up.
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129.0 lb
Lost so far: 28.6 lb.
Still to go: 4.0 lb.
Diet followed reasonably well.
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Diet Calendar Entries for 23 May 2018:
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1410 kcal
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Fat: 107.72g | Prot: 78.32g | Carb: 21.92g.
Breakfast: Boiled Egg, Hormel Natural Choice Original Uncured Bacon, Meadow Gold Small Curd Cottage Cheese, Strawberries . Lunch: Sargento Deli Style Sliced Provolone Cheese, Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise, Galileo Uncured Salame, Kroger Red Wine Vinegar, Pearls Large Black Olives, Mt. Olive Mild Banana Pepper Rings, Great Value Black Forest Uncured Ham, Lettuce. Dinner: Lettuce, Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise, Tillamook Medium Cheddar Cheese, Tomatoes, Kirkland Signature Hamburger. Snacks/Other: Lemon Cheesecake Fat Bombs, Simple Truth Organic Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt. more...
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1468 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Walking (exercise) - 3.5/mph - 15 minutes, Resting - 15 hours and 45 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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gaining 0.9 lb a week
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Not sure if it will reduce fatigue, but 3 weight lifting sessions a week is a lot. The lifting will increase water retention hence the gain (most likely). Also what LSG417 says - eat some protein before the workout. Actually, carbs are usually recommended, but you can eat anything about 200 calories worth and get the loading benefit. If you look at how much time you are exercising, it might explain your exhaustion - if you are suddenly burning a lot more calories than you take in, you are going to be tired.
23 May 18 by member: abbadabba
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You are probably building up too much lactic acid in your muscles. Make sure you are drinking enough water before, during, and after your workout. It is temporary and will resolve itself. It is caused by exercising too intensely without working up to it. Eating lean protein after your workout will help as well.
23 May 18 by member: Rella918
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Lots of great advice already, just repeating here. Don't cut back on number of workout days, but try taking it easier once or twice a week and see if your body can catch up. I know it's hard, but shoot for 8 hours a day of sleep. That's when your body improves, and it needs to go into deep sleep to get it right.
23 May 18 by member: TomLong
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Thank you all for the advice! I will try these things. Love this community!
23 May 18 by member: momma6224
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Make sure you're getting enough electrolytes. That can really zap you if you're not getting enough :-)
23 May 18 by member: jenniferl12003
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I hope your energy comes back. With the low iron I'm dealing with I can sympathize with being tired. If you stay exhausted after a couple of weeks and you've tried the other suggestions here on fueling before and after your workout, you may re-check with the doc. If you're taking an iron supplement you shouldn't be low, but you know yourself, if this is just not normal it never hurts to get a check-up. There are thyroid issues that can cause you to be fatigued also. Good luck!!
24 May 18 by member: mars2kids
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