Steph912 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I hate to keep asking questions but I just want to make sure I'm doing this right. I'm on Day 16 and the past couple of days my energy has been dragging. I've also been having some sugar cravings. My cycle started Saturday and I was ok until late Sunday. I haven't been easing up on my workouts and have been eating the same. Is this normal or is this a sign that something bigger is amiss? I thought this was the phase where I was supposed to have my energy boost but didn't know if little monthly visitors interfered with that! Thanks so much! Stephanie (: Link to comment
Renee Lee Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Your cycle could definitely have messed with your energy levels a bit. Just make sure you're sleeping enough and eating enough carbohydrates to fuel your workouts. You might even want to take a couple of extra rest days, to just focus on recovery. Maybe go for a walk, do some yoga, etc. Link to comment
Steph912 Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 Thanks! I'm still tired today and am kind of frustrated because I embarked on this whole30 journey just to feel better. Haven't changed anything food-wise but hope that things turn around quickly! Link to comment
hobbitgirl Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Not to get too personal, but are you over 40? I'm over 40 and....well...a heavy bleeder (a lovely surprise I got for my 40th birthday, LOL). Anyhow, if I'm on a heavy day, my @ss is dragging for sure. Those are designated RED MEAT days. Extra iron seems to help, and for some reason, red meat even more so. Link to comment
Steph912 Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 No, I'm about to be 33. But I did have a heavier cycle than usual so hopefully that has something to do with it. Or maybe I'm just an over-achiever and my body is acting 40 already--ha! Link to comment
Megan Claydon Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 try adding back a little extra starch carb. I always do this in and around my cycle. It sucks the energy out of me and having those extra calories makes a huge difference! There is some really good info on this thread --> http://forum.whole9life.com/topic/46-pms-and-carbohydrate-cravings/ Link to comment
Steph912 Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Thanks Megan! That was some good info. I'm still feeling weird....low energy and light-headed. Just trying to rest a little more and wait it out (: Link to comment
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