san628 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I'm on Day 23 and still suffering from low energy. I'm not working at the moment and have lots of free time and not as much as stress as I would normally have with cooking and shopping while being compliant. I exercise 3x times a week (hour bootcamp) with maybe two days of an additional 3-5 mile run. I sleep like a log but I always have. I just still don't have any energy even on non workout days. Here is my meal today and pretty similar every day give or take. Eggs (2) spinach and 2 sausages cooked in cocunut oil ( Pure wrap filled with tuna,celery onion, homemade mayo, lettuce, tomato and few slices of avacado ( L) Snack - Peach (ran 5 miles before lunch and felt I needed something additional Chicken breast, spinach carrots. (D) I drink lots of water. I am loving this new way of eating except for the lack of energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted October 3, 2012 Moderators Share Posted October 3, 2012 You may not be eating enough for someone who is exercising 5 hours per week. And you may need to add some starchy carbs in the form of sweet potato or butternut squash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
san628 Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 I do change up the vegetables and some days they are high fiber carbs like squash and sweet pototoes. Should I just add some in at one meal? If so should it be the meal before the exercise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I'd start with something starchy every evening at dinner, and see how that helps. Then, if need be, add something starchy at lunch. I also agree with Tom that you may need more quantity. Add an egg at breakfast, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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