StefanieP Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I want to start by saying most of the time I feel absolutely amazing! I wake up refreshed and no longer feel like I need coffee, my morning workouts feel supercharged, my cravings are minimal and short lived, and I've had a lot of physical non scale victories as well. However, between 2-3 pm and pretty much until around 8 I feel like a walking zombie. I've tried coffee, I've tried adding fruits and starchy veggies as snacks for a carb boost, but I just can't shake the slump. TIA for suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted October 21, 2016 Moderators Share Posted October 21, 2016 My initial assumption would be that you're probably not eating enough at your first two meals of the day. If you like, list out what you've been eating in template amounts including specific proteins, fats and veg and any other factors (poor sleep, excess stress) and we can take a look and see what it might be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanieP Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 Sure - here's my typical day: bullet proof coffee with ghee and coconut oil workout B: 3-4 eggs, 1/2 avocado, fruit (usually an apple) L: salad with lots of veggies, 1/2 avocado, 4 oz chicken S: carrots/berries (added this week) and almonds D: 5 oz protein, veggies, oils for cooking I drink 100-125 oz of water a day No major stress and I sleep about 8 hours a night without waking up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted October 22, 2016 Moderators Share Posted October 22, 2016 Okay, pretty much what I suspected Have you seen the template? It's linked in my signature below. Your breakfast has no veggies... they have the fibre and bulk to help keep you full. Fruit is fine but should not be replacing veggies. How much is 4 or 5 oz of protein as it relates to your own palm (thickness x width x length). The template asks for 1-2 palms of protein per meal... If you have to snack while getting this figured out, your better bet would be protein and a more balanced fat such as mayo, avocado, olives etc... fruit and nuts are not ideal. Your dinner has no fat... we generally don't count the cooking fat... Take a look at the template and see if you can't make tomorrow and the next day match it a bit better... It might take a couple of days because under-eating can be cumulative and if this is typical, you're definitely undereating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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