Help With Lack Of Energy For Soccer And Hard Exercise

[GonnaLoseIt 33]

Hi everyone, I have been playing soccer 2 times a week. One is 60 minutes, other is 90 minutes. I have asthma, but its not bad and I would not say my asthma is not contributing to my lack of energy. I am finding that about 30 minutes in I am dead, pretty much can't do much running, can't keep up and feel so tired. Right now I intake about 800 calories, 70-90 g Protein. Could it be that I need to start intaking more calories or carbs or something? I am not in maintenance yet and still have like 20-30lbs to lose.

Thanks for any help.

[Lissa 2,631]

I'm 7 months post op and just started upping my exercise. I followed some advice from PDX Man about adding in more good carbs. Right now, that means I'm adding fruit to my routine..bananas mostly. I've also eaten a few whole grain crackers and mini bread rounds with Peanut Butter on them. I eat this about 30-60 minutes before I go to the gym and I've noticed an increase in energy.

Good luck!!

[BlackBerryJuice 349]

Have slow carbs as your last pre-workout meal (e.g. steel-cut oats) and drink juice or Gatorade during the game. Any time you are working for longer than an hour, you should be taking in some extra calories; drinking them would be easiest, naturally.