Lacking Energy...

[Dania621 9]

So I've been working out 5-6 days a week. I usually keep them to an hour. I'll do a class at my gym (classes are usually toning and strength classes) or I'll go swimming. I'm going to start including more weights and jogging. The problem is my energy level. I know it's because I'm not getting enough calories in, but it's really hard because I get full fast and I'm still trying to get my Water in...which is hard too because I'm still doing Protein supplements (shake and Isopure, daily). And the weekends are the worst because I forget to eat. I'm tired all the time, but I don't let that stop me from working out because I'd feel guilty. Mondays are my rest days and I still want to walk two miles at lunch today! And this whole lack of energy thing sucks because I want to step up my workouts to the next level, but I'm too tired. For example, I was swimming the other day and I got sooo tired! I'm usually able to do my 45 minutes with no problem, but I was really struggling...any suggestions? Any help would be appreciated! BTW, I take in like 600-700 calories a day. I take a multi (twice a day), Calcium, B12, b50 complex, Vitamin C, Flaxseed oil and Biotin.< /p>

[fluffylibra30 323]

Well, since you get full so fast you could eat higher calorie quality foods, or eat more often, up your carbs a smidge, and please dont forget to eat, maybe set an alarm on your phone on the weekends and keep almonds or Protein Bars in your purse for when your not at home. What are you getting in Protein a day? for that many workouts your probally need 90? maybe? my trainer got on me i was eating my 60 grams a day and she told me that wasnt even covering my workouts. Also you need to be eating after workouts. quality foods. i put turkey in my gym bag to eat on the way home haha.

[Jenn31MA 149]

Well i know you mentioned you need to up your calories, which i would recommend becuase 600 to 700 is too low if you are working out as well (I would try to aim more towards 1000 to 1200). As the previous person stated try to eat foods with more carbs or higher levels of calories. Your motivation to work out the way you do is very inspriational and i wish you luck on finding that balance of food vs working out so that you have the energy! Keep up the great work.

[Dania621 9]

I'm definitely trying to get more calories in. I think during the week my problem is that I don't eat anything from lunch (at 1), til after my workout when I have a Protein Shake. So, tonight I will have a Protein Bar (or half) like an hour before my workout so I can have a little extra energy.

As for my Protein, I get between 70-90 a day. Yesterday I had 85 grams of protein. And so on and so on. I definitely only eat protein, all day long. Today, I had a little bread. It was good, but I feel a little guilty about it...even though I know I need to have some carbs, bread is NOT the answer. I have to try and incorporate more veggies and fruit. But after I eat my protein, I'm just full to the gills. No room for more. I'm sure I'll find the balance...it's just a question of time, i guess.

Thanks for the advice, ladies. I definitely needed to hear it!