Struggling to exercise

[crawford8903 33]

Hi guys I'm 9 weeks post opt and exercise has been a struggle I don't eat a lot one or two meals a day. Plus Protein milk and Protein Powder to get in my protein a day. But I have no energy to work out and when I do I get dizzy. I haven't worked out in two weeks, I'm still losing weight but I know I need to do more but just can't. Any advice?

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[Introversion 1,876]

There's no need to exercise right now. In the weight loss phase, your food choices matter more than any other factor.

https://intensivedietarymanagement.com/exercise-futility-exercise-iii/

I am not opposed to exercise. In fact, I run almost daily and lift weights three times weekly. Exercise is good for many things such as improved cardiovascular health and mental well-being. However, you can lose plenty of weight without one minute of exercise during your honeymoon phase.

You say you don't eat much. The combination of undereating and exercise is known to cause notorious stalls and plateaus. I'd wait a couple more months to resume exercise if I were you.

Good luck to you.

[Lannie 135]

I wonder if you are not eating enough. My doctor recommends 5-6 meals a day. If you have a few more calories you should have more energy to exercise. Have you consulted with your NUT?

[Sleeve1stFitNext 924]

You may not be eating enough. You should be having 4-6 small meals a day. (Honestly, some days I do not eat because I am not hungry). However, you may not be getting in enough Protein.

If you are dead set on working out, try C4 - Pre-workout. I drink 1 scoop 30 minutes before a workout (only when I am not feeling in the mood to workout). That thing gives me energy all day

[MSinger 348]

Just do what you can and don't pressure yourself to go past your limit. I'm 6 weeks out and walk 1.5miles a day. I was hoping I'd be back to my regular 3miles a day by now, but I've blacked out a couple of times. Yesterday I added an additional 500 steps to my walk and got dizzy on my way home :/

Your diet is the biggest driver of weight loss. Exercise helps, but it's not critical, so if you're struggling then take it slow. Anything is better than no activity at all.

Edited July 6, 2017 by MSinger

[AmandaWho 158]

I'm 5 weeks out and just started really exercising. I'm tired all the time, don't get me wrong, but I do a lot of stationary biking and walking and I just started weights yesterday. I find that it helps to eat a little every 2 hours. I eat a few bites every 2 hours like clockwork and I'm starting to feel a lot better. Maybe break up your meals so you're eating through the day.

[AK_Bookworm 116]

I'm glad you asked this... I've been feeling bad that I'm almost 7 weeks out and still haven't really exercised. I tried doing Cize a week ago and just didn't have the energy plus I'm only getting about 600-700 calories and I'm scared if I work out I'll stall because I'm not taking enough in. I'm going to focus on increasing my calories, getting in my Protein, hydrating enough, and slowly increasing walking after reading the comments here!

[Sleeveforme2017 144]

It took me close to 12 wks before I could get back in the gym. I tried earlier at around 8 weeks but I struggled with low energy due
To only eat about 600 calories a day, and couldn't even drink enough to hydrate during my exercise.