Just about to finish week 2 of stage 1. I have been diligent about logging my calories and keeping to the book's recommendation. Problem: I am exhausted!! I seriously would have come home for a nap yesterday if I could and I went to bed early and slept 9 hours. Is this typical for someone starting this plan? Or, maybe I need more calories? more carbs?
If this isn't typical, then maybe I should visit my doctor. About 3 weeks ago I thought I had strep throat but the doctor said no, it could be mono. come back if I don't feel better after antibiotics. I kind of blocked that out because I do not have time for mono!
That doesn't sound right at all. Can you go back to the dr and do a blood test for mono? You are not supposed to do any intense exercise for I think 6 weeks after contracting mono!
Poor you fitfan! This sounds quite serious if you suspect mono, so I'd be super diligent about watching your health right now.
For me there are so many things that can leave me "exhausted" - work, school, lack of sleep, stress, menstrual cycle, and yes, even intense work-outs. So it is indeed possible that in combination with your workout regime you've exhausted yourself. (also there was a period when I was eating a lot of sugar and that left me freaking tired!)
At any rate, if you're really exhausted and not just a bit fatigued or sleepy then you probably should lay off the lifting. Especially since lifting requires a certain degree of focus and technique (you may ending up hurting yourself). I know for me, if I feel fatigued I can still lift, I just know that I can't go heavy and that I need to optimize my exercises based on my energy level, even if that means cutting down on reps or weight. BUT if I feel exhausted, I definitely won't lift, or work-out period. In other words, you gotta know when to hold em, know when to fold em.
If you're restless to keep active go for a brisk walk, otherwise get that much deserved rest!! If you feel like you're walking through mud, btw, then def get checked for mono.
Poor you fitfan! This sounds quite serious if you suspect mono, so I'd be super diligent about watching your health right now.
For me there are so many things that can leave me "exhausted" - work, school, lack of sleep, stress, menstrual cycle, and yes, even intense work-outs. So it is indeed possible that in combination with your workout regime you've exhausted yourself. (also there was a period when I was eating a lot of sugar and that left me freaking tired!)
At any rate, if you're really exhausted and not just a bit fatigued or sleepy then you probably should lay off the lifting. Especially since lifting requires a certain degree of focus and technique (you may ending up hurting yourself). I know for me, if I feel fatigued I can still lift, I just know that I can't go heavy and that I need to optimize my exercises based on my energy level, even if that means cutting down on reps or weight. BUT if I feel exhausted, I definitely won't lift, or work-out period. In other words, you gotta know when to hold em, know when to fold em.
If you're restless to keep active go for a brisk walk, otherwise get that much deserved rest!! If you feel like you're walking through mud, btw, then def get checked for mono.
Hope you feel better!
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I'll just add that in my experience, I'm almost always really hungry after lifting, and sometimes tired, too. Bodies tend to confuse sleepiness and hunger. Up your calories some, and be sure you are taking care of yourself.
If you're not used to working out, you may need more sleep than you normally get. The body needs recovery. I know my body wants more sleep after especially heavy workouts, a lovely feeling on Saturday mornings. Sleep hasn't felt that good since I was a kid.
The only time I would call myself exhausted, I was anemic and had to take iron for awhile.
In case you are not really sick, take a look at my signature.
While a bit tongue-in-cheek, it is true: eating & sleeping (recovery) lots can help in recovering from hard training.
If that doesn't help, cut back on the amt of workouts and just do 1 less each week. I don't have the book (only NROL) but remember NROL had both 3 & 4 workouts/week and maybe even the option to do both types.
In the past when I tried to do 4 workouts/week I'd regret it within a few weeks & go back to every other day training. Now I only lift 3x/wk and still take time off sometimes when I'm feeling under the weather.
Well I knew I was exhausted when I found myself with a few kid-free hours, went to the mall ready to splurge on some fall clothes, then realized I'd rather go home and lay down- which I did. So not typical of me at all. I'm used to 2x week weights but lower weight, higher reps. 3x week with heavy weights is new to me. I think I'll rest tomorrow and skip my 5K this weekend, see how I feel next week. Thanks for all your input.
Trying to figure out if overtraining/undereating vs. fighting a cold, etc. I guess it's best to just listen to your body. if you need the rest, take it!
Yep, in the grand scheme of things , skipping a workout & resting is better than getting sick or overeat in a big way. Plus, when you're well , you can lift MOAR weight ... roar!
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