Can't seem to stay in shape?

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Hi guys.

Here's the thing. At the end of last August (after a few years) I decided that it would be time to get back into shape. So I did and by the beginning of December I had lost 35 pounds and got my body back into reasonably good shape (mussels and abs showing again). I was really happy about it because in a few months I was able to lose weight and get my diet back into something normal.

I stopped drinking soft drinks (cokes and stuff), I stopped eating junk food (no more fries and pizzas) and I'm doing this.

To get back into shape I started at 20 per day and got up to about 200 or 300 push-ups and 200-300 sit-ups per day. I also raised myself on a pole between the door and did some other exercises. I also went running every few days.

Anyway everything was going great but after new years my or a few weeks after it started. I can't sleep wright, everything in my body aches. My shoulders, my bones, my muscles, my eyes. I'm sleepy (I can sleep 8 hours or 12 and it's the same) and I have no energy. I can't even do 20 push-ups at a time anymore.

Oh wright, my head isn't working wright either. I can't think straight, can't concentrate, I'm forgetful and cranky (really cranky...I snap at people for no reason).

I have no idea why this happened overnight. I would understand if I was doing any other physical activities that would drain my energy, I've also been eating wright but I have no energy. And I'm starting to gain weight again (I've gotten back about 2 and 1/2 pounds).

Anyone have any advice what I could do to get my energy back so that I could stay in shape?

Thanks for the input and bye..

Updates

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Well I went to another doc and at least I've got an answer now.

I went and saw an allergy specialist and he figured out that I'm allergic to pollen. Most years I only had problems breathing, sneezing and my eyes hurt. But this year it affected my whole nervous system. Because of this I've got headaches, muscle aches and I feel tired.


So now they gave mi some medication and it's supposed to help. But I feel sleepy and my mind is foggy after I take it. But much less pain.


Thanks

[flash125]

It's something with your diet, I doubt your eating completely right. Since you lost 35 pounds, instead of all that extra fat that your body could feed off of for energy, it's now dipping into other energy stores that are probably malnourished from whatever your putting into your body. Don't be afraid of fats, just stay away from a lot of saturated fat and completely away from trans fat. Eat good proteins and fruits and vegetables, it's cliche but your body doesn't want to try and reinvent the wheel when something has already worked for millions of years.

[ShishKabob]

So this has been going on for about 3 months? I'd see a doctor or two. I know it's costly if you don't have insurance, but if it's as bad as you say then you need to do something about it. This is not really the place for medical advice.

Good luck.

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Well it fluctuates. Some days it's better some days it's worse. One day I can do any physical activity I want no problem. But some days I almost can't move and it's not because of overstating. It can happen days apart. Witch is ridiculous since a few months ago I was never tired and full of energy.

I went to my doctor he said that he doesn't feel that anything was out of the ordinary. So I'm guessing it's not medical. Besides I don't feel sick or anything. Just tired.

[smexygal89]

its free in australia if your a uni student or on a health care card =) thank goodness!

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It's the same here in Europe in some countries. But it's free for all citizens.

[PuffyPink]

Sounds like you cut a bunch of stuff cold turkey, and think of the food pyramid: there's a section of it for sugars, fat and junk food. You don't want to have too much of it, but you need some. I've been trying to lose weight myself, I usually can't sleep or get bad sleep if I'm stressed out. But I moderate what I eat, like if I had a lot of soda today, I'll only have one tomorrow. It's all about balance. But for weight control, I go out walking for an hour a few times a week and that seems to be helping a lot. I hope this helps...

[PuffyPink]

Also: if I may say so, it sounds like you have body image issues if you're taking such an extreme approach to weight loss. I know we get a lot of messages in the media that we NEED to be thin to be beautiful, but it's just not true...After sticking to my plan for a few months now, I'm feeling much more confident and beautiful and you can, too! Just take it easier! :)

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It's true I have an issue but my issue was that I got fed up with myself for being a couch potato for the passed few years and I wanted it to stop. So I decided to get back to my previous athletic shape.

That's just it a sleep isn't good but I don't think I'm more stressed out than usual.

[smexygal89]

Go to the doctors? What would your daily consumption be? Are you actually consuming enough calories for the output your are doing? Its awesome you have cut out all those bad things but are you still eating enough fruit and veg? Protien such as chicken etc? Maybe your low in iron or something? Go get it checked out mate

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Well since I'm currently unable to excessive much I'd say that I'm consuming enough or even more than enough calories per day. I changed from mostly junk food to fruit and vegetables.

As for iron and stuff.. I tried taking Calcium and Magnesium tablets to see if it helped but I didn't see any positive reaction.

[mangageek]

I went vegetarian and had so much more energy and just felt alert. I felt better as a vegetarian on 5hrs o sleep than a carnivore on 8 hours no joke. I can also work out longer and recently got my goal measurements, wheee! :) Because the doc said you were fine maybe you should change your diet. Or maybe stress is wearing you down. Hope this helps!

[mangageek]

Really, a downvote? Confused...

[AdamBH]

its because people don't want to hear about being vegetarian because they eat meat. Up vote from me, veggies stick together XD

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I never eat much of meat anyway so I've already changed my diet.

As for stress... OK but I don't feel like I'm over stressed... the level is the same as it always was... but it could be.

[MyNameIsJonas]

Hey this sounds like it could be a thyroid problem link

You can't know for sure unless you go to a doctor. I suggest getting blood work done to pin point the problem.

[Quadrophonic84]

Gaining 2.5 pounds really isn't anything abnormal for a guy, especially if you're taller and have muscle. Anyway, I'd say you might be ill. If you're exhausted but haven't exerted yourself then that's worth talking to a doctor about. You wouldn't go from being in great shape to how you're feeling now without something obviously different in your diet and regimen.

[tom-tom-traveler]

It's a long shot, but you may want to get yourself checked out for sleep apnea, especially if you have a history of loud snoring. I was diagnosed with it a couple of years ago and it can be debilitating.

[nermalinda]

You're burned out and probly have adrenal fatigue.

You've overtrained, possibly without enough calories, and likely without enough nutrients.

What you need is lots of real food, natural fats, and the most sleep, rest, and relaxation you can get.

[kooky]

You may be burned out. I mean take a few days off, and see how you feel, still like sh*t? Go see the doc. What you eat is as important as what you leave out.

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That's just it... after I started feeling fatigued I took a few days off to rest a little. But then I just couldn't pick up the pase anymore it just got worse.

As for the food I consume is the same as when I gradually changed my diet at the end of August.

[kooky]

go to the doc.

[playa_pan]

are you resting at least 2-3 days per work out session?

[RememberWhenItRained]

I agree. It's worth seeing a doctor about, especially since it affects you that much,

[KingMahseri]

getting enough carbs ? carbs give you energy