lethargy?

[catzeatdog]

Feeling lethargic all the time . Its been going on for as long as I can remember, I've been to the doctor a couple of times , tested for celiac disease had blood checked they wasn't much help really . I tried cutting out gluten anyway , I went low carb for a few weeks ~30 but felt terrible . I get 7-9hrs sleep though I wake for wee a few times.

Diet (Average day)
2400-2600
140-160 pro
80-100 fat
250-300 carbs

I was just wondered if anyone has had a similar experience and managed to rectify it ?

[germaine07]

Eat more.

[71Avido]

There are SO many things in the human body that can cause lethargy.
I'm not sure how you would go about diagnosing all the possibilities.
It could be hormonal, toxin related, sleep apnea, psychological, CNS related etc.

[kingesco]

Feeling lethargic all the time . Its been going on for as long as I can remember, I've been to the doctor a couple of times , tested for celiac disease had blood checked they wasn't much help really . I tried cutting out gluten anyway , I went low carb for a few weeks ~30 but felt terrible . I get 7-9hrs sleep though I wake for wee a few times.

Diet (Average day)
2400-2600
140-160 pro
80-100 fat
250-300 carbs

I was just wondered if anyone has had a similar experience and managed to rectify it ?

I was feeling this way once, but my diet was poor, once I changed it things became..
but there can be so many factors, Gym schedule? Are you eating enough? btw if you're feeling lethargic don't cut carbs.. thats just, No.
maybe it's your psyche? You know? Deep down you probably know why you're feeling this way..

[Mrpb]

Try low carb with 100-150 grams carb.

[KayPS]

There are SO many things in the human body that can cause lethargy.
I'm not sure how you would go about diagnosing all the possibilities.
It could be hormonal, toxin related, sleep apnea, psychological, CNS related etc.

Stress is a big one for me.

[kingesco]

Stress is a big one for me.

Same here, work and other stuff.. gets to me.

but that's when the gym comes in!

[catzeatdog]

It's the same on my bulks 3000 cals so don't think its down to eating to little.

I've been training quite a few years and have learned the tell tell signs when my body needs rest.

I love Potato, oats and find it hard sticking low carb , Felt terrible on it also.

Random day from my fitness

Oats 50g
egg 1
Peanut butter 40g
Raisins 20g
Ss milk 150ml

50/50 bread 2 slices
Chicken breast 50g
Cheese 25g
Flora light 10g
Coleslaw 35g
Apple

Egg 2/ 2 whites
Cheese 25g
Onion
Tomato
Red pepper houmous 25g
Coleslaw 25g
Baby potato 200g
Aero biscuit 1

Home made cottage pie
Broccoli 150g
Green beans 80g
Natty yogurt
Fruit cocktail

2538 cal
107 fat
142 pro
250 carb

I list the food names so you can see what I eat on an average day. Does this look like I would be hitting micros ? Maybe I'm not getting enough iron ?

[phozosado]

OP - as others have said - SO many possible factors. I'd definitely try adding more iron and potassium to your diet if possible just to see if it makes a difference. I'm not a doctor, but it looks like you'd be deficient in both if this is your daily intake.

[catzeatdog]

Sorry was writing post during last comments. Stress is a good point , I find counting macros stressful but can't bring myself to stop.

[kingesco]

Diet seems fine.. and dude if you feel terrible on low carbs, dont go low! Ok how about your gym schedule? what's your week look like? what about supplements what are you taking if any.

Edit: yeah counting is helpful but does become to feel like an obsession at times which may cause stress and stress is a huge factor that changes your mood.. if it's any consolation I'm tired as hell a lot too, but I drink lots and lots of coffee!

[71Avido]

It could be something as simple as iodine deficiency, there are an insane number of things that could contribute. It could be a combination of things that are manifesting itself as lethargy. I'm not suggesting you jump on any sort of corrective measures btw. You should be speaking with your doc about this at length.

Have you tried to take some time off from working out?

[catzeatdog]

Workout wendler 5,3,1 on a upper/lower type workout, so

Upper (focus bench)
Bench 5,3,1 style
Pull ups x5 to failure
Incline bench x3 sets 10-12 reps
If I'm feeling it I might do some tri's or bi's

Lower (focus squat)
Squat 5,3,1 style
SLD x5 for 10-12 reps
Leg raises

Deads and Press days look similar to these days . Take a week out every second cycle

I don't take any supps . Thinking I might invest in some iron tabs ? What's iodine?

[71Avido]

What's iodine?

A massively important halogen in the human body.
You'd need to do your own research if iodine is something you're interested in.
It's role in humans is extensive.

[Mrpb]

You say you feel tired on 30 grams carbs. That's a ketogenic diet, I'm not surprised. That's why I suggested to try lower carbs without going ketogenic.

[catzeatdog]

True ~30g was extreme , also my cals was low 2200 to be fair. So I never really give low carb a chance. I love me some potatoes and oats Lol, but might have to try if all else fails. By the way thanks for taking the time to help guys would rep but wouldn't be worth my measly reps

[OoChadwickoO]

Are your sleep interrupted? stragih 7-9 hours or do you wake up, pee, sleep, wake up, back to sleep.

Vitamin/Mineral defiancy? You seem to be fine on that. Plenty of veggies and micros in their.

Have you been avoiding caffeine latley or anything?

[catzeatdog]

I tend to wake up a couple times for a wee during the night . No change in my caffeine consumption