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I've been going to the gym everyday for a week now but I'm totally exhausted afterwards. I try not to have a nap but I feel like I can't function. Has anyone else had this problem?

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I've been going to the gym everyday for a week now but I'm totally exhausted afterwards. I try not to have a nap but I feel like I can't function. Has anyone else had this problem?

Sounds normal to me and I dont even have my band yet! Lol

Just make sure you have plenty of Water while working out and be sure to eat a good Protein rich meal when you have cooled off. The more calories you burn the more you need to consume. You still want a calorie deficit so that you can lose weight, but not so much that your body thinks you are trying to starve it.

You could also try turning down your workout just a notch. You shouldnt be so exhausted that you want to pass out. I know the temptation is that if we work out harder than its better for us (or we can not feel bad about that extra bite of cake...) but if you work out too hard (ie. Before your body is ready for that intensity) you can end up injuring yourself or even just getting discouraged.

And if all else fails - I would take a nap! Not immediately after working out, but an hour or two after I have finished if I am still tired. I actually started doing my workouts in the evenings so that I could go straight to the shower and then on to bed. And since I struggle with insomnia sometimes its helped me go to sleep easier.

Good luck and take care of yourself!

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I've been going to the gym everyday for a week now but I'm totally exhausted afterwards. I try not to have a nap but I feel like I can't function. Has anyone else had this problem?

It's weird for me, sometimes I fee in exhausted and sometimes I feel really energized. Usually if I'm tired a cool shower helps wake me

Are you just starting your gym routine? Because maybe once you get used to it you'll stop feeling so exhausted

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Yep started a week ago but I thought it would have started getting easier by noe

I think you'll feel better in another few weeks of routinely exercising

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It's only been a week so your body hasn't had time to get used to your new activity regime. Keep it up and your body will adjust. Just be sure you don't go too hard and burn out with your great level of enthusiasm. This is a marathon, not a sprint.

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I feel exhausted thinking about exercising?

Best wishes

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I've been going to the gym everyday for a week now but I'm totally exhausted afterwards. I try not to have a nap but I feel like I can't function. Has anyone else had this problem?

If you are running a severe calorie deficit like most bandsters, that this may contribute to it. I am doing spin classes that tend to burn between 4-500 calories a session, when I am only eating 1300, that is quite a lot. On spin days, I start hydrating an hour before with electrolytes and right after, class I take a GU energy gel. While this combo costs me 200 calories, I feel much better and I am definitely clearer after exercise. Your car won't run without gas, why would your body?

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If you are running a severe calorie deficit like most bandsters' date=' that this may contribute to it. I am doing spin classes that tend to burn between 4-500 calories a session, when I am only eating 1300, that is quite a lot. On spin days, I start hydrating an hour before with electrolytes and right after, class I take a GU energy gel. While this combo costs me 200 calories, I feel much better and I am definitely clearer after exercise. Your car won't run without gas, why would your body?[/quote']

I guess I figured my body would use my fat as fuel seeing as there's a heap of it. I might try eating or drinking something after my workout to see if this helps. Thx for your advice

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I always finish my workouts with a "Recovery Shake"...fortunatley my health club has a juice bar that makes different varieties from scratch....(also my Breakfast because I start my workouts between 5-6 am)

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Remember your body of refers to burn carbs (easier). Plus your brain really really only wants carbs.

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I guess I figured my body would use my fat as fuel seeing as there's a heap of it. I might try eating or drinking something after my workout to see if this helps. Thx for your advice

And it will long term, but the carbs and Proteins that you have just eaten, are easier for your body to access than the fat stores. Think of it this way, when you are eating something it is easier to grab something out of the fridge and eat rather than going downstairs to the pantry and getting food from there. Plus fat is not the only thing you need, and you don't want it breaking down your muscles to get Protein.

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Yes, it is important to remember your body will break down muscle to get the Protein if desperate enough. That is why anorexics have heart attacks!

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Yes and no. I feel energized when I exercise. But I also want to have a nap. The more exercise you are getting, the more muscle you are working to build, the more your body is going to need from you. Get more Protein (bars, skim milk, Greek yogurt) and more Water.< /p>

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