High Energy Foods?

[Mews 37]

I'm almost five months out and one of the issues I am constantly struggling with is energy. You would think with all the weight I lost that this wouldn't be an issue. Oh well.

Currently I'm eating between 900-1000 calories a day with a minimum of 60g of Protein. I am taking all of my Vitamins as well but nothing seems to help with the energy levels. I will admit I'm not exercising but part of the issue is that I can barely walk up a flight of stairs or even 100 feet without becoming incredibly exhausted. As I'm a teacher this makes my days very, very rough and all I want to do when I get home is take a nap. I did think about increasing my food intake but it's very difficult for me to get past the 1,000 calorie mark with food.

I was just wondering if anybody could recommend some high energy foods. I would like to start getting active but I need a bit of a boost. I am including some fruits in my diet, mainly grapes, watermelon, pears, and applesauce. No veggies though as my stomach really doesn't like them. I have tried Peanut Butter and some nuts but they are a hit and miss with my stomach depending on the day. I also eat some "good" carbs as well.

Oh, I did cut out caffeine so that's not an option.

Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[slatond 20]

I'm only 10 wks post op so not sure if my advice will help. However, I have noticed very low energy esp after a workout.

#1 - I would recommend getting labs done to see if you are low in a Vitamin. Even if taking Vitamins you could still be low in one. I have a tendency to have low D (pre-op). D and B12 are both add energy.

#2 - When I workout ( started 6 wks ago) I was getting "EXHAUSTED" next day and what seems to be working is to up my Protein / Water. I added a 30gr Protein shake pre/post workout... I drink 1/2 b4 and 1/2 after and then next day I am ok.

So my 2nd suggestion would be to check ur source of Protein and up to 75gr -100 gr and see if that adds energy.

Bet others will give more options / better advise!

[EllyDonlon 0]

Hi im elly, Im a year out and i know exactly how you feel I still feel like some days im just utterly exhausted! I find it helps when i exercise alot of people think exercise is an hour at the gym but honestly i started at 10 minutes a day. Your body is not used to not eating as much as it did its still in Shock mode its going " what why isnt more food coming in! what do i use for energy!" Its going to start burning all that excess fat once it realizes that the lower calories are the new Normal.

I started out simply by walking for ten minutes even if it was just around the house while i was b.s ing on the phone with a friend bodies in motion stay in motion you have to rebuild your stamina. It gets easier trust me ! As far as the food eat things High in Protein Isopure Protein shakes have a whole crapload of Protein they taste awful tho but its worth it. If you want some great nutrition advice follow my group. Foodfacts or go directly to their site. They are Amazing! theyve helped me so much over the past year in choosing healthier foods as well as keeping me informed in their blogs on all the different ways food affects us.

[KS Fort Worth 86]

You probably are, but make sure you're getting enough Protein. Also, insufficient sleep will leave you tired all the time. Proper sleep also helps with weight loss.

On a side note, my hat's off to you as a teacher. You guys are so overworked and underpaid!

[PdxMan 4,292]

I asked my NUT about this when I was struggling with fatigue. She suggested I up my carbs. I did this by adding more cooked veggies to my diet and VIOLA! my energy totally returned.

I know there are a lot of people out there that think the only way to lose weight is to follow a low carb diet, but I really don't believe that applies to us sleevers. You have to fuel your body in order for it to work efficiently and carbs are a MAJOR part of that. I would suggest upping your carbs ... get at least 80 g in a day for starters. Give it a try for a week and see what happens. Worked for me.