So, the doctors say that one over may have a problem but nothing to be alarmed about. so a slap on the wrist tells me to go home to diet and exercise. Well the problem with that is I would love too but i never have energy. i also don't know what my body specifically needs more protein more good Bactria more good fats I DONT KNOW. I hate that I was brushed off so easily but I am blessed to have found this site with great people for support. I get depressed and hate taking pictures. I just really… read more
Hi! Figuring out what your body needs is a never ending battle! Unfortunately, even doctors are not nutritionists and probably dont know what you need either. But keep asking questions anyway! I've tried a number of things to help with energy. Balancing my diet has helped the most but been the hardest. Lots of trial and error - I found out keto is not for me, but shifted to a moderate carb diet and that is working great. I've had to shift my protein sources away from anything with traditional dairy - so my protein shake is now a vegan protein instead of whey protein. Using a food journal made all of this possible to track and make sense of - I use myfitnesspal. Vitamin b12 has helped a lot with energy and mood - I take a B-complex. Vitamin D can help - but it made me incredibly moody, so I stopped taking that until I can get a test to confirm if I need it. Try not to beat yourself up if you dont have the energy to exercise regularly. Weightloss is usually 80% diet, 20% exercise anyway. I walk 20-30 minutes a day and that's about it - I do try to increase my calories burned daily by doing little things, like parking further away, getting up every hour at work, taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Little habits can make a big difference! We are all here for you!
Thanks so much this is a big help. Also, a great start for me to look into my body needs.