Fatigue in association with weight loss is not
uncommon. Many people describe that when they start a diet, they become sleepy
and feel “low on energy” day, while the accepted norm is that healthier eating is
expected to boost one’s energy. This is a true fact, however sometimes you may
be doing things that drag your energy down without knowing it.

1 – Low-calorie diet:

Severely cutting down on your
daily caloric intake is a known cause of feeling fatigued. When you starve
yourself, you are definitely (though maybe unknowingly) slowing down your
metabolism and your body will be fighting to run on a poor supply of energy.
Your body simply won’t have enough fuel to keep it going, so you’ll struggle
with feelings of fatigue and cloudy thinking. The right way to do it is to eat
as much food as possible while making sure you are choosing low-calorie foods.
Lots of vegetables, fruits, water,
lean protein, healthy fats etc. will not only allow to maintain your calories
in line but you’ll also be providing your body with plenty of fuel to drive
your metabolism and give you the
energy you need to function properly.

2 – Not
eating enough protein:

Proteins are the source of energy to get
you through the day. Proteins are the building blocks and repair system of
healthy muscle tissue. Every meal and snack should contain a serving of protein,
and opt for lean protein over fatty protein, such as lean chicken and turkey,
beans and lentils, tofu, low fat dairy products, nuts and seeds, and seafood. Proteins are also a good
choice because they give you a feeling of fullness full longer than
carbohydrates do.

3 – Low-fat
diet:

More and more evidence are defying the
already established theory that “fat is bad”, and are proving to us that
complete elimination of sources of natural fat from our diets is simply wrong
and even bad for our health. The human body requires fat for energy, to help us
feel satisfied and content, to facilitate the absorption of certain vitamins
and minerals. The key is to eat fats that are good for you and avoid the ones that
contribute to heart disease, i.e., polyunsaturated fats. Good sources of fat
are fish like salmon (fatty fish are rich in omega 3 fatty acids, which protect
the heart and blood vessels), nuts and seeds, avocados, and olive oil.

4 – Not
drinking enough water.

Water is the source of life; it
makes up to 70% of the human body. Our bodies need water even more than they
need fat. Not drinking enough water drives the body to go into a sort of “survival
mode”: it starts to retain as much water as possible to protect vital organ
functions, and you end up feeling sluggish and fatigued.

5 – Exercising too much.

Exercise is certainly healthy
and necessary not only to help in losing weight but in maintaining a lean
healthy weight, but one must not overdo it. Ideally, you should target 30
minutes of exercise daily. If despite this you still feel exhausted, you may want
to break up your exercise sessions into 3 or 4 shorter workouts. As you grow
stronger, you can certainly increase the length and intensity of your workouts, and it shouldn't cause fatigue.