Why do I lack so much energy?

[BurnItDwn]

LOL, I changed it.

I know not everyone will agree. It's just my opinion, but I'd like to think rest, exercise, diet and mindset are things to consider. Also, we all know what to do. But, will you do them. That's the difficult part.

Your sleep schedule would kill me.
I would lie awake trying to fall asleep until 2am, then, sleep for 2 hours, and then, heart attack or something by noon.

I miss when I used to work overnight.... had perfect 6-8 hours of good sleep every day.
For the last 15 years, I've been working days, and I still can not get used to it.

 

[purbeast0]

LOL, I changed it.

I know not everyone will agree. It's just my opinion, but I'd like to think rest, exercise, diet and mindset are things to consider. Also, we all know what to do. But, will you do them. That's the difficult part.

The exercise part is 100% true. If you regularly exercise you have way more energy than if you don't.

 

[Red Squirrel]

If you're not feeling physically tired and weak after your workout, you probably didn't work out hard enough.

 

[Zanovar]

If you're not feeling physically tired and weak after your workout, you probably didn't work out hard enough.

Nah.I feel energized after a run or an intense weight lifting workout.Build up slowly and let the muscle memory kick in.Just saying.

 

[purbeast0]

If you're not feeling physically tired and weak after your workout, you probably didn't work out hard enough.

Not sure who said you aren't tired or weak after a workout. I got up at 5:45 today, went to work, then hit the gym after at 2:30 and had an intense heavy shoulder/traps workout that I was beat afterwards.

That doesn't mean you can't have energy still. I have more stuff to do today. And on my off days I have energy to go do stuff other than just sitting around feeling lazy, although I do like some of those days too.

Some days I workout at 6am before I go to work and while I am not a fan of working out in the morning personally, when I'm done I feel great the rest of the day. I have a little extra pep in my step.

I'm assuming that typical people who don't exercise regularly go to work, come home getting some fast food on the way home or pop something in the microwave, then eat and don't get off the couch until they go to sleep. Then they wonder why they are fat and never have any energy.

 

[Zanovar]

Not sure who said you aren't tired or weak after a workout. I got up at 5:45 today, went to work, then hit the gym after at 2:30 and had an intense heavy shoulder/traps workout that I was beat afterwards.

That doesn't mean you can't have energy still. I have more stuff to do today. And on my off days I have energy to go do stuff other than just sitting around feeling lazy, although I do like some of those days too.

Some days I workout at 6am before I go to work and while I am not a fan of working out in the morning personally, when I'm done I feel great the rest of the day. I have a little extra pep in my step.

I'm assuming that typical people who don't exercise regularly go to work, come home getting some fast food on the way home or pop something in the microwave, then eat and don't get off the couch until they go to sleep. Then they wonder why they are fat and never have any energy.

My exercise regime regime is different to yours obviously.

 

[purbeast0]

My exercise regime regime is different to yours obviously.

Well, you're going to be weak after a lifting session because you just broke down your muscles. That's just fact. But running and lifting are different beasts and you can feel different after both of them. Sometimes I feel fine after working out and want to go do stuff though. Like if it was nice out I would go out fishing or biking, unless I squatted or deadlifted, then I wouldn't bike lol.

 

[Zanovar]

Well, you're going to be weak after a lifting session because you just broke down your muscles. That's just fact. But running and lifting are different beasts and you can feel different after both of them. Sometimes I feel fine after working out and want to go do stuff though. Like if it was nice out I would go out fishing or biking, unless I squatted or deadlifted, then I wouldn't bike lol.

Ive pulled my achilles:S(or strained it) so lots of biking incoming:S.Just to add i get more injuries these days after stretching before and after ect.Its an age thing.

 

[FeuerFrei]

Try D-Ribose sugar pour le énergie.

 

[brianmanahan]

Yeah pretty much the same here (for at least 5-6 years; I'm 35). I don't even feel like playing games anymore, I just wanna watch videos/movies/etc. I've tried a few different depression meds but they didn't do anything and one had an uncomfortable side effect so I stopped them. I get a yearly physical, which includes a blood test, but I don't think they check testosterone.

oh shoot i forgot about this post

i still haven't figured it out i've gained about 25 pounds since that post, and work is about the only thing i do nowadays

 

[amd6502]

Try D-Ribose sugar pour le énergie.

That can help; especially in conjunction with Uridine monophosphate, st john's wort, fish oil. ribose and UMP, like glycine and caffeine are B-vitamin like nutrients.

I'd add a few things to the list:

1/2 a B-50 complex every other day.
https://www.vitacost.com/vitacost-vitamin-b-50-complex
On off days cycle through these other B vitamins (which are never present in the right proportions in any B-50 supps): 2500 mcg Biotin, 20 to 50 mg PABA, 50-100 mg B1/thiamine.

Also consider other nutrients; eg 1 to max 2g glycine with meal or snack.

and maybe L-Phenylalanine and or tyrosine.

 

[bradly1101]

I'm only 32 yo. My job is going great and actually making the most I have in my life. My marriage life is going well too.

WTF is going on? Right now it's a slow season at my job, nothing much going on and little stress. Pretty easy. I also have good relationships with my coworkers and boss.

Then why do I come home and want to do absolutely nothing? Wife and I love to travel, but I also mostly look forward to do absolutely nothing over the weekend. I just like to play some games and chill before kids are born.

It's not just physical energy but emotional too. I crave going out with friends sometimes, but mostly I just want to do nothing.

Good job, good wife, etc... why do I just feel blah? Days are going by...

If you drink caffeine, it's likely your natural adrenal functioning has been impaired.

Also...

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-does-caffeine-affect/

 

[FeuerFrei]

That can help; especially in conjunction with Uridine monophosphate, st john's wort, fish oil. ribose and UMP, like glycine and caffeine are B-vitamin like nutrients.

I'd add a few things to the list:

1/2 a B-50 complex every other day.
https://www.vitacost.com/vitacost-vitamin-b-50-complex
On off days cycle through these other B vitamins (which are never present in the right proportions in any B-50 supps): 2500 mcg Biotin, 20 to 50 mg PABA, 50-100 mg B1/thiamine.

Also consider other nutrients; eg 1 to max 2g glycine with meal or snack.

and maybe L-Phenylalanine and or tyrosine.

I definitely agree with phenylalanine. Nothing boosts me like DLPA ( D- and L- Phenyl-Alanine).

As far as B-vitamins go - I take a balanced 1000% of each (not balanced by weight). One thing you should try once is P-5-P B6, really makes your brain clear. (NOT in conjunction with DLPA though)

Guarana also works wonders. but that's more alertness, rather than energy. They SAY it's just guarana's caffeine content boosting you, but there's GOT TO BE more than that, in my experience. CAN'T just be the caffeine.

 

[blankslate]

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[zinfamous]

One can only tug so many dicks in a day.

 

[IronWing]

One can only tug so many dicks in a day.

I'd add this post to the context thread but it is so out of context here that doing so would be redundant.

 

[Kaido]

I've developed my own magic formula for energy over the years. Historically, I've struggled with very low energy since I was a kid. Not lazy, just tired all the time, so I grew up with a strong aversion to even simple tasks simply because everything felt like a barrier. I am extremely sensitive to sleep; if I don't get a solid 7 hours, then I lag all day, both mentally & physically. I don't have an explanation for this other than if I don't get my sleep, I'm pretty useless & everything is a fight to do.

Food & exercise are also big contributors; my stomach is basically manually-operated, so unless I workout every day & force the food to go through me, I turn into a slug. I always heard about how important digestion was when you get older, but you don't really understand it until you get there, I guess. Personal organization is also very important to me; the Getting Things Done (GTD) system by David Allen has been a huge benefit for helping me overcome inertia & get and stay organized, and not get stressed out, which definitely affects your health. I'm not perfect at any of these things, but when I do get things lined up, life operates pretty smoothly!

1. Sleep: 8 hours of sleep (7 minimum, but when you throw in time to get ready for bed, time to fall asleep, midnight bathroom breaks, etc. I just throw it out as 8 hours) with an early bedtime (8am to 4am). Turns out I AM a morning person, I just need enough sleep. I call 9pm to 12am my "power hours"...for some reason I feel waaaaay better when I'm asleep by 9pm. My sleep window is typically about 20 minutes between 8:20pm to 8:40pm, so if I'm in bed by 8pm or so, I'm usually good to go. Unfortunately my work schedule is all over the place right now so RIP sleep, lol.

2. Food: 7 meals a day. Well, really just 3 smaller meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus three snacks (morning, brunch, afternoon), and dessert. Plus a bunch of water throughout the day. I feel the best when I make my food at home (no preservatives & other crap in my meals), although I do fine with eating out & eating packaged junk food here & there (love my Whoppers, haha).

3. Daily exercise: 45 minutes weekdays (30-minutes cardio + 15-minutes calisthenics) & 30-minutes weekends (cardio only). I do not enjoy exercise; it is a chore for me. I've done a few things to make it more fun (watch Netflix, play VR games on my VR bike, etc.) but meh, it's still just work & not something I truly, personally enjoy. But, the benefits outweigh the

4. Organization: GTD, modified. I'll have to write out my approach someday, but the stock GTD system is something that everyone should have in their lives, imo. It just helps you stay on top of things so you don't get stressed out!

 

[Darwin333]

Guys this was 4 years ago, nice necro.

But it was good to re-read this. I have no choice but to have lots of energy due to kids. And too busy to think about being bored LOL.

Don't worry, I'm still taking care of your wife. Now that I think about it you haven't ever thanked me for that, I keep your wife happy and we all know that a happy wife is a happy life.

 

[AznAnarchy99]

I eat well and exercise but I have no energy. What's wrong with me smh.

 

[Kaido]

I eat well and exercise but I have no energy. What's wrong with me smh.

What time did you go to bed last night?

 

[Red Squirrel]

I always go to bed late, because I like night shifts, but after my SAD episode I realized I have to change that. Ironicly I'm on night shift as I post this... but that's because the new schedule only starts in a few weeks. Asked to be on less nights. At least on my days off I can try to stick to day shift mode and get up earlier. Going from night shift mode to day shift mode is very hard, so most of the time I just didn't bother to switch modes till last minute. (Ex: if starting day shifts)

 

[zinfamous]

I'd add this post to the context thread but it is so out of context here that doing so would be redundant.

Is it, though?

 

[Darwin333]

I always go to bed late, because I like night shifts, but after my SAD episode I realized I have to change that. Ironicly I'm on night shift as I post this... but that's because the new schedule only starts in a few weeks. Asked to be on less nights. At least on my days off I can try to stick to day shift mode and get up earlier. Going from night shift mode to day shift mode is very hard, so most of the time I just didn't bother to switch modes till last minute. (Ex: if starting day shifts)

There are lights that you can get that you spend 15 or 30 minutes a day sitting in front of that will cure that right up and they are pretty darn cheap. Would sure beat trying to change sleep cycles so often, at least for me.

A friend of mine bought one for like $50US which is probably $6,500 Canadian so only you can say if it is worth the cost to try out.

 

[Red Squirrel]

There are lights that you can get that you spend 15 or 30 minutes a day sitting in front of that will cure that right up and they are pretty darn cheap. Would sure beat trying to change sleep cycles so often, at least for me.

A friend of mine bought one for like $50US which is probably $6,500 Canadian so only you can say if it is worth the cost to try out.

Yeah was doing a bunch of reading on those. I think "daylight" T8 tubes may also work. I will probably install some in my home office, I need more light in there anyway. But might get one of those lights for at work.

Being ginger, I actually don't need as much exposure for it to be effective, at least with the sun, not sure about artificial lighting. Problem is for most of the year here I don't even see the sun if I'm working (even day shifts) since it's dark in the morning and dark in the evening. So might see sun if I go home for lunch and that's it. When I'm on nights, well I'm sleeping during the light period. So yeah probably should get a SAD light. Maybe one at work and at home.

 

[AznAnarchy99]

What time did you go to bed last night?

Well last few days been under the weather so sleep has been bad but usually 12am-1am and wake up by 8am.