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What Causes Lack Of Energy While Being On A Weight Loss Program?

Posted on Tue, 5 May 2015

Question: I have been on a weight loss program now for 4 weeks. I eat greens and meat every day, Coconut and Olive Oils, low salt, I drink about 10 16 oz of water a day, I take all the B12 vitamins and vitamin D each day, about 1500 calories a day. Question: With other weight loss programs I always had the burst of energy, not with this one. Every day I am Tired and very low energy, I do get about 7 hours sleep every night. I have lost only 14 pds. although today's weigh in I gained 1.7 pounds and have not done anything different What do you think?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thyroid profile

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

There are three things that could be causing fatigue

1. Low carbs

Easy fatigue especially when one is on a weight loss program is because of low carbs, it causes lethargy and loss of energy. You might want to increase your carbs to feel more energetic. Keep an energy bar with you

2. Thyroid dysfunction

Thyroid dysfunction often causes easy fatigue and lethargy please get it checked

3. vit d deficiency

Weight loss programs are known to cause Vit D deficiency, along with fatigue patients also tend to give history of dull bone and muscle aches . If you have the same, please get Vit D levels tests

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

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