Is it normal to be tired when starting a work out program?
967702
I know I am always really tired when I start a new work out program.  It takes a good two weeks to build up the energy!
863130
take ur workout nice and easy at first. don't work urself to that point, know when to stop. if u go watch tv or sleep right after ur done working out thats a bad idea, u just worked up ur body for nothing. I would say after ur done ur workout, walk slowly on the treadmill to calm ur body down a bit. plus drink alot of water during ur exercise.
1029670
it woldnt make sense to workout if it doesnt do anything for u if ur still tired
1074638
You might be overtraining.  Make sure you are taking at least one full day of rest each week.  Also make sure that you are eating enough for all the working out that you are doing.
1124647
No, I typically don't have an appetite after working out.
837633
i have never had this problem but i do know that the sooner you see a physiotherapist the better chance you have of everything returning to normal.  sometimes light, controlled exercise is better than doing nothing and letting the muscles waste further.  other times need complete rest.  i really do think you should phone a physiotherapist and get advice as soon as you can.  hope you feel better soon.
541069
I used to have a similar problem in that I was always tired!\n\nChances are, you may have something lacking in your diet, or you may be suffering from the opposite of insomnia - hypersomnia. \n\nThe way I beat it was that I exercised regularly, normally in the morning or afternoon (never at night), I had a hearty breakfast and I tried to avoid catnapping. Keeping active is quite important because if you're stationary all day sitting at a computer or whatnot, you do feel tired. Even if it is taking the stairs instead of the escalator, it makes the difference. Exercise just makes you much wider awake.
965775
They will if you over do it and you have only just started exercising.  Ask the gym for a plan of exercises.  You will ache until you get fitter and then you won't ache so much.  Also, make sure you warm up and cool down stretch that way you will avoid getting yourself an injury.
356196
Well if you are on any drugs right now that could be affecting you!  I know I was on a drug and it made me so incredibly tired!  I am now off that drug and I am great!  If this isn't the case perhaps you need to try energy drinks or see if you are getting enough iron!  Iron is very important and a lot of women are lacking in this department!  Try eating some foods high in iron like broccoli and nuts!  Good luck!  I know how horrible it is to be tired!  Also try planning things to get you excited!
980755
Chances are, the better your exercise program gets, the better you will sleep. Consider taking a melotonin pill to help you sleep (it's the natural substance your body produces that makes you tired).  The morning is the best time to exercise -- as exercise at night could prevent you from falling asleep.  Start slow and stick with it!
286768
No ,it's not normal. I also had this many years as a teen and up to my 40s. Dr. said you must have had mono back then, so you're immune system is impared. Also took many supplements and extra vitamins. Helped some.Then after nursing my dying mother,moving ,going through lots of emotional,stuff.Found that stress and procastion, seemed to add to my tiredness. New life ,excersise ,be happy, let go of some of,[I've got to].tackle chores you don't like first.Also new Doctor said I have chronic fatique, put me on anti-depression meds,and something pepole with narcolseply take. Feel much better,and I'm a senior. Go to Dr.until they listen to you. ALSO BE LIVING LIFE DOING THINGS YOU WANT TO.Excersize is not an option .Walking is great. It starts with the first step .Fake it till you make it.It's your life ,laugh ,be interested in things you see on walks,and soon you won't have to fake it. Please let me hear from you later on,so I'll know how you're doing.LOVE YOURSELF!!!!
1166191
Tired, yes. sluggish, yes. bloated, no. trouble loosing weight, not really. \nMy wife left (she was too busy to be married), was severally depressed. \nStarted working out 7 months ago. Lost 30 pounds, developed strength, stamina and good muscle tone. Working out is a natural anti-depressant. Now I'm getting depressed again and have stopped working out. Here's were the tired and sluggish thing comes in. \n\nLife sucks sometimes.
491678
There are so many answers to this question that I won't even try to answer it. But here's an observation:\n\nWhen you're out of shape or simple not leading an active lifestyle your body and brain become totally placent. You'd rather sit and watch t.v. than go outside at all. You have no energy, you never feel like you got enough sleep, focus is difficult, your mood gets low, and your self-esteem plummets. These things all make working out on a consistent basis extremely difficult. \n\nIf you can somehow muster the strength to create a mild workout plan and stick with it you'll have noticeable improvements in all the above areas within days. At least I do. But you've already been in the afore-mentioned state for so long it's a habit. So you drop back down. It is sad because if you could stick with it for 6 months, slowly ramping up the intensity of your workout, eventually most of your mental and physical issues will dissipate and it will no longer be hard to keep at it.
538115
i started a progam about a year ago at age 43. the secret i found was start with a comfortabel weight and work your way to the heavier stuff. this may take some time, but you won't end up really sore at the beginning and burning yourself out. give your body time to adjust...
860342
That seems perfect! As long as you are now stressing your muscles overworking them with weights without rest!
406832
With a schedule like that, I'd be exhausted, too.  Anyone would!  First, keep an eye on your diet and rest.  Make sure you're fueling up with as much good calories as possible, and enough of them.  Too little and you'll constantly be down.  Try to grab healthy snacks during the day, whatever your situation allows, be it leftovers, something you prepare (yogurts, fruits, nuts, lean meat), or a prepared energy bar.  Try to fuel up every 2.5 - 3 hours to keep energy in your tank.  Also, get enough rest.  12 hour shifts can be brutal without adequate rest.  After diet and rest, I'd work in whatever exercise the schedule allows that is practical.  If that's 2 days per week, so be it.  If you find you can do 3 days, great.  Given your limited time to workout, if you're doing weights, I'd suggest full-body workouts whenever you're in the gym.  And limit your time to 45 - 60 minutes.  After 60 minutes, we've pretty much tapped our energy and maintaining the proper intensity for longer than that is pretty difficult.\n\nDon't stress about the workouts too much.  Deal with what you have to focus on first (life, career, general health).
350391
It could be Mononeucleousis = Glandular Fever\nIt could be Depression\nIt could be Chronic Fatigue Syndrome\nIt could be due to early pregrancy\n\nEither way it doesn't simply sound like you're feeling just a bit tired, it seems your energy levels and completely rock bottom even if you sleep well (oh boy afraid to say can I relate to this)...\n\n...the reasons could be several.  If due to your new medication; maybe it's a permanent side effect of them but as you are quite new to them then maybe it's just the adjusting time?  Hopefully it's that because if it is it will soon balance itself out.  Most medications make us feel tired first (antibiotics for example; when I have to take them I feel worse in first few days and completely exhausted but that's always the case, body just needs to adjust).\n\nEither way - DO talk to your Doctor about it and seek advice; help and support - as it's not easy being exhausted all of the time, it affects your quality of life in general.\n\nGood luck\n\n:-)\n\nHannah