ElenaO

I do use a standing desk at home and at work, but I was considering a treadmill as well. I still cannot believe it's feasible. I mean I cannot imagine typing while walking. But I guess it's possible, since I've heard some stories from folks.

I agree and I know that my way of life is yet far from being perfect. Working towards it. I might not see the whole picture sure. A mentor would be more than helpful... However, I don't think we have to neglect the science either. If there's something missing in the body, you gotta act on it.

I think I've started having such symptoms during the few last years. I'm 31 at the moment. It's possible that I've had these before, but wasn't conscious. Every once in a while I get these feelings of tiredness, especially in my legs. It's super uncomfortable and I feel desperate. The only thing I want to do is run away from this feeling. At such times I just watch movies and eat sweets, usually. This isn't a regular behaviour for me, btw. I have a guess that this is related to my cortisol levels. I believe they are too high at these times. I usually get this triggered by physical activity and not enough rest, and stress. I feel like eating chocolate (and other junk) helps me release this pressure a little. But I feel guilty afterwards. I wonder if anyone has experienced similar sensations in their body and how do you deal with these?

Anywhere else? I think you can still find some quality girls there, but surely you'll have to look around for one. University, work, meetups, friends, etc. Hell, you can even meet them in a store.

I haven't been eating it for a couple of years and I've just recently started to eat small portions. I am planning to eat it just occasionally and hope that the iron from the plants would be enough.

Just got results for the blood tests. They've checked even more than what I've asked for. K, Ca, Mg, Na, Krea, TSH, T4 are all in order. Cholesterol levels really good. The blood sugar was a bit lower than the norm, but that probably can be explained by me skipping the breakfast on that day since I wasn't allowed to eat. However, the iron levels are low. 9 microg/l, and apparently the norm starts from 13. I'm glad that the results are quite good, but can the tiredness be explained by the low levels of iron?

Hey Thomas, thanks a lot for your reply. I've scheduled tests for the sugar and magnesium for this week. Just asked if I could get one for Na, Ca, Fe, K. I've been tested for TSH, T4 and T3, I believe, since I have hypothyroidism. Last time they said it looks OK, since I am taking medication every day (thyroxin). I will try the citrulline malate. Will research it a bit beforehand.

What's a bcca? Sorry for my ignorance.

Hm, never tried protein powder. Could try it out. Or could put some other ingredients that could help keep the hunger and the uncomfortable feelings in my body at bay.

I've been taking the multivitamins during the winter. And I've used to eat lots of bananas and still do, which means I should have quite a lot of potassium. Didn't seem like it had any effect. Other minerals might be missing though (maybe magnesium, no idea). I also drink quite a lot. 4-5 liters a day of just water. I do have thyroid issues (hypo function) and I know about them. I do take medication and the blood tests are fine more or less for those. I will have to do the blood work to figure out what exactly is missing, because this makes my life more difficult than it should.

Thanks, will definitely look into Magnesium supplements. No, no coffee. I am aware of the caffeine crash, that's why trying to avoid caffeine in general. I don't usually eat processed carbohydrates. It's rare. I've heard of enema and have considered it. But haven't committed yet. I am afraid that if I juice I will experience crazy hunger.

Hm, I don't drink coffee. I do drink tea, but in moderation. I wonder if anything else could cause this.

I am not sure whether that was clear enough. I don't usually eat junk food. It's just when I get this weird feelings in my body that I tend to eat chocolate and maybe something else, like cookies. Other then that, I eat pretty clean. I've been tested couple of years ago and then the sugar levels were excellent. Of course, this might have changed.

Yes, I do a quick yoga before work and I also meditate for 15 minutes every single morning.

@Annie Perhaps. Thanks for the suggestion. Will try it out.

The hormones are messed up, most likely. But then again, to get all tests on hormones will cost a fortune.

OMG, that isn't even funny I will schedule the blood tests. Might cost quite a bit, but I guess it's worth it.

And junk food doesn't actually help. I just have a craving for it when tired and then it might reduce a little bit of its effect, but in the end it just makes me feel guilty and I only gain weight :(

Haha, I think the age definitely has its say on it. Damn. I wonder if it's also lack of some nutrients? I also feel great otherwise, it's the recovery process. It annoys me. I mean if we feel like that when we are thirty, what's coming? o_O

I am not sure you have similar effects though. Do you eat junk when you feel this way? I have this tingling in my body, and especially in my legs, for some reason. It's very uncomfortable. I usually feel like sleep would help, but I cannot wind down easily, so I need to eat junk/watch junk to release a little of it.

It happens if I am physically/emotionally tired, not after a particular training. I do cardio, weights, swimming. 2-3 times a week. I do not increase the weights, because I think the weights I am using at the moment are already challenging enough, I feel. The tiredness can hit me at any time of the day. Sometimes it's in the early morning, before breakfast. If I have breakfast, it goes away for a little and might not come back if I don't do anything straining at all (which is challenging, because I love doing straining things).

Thanks! Haven't done any blood tests, not sure what exactly I should aim at. The doctors will probably ask for a reason.

@Annie I have heard about it, haven't tried yet. Would it solve the issue though? It might sooth the symptoms, sure. I wonder if there's some systemic inflammation in my body caused somehow by the food or other things...

I think it's best just to try and see what works at least in the short term.

Yes, I also think that eggs are my best option. Thanks for suggestions!