I've been loosing weight successfully in the past but I have the impression it impacts my productivity and my mood: I get tired, I have low energy, even lethargic.
I want to remove the excess kgs again in next 6 months and would love to hear your hacks to dieting without loosing my positive energy.
Many thanks!
The downside: I lost too much weight, got terrible keto rash, and had constant bad breath. Also no social food events at all.
I’ve since settled on a mixed diet with lots of animal protein and whole grain carbs. This is a sustainable compromise that still positively influences my ability to focus and my physical performance.
Edit: and proper hydration is important for energy too!
What protein would you recommend, I used to binge on cashew and almond but they also contain fat? Google tells me eggs, lentils, chicken, spinach, ... is low on calories while high on protein.
In the US (and Canada?) protein powder from costco is a good deal, basically any type works - whey is common but also pea-protein is common. i personally don't eat meat so typically get protein from rice/beans, soy, wheat gluten, dairy, etc
Would love to do more cardio (1-2 hours per day) but it just doesn't fit the schedule atm.
You are making something come true in your head when it might not be true at all. I used to think I needed breakfast soon as I woke up. Then I went a few days without breakfast till a bit later. It was fine.
What you start to believe adjusts the ceiling and floor of what you can do. Right now you've just moved that ceiling way down.
But in the end, I can’t really confirm that these actions have the same outcome as just eating a piece of chocolate cake to kickstart my tired brain.
I realize by writing this I’m again creating a belief for myself.
What I mean is, are you eating 1200 calories a day and near zero protein? That might explain your lack of energy. I've been known to do that before and learnt from the experience.
So mostly veggies, fruit, dairy, nuts, red meat, chicken, fish, eggs.
Avoiding carbs by not eating bread, pasta, rice … though not 100% (eg fruits)
While your ingredient selection seems pretty complete, I'd try taking a multivitamin for a few days to see if you're lacking some micros, and troubleshoot from there.
Best of luck, jorisboris.
I think because it just keeps everything even or at least the hour-to-hour delta to a minimum. When you break it down into smaller meals, even if you are following the low calories through out the day, it can create a higher high/low that can swing through out the day.
Your mileage may vary.
For cold showers, I live in Bangkok and water temperature is at minimum 25 degrees Celsius (77 Fahrenheit).
I wish I could take cold showers, I did an ice bath twice and it’s such a booster !