Exercise and dizzy/fatigue

Okay, folks... this is new for me. Usually I don't have this problem, but I'm not sure if it's because I've lost so much now that my body is fighting it or if I'm working out more intensely or what...

And yes, I'm going to talk to my doctor about it next week when I have an appointment and until then just take it easy on the work outs.

Lately when I hit cardio I get really dizzy. I can't go as long on the treadmill and last time nearly passed out. I wasn't really going all that hard, but wasn't the easy 2.5 stuff I was doing early on either. Like 3.5-4.0 walking. I get a little head rush when I stand up too fast too these days. My blood pressure is fine (103/66 right now actually). I've just had blood drawn last week (11 vials!) so I'll know those results at my next appointment.

I'm eating around 650-800 calories per day at this point. Under 40 carbs, try to stay under 40 fat. I usually get 60-80 protein. I will admit that I had slacked off my workouts so I'm slowly ramping back up, but it seems like everytime I try to get back to it, I have issues again.

I've never added calories back for workouts in the past, but I also had quite a bit more fat to burn off. I'm wondering if I need to think about this now? I REALLY hate protein drinks - I'm allergic to half (soy allergy here), the other half make me sick (liquid whey and I are not friends) and the egg ones... I can't, the smell is just too bad. I've tried. Trust me. So I get everything from foods at this point. I could just eat another serving of tuna or whatever if I needed, not really a huge issue.

I drink 8-12 water per day.

I don't want to do that unless I have to, but I'm trying to figure out if I'm missing something else obvious.

Yes, of course, I'll take it easy until I see the doc, just wondering if there's something I'm not seeing. Another set of eyes and that...

Hey girl! Dont have much advice except to say isnt it great to be dizzy because "Ive lost so much"
maybe you need to eat a little before you hit the gym

Yeah, it kinda feels good... I still have a long long way to go, but I'm totally on the right path :) Yeah, I have not tried to eat before going yet because it used to make me nauseous. I should try again. LOL. Sometimes it really is the simple answers... Hmmm... and thanks, we're rockin it!

Are you drinking water before you exercise?

Sometimes, sometimes not, but always during and after.

Sounds like you are doing a lot of the right things!  I second the recomendation to eat a little something right before your workout.  I've heard something with protein and carbs is best to fuel your system.

Your labs should also shed light on any potential issues... I had dizziness way before the sleeve and it turns out I have chronically low B12.  I give myself a B12 shot every month now and it's much better!  Keep us posted.

Yeah, I'm just scared of carbs *laughing*

Yeah, I figure the labs will probably show something. I thought about B12, but I'm taking a sublingual with 1000mg per day. Surely that's enough? Who knows though. I kind of hope it's something "that simple".

I could also be crazy... (Hey!)

I had that.  My doctor diagnosed a Thiamine deficiency. Since taking the pills 100mg per day I still get it but really infrequently, usually when i stand up too quickly.

WHY did I just google that?

My doctor says I should stop using Google because it gives everyone cancer ;)

No, seriously, that was interesting reading. I wouldn't have thought of Thiamine, but it is something that most of us (myself included) definitely lack in our diets these days!

First, you're doing great.  Keep up the good work!

I make sure I have protein before and after I work out, but I haven't added calories so much as rearranged them. I stay in the 700-800/day range, mostly.  For example, I just ate a Starkist Tuna Lunch kit (less the crackers), and I will go to the gym in an hour.  That gives me enough time for it to clear my stomach and not hurl while I'm lifting, lol.

I don't do protein shakes, per se, but when I get home, I'll add 1/2 a scoop of protein powder to my coffee or drink a bottle of water with Special K pink lemonade protein mix in it.  Both are whey protein, but I don't do a ton at a time and I don't add protein to milk. 

Hope this helps.