Question:
HAS ANYONE EVER FELT SHAKY FROM NOT EATING ENOUGH?

I often feel shaky from time to time when I really need to eat. It is weird how it only happens ocassionally, but if you are not eating even 1/2 as much as you used to, don't you ever get the shakes or dizzy?    — Michele B. (posted on March 4, 2003)

March 3, 2003
Hi Michele, I do get shaky if I do not eat when supposed to during the day. I think it's because we eat so little as it is our body reminds us that we need to eat so we can function. I just try to eat when I am scheduled too=)
   — EMN

March 3, 2003
Feeling shaky can also be a sign of hypoglycemia..and sometimes a little bit of juice can help..I have hypoglycemia so I know all too well about the shakiness..i usually feel lightheaded, shaky and just out of sorts..good luck!
   — [Deactivated Member]

March 4, 2003
Yes, it is hypoglycemia. Are you eating often enough? Also, does this happen following eating carbs instead of protein? Example, maybe you had toast, grits or a biscuit for breakfast with no protein, and you find you get shaky an hour or two after that. That is a perfect example of hypoglycemia. You need to eat more protein, less carbs and eat more often. I hope that helps you. Each time it happens, pay attention to what you ate the last time you ate.
   — Darlene P.

March 4, 2003
It's funny you mentioned that, b/c I feel shaky and weak right now. And I just ate protein 1/2 hour ago. I work out 4-5 times a week, so usually I need a protein drink or even carbs to make me feel better. But today, I haven't even went to the gym yet and just ate, so I don't know what it is! But def. can be from not eating enough. Although I think I do, I suually get 1100-1200 calories a day, so who knows. Hope you feel better- goodluck!
   — Lezlie Y.

March 4, 2003
The other morning, I had 2 hard boiled eggs for breakfast and an hour later, I was so shaky and light headed, I had to leave class and go get junk food out of the machines. I wondered if I was going to make it to the machines, I felt so weak. There had been several other times that I skipped breakfast completely and that didn't happen. I thought it was weird. I eat eggs for breakfast for protein and satiety value and so that this doesn't happen, cause I am aware that it can happen with carbs. As soon as I ate (sugar) I started feeling better. I thought it was strange.
   — A. S.

March 5, 2003
For me I find it's when I've not had enough protein or my supplements. I'm usually really good about it but I always need to reevaluate and that's usually my downfall. I may have eaten protein but not enough and I need to eat a little more.
   — Linda M.