I have been involved in the fitness world for most of my life, albeit off and on. I guess you could say I am a sufferer of yo-yo health. I am about 25kg off my ideal weight and despite numerous efforts to lose the weight, stay healthy, and keep it off - here I am once again trying. I like to think, you miss 100% of the shots you don't take!
Anyway, I recently started back to the gym with a circuit program I put together. I alternate between cardio and light weights for 30 minutes. I admit it is the first workout that has made me really feel truly exhausted at the end - but in a good way.
I complete my workouts at lunch time every other day. On the days inbetween I do moderate cardio and stretching and then I attend martial arts class three nights a week. I eat on average 5-7 meals a day and I am always drinking water. Admittedly I cannot profess to hit my 8 glasses every day and sometimes I far exceed that recommendation - you could say it is inconsistent.
My issue is this. Following my workout I feel great. I have a double protein shake with a little creatine for my post workout meal and then usually eat again a couple of hours later. However, I am interminttantly fighting the feeling of passing out or extreme exhaustion. If I sit down I really don't want to get up and wish I could just put my head down for a quick 20-30min nap. Unfortunately I can't sleep at work.
I have never experienced this feeling of exhaustion, especially hours after my workout. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to start modifying my fitness approach?
Anyway, I recently started back to the gym with a circuit program I put together. I alternate between cardio and light weights for 30 minutes. I admit it is the first workout that has made me really feel truly exhausted at the end - but in a good way.
I complete my workouts at lunch time every other day. On the days inbetween I do moderate cardio and stretching and then I attend martial arts class three nights a week. I eat on average 5-7 meals a day and I am always drinking water. Admittedly I cannot profess to hit my 8 glasses every day and sometimes I far exceed that recommendation - you could say it is inconsistent.
My issue is this. Following my workout I feel great. I have a double protein shake with a little creatine for my post workout meal and then usually eat again a couple of hours later. However, I am interminttantly fighting the feeling of passing out or extreme exhaustion. If I sit down I really don't want to get up and wish I could just put my head down for a quick 20-30min nap. Unfortunately I can't sleep at work.
I have never experienced this feeling of exhaustion, especially hours after my workout. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to start modifying my fitness approach?