most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-05-22T05:01:02Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/156646 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/156646/newbie-exhausted-after-first-workout Anna 2012-10-18T22:57:11Z 2012-10-19T21:30:02Z

<p>I am a complete newbie to Paleo.. I started Tuesday (today is Thursday). Before Paleo, I was the queen of carbs.. My diet pretty much consisted of cheese, pasta, bread, and chicken. Today, I started off my day great with a breakfast of 3 eggs with chopped peppers,and 2 pieces of bacon. I'm 5'3 128 lbs. I have a lot of muscle, but want to lose some weight and definitely tone. I am professional jazz dancer, so my workouts are pretty much cardio. Today, I went to an hour and half long dance class followed by a 2 mile run. During my workout I didn't notice any lack of energy. However, as soon as I got home- I CRASHED. I took a 2-3 hour nap even though I slept 10 hours last night. Is this my body adjusting to on carbs, or is there something I am not doing right?</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/156646/newbie-exhausted-after-first-workout/156649#156649 Judi 2012-10-18T23:02:44Z 2012-10-18T23:02:44Z

<p>I had a very similar experience. Your body will definitely need time to adjust. I'm a runner and for the first 2 1/2 weeks after I started I had nothing - no speed, no endurance, nothing! BUT once I adjusted, my performance took off!</p> <p>One other thing - you're only two days in - it might get worse before it gets better, but believe me - it get's much better!! Stick it out and in a few weeks you'll be feeling as amazing as many of us here on PH do.</p> <p>Good luck.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/156646/newbie-exhausted-after-first-workout/156664#156664 Nurse Mary 2012-10-18T23:57:07Z 2012-10-18T23:57:07Z

<p>It definately may get worse before it gets better. Don't quit. It is a hump you must cross and once you do it will pay rewards with better energy and health.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/156646/newbie-exhausted-after-first-workout/156808#156808 Diane 2012-10-19T21:18:49Z 2012-10-19T21:18:49Z

<p>I'm not a professional dancer but I was a super hero hiker on mountain trails and ate about as crappy as you, maybe worse. Man-oh-man was the transition tough! But once I got through, wow, I felt incredible. So don't give up. Take it a little easy if you need to. I cut out everything strenuous that I did and just did everything at a reduced level. After I adjusted, I could do everything at a level better than I ever had before. Plus with all the additional protein I was now getting, I was gaining muscle without even trying.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/156646/newbie-exhausted-after-first-workout/156812#156812 Melissa 2012-10-19T21:30:02Z 2012-10-19T21:30:02Z

<p>It took me about 21 -28 days for my energy level to get up to where it is.....don't get frustrated. But you body will take time to adjust to using fat for energy instead of sugars....and sweet potatoes are amazing for energy levels!</p>