Quick Diet Tricks - Feeling Tired While Dieting

'Thin May be 'in' but Good Health is Life's True Wealth.' ~ Thin Thin

Many dieters experience tiredness but if your level of fatigue is extreme, then it's time to take a serious look at your current diet or weight loss plan. It's also a smart idea to touch base with your doctor as extreme fatigue is also a symptom of many serious illnesses.

In the area of diet and weight loss, tiredness may be the result of a daily diet insignificant in calories (energy). If the weight loss plan involves a fad diet - particularly a fad diet that focuses on one food or one Food Group, your body may be experiencing tiredness due to a lack of proper nutrition.

Or, your new exercise routine may be too extreme, placing an overload on the body's current endurance level.

Medical Conditions Associated With Tiredness - Other common conditions associated with tiredness include: heart disease, anemia, cancer, thyroid imbalances, allergies, sinus infections, diabetes, hormone imbalances, pregnancy, depression, stress and sleep-related disorders.

What we put into the body may also contribute to tiredness. Excess alcohol, all drugs, including excess caffeine - or a sudden withdrawal of caffeine. In the area of medications related to a feeling of tiredness, the most common contributors include: antidepressants, antihistamines, pain relievers, allergy medications and sleep medications.

Other Factors Contributing to Tiredness - As mentioned above, a diet that is too strict in energy (calories) or one that embraces an extreme level of activity can cause tiredness. Other situations that contribute to tiredness include: lack of sleep, childbirth, monthly cycle (females), emotional situations such as loss of a loved one or someone that we care about serving amid war time; divorce; issues related to child-rearing, illnesses, including the illness of a pet can trigger tiredness.

Again, if you're experiencing a significant level of tiredness, it's time to schedule a visit with your doctor.

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