15 in 15 - My Sojourn to Labor Day

With Labor Day just 15 weeks away, I have decided to start a new chapter on my weight loss journey.  This will be a slow one, taking into account all the pit-stops and detours along the way (summer vacations, Independence Day, family reunions, etc.). With all these obstacles, I still want to - or I will - lose one pound a week.  Not too aggressive a goal, is it? Surely not. I will start today's by hiking with a group of friends this evening to burn off some of these ribs inhaled and ice cold libations earlier today! LOL!

MONDAY'S MEDS: THE DOCTOR IS IN (7/8/2013) - Why Am I So Tired

I found this article on WebMD about Possible Causes for Fatigue:

The 3 Top Causes are typically related to our daily habits
1) What You Eat - put down the sugar and caffeine and lift up your fork with a healthy, balanced diet of vegetables, fruits, and lean protein.
2) How Much You Sleep - Most people just don't get enough.  Avoid alcohol and caffeine before bedtime, turn off the TV, and keep your room quiet and restful.
3) How Much You Exercise - A great way to ward off tiredness is good old-fashioned vigorous exercise.  Do it at least three hours before going to bed to wind down - start with about 40 minutes for 4 days a week for about a month.

If after a couple of months of putting these 3 steps in place you don't see improvement, you should check with your health care provider about your chronic tiredness.  This could be linked to other medical conditions such as:

4) Anemia
5) Nutritional deficiencies
6) Thyroid problems
7) Diabetes
8) Depression
9) Sleep problems
10) Undiagnosed heart problems

For more information about fatigue, check out this WebMD article about Possible Causes for Fatigue.