Why Am I So Tired?

09/08/21 • 19 min

Do you go to bed tired?

Do you wake up tired?

Do you spend each and every day... tired?

Exhaustion and burnout are some of the most common problems in today’s society, and it’s not difficult to find people who are tired all day long.

If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place.

There are many factors that can contribute to fatigue, including those that are medical, psychological, and lifestyle-related.

However, for many people who experience fatigue, an unhealthy lifestyle is the most likely culprit.

Because of this, we’ve dedicated today’s episode to discussing eight common lifestyle factors that lead to tiredness.

In this episode, we talk about...

● [01:37] Why we get tired.

● [02:24] Lifestyle Factor #1: Eating a diet high in refined carbohydrates.

● [04:14] #2: Not eating enough protein.

● [05:25] #3: Not eating enough calories.

● [07:09] #4: Not drinking enough fluids.

● [08:07] #5: Relying on energy drinks.

● [09:12] #6: Being too sedentary.

● [10:57] #7: Not getting enough quality sleep.

● [12:14] #8: Sleeping at the wrong times.

● [13:56] Medical factors: High stress levels.

● [15:15] Psychological factors: Depression or anxiety.

● [17:14] Our closing thoughts on addressing tiredness.
Also check out The Fitness Nutritionists Episode 3: How Sleep Affects Your Weight & Hormones + How to Get Better Sleep -> https://thefitnessnutritionists.com/how-sleep-affects-your-weight-hormones-how-to-get-better-sleep/

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Do you go to bed tired?

Do you wake up tired?

Do you spend each and every day... tired?

Exhaustion and burnout are some of the most common problems in today’s society, and it’s not difficult to find people who are tired all day long.

If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place.

There are many factors that can contribute to fatigue, including those that are medical, psychological, and lifestyle-related.

However, for many people who experience fatigue, an unhealthy lifestyle is the most likely culprit.

Because of this, we’ve dedicated today’s episode to discussing eight common lifestyle factors that lead to tiredness.

In this episode, we talk about...

● [01:37] Why we get tired.

● [02:24] Lifestyle Factor #1: Eating a diet high in refined carbohydrates.

● [04:14] #2: Not eating enough protein.

● [05:25] #3: Not eating enough calories.

● [07:09] #4: Not drinking enough fluids.

● [08:07] #5: Relying on energy drinks.

● [09:12] #6: Being too sedentary.

● [10:57] #7: Not getting enough quality sleep.

● [12:14] #8: Sleeping at the wrong times.

● [13:56] Medical factors: High stress levels.

● [15:15] Psychological factors: Depression or anxiety.

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Previous Episode

How Sleep Affects Your Weight & Hormones + How to Get Better Sleep

Are you getting enough sleep?

Most people overlook the power of getting a good night’s rest when it comes to their health and fitness goals. In fact, sleep plays a more important role when it comes to your weight and overall wellness than most people think.

From increasing your risk of heart disease to a greater likelihood of experiencing depression, lack of sleep—as well as poor-quality sleep—can wreak havoc in every part of your life.

Today, we dive deep into these negative effects and the benefits of getting the right amount of high-quality sleep.

We also share our top five tips for getting better sleep starting tonight!

In this episode, we talk about...

● [01:36] Are you getting enough sleep?

● [02:26] How poor sleep negatively affects our mind and body.

● [03:04] Why lack of sleep can lead to weight gain and hormonal imbalance.

● [04:20] How sleep affects our body’s response to insulin.

● [05:20] The connection between sleep and your immune system.

● [05:47] How sleep leads to more muscle gained (and maintained) from workouts.

● [06:47] The mental benefits of sleep.

● [07:07] Tip #1: Get more exercise during the day.

● [07:55] Tip #2: Avoid stimulants too close to bedtime.

● [09:20] Tip #3: Establish an evening routine.

● [10:47] Tip #4: Avoid bright lights.

● [12:04] Tip #5: Keep your sleep environment cool.

● [12:36] A recap of the five tips.

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Next Episode

What is Inflammation & Does Diet Play A Role?

In today’s episode, we discuss the impact of diet on inflammation.

There are two types of inflammation: acute and chronic. Acute inflammation manifests in situations such as getting a cut on your body. In cases like these, acute inflammation is a good thing as the feedback you get tells you right away what to steer clear of to avoid pain.

In this conversation, we’ll be addressing the chronic variety. As the saying goes, “You are what you eat,” and when it comes to chronic inflammation, the foods that we consume are oftentimes the main culprit.

Research shows us that chronic inflammation puts us at a higher risk for a wide variety of medical conditions, including obesity, heart disease, depression, anxiety, diabetes, certain cancers, and many more.

Listen in as we look into eight popular foods that can cause inflammation and the nutrient and antioxidant-rich foods and supplements to replace them with.

In this episode, we talk about...

● [01:57] What is “inflammation” and why should you be concerned about it?

● [04:42] #1: High-fructose corn syrup.

● [05:04] #2: Artificial trans fats.

● [05:50] #3: Refined carbohydrates.

● [06:28] #4: Excessive alcohol intake.

● [07:16] #5: Omega-6 fatty acids.

● [07:48] #6: Processed meats.

● [07:59] #7 & #8: Gluten and dairy.

● [09:28] Anti-inflammatory foods and supplements to incorporate into your diet.

● [12:23] Eat the rainbow: Nutrient and antioxidant-rich foods.

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