Fatigue & cutting

[Jariel]

For the last month I have been heavily fatigued, both physically and mentally. I'm still working out regularly, including cardio during off days, but I feel so drained all of the time.

I feel too tired to study most of the time and I'm spending more time at home because I just can't find the energy or motivation to go out.

I have been cutting for about 6 weeks, and though I'm getting a healthy amount of nutrition, I'm wondering if it's normal to feel so fatigued when cutting.

 

[semag]

That can happen. Play with your body a bit, especially when cutting and you're depriving your body of things it wants. Try taking a day to eat a bunch of carbs... I noticed when I did that it would replenish my body, give me a bunch of new energy and just like a boost for a while. It's one of the things that leads me to believe in the "cheat day" system... not overly exaggerated, but still, your body needs some extra stuff once in a while to recoup.

Just try stuff, as long as you don't eat shyt for a week straight, eating a few extra carbs for a day won't hamper your cutting cycle.

 

[Jariel]

I think you are right. I'll try adding more carbs to my diet and maybe the occasional cheat day.

Thanks for the response.

 

[Dictatorsaurus]

That happens to me when I train for boxing competitions.

Try taking a few days off from the gym but keep eating healthy.

In the past I have trained for competitions while studying for university final exams. It was not fun at all. I was mentally and physically drained all the time.

Now I listen to my body more carefully. Before I used to train through the pain. Not anymore though. I have learned that mental fatigue also leads to physical fatique.

Good luck.

 

[Jariel]

Well I have been doing 4 workout days per week + 3 days with cardio, so I guess it's no wonder I'm so lethargic. I'll try cutting down a bit and adding more carbs and see if it helps. Thanks again guys.