Tired aching muscles and fatigue

**starlight** · 02-07-2010 07:10 AM

Hello all,

I hope someone can help me. I weigh 12.4. I am 5.3 in height. I have a treadmill which I have started using with the last few weeks. I have been building up gradually to walking 2 miles. My problem is I only do it once a week now because I have aching in my legs,from my waist to my toes and I am so, so tired and sleepy for the rest of the week. I am on an inhaler and I wonder is it something to do with oxygen. I eat very carefully so all thats left to shift the weight is exercise and now that seems to be going wrong. I dont sit all day, I am not very active but then again I am always on the go.

**sourpuss** · 02-07-2010 07:55 AM

It could be that you are iron or vitamin B deficient. Or could just be that you're really out of shape and just getting back at it. If you have the means to get a blood profile done, that might be a good idea.

Also, I know when I exercise alot, the days that I don't, I feel really tired and actually just getting up and going to the gym or going for a run is what I need to give me the energy. So maybe try adding a couple of days in the week where you just hop on and do a brisk mile.

Try massaging your legs and feet at night as well.

**starlight** · 02-07-2010 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by sourpuss

It could be that you are iron or vitamin B deficient. Or could just be that you're really out of shape and just getting back at it. If you have the means to get a blood profile done, that might be a good idea.

Also, I know when I exercise alot, the days that I don't, I feel really tired and actually just getting up and going to the gym or going for a run is what I need to give me the energy. So maybe try adding a couple of days in the week where you just hop on and do a brisk mile.

Try massaging your legs and feet at night as well.

Hi Sourpuss,

Thank you for replying.

Yes thats a good idea, who says I have to do 2 miles every time. I really want this to work and I felt so dissapointed.

**hwenley** · 02-20-2010 07:28 PM

All athletes get tired and sore when they they train and compete. Make sure that you are not overdoing it. Take a high quality antioxdant/multimineral supplements. Drink plenty of water. And for muscle pain be sure to take a high quality calcium/magnesium supplement which may help with the contraction and expansion of your muscles. Another thing to look for is a healthy energy drink to give yourself a boost. Good luck!