Tiredness

Hi Safeways,

I'm 18 months into HT and I feel very much the same. As you say, it's a bit better during exercise, but I can only do that for about 30 minutes due to reduced stamina. I do have naps several times a day when the tiredness gets too much, and I don't sleep well at night.

I did find heavy weight lifting helps, I train at the gym twice a week with heavy weights and don't need as many naps on these days. It also helps overall muscle retention which is an issue with HT.

Hope this helps.

G

Hi Safeways,

It's that old conundrum when you feel tired during the day whether to have a nap or not, especially if it affects your sleep that night.

It's always a pain in the a**e when you can't sleep at night, so I made a point of not napping during the day when I felt tired but instead did something to keep my brain active or did a little light exercise such as a quick walk around the garden.  This was on top of my daily activities & served me well.

Once you have finished your HT, things should return more to normal with less tiredness / lethargy, however, it's a natural process the older we get.

Best Wishes

Brian