Sleepy When Hungry.
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The title says it all. Is it normal? I felt so sleepy that I could not focus on my work until I eat some food to regain my focus.
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Notes on Sleepy When Hungry.
Marina_Dee Fa004
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You may not be taking in enough nutrition in your normal diet and so just need to eat more. Make sure you are taking in adequate calories in regular meals. It should be 2,000 calories for women and 2,500 for men,but that is only a general guide.
If you are satisfied that your diet is adequate then see your doctor...you may need testing for diabetes, even if you have no other signs.
Fa004 Marina_Dee
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if I attach the photo of my meal, can you estimate how much calories it have?
sarajo Fa004
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Maybe possible your sugar levels are low too? May lack on vitamin D??? -just playing devils advocaate here
Fa004 sarajo
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I always wonder that my symptom related to hypoglycemia. Since you mention about vitamin D lacks, I did some research, and now I wonder if I had enough vitamin D.
Since quarantine, my meals has changed. Anyway I'm gonna share my usual meal(before quarantine) throughout the day. Hope you can evaluate my meal and make hypothesis out of it.
Morning
7am: 2 Eggs(in the form of Soup), 30g Instant Chocolate drink+Honey(1/2 tbsp)
10am: Some chicken idk probably around 50g bought from food stall
Lunch
2pm: One plate of rice, half of chicken breast, 30g Instant Chocolate drink+Instant Coffee(1/2 tbsp)
Dinner
7pm: One plate of rice, another half of chicken breast
sarajo Fa004
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i wouldnt know as im not a doctor - I was just putting a suggestion forward . i have to say I hate chocolate in any form & I dont mind eggs but not in the form of a soup -I cant have honey because its too high in sugar for me
Apart from that -I love chicken & rice
Marina_Dee Fa004
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That is quite low in a calories count. About 1400 at a rough guess. Its not very balanced either. You need more fruit and vegetables and more protein. Milk, cheese, and yogurt. No more instant chocolate or honey.
What is your weight and height?
sarajo Marina_Dee
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5ft 4 in & about 78kg
Fa004 Marina_Dee
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158cm, 55kg
Marina_Dee Fa004
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Fa, your weight seems OK for your height, so no problem there. Try having a snack of fruit or a yoghurt,or glass of milk around 4pm.
Are you getting enough sleep at night?
Fa004 Marina_Dee
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Most of the time I sleep for around 6 hours.
Marina_Dee Fa004
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You should be sleeping around 8 hours. Just one more thing...I forgot to ask how old you are. If you are aged below e.g. 20yrs then your body is still growing and maturing and needs extra calories. I am assuming you are male,but if you are female then you may need extra iron in your diet. if you are over 20 yrs and doing a manual job or any heavy work you need extra calories or you will soon feel tired.