Why Am I Always Tired? Top Reasons You Should Know

 

In recent weeks, I've found myself tired and weary.  

I go to bed fairly consistently 8:30 PM to 6 AM (6:30 AM on weekends as our schedule permits). I do Crossfit classes 4 times a week, I do Crossfit skills in my garage or at open gym once a week, and I have two rest days a week. 

It has been about three weeks since I saw my gynecologist who took me off hormonal birth control.  Google's general answer from artificial intelligence says it could be reduced estrogen.  

I have not reached out to my doctor yet. I'm trying to give it about a month so I don't sound like Chicken Little with claims that the sky is falling. 

I sought more information about exercise recovery and menopause.  I found an article from 2023 by Selene Yeager titled Maximizing Recovery During Menopause. I got into the first paragraph of the article and I'm pretty sure after my Tuesday deadlifts plus Chad training session (10# vest, 500 box step ups), my body was ready to scream "Woah, slow down there sister" especially as I continue reading that the repair crews in our body operate a bit slower with less hormonal support. My body finally got a workout-free day on Thursday.

My doctor emphasized protein during our visit and I've been working to increase my protein.  My husband came home from Kroger earlier this week with pre-made protein shakes, Greek yogurt, protein granola bars, and egg whites.  Jon also picked up some nuts and trail mix for additional protein in case he hadn't bought enough. 

I am hoping that this tired and weary phase is temporary.  I started prepping for the Chad Veteran's Day workout near the time that I saw my doctor and we made medication changes.  Step ups with a 10# weighted vest are a lot harder than the walk or elliptical workout that I'd usually do on Tuesdays.  My knees already told me "NO" to using a 15# plate on the 12 inch box so I've stayed with a 12 inch box. I like to do hard things especially when honoring fallen soldiers so I pray that I can keep on keeping on for the next week or so!

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From Struggles to Strength: My Story

I thought perhaps I'd share a bit about me and my journey.

Nine years ago, on January 15, 2015, I declared powerlessness over alcohol. This was after I mentioned to my primary care doctor that I thought I might have a drinking problem but I drank for a few more day. I went to Dublin Springs for an assessment and was almost admitted for inpatient treatment except they don't take the insurance I have through OSU. I was wished good luck and sent home. A few days later, I walked into a Saturday morning AA meeting. I met some wonderfully patient people and, with the help of a sponsor, walked through the AA 12 Steps. Shortly after finishing those 12 steps, the unplanned happened which was my Mom had a stroke and died after a week at Riverside. To speed up my story, I took over as my Dad's power of attorney which was a HUGE learning experience. He passed away in September 2016. 

I truly believe if God hadn't intervened in my life so that I admitted I had an alcohol problem that I might not be here today writing this blog. I certainly wouldn't have taken two mission trips (Haiti and Guatemala), joined a walking club where I walked two half marathons, watched my son Jon III graduate high school in 2021, nor would I have joined Steadfast/Crossfit Plain City shortly after Jon's graduation. The people in my life have changed a bit over the last couple years yet I'm extremely blessed to have such a wonderful support system of friends and family. 

What I shared above has been on mind recently because my cell phone and personal laptop where purchased in early sobriety. My cell phone operating system is WAY out of date and can no longer be updated so buying a new phone is necessary. As for the laptop, I bought a cheap Android tablet a couple years ago and a case with a built in keyboard to replace it. I didn't use it much until I started blogging. I hoped to get an external monitor but it isn't supported so getting a new laptop might be on the horizon but the phone is priority. I started this blogging journey as a way to express creativity through writing but also to earn some money. I've been working to integrate Google Adsense into this blog and I am using Google Analytics to collect traffic information. I also have started sharing some of my affiliate marketing links. I've also been reading the different ways to share my blog across multiple platforms. Books and websites that I've read are from people with seven figure incomes who were able to quit their "9 to 5." While I am not setting out to quit my "7 to 3" my goal is to retire from OSU at the appropriate time, a little extra money for savings and retirement is nice. I made $20 between Branded Surveys and Survey Junkie over the past several weeks. I wanted to be transparent with my journey not just as a recovering alcoholic but also about my blogging and affiliate marketing side hustle (that's the cool kid term).

Update: I was denied by Google Adsense but I blog anyway.  I have a dedicated page for my affiliate marketing links for those who are interested. 

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