Energy levels

[rkh001]

I am a veggie and recently, due to a knees operation pending, decided that I would start taking some carb curb tablets. I currently weigh 9.5 st., I am 49 yrs old (just hit the big M) and I am just over 5' tall. The consultant had said that I should lose at least a stone before my op.

The problem I am having is that I do not have any energy since last week Thurs. My legs can't seem to carry my weight and I feel like I just want to layabout/go to bed, etc. I have stopped taking the carb curb tablets but I still feel the same. I have started taking iron tablets as I do tend to suffer from aneamia every now and then.

Does anyone know what might be the cause of this very low level of energy? What can I do to boost my levels, bearing in mind I'd like to lose a little bit of weight before 25th July (op date)?

Thanks.

[Ted_Hutchinson]

As you know MEDICAL advice is prohibited on this site but it is reasonable to show you links to sites where information relating to diet and energy levels may be found.
I'd start with Worlds Healthiest FoodsKeys to support healthy energy (http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=faq&dbid=26#faqtitle)
This paper Calcium Modulation of Hypertension and Obesity (http://www.jacn.org/cgi/content/full/20/suppl_5/428S) discusses the importance of plenty of fruit and vegetables (8 servings) and the anti-obesity effect of dietary calcium, and emphasizes the need for low-fat dairy products (3–4 servings daily) calcium: foodsources (http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=45#foodsources)


(http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/health_medical/article1170365.ece)