Do I have a physically demanding schedule or am I just exhausted?

Question

6:30- Monday-friday- wake up for school, get ready eat a little bit of food like a fruit.
7:15- school
12:05- lunch- somedays i don't eat any lunch because my friend isn't there so i go to the library and you aren't allowed to eat in there.
2:30-basketball
3:30- go home
3:35- eat ALOT!
3:45-5:00- use the computer and eat
5:00-10:00-homework
10:15 or 10:30-bed

does this seem like a rigorous schedule?
i am in 2 honors and 2 ap classes which are hard so im stressed..what should i do. im so tired.
today i had a half today so at least i have more time to study for my test tomorrow.
oh and im 15 and a junior in high school.

Answer 1

Yahzmin above said it best - I'm jsut gonna echo what she said...

Your problem is how you're eating.

Food intake = energy

A big breakfast with protein.

NEVER skip lunch when you have physical exertion on your action menu. Don't go into the library - break out the books in the cafeteria during lunch if you must. Skipping lunch is the worst thing I see on here, especially followed by an hour's worth of basketball. Eat a good lunch with protein at 12:05. By 2:30 it'll be digested enough that you can use the fuel.

Re: eating "ALOT" -- do you realize it takes energy to digest food? It does. Further, just when your body is physiologically kicking into "fasting" mode because you've deprived yourself of food for so long, there you are, dumping a ton of food into it. So it means your body has to work even harder, switching gears.

I think you are "just exhausted."

I believe changing your eating habits so that most of your intake is before 1pm will help you, alot.

The lunch thing is a big problem. I'm not sure all the reasons you must have this friend present in order to feel comfortable eating lunch, but you really need to look at that and do whatever it takes to face it head on - make more friends, or find a way to eat alone.

Breaking entrenched habits is never easy. It will probably take a few days or even a couple weeks of a changed eating schedule before you notice a difference in your energy level, because again, your body must adjust. Stick to it, though.

More meals, becoming progressively smaller throughout the day; i.e., more like an inverted pyramid than that bottom-heavy, lopsided hourglass you've got going at present.

You're in honors and ap classes, so do a little side research on nutrition, daily food intake, energy, calories. you'll see what us "eat lunch!" people are talking about.

And I saw some mean answers, so (as always!!!) ignore any nasty Answers trolls who are being mean.

Answer 2

The schedule is fine except for 5 hours of homework--maybe you shouldn't be doing the Honors and AP classes if you have to work that hard. Was that your choice or your parents pressure for a good college? Anyway as everyone has pointed out, your eating habits are all wrong and that's why you're so tired. Eat some protein for breakfast and for the love of Pete and everyone else, eat lunch!! so you body has something to draw on for basketball. Also as a 15 year old female athelete, make sure that you take a multivitamin with extra iron so you don't became anemic.

Answer 3

At your age I was into a whole lot more than that schedule. I was a "white tornado" at 15 lol, always dashing from one thing to another and studying a lot too. I guess it wouldn't hurt to have a checkup with your doctor. He might want to run a blood check to see if everything's in order and you aren't perhaps a little anaemic, or maybe your thyroid is running a little low. Simple tests will determine these, and if they're ok, you can start looking at other possibilities, like maybe easing up on more of the out-of-school activities, till you feel back on top again.

One thing I do notice is that you aren't eating much of a breakfast. Especially at your age, you really need to get some fuel in there first thing in the morning, to rev up the engine, so to speak. Try shovelling in at least a bowl of cereal before you get going for the day.

Answer 4

Wow, exactly my situation : ) I also have a 4 month old daughter and am pregnant again so very tired, and studying also. I try to give my fiance a break but some days I am just to tired, about 3 weeks ago I sat my partner down and told him that I was to tired when he gets home and I need a break from our daughter. I also have PND which doesnt help. So now when he gets home at 4 pm, I have the jug boiling and we both have a coffee and sit outside away from the noise and everything. If our daughter starts crying - thats al right, she will be fine fr 5 mins. After that, I go for a small nap just to get recharged, while I am feeding my daughter my partner cooks tea - he never used to cook tea until our talk. You are not being to demanding, just remember that we work all day long too! I just said to my partner "If it was the other way round and yoou stayed home all day how would you feel" he said he would have jumped of the roof lol. He just needed to realise how lonley how long and how tiring my day was/is. It also helped when I started giving my daughter 1 bottle a day, this means at night time, just after tea, I can have a lie down and relax or do the housework - which never stops hehe) and my partner can give our daughter a bottle and have bonding time with her to. Dont worry it will get easier, and make your relationship with your partener stronger. There is support groups out there too. Maybe you could ask a family member to come round and help you during the day one day? Dont be ashamed to ask for help. You are not being demanding, you are both parents okay? Good luck, all the best xoxox

Answer 5

I think you will find that you are not as tired if you add a few simple things to your schedule.

1 - breakfast - eat some fruit and add some protein
2 - lunch - you have to eat something for lunch, especially if you are going to basketball every day
3 - exercise, yes you have basketball, but maybe engage in yoga or something for about 1/2 hour every other day to give you more balance. Exercise that isn't a competition sport.
4 - "you" time. give yourself 1/2 hr - 1 hr every day where you can do something you enjoy just for you. Read a book, a gossip magazine, do a crossword puzzle, sleep, something that you can concentrate on and enjoy. If you have time to enjoy something you will remember what you are working so hard for.

Answer 6

You do have a demanding schedule. Try placing some protein in your breakfast. Like an egg or some turkey bacon. You will be amazed at how your BB game moves up and how it curves your appetite even into the afternoon hours. Also, please try and eat a lunch. If you can't get lunch in have a protein bar or shake. Go to calorieking.com to get the low down on which ones are best.

Answer 7

It is not that bad a schedule, but there are a few things you need to watch. You need to eat smaller meals, more often. Breakfast is ESSENTIAL, especially with a heavy workload. Don't SKIP lunch -- you need fuel at regular intervals to last through the day. Also, make sure you are drinking a LOT. Dehydration is a major cause of fatigue!

Answer 8

That is not that bad of a schedule. I would add some workout and eating better to it.

Sounds like my kids but they also have jobs.

Answer 9

hahahahahahah!!!!!!!!! are you serious?? seriously. you have the easiest schedule EVER!! and im not joking. have fun now while you can...im 20... and mon. tue. wed. and sat. I work 9-6 with 30min for lunch...on tue and thurs. i go to COLLEGE from 8-4 with NO BREAK at all. and on my one day off sunday, i wake up ealy for church. between those times i take online tests 4school and do loads and loads of homework and tests, now I have no life. you do SO PLEASE STOP COMPLAINING.....cuz you havnt seen busy yet