Getting Better?

[sclark]

Took a walk at lunch today.  Burned 351 calories per my Nike+ (which I am totally loving!).  I want to see how fast I can walk the mile now that I have music on my phone.  I've been super tired since all this exercise and my upped dosage on iron pills.  Is this how this is supposed to work?  I thought the iron and exercise are supposed to be

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[ratphooey]

Make sure you are eating enough protein and complex carbs!

[sclark]

I had whole wheat pasta and salmon for lunch yesterday.
Typically we have whole wheat everything at home. I'll still keep an eye out for what I'm eating when I get tired like this. I think it's more than the after lunch coma.

[ratphooey]

Veggies with that pasta and salmon?

Sometimes I need a snakc of protein and complex carb if I need to longer than 5 hours between meals. Like a wedge of cheese and an apple (skin-on, for extra complex(carb)ity

[sclark]

Not many veggies - just some soybeans mixed in with the pasta.

I have snacks that I keep at my desk, usually almonds and granola. I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow so I'll bring up the question with her.

Thanks for all the advice suggestions.