Q jiu-jitsu, plus 30 minutes of cardio in the morning, some yoga or Pilates every other day, and lift once or twice a week. I eat between 1,500–1,600 calories a day with a balance of carbs, fats, and protein and then have one refeed day of around 2,000 calories. I get enough sleep, take a rest day, and have a daily multivitamin. But despite all of my careful planning I am still exhausted. What am I doing wrong?” —DOMINIQUE R., VANCOUVER, BC
“This is a complicated question because each person’s individual needs are unique based on gender, body weight, and physical activity. But my gut tells me you are not consuming enough calories or getting enough hydration throughout the day,” says Felicia Stoler, M.S., R.D., a nutrition and exercise…
