Lack of energy due to starting strength

[rur]

Hello

I have a problem, I used to be someone with a lot of energy, but ever since I started Starting Strength again I have been physically drained. It didn't used to be like this, starting strength used to give me more energy than it took away, when I was doing the program like 10 years ago. What can I do to go back to the old ways but still get strength? I am already doing a modified program where I go to the gym on day 1 and rest of days 2 and 3 before going back to the gym on day 4. Should I add more rest days? Any advice is appreciated, thanks.

[AndrewLewis]

What's your age, weight, height, and sex?

What was your last week of workouts?

[Mark Rippetoe]

This is a ridiculous post, for several reasons. Proceed.

[rur]

What's your age, weight, height, and sex?

What was your last week of workouts?

36, 150 lb, 6" 1', Male

Starting Strength for the 3rd time, I hope I can make it this time.

I was thinking since it takes 2 days for me to recover after a SS workout, I should try some light exercise on those days instead of doing nothing. But then if I put in that extra work on off-days, the recovery time might take even longer than 2 days, I am not sure what to do.

[JFord]

Hello

I have a problem, I used to be someone with a lot of energy, but ever since I started Starting Strength again I have been physically drained. It didn't used to be like this, starting strength used to give me more energy than it took away, when I was doing the program like 10 years ago. What can I do to go back to the old ways but still get strength? I am already doing a modified program where I go to the gym on day 1 and rest of days 2 and 3 before going back to the gym on day 4. Should I add more rest days? Any advice is appreciated, thanks.

When did they introduce fluoridation to your town’s water supply?

[Mark Rippetoe]

When did they introduce fluoridation to your town’s water supply?

Same day he went on a "cut."

[DanielAcorn]

I rarely 'laugh out loud' these days, which is slightly ominous. But this exchange made me start crying. It's beautiful.

[AndrewLewis]

150 lb, 6" 1'

This is the problem. Gain at least 1lb between every single workout, and let's see how that affects your fatigue.

[Subby]

This is the problem. Gain at least 1lb between every single workout, and let's see how that affects your fatigue.

You have the patience of a Saint.

[francesco.decaro]

Hello

I have a problem, I used to be someone with a lot of energy, but ever since I started Starting Strength again I have been physically drained. It didn't used to be like this, starting strength used to give me more energy than it took away, when I was doing the program like 10 years ago. What can I do to go back to the old ways but still get strength? I am already doing a modified program where I go to the gym on day 1 and rest of days 2 and 3 before going back to the gym on day 4. Should I add more rest days? Any advice is appreciated, thanks.

Yes, train on Monday and then rest until next Monday, that'll do the trick. If you plateau, rest even longer