I’ve started tracking calories for the last few weeks, weighing and writing down all my meals, but in the evenings I really feel drained. Am I actually starving, or is this just a trick my brain is playing on me? Is it telling me I need to eat more, or am I just panicking? Is there anyone else here who has experienced something similar; is this a normal process?
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9I was counting calories for a while too, and my hands would shake in the evenings. Turns out I was doing a very low-calorie diet, and my body literally went into panic mode. Take a look, could it be that your calorie intake is much lower than normal?
I experienced the same thing last year. I had tried to increase my breakfast a bit, and that trembling went away. It worked for me to load up on the main meals during the day instead of at night.
What kind of logic is this? If your hands and feet are feeling weak, it clearly means you’re eating too little. It has nothing to do with your brain playing tricks on you. So, can you have energy without eating? 
When tracking calories, we sometimes miss out on balanced nutrition. For example, focusing only on protein and keeping carbohydrates low can cause such symptoms. I think you should add complex carbohydrates to a meal, like whole wheat bread or bulgur.
Let me add this: Actually, I don’t eat much during the day, I try to fill my stomach more in the evening. Maybe I’m setting my routine up incorrectly. Is it possible that being low on energy all day affects me this much?
If you wake up with an empty stomach and then eat little at noon, it’s completely normal to feel shaky by evening. I could literally feel my blood sugar dropping with dizziness. It’s such a bad cycle to get into.
I think the issue here is not just about calories. Are you going through a stressful period or something? You mentioned mind games, maybe you have an emotional state that affects your appetite more?
I have a friend who, for example, used to drink a lot of water while counting calories. It helped her suppress her hunger and also kept her energy levels up. Have you ever tried something like that? 
Why are you wearing yourself down like this, my daughter? What would happen if you ate a little more? Honestly, nothing makes sense after you’ve harmed your health.