Fatigue is a
feeling you get when you are tired – mentally and physically - seems like, all the time. It can be
caused by a number of factors, including unhealthy lifestyle choices, workplace
problems and stress. There are many different ways you can boost your energy.
See your health practitioner first to make sure you don’t have an underlying
medical problem.
To start to
feel more energetic, take a look at these simple tips:
1. Drink lots
of water. A dehydrated body functions
less efficiently.
2. Be careful
with caffeine. 1 or 2 caffeinated drinks per day like coffee, tea or cola can
boost your energy and mental alertness, but too many more than that may make
you anxious, irritable, and negatively affect your day to day routines.
3. Eat
breakfast. Your body has been in a state of “fasting” all night. Food boosts your metabolism and gives your
body energy to burn. The brain relies on glucose for fuel, so choose
carbohydrate-rich breakfast foods such as cereals or whole grain bread. There is a difference between
carbohydrate-rich foods and too many carbohydrates.
4. Don’t skip meals.
Going without food for too long allows blood sugar levels to drop. Your body goes into “survival mode” and
starts to hold onto food that it would normally burn off. Try to eat 5-6 smaller meals throughout the
day.
5. Don’t do the
“crash diet” thing. Low calorie diets or ones that severely restrict
carbohydrates don’t contain enough energy for your body’s needs. Plus, such
fads will prevent the body from getting the proper allowances of vitamins and minerals.
Part 2 coming in January...along with Setting new Year's Resolutions.
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