This is a question that I get asked often from women who
are busy either with their work or family. There are so
many things that you can do to keep your energy levels up
throughout the day so you will feel energized and inspired.
Here are my top 6 secrets that will help you:
1. Staying hydrated- First off, I would recommend drinking
lots of water. Water is so important for the body and most
people are, on a daily basis dehydrated. This leads to
feeling very tired.
I remember speaking to one woman as she complained about
being very tired all the time and I asked her how much
water she was drinking during the day and she said 1 glass!
I told her if she were to drink more water she would have
more energy but she simply just didn't want to. Also, by
not drinking enough water you aren't able to think as
clearly.
I suggest drinking at least 8 glasses a day and more, if
you are working out alot. When you drink coffee, that
doesn't count since it's a diuretic. This takes me to my
next point.
Too much caffeine coming from energy drinks, diet sodas and
coffee will tax your adrenals which of course will make
your energy levels crash and as a result harder to lose
unwanted fat.
I know many women that will wake up and drink a diet soda
in the morning, then coffee, then a few energy drinks just
to make it through the day. If you are one of those women
know that this is not an effective or a healthy way to get
more energy.
I love my morning coffee, and it's actually been proven to
be a thermogenic (fat burning) but of course in moderation.
I myself have cut way back on the caffeine and have noticed
an increase in energy levels.
2. Sleep- If you aren't getting enough each night this will
affect your energy levels.
The amount will vary for each person. If you can, I find
doing an afternoon nap or even better, a meditation will
refresh you. Meditation actually gives you 2x the boost as
you go into an alpha state which relaxes your body and
mind, as well as relieves stress or any tension you may
have.
Every woman will vary with how much sleep they need. I
feel that at 8 hours is sufficient. How you sleep is also
important.
Your bedroom should only be used for sleep. Watching TV,
eating, or reading in bed is not a good idea and can affect
the quality of your sleep.
It's also a good idea to take a shower or bath before you
sleep as they will help you relax both your mind and
muscles.
3. Exercise- When you exercise it gives you energy. If you
feel too tired to exercise but you decide to go ahead and
do it anyway you will find that you have even more energy.
The body is meant to be exercised so the more you don't use
it the more tired you will be. Weight training is the best
type of exercise.
Many women still tend to think that cardio is the best way
to be healthy, in fact it's not.
Too much steady state cardio, will actually be
counterproductive and affect your hormonal balance,
particularly producing cortisol which adds belly fat.
When you weight train your metabolic rate increases and
stays elevated throughout the whole day and you increase
your lean muscle. It also is an boost to your immune system
and releases endorphins in your body that make you feel
good.
4. Nutrition- Nutrition is crucial to having more energy.
Simply, eating smaller meals throughout the day is a highly
effective way to keep blood sugar stabilized. Staying away
from sugary foods like candy and large amounts of foods at
one time like pasta will make you feel very tired.
Sticking to natural unprocessed foods such as nuts, seeds,
lean proteins are great energy boosters and will give you
more energy. Also, you want to make sure you are eating
enough calories for increased energy. Many women fail to
even eat enough calories to support their lean muscle as
well.
Additionally, make sure you get enough fiber which
regulates your system (eating foods like broccoli and
greens beans). It's important to know the way you fuel your
body will either make you feel like a slug or feel like you
are soaring.
Eating fat burning foods will help your body burn fat and
keep you awake as well. Natural supplements that work are
B-12, especially right before a workout. This is a nice
change from drinking energy drinks, diet sodas, or coffee.
If your energy levels aren't between an 8-10 (on a scale of
1-10 with 10 being the highest) on a consistent basis then
you want to go back to the points I mentioned earlier. And,
age has nothing to do with it, as I have known many women
well into their 70's that have an abundance of energy
because they practice these guidelines.
Keep in mind that you need high energy levels to get a
great workout, lose fat, and feel great throughout your day.
5. Your daily thoughts- Lastly, one of the most important
things is what you tell yourself.
If you say "I am always tried" that sends a message to your
brain that forms what it's called a neuronet (I liken this
to a network of chemicals that are running a software
program in your mind).
Many women have the desire to lose the fat, however the
most important thing is your mind and having the right set
of programs to get you the results you want.
Follow these 5 steps and watch your energy levels soar, as
well as feeling inspired in your everyday life.
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Heather Picken, Female Fat Loss Expert, & Mind Body Coach
Learn how you can change your body, change your mind,
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