At one point in my life, it was very burdensome for me to workout as I just lacked the energy needed. This made me discouraged, and unmotivated. That's when I decided to search the Internet for ways to build up my energy levels throughout the day. Caffeine can only help so much and the crash was not worth it. I composed a tabulation of ideas for one to try if they are dealing with low energy levels.
Sleep Habits:
In this frantic day and age, people are getting less and less sleep. If you're missing the sleep that your body requires, then you're going to have low energy all through the day. This is normally the first thing you should check if you're not feeling energetic throughout the day. Everyone's body is different. Some human beings run perfectly fine on six hours of sleep while others require 10 hours. The average amount of sleep you should be pushing for is approximately 8 hours, but again you have to trust your body, as it knows particularly how much you need.
If you are having trouble falling asleep at night, make sure that you are not doing anything active during the last hour that you plan on staying awake. Your brain needs time to calm down and you will have trouble falling asleep if you keep your brain active right before sleep. Try reading a book or a magazine right before bed rather than watching television which can excite your mind.
Drink More Water:
Dehydration is a leading cause of low energy levels. If you ever feel the sensation of being thirsty, then you are dehydrated. You should be drinking enough water throughout the day so you uncommonly feel this sensation. Being dehydrated has other unfavorable effects as well such as crankiness, decrease in intelligence, and just general fatigue.
Try to carry a water bottle with you throughout the day. You can also try to stay away from pop and other high sugar beverages as they can make you more dehydrated then before. Studies have also shown that people that sip water throughout the day tend to eat 10% fewer calories on top of the calories you're saving by drinking water instead of caloric drinks.
Exercise:
Exercises is a no-brainer to increase energy levels. Try your best to do some type of exercise such as walking, jogging, or any other type of cardio that feels pleasing to you. With low energy levels, you may feel unmotivated to get up and move but after about 10 minutes of moving, you will feel a lot better and you will probably keep going.
The longer and more intense your exercises, the more endorphins your brain will release, and the better you will feel.
Proper Nutrition (Decrease Amount of Sugar):
Proper nutrition is one of the most important factors in determining your energy level. The body needs to soak up nutrients from the foods you eat and convert it into an energy source. Our bodies can't function adequately off of a diet that's just pure sugar and empty calories. On the flip side of this, "healthy" diets such as the Atkins diet, constrict carbohydrates (a main source of energy for the body) and can also make you feel rundown.
Your best bet is a balanced diet consisting of carbohydrates, proteins, and good fats. Try your best to prepare meals ahead of time so you are less likely to prepare frozen unhealthy meals. Try eating fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Drink Green Tea:
Green tea has been shown to build up energy levels as well as help you lose weight. Try replacing your green tea with your morning coffee, as well as having a decaffeinated green tea at night. The polyphenols in the green tea will assist your body in multiple ways. Try your best to drink the green tea straight if possible. Drinking green tea by loading it full of sugar is not going to help your situation.
Multivitamin (Especially Magnesium):
Low energy levels can be caused by a depletion of nutrition in the body. Even if you're eating a balanced diet, sometimes the body needs more of a certain nutrition. This is where multivitamins come in. Multivitamin is a must to keep the body full with proper nutrients. It is not a substitute for eating healthy, but a vitamin pill will help supplement any nutrients that you are missing.
One of the nutrients that you could be lacking is magnesium. Magnesium has been shown to heighten your energy as well as strengthen your heart, nerves, muscles and immune system. You could try getting a separate magnesium pill or try adding extra magnesium to your diet such as eating toasted sesame seeds or eating other magnesium rich foods such as cashews, green vegetables and pumpkin seeds.
Final Thoughts:
If you try these tips and you still find that your energy is low, you should talk to your doctor as you may have a medical condition such as anemia. Your doctor will be able to do various tests to see if there's anything medically wrong with you. Now stop reading this article and start exercising!
Sleep Habits:
In this frantic day and age, people are getting less and less sleep. If you're missing the sleep that your body requires, then you're going to have low energy all through the day. This is normally the first thing you should check if you're not feeling energetic throughout the day. Everyone's body is different. Some human beings run perfectly fine on six hours of sleep while others require 10 hours. The average amount of sleep you should be pushing for is approximately 8 hours, but again you have to trust your body, as it knows particularly how much you need.
If you are having trouble falling asleep at night, make sure that you are not doing anything active during the last hour that you plan on staying awake. Your brain needs time to calm down and you will have trouble falling asleep if you keep your brain active right before sleep. Try reading a book or a magazine right before bed rather than watching television which can excite your mind.
Drink More Water:
Dehydration is a leading cause of low energy levels. If you ever feel the sensation of being thirsty, then you are dehydrated. You should be drinking enough water throughout the day so you uncommonly feel this sensation. Being dehydrated has other unfavorable effects as well such as crankiness, decrease in intelligence, and just general fatigue.
Try to carry a water bottle with you throughout the day. You can also try to stay away from pop and other high sugar beverages as they can make you more dehydrated then before. Studies have also shown that people that sip water throughout the day tend to eat 10% fewer calories on top of the calories you're saving by drinking water instead of caloric drinks.
Exercise:
Exercises is a no-brainer to increase energy levels. Try your best to do some type of exercise such as walking, jogging, or any other type of cardio that feels pleasing to you. With low energy levels, you may feel unmotivated to get up and move but after about 10 minutes of moving, you will feel a lot better and you will probably keep going.
The longer and more intense your exercises, the more endorphins your brain will release, and the better you will feel.
Proper Nutrition (Decrease Amount of Sugar):
Proper nutrition is one of the most important factors in determining your energy level. The body needs to soak up nutrients from the foods you eat and convert it into an energy source. Our bodies can't function adequately off of a diet that's just pure sugar and empty calories. On the flip side of this, "healthy" diets such as the Atkins diet, constrict carbohydrates (a main source of energy for the body) and can also make you feel rundown.
Your best bet is a balanced diet consisting of carbohydrates, proteins, and good fats. Try your best to prepare meals ahead of time so you are less likely to prepare frozen unhealthy meals. Try eating fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Drink Green Tea:
Green tea has been shown to build up energy levels as well as help you lose weight. Try replacing your green tea with your morning coffee, as well as having a decaffeinated green tea at night. The polyphenols in the green tea will assist your body in multiple ways. Try your best to drink the green tea straight if possible. Drinking green tea by loading it full of sugar is not going to help your situation.
Multivitamin (Especially Magnesium):
Low energy levels can be caused by a depletion of nutrition in the body. Even if you're eating a balanced diet, sometimes the body needs more of a certain nutrition. This is where multivitamins come in. Multivitamin is a must to keep the body full with proper nutrients. It is not a substitute for eating healthy, but a vitamin pill will help supplement any nutrients that you are missing.
One of the nutrients that you could be lacking is magnesium. Magnesium has been shown to heighten your energy as well as strengthen your heart, nerves, muscles and immune system. You could try getting a separate magnesium pill or try adding extra magnesium to your diet such as eating toasted sesame seeds or eating other magnesium rich foods such as cashews, green vegetables and pumpkin seeds.
Final Thoughts:
If you try these tips and you still find that your energy is low, you should talk to your doctor as you may have a medical condition such as anemia. Your doctor will be able to do various tests to see if there's anything medically wrong with you. Now stop reading this article and start exercising!
Great tips here!