How to gain more energy?

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  • BWBTrish
    BWBTrish Posts: 2,817 Member
    Can you open your diary? It would maybe help.
  • hutchin88
    hutchin88 Posts: 83 Member
    SnuggleSmacks wrote: »
    1. Have bloodwork done to ensure there's not a medical reason for your lack of energy, such as thyroid issue or anemia.

    2. Increase protein, decrease empty carbs (That doesn't mean you have to cut sugar out altogether, but try replacing it with more nutrient dense foods)

    3. Try supplements: I take a good multi every morning, plus a B complex in the evening. Ashwagandha is also worth a try. It's an an adaptogen, and can improve adrenal gland function, and actually has some solid science to back it up, plus it's cheap, so it's not going to hurt your wallet to try it. Also, if you're not overly sensitive to caffeine, try a pre-workout formula before your workouts for an energy boost.

    I agree, plus try cutting out wheat. I felt sooo much better after I found out about my gluten allergy.

    Also, I got adjusted by a chiropractor because my back was so messed up from my pregnancy. That also really increased my energy level.
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  • hutchin88
    hutchin88 Posts: 83 Member
    ps good luck to you!
  • Chezzie84
    Chezzie84 Posts: 873 Member
    Francine_rivas wrote: »
    ninerbuff wrote: »
    Francine_rivas wrote: »
    ninerbuff wrote: »
    What's your blood profile reveal? Do you lack iron? Are you getting sufficient rest? How long is your exercise routine per day? What do you do when you're not working out? Are you consuming enough calories?

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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    I have high chorestorl and I used to eat terribly. I started my fitness journey 4 months ago and lost 18 pounds . I'm 155 and 5,4.My vitamen d is at a 22 and it used to be at a 9. I take vitamen for it. I don't have anemia. I take birth control cause my doc suspects pcos. When I'm not working out I study and work and blah blah blah. I haven't been working out these past two weeks but I usually run or do yoga everyday. I run one day yoga the next. Sometimes instead of run I do weightlifting but I can't really cause my back is all messed up from bad posture I have slight kyphosis omg I write it all down and I'm only 20 but my health is a mess.
    Getting enough sleep too?

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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    I get 6-8 hours
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    I would kill for that amount of sleep every single night. I get that if I am lucky.

  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    Error4 wrote: »
    Meat and nuts for breakfast. Nothing else. Amazingly effective! Never the same meat or nuts two days in a row.

    What is the reasoning behind not eating the same nuts or meat two days in a row?
  • daniwilford
    daniwilford Posts: 1,030 Member
    There was a small study published in the FASEB Journal on protein intake and weight loss. One group did RDA, one group did RDA X 2, and the third group did RDA X 3. They were all on a calorie restricted diet and all lost roughly the same amount of weight but the percentage of body fat verses lean muscle was most favorable in the group who did 2 times the RDA on protein. 70% of the weight the 2 X RDA group lost was fat. Multiply your weight by 0.72 and eat that many grams of protein, and you will retain the most lean muscle mass while eating at a calorie deficit, according to this study.
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