anything i can do to help energy level go up

kelly_trixie

Its one of those morning where i cant get the lead out my butt
No caffeine and sugar means my past energy boosts are a no go so anyone have any ideas on ways to boost energy ?
I feel like am dying over here lol

SarahxApple

B Vitamins, help with fatigue. Look at your diet, fresh fruit, veg etc...

Sweeneysonthecreek

check your thyroid?

MelaniaTrump

Consider taking a daily multivitamin? Sometimes it could be something as simple as a deficiency.
Often on a very low calorie diet nutrients can go missing.

MommyL2015

Believe it or not, sometimes just getting up and moving will likely do it. I will mope and stall in the mornings, and I sometimes have to fight myself to get up and get on my treadmill because all I want to do is flop down on the couch, but once I have gotten up and started walking and moving, my energy levels go through the roof.

I haven't been on track lately, and my poor treadmill hasn't seen me in several weeks and I am trying to take my own advice because I know I'll feel better. When I can get myself up make myself and do at least 3 miles, I find that I can't sit down for long the rest of the day, and I actually end up doing double that because once I start moving, I can't stop.

And why no caffeine? I would tear the hands off anyone who tried to take my coffee away from me in the morning. That's critically important for me in order to be sure I have a good day. lol

kelly_trixie

Because i can not do coffee with out vanilla creamer & sugar and its gotta be super sweet
Am doing my best to not go back thru my caffeine withdrawals so am avoiding coffee til i have a cheat day when i can have a yummy iced vanilla coffee

I took my vitamin hoping that will kick me in the tush and force my slow cleaning into regular cleaning

MelaniaTrump

Cheat days? Those were horrendous for me. A complete failure. Would not suggest it to anyone.
Better idea was to go under 50 calories daily and "bank" them for the weekend.
Sorry, I really hate the cheat day idea. Backfired on me. Wash. Waste of 6 months.
Could you add milk to your coffee? The protein and calcium won't hurt you.
* Vitamin will take about 6 weeks to feel a difference if there is a deficiency.

ilex70

Because i can not do coffee with out vanilla creamer & sugar and its gotta be super sweet
Am doing my best to not go back thru my caffeine withdrawals so am avoiding coffee til i have a cheat day when i can have a yummy iced vanilla coffee

Maybe wean down on the sweetener. Or water down the coffee. Personally not giving it up.

Other than coffee, I agree going for a walk helps, but if you are cleaning then you are already up and moving. Maybe music?

yayamom3

I spend about 10 min stretching. It feels so good and helps to energize me in the morning.

Nuke_64

OP, are you eating enough now? From your other post, you we eating too little. Not have enough calories will make you feel tired.

spzjlb

Think of how virtuous you'll feel after a bit of exercise. Get your butt out to do whatever you do even for a few minutes (@yayamom3 suggested stretching even). Just do it and you'll feel better. That's what you need to learn: even tho it's hard to get started, you'll feel like a champ after. Valuable lesson to grasp.

elaineamj

Are you eating enough calories? I've been sluggish in the mornings and I've finally admitted to myself I'm eating too few calories each day (even though I feel satiated).

ninerbuff

Lack of rest, lack of combating stress and incorrect nutrition should be your first issues to address.

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MrsSylvie

kelly_trixie wrote: »

Because i can not do coffee with out vanilla creamer & sugar and its gotta be super sweet
Am doing my best to not go back thru my caffeine withdrawals so am avoiding coffee til i have a cheat day when i can have a yummy iced vanilla coffee

I took my vitamin hoping that will kick me in the tush and force my slow cleaning into regular cleaning

Ezsweetz!! i use to literally be a 1/4 cp of sugar in each mug person, now i enjoy sweet coffee with 5 drops of ezsweet and after about 2nd day, it became just as delicious as my real sugar coffee without the calories.. no aftertaste btw.

enterdanger

There is nothing in this world that would make me give up coffee. Nothing. If someone said "coffee causes cancer." I'd start smoking again too since I wouldn't be able to give up coffee so I might as well enjoy myself.

Any medical reason you can't have coffee with creamer and sugar? Torturing yourself usually leads to failure in my experience.

ames105

Have a cup of tea (like peppermint or lemon) to inhale the steam. Scents can help perk you up. Take a walk around the block (especially if you live in a colder area), the fresh air will help. Also, make sure you are sleeping enough and eating right. Maybe you are low energy because you aren't getting proper nutrition and sleep. Good luck.

puffbrat

You could try caffeinated tea as a coffee replacement if you are able to drink it without a bunch of sugary additives. It is not as strong, but should offer some perk.

tara_means_star

Is it possible you are eating too little?

88meli88

Caffeine withdrawal is more awful than sugar withdrawal. just make yourself a double espresso Italian style, and down it as bitter medicine. Really. you will immediately feel better.

kelly_trixie

Yes i forced myself yesterday to get to 1200 calories wasent easy but i did it just took me all day and i am cutting the caffeine intake down cuz i wanna eventually have another child i figure best to do it now then later
Tech i could prob have a small cup of coffee as long as i stopped with the sugar and creamer those creamers are loaded with chemicals and calories

tara_means_star

you may find that your energy levels stay chronically low at 1200 calories. Is 1200 truly necessary for you? I lose on 1500 per day and my energy is great.

kelly_trixie

According to MFP its 1200 but online its more like 1600 i just try to take in as much GOOD calories as i can i was struggling getting to 1200 calories yesterday i hardly made it cuz of stomach issues
But am def trying to find more natural forms of energy boost

Paulina1230

I gave up coffee too for the same reasons you stated. If I cant have it the way I love it....then forget it. Bank calories during the week to have my treat cup of coffee on sat and sun morn. None during the week and only have it on the weekends if Ive earned it...eating right, staying under calories and excersising. Its my present to myself for working hard all week and believe me....I savor every sip. During the week I drink Kombucha in the mornings. Its a chinese natural drink that is loaded with all the b vitamins and probiotics and is a natural liver detoxifier. Tastes alittle funky in the beginning because it is fermented, but now I crave it in the mornings for its natural enery boost. Lots of tasty flavors and they sell it in the supermarket by the organic juices. The chinese have been drinking this for 3000 years so I feel confident that its probably pretty good for you. I really do feel a difference in my energy level in the mornings after I drink it.

kelly_trixie

Hmm kombucha never heard of it i may have to check it out

beatyfamily1

If you had recently gone threw caffeine withdrawal it can take several weeks to gain your energy back. I've been through it. The best thing you can do to help is make sure you are getting proper nutrition in your diet. I also get tired and headaches when I don't eat enough. You may need to eat a little more.

Paulina1230

kelly_trixie wrote: »

Hmm kombucha never heard of it i may have to check it out

Theres all kinds of stuff written about it on line. Its been around for ever, but we here in the west have only recently started hearing about its healthful properties. My doctor told me about it when I was diagnosed with fatty liver to help my liver detox and give me natural energy to help with my weightloss. I love it!!!

callsitlikeiseeit

exercise.