anything i can do to help energy level go up
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kelly_trixie
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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
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
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B Vitamins, help with fatigue. Look at your diet, fresh fruit, veg etc...0
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check your thyroid?
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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.0 -
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. lol0 -
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 cleaning0 -
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.0 -
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?0 -
I spend about 10 min stretching. It feels so good and helps to energize me in the morning.
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OP, are you eating enough now? From your other post, you we eating too little. Not have enough calories will make you feel tired.0
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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.0
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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).0
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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.
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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.0 -
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.0
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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.0
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Is it possible you are eating too little?0
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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.0
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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 calories0 -
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.0
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