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Ways to increase energy..?

jasharp021
jasharp021 Posts: 54 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hi guys! I'd like to know what some of you do when you are lacking energy/tired? I try to stay away from coffee/red bulls/etc but usually will have something like that to get moving. I've tried taking more B-12 but I can't seem to get pep in my step. I get a full nights sleep, eat regularly throughout the day, and exercise.

Any one have any suggestions?!
Thanks!!

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  • ladylu11
    ladylu11 Posts: 631 Member
    water!
  • Kymmu
    Kymmu Posts: 1,648 Member
    coconut oil.
  • idaretodream
    idaretodream Posts: 27
    The Rockstar is a beautiful thing...lol..probably not healthy but awesome! Seriously it is awesome...but what are you eating? Is it what they call "clean eating" (every one seems to have a different thought about clean eating there are different degrees of it) or is it processed stuff or junk...this makes a really big difference, not just that you eat but what you eat. Are you working out? This will give you more energy after a bit as well. Are you getting sunlight? Are you depressed? Do you have lots of stress in your life? Are you feeling overwhelmed? So many variables, I can not start to figure out what might be the answer, however look at yourself introspectively and you may find the answer, good luck, being tired just sucks.
  • dsjohndrow
    dsjohndrow Posts: 1,820 Member
    Water, a good balance of carbs and protein. High carb meals will make you feel fuller, but can zap your energy after a about an hour (blood sugar thing). Exercise. Nothing better than brisk 5 minute walk, or similar. I work at a desk all day, and I can only have one caffeinated beverage a day - so getting up when I can works. Losing weight also helps, and sometimes eating 6 smaller meals keeps the blood sugar in check. Real cardio also helps. Getting the heart rate into the 130-150 range makes a hue difference over walking.
  • KyleB65
    KyleB65 Posts: 1,196 Member
    Eat well - sleep at least 6 hours per night and exercise regularly.

    I have gone from a lethargic and sedentary couch potato with no motivation at all to working out 6 days per week and having more energy than when i was in my 20's.

    And, the only "vitamin" I take is glucosamine. As I am not in my 20's I need a little help with my joints to keep up my pace.
  • sbeisel1
    sbeisel1 Posts: 181
    Took me a while to figure this one out myself. I cut caffiene out altogether!! it is a "pep" rollercoaster and can for some people like myself lead to crashes and sugar cravings. it is also addictive and one of the addictions is to feel tired to want more....
    I also had to figure out if my energy issue was due to what I was or was not eating, sugar loaded foods tend to give me a rundown tired feeling 1-2 hours after eating them. so my body would crave more sugar. the other thing is water, drink water, lots of it. It really does help. I also have a lot of decaf herbal teas, they are yummy and wont cause a caffiene or sugar crash. I have learned that for myself, protiene, a good multi vitamin, water/decaf tea and avoiding caffiene(I avoid this like the plague) and empty calories(not saying I never do, just in moderation).
  • fastbelly
    fastbelly Posts: 727 Member
    Nothing replaces good rest and proper nutrition when it comes to energy. Eat well and rest well and you'll have all the energy in the world!
  • Bentley2718
    Bentley2718 Posts: 1,689 Member
    Things you could try.
    -Getting a little more sleep-not everyone's requirements are the same.
    -Reducing stress if possible.
    -Going off caffeine. If you're accustomed to having caffeine as a pick me up, it may take a while of being off it to see a difference.
    -Reducing refined sugar and carb consumption.
    -Modifying your macros to see if more protein or fat helps (staying with in calories).
    -Cutting out a common allergen food for a few weeks (2-4) to see if it helps, for example, wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, nuts, peanuts. You'd want to do this one at a time. Stop eating the food, then at the end of the period reintroduce it--if you feel better, and then feel worse, this suggests that you may be a intolerant of a given food.
    -As a previous poster said, a five minute walk will help. I do wall sits or jumping jacks in my office when I'm drowsy, it helps. But I'm lucky enough to have a hard walled office.

    I love how people suggest things the OP already said they're doing.
  • ChrisWag
    ChrisWag Posts: 169
    I find if I work out in the morning, even if only for 10-15 min I feel SOOO much better all day. And don't skip breakfast!! I eat peanut butter whole wheat toast first thing with my coffee. That way I don't start the day hungry.
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