what can you do to get more energy--in a healthy way?

Question

my situation is that i work quite a bit, i exercise 3-4 times a week, try to eat right when i actually CAN eat and i'm not at work, etc... but i'm slim and healthy looking...i just never have energy--EVER. i have another question on here about blacking out....i just feel like i have no energy what-so-ever and i dont know how to help myself. i know i'll have to see a doctor soon enough, but in the meantime, is there anything i can eat or do that will improve my current situation?? thanks!

Answer 1

cut out breads - fried foods - sweets

just fruit - take apples to work 2 or more - water - lots of water - lots of sleep 8 - 10 hours a night - bran cereal in the mornings - lots of salads through the week - your energy will go right up after you start eating salads - I need the same type of food for energy - get drained like you if I dont eat the right food

Answer 2

You sound like you have a sleep apnea. Perhaps you are not getting the necessary REM amount of sleep because of a blocked passage in the septum of the nose. You maybe waking up all through the night, but never coming out of alpha stage sleep, so you never remember waking up longer than repositioning yourself to breath.

Try children's chewable vitamins. They aren't as potent at adult multi-vitamins, but can give you a boost in the afternoon. Try one in the morning (6 am) one at lunch (1pm) and one at dinner (6pm) unlike caffeine it will not stimulate or 'trick' you into wakefulness, it will help you body utilize the calories available.

Answer 3

Get enough sleep

Eat right at work, too. Plan ahead - bring a water bottle, fruit, etc if you can.

Answer 4

read tips on healthier eating on this site

Answer 5

try taking a multivitamin