how do I get more energy during the day?

Answer 1

In summary: Get adequate hrs and quality kind sleep to feel refreshed and alert. Exercise regularly to energize you. This increases your stamina level.also. Take a lot of vitamins and minerals. Good nutrition is impt. Eat a lot of antioxidant fruits and vegetables with soluble fiber. Eat an iron-rich diet if you're iron deficient. Avoid too much processed foods with high simple sugar content which might make you feel sluggish. Have a good daily elimination to prevent you from feeling draggy, full, bloated and gassy.


Assume a healthy outlook in life. Think happy thoughts. Avoid stress and worries. Get a high on life! Set realistic goals to achieve that day. Drink plenty of fluids to flush out your toxins. Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity will tend to slow you down and make you feel more fatigued.
Use the daylight exposure. Appreciate the fresh air. and energy from the sun.

For a longer version:

Energy source

If food is our energy source and energy is what we use to do everything, including sleep, then it makes sense that the better the energy source the better the energy output and productivity

We get energy from three main sources: carbohydrates, sugars and fats. These sources come from a variety of foods and liquids and there are bad sources and good sources. To measure the effect of these foods on our bodies and the usefulness of their energy output we use the glycaemic index (the measure of foods ability to raise our blood sugar levels). They have even named a diet after this.

Bad Sources

The bad sources of energy are probably from the most popular range of foods. High sugar content foods such as sweets, cake, fizzy drinks, chocolate etc. and the not so obvious types such as white rice, pastas and white breads. The reason these are bad is because the energy they give you is immediate and very high (it has a high glycaemic value). However our bodies can use it very quickly and we get an energy rush. What follows an energy rush is an immediate energy drop or deficit.


Good Sources

Of course we need sugar, carbohydrates and fats but we need them in a far less refined state. We need to make them much more complex. If they are more complex our bodies will take longer to digest them and therefore the energy is released far more slowly. With a slower energy release and regular eating you will find yourself able to maintain a far better level of productivity. The good sources come from anything that is more fibrous, so in the fruit world a banana which is nice and soft will give you a very quick energy release (high glycaemic value), whereas an apple which is fibrous and not nearly as soft will release the energy more slowly


Eat your veg

Another trick is to eat lots of vegetables with your meals. This isn’t only essential for your mineral and vitamin intake, but it also helps slow down the energy release process by binding to your other food and thus making it more complex. This of course does not mean that the salad in a burger makes the burger more healthy! It does mean that when combined with other fresh foods and your whole grain breads, rice and pastas, you will be able to get your energy levels maintained at a good level and say goodbye to those days that seem such a struggle. This will exhibit in more controlled energy release and next to no troughs or energy deficits. This will allow your day’s productivity to improve. It goes to show - you really are what you eat!


What to do now

Well, you may find some surprises as to which foods have high G.I. values but basically if it’s not from natural sources then it is more than likely not good for you energy-wise or health-wise. So you have a choice: are you going to continuing eating all those nice sweet foods and greasy takeaways as a regular thing or are they now going to be a little treat that you reward yourself with maybe once a month and make your main source of energy the good healthy food? By doing this you will see many benefits. One important benefit is a longer, healthier life, another is that you will be less likely to suffer from heart related diseases. You will also reduce your overall body fat% and will develop a more happy and energy-filled outlook on life. (Not bad for starters!) Or you can keep eating the junk food and never have the energy to achieve anything with your life.


Most of us have the luxury of choice, but what we don’t have is the luxury of the "it will never happen to me" attitude because sooner or later your choice of diet will catch up with you and your children and their children. It really is time to make a change and the results are going to be worth the bit of willpower it will take.

Good Luck in your quest for god health!

Answer 2

I have a similer problem, caused by Chronic fatigue and depression. And nothing ever seems to work. But recently I read about vitamin B-12, and started talking about 1000Milli-whatevers a day every few days and I actually feel a lot better. The only thing is sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night and cant get back to sleep. But once you get the dosage right for your body that doesnt happen. You can buy them at wal-mart.

Answer 3

Good Nutrition levels and 2 litres of water per day!

Good nutrition is vital to Wellness and enhances the overall quality of life. Unfortunately busy lifestyles and the abundance of fast, poor nutrition foods does not aid the healthy choices that can help prevent the development of health problems now and in later years.

Although you may not be able to change your habits overnight, with the right guidance and support you can address these factors gradually. You can decide to discover the pleasure derived from eating healthily, exercising regularly and drinking enough water throughout the day; these are the 3 keys to optimum Wellness.

By combining these 3 keys to daily Wellness, you are giving yourself the opportunity to feel good day after day. I am a Personal Wellness Coach, I specialise in helping individuals identify and resolve Wellness issues. if you would like more information or a personalised programme then please contact me on [e-mail]

Answer 4

More raw food - I've just started having two raw meals a day and my energy is so much higher (yep - the third meal is going to go raw too!)
Check out the video It sounds a bit 'hippy' but a raw food diet could really help. Theres an all singing all dancing (bit Las Vegas for many peoples tastes!) video on the middle left hand side of this page (guy with apple) - just think about it - how many 45 year olds do you know who look like that! (Warning! its a bit loud - turn your volume down a tad first!)
http://www.markusrothkranz.com/go_raw_now/raw_concert.html

Answer 5

Try and get between 7 and 8 hours sleep. Take vitamin B supplements, and zinc. Try and eat around 3 - 5 portions of fruit or veg a day. It also helps to do some light excersize.

Answer 6

one word! SPARK!!! Its a product by advocare that I love!! You mix some powder with water and drink it. It has vitamins and amino acids in it that help keep up a good energy level for hours. you never get jittery either. And it tastes amazing!! The best flavor i think is Strawberry Mango! Here is the website if you are interested in checking it out! It will work I promise!! www.advocare.com/140433620

Answer 7

Get scrubbing! Give your maid the day off and allow your pad a good clean up. You’ll be amazed at how fast you banish those bingo wings.

Answer 8

Sit on a yoga ball as an alternative to a chair to work the core.

Answer 9

go to sleep at 10pm every night and be up by 6ish. do strechnig, have a full breakfast and dont watch tv a lot or sit in front of ur pc. keep active and you'll be fine

Answer 10

Wear comfy shoes to help you take meetings for a walk rather than sitting at a desk.