In this article I discuss the Secrets to My Energy All Day!
My day starts at 5.30 a.m. almost every day and I don’t rest until 11 p.m. I am a full time mom of a toddler, a full time blogger and a full time house maker. Often, I have been asked how do I manage to sustain my energy all day and look fresh and vibrant at the same time? Today I decided to answer this question and share the secret ingredients of my energy level and activities.
I conducted some experiments on myself last year and here are the results:
Week1– I did not exercise at all and ate white carbs (white rice, white flour), oily and fried food, and also ate out almost every day. The result was that I was lethargic, uninterested in any activity, gained weight, slept for almost 12 hours and I was always tired. My appetite also increased.
Week2– I exercised every morning but continued eating white carbs, oily food and at restaurants. In the morning after my exercise I felt rejuvenated but by the middle of the day I would again feel uneasy and lethargic. I felt tired and bloated. I was still not happy with the outcome as I was trying the easier way out to sustain energy.
Week3– I ate healthy (combination of protein, good carb and good fats), I ate at regular intervals and ate lots of fruits and veggies. I cooked at home every day but I did not exercise. The outcome was better than the previous weeks. I was little more energetic, did not feel bloated and felt lighter. And to my surprise lost few pounds! I felt fresher, more creative and mentally active. I wanted to be part of everything and I felt happy. But again, something was still missing because by evening I would start to drain out and feel tired. I sometimes craved for calorie loaded desserts and fried food.
Week4– That whole week I started my day with a healthy and light breakfast. After few hours exercised and drank smoothie to recover from my workout. I followed a healthy routine by eating regularly and healthy, I stayed active, exercised every day, cooked mostly at home, indulged in fresh veggies and fruits. I made sure my diet included protein, good carbs (like: quinoa, whole grains, whole wheat etc.), good fats (like: avocadoes, bananas, olive oil, coconut oil etc.). The outcome was unbelievable and made me the happiest person. I was energetic all day, my skin glowed more, I was super active all day, my creativity came back to me, I lost tons of pounds, and most importantly I was happy and confident.
My Secret ingredient for unlimited energy is healthy lifestyle. I exercise every day in the morning but I never exercise in an empty stomach; I always eat a light and healthy breakfast. After this I give a gap of couple of hours and then exercise focusing on all my body parts. Then I drink homemade fresh smoothie for my midmorning snack. Then I eat healthy lunch which consists of a combination of protein, green veggies and whole grain carbs. In the evening I again snack on nuts, cucumbers, carrots with hummus. I eat a healthy dinner and try to get a good sleep. I make sure that I keep myself hydrated and try to include antioxidant- rich foods in my diet. During the day I try to stay active and sometimes when I get some time for myself I prefer to walk and catch up with my physical activity. The extra walk boosts my energy for the rest of the day and also helps me to be more creative.
Health Tip of the Week
“Adapt a healthy lifestyle, and boosts your energy levels”
Other Sources:
Greatist.com
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